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Explore the rich history and diverse activities of Bath County FFA, including contests, conventions, camps, and educational programs. Learn about notable members, events, and the valuable benefits of being part of the FFA community.
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Bath County FFA History
Learning Targets • I know various FFA Activities that happen in our chapter. • I know what Mr. Chenault did for the Bath County FFA Chapter.
Bath County FFA Activities Kentucky State Fair: Students compete in various Contest against other FFA members from across Kentucky.
Bath County FFA Activities • Kentucky Beef Expo
Bath County FFA Activities • North American Livestock Show and Rodeo
Bath County FFA Activities • National Farm Machinery Show
Bath County FFA Activities • Barnyard Olympics
FFA Contest Impromptu Speaking Events Parlimentary Procedure Team Team Events: Welding, Floral, Landscape, Livestock, Dairy, Small Engine, Ag. Power, Land Judging Teams Tractor Driving Supervised Agriculture Experience Programs
FFA Convention/Camp Kentucky State FFA Convention (Rupp Arena) National FFA Convention (Indianapolis, Louisville Ky) FFA Camp (Hardinsburg Ky.)
Kentucky State FFA Convention (Rupp Arena) • Students compete with SAE and Speaking Contest. • Chapter Delegate
National FFA Convention • Students who are active get the chance to attend the National Convention in October.
FFA Camp • 5 Days at Camp • Officers attend to learn more about their FFA Duties
Bath Co. Recreational Events FFA Cookouts Barnyard Olympics Barnyard Dance
How we compete Average: 30-40 SAEP per year Average: 130 paid members per year Average: 20 speaking events per year Average: 5 SAEP to compete at the state convention Average: 5-8 students go to FFA Camp Average: 1-5 State FFA Degree each year. Average: 1-3 American FFA Degree a year
Important Dates 1968- Bath County FFA Chapter was one of the first FFA Chapters in the nation to allow girls to join the FFA. 1997-1998- Matt Ingram was elected State FFA President. (Bath County FFA Member) 1st State FFA President from the Licking River FFA Region in 50 years. 1980- Ag. Building opened for students.
Mr. Chenault Mr. Chenault: Local farmer/ banker Donated 1.5 million dollars to Bath and Montgomery County Money is in a trust fund (Louisville Ky) Money is used to purchase materials for Ag. Department.
American FFA Degree Recipients • Matt Sorrell Dale Shrout • Chris Hardin Josh Butcher • Susan Smathers Dustin Bailey • Shawn Bashford Dalton Armitage • Bryson Price Tiffany Vanlandingham • Mike Jones Brandon Middleton • Kevin Ginter Aaron Watson • Mary Dailey Josh Bennett • Felecia Buckner Marty Short • Beccah Butcher Ann Walton • Cody Thompson • Amanda Staggs • Josh McDermott • Jordan Snedegar • Justin Fancher
American Degree Requirements • 3 or 4 year member of the FFA • Must have Greenhand, Chapter, State Degree • Active in Chapter, Regional, State, Sometime National FFA Contest. • Earn or invested $9500.00 • Complete Electronic Application for State and American Degree.
Regional Stars in Kentucky • Regional Star Farmer Candidates: • Chris Hardin • Marty Short • Kasey Griggs • Bryson Price • Regional Star in Ag. Business: • Dalton Armitage • Regional Star in Ag. Placement: • Gregg Fox • Chelsea Ferrell
Licking River Region • Bath Co. • Montgomery Co. • Rowan Co. • Mason Co. • Bracken Co. • Nicholas Co. • Fleming Co. • Menifee Co. • Morgan Co. • Deming
Benefits of taking Ag. Classes • Kyle Watson: • 4 year member of the chapter. • Adds to your resume.
Benefits of being in Ag. Classes • Scholarship: • Students can apply on 1 application that is applied to 1000 scholarships. • Saltlick Bank Scholarship
Benefits of being in Ag. Classes • KOSSA: • Students who can pass the Horticulture/ Animal Science Test receive free college class.
Guest Speakers • UTI: Universal Technology Institute • UNOH: University Northwestern Ohio • NADS: Nashville Auto Diesel School