Student leaders of the Maine FFA Association (formerly known as “Future Farmers of America”) conducted leadership workshops for over 150 students on November 13 & 17, 2017 in locations of Augusta and Presque Isle. Maine FFA serves middle and secondary students enrolled in programs related to agriculture and natural resources, providing them with leadership training, competitions, scholarships, travel opportunities and the chance to get recognition for their work. At the leadership workshops, through talks and hands-on activities, students examined topics of personal authenticity, opportunities in FFA, and community service. Exemplifying the area of community service, participants brought to the workshop donations to a local food pantry. At the Presque Isle workshop, students also discussed issues of food security in the world. Maine’s student State Officers, Kaley Norsworthy (President), Isabelle Wright (Vice President) and Micayla Driscoll (Secretary-Treasurer) entirely developed and presented both workshops. Accompanying the officers was Doug Robertson, State FFA Advisor from the Maine Department of Education. At the conclusion of the workshop, students discussed possible follow-up service activities they might undertake in their local communities. Maine FFA involves over 500 students in leadership development and the chance to access the many opportunities and resources of the National FFA Organization. For further information, please contact: Doug Robertson, State FFA Advisor, doug.robertson@maine.gov 207-624-6744
