 FFA Week Proclaimed in Carroll County
Westminster, MD, Thursday,
February 15, 2018 –Today, during Open
Session, the Board of Carroll County Commissioners proclaimed February 17th
- 24th, as FFA Week in Carroll County. FFA is an intracurricular student
organization for those interested in agriculture and leadership.
The proclamation acknowledges
how FFA and agricultural education provide a strong foundation for the youth of
America and the future of the food, fiber and natural resources systems. It goes on to assert how FFA promotes premier
leadership, personal growth and career success among its members, ensuring a
steady supply of young professionals in science, business and technology of agriculture.
Furthermore, FFA promotes citizenship, volunteerism, patriotism and
cooperation.
Several
students and representatives from local FFA chapters attended the ceremony. The
presentation is available by viewing the county
meeting portal at ccgoverment.carr.org.
For additional information, contact:
Chris Winebrenner
410-386-2043
 From Left to Right: Joe Linthicum, Aaron Geiman, Commissioner Wantz, Henry Burnett, Lesa Ramsburg, Amber Legore, Chloe Dustin, Commissioner Weaver, Autumn Lippy,Tiffany Green, Tessie Weant, Shelby Altoff, Commissioner Frazier, Diane Safer, and Commissioner Rothschild.
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