Astoria FFA

The AHS Floral Design Class is excited to offer our Astoria Fishermen Graduation Bouquets to help celebrate the Class of 2026!

These custom purple-and-gold bouquets are arranged in a 8" glass vase and feature a variety of flowers and greenery in Astoria Fishermen colors. Bouquets are available for $20 each and make a perfect graduation gift or decoration.

Bouquets will be available for pickup on Thursday or Friday at Astoria High School, making them easy to grab before commencement activities.

Thank you for supporting our students and helping us celebrate the Class of 2026!

Go Fishermen!

Please email [email protected] to order, only 13 available!

🌟 Astoria FFA Student of the Month 🌟

Congratulations to Nina Liasjo for being recognized as our May FFA Student of the Month! 👏💙💛

Nina’s hard work, dedication, and positive attitude continue to make a difference in our chapter. Whether helping with activities, supporting fellow members, or putting in the extra effort each day, she consistently represents what it means to be an Astoria FFA member.

Thank you, Nina, for your commitment to our chapter and for always being willing to step up and help. We are proud to have you as part of Astoria FFA and can’t wait to see all you accomplish in the future! 🌾🐟⚓

This summer, we sayHappy birthday to the Astoria Column. A monument that tells the story of how our community was built from the ground up!

As we celebrate, here’s a fun, quick timeline inspired by local history shared through the Clatsop County Historical Society — highlighting agriculture, fishing, and forestry in Clatsop County:

🌊🌾🌲 Early 1800s — Indigenous communities sustainably manage the land and waters through fishing, gathering, and stewardship of forests and native plants.

🐄🎣🌲 1840s–1860s — Settlers establish dairies, fish the Columbia River, and begin logging operations that will shape the region’s economy.

🚜⚓🪵 Late 1800s — Growth explodes: farms expand, commercial fishing booms, and timber becomes a major industry as mills develop.

🥛🐟🌲 Early 1900s — Agriculture advances with research and extension work, while fishing fleets and logging camps support families and communities.

🌱🎣🌲 Today — Agriculture, fishing, and forestry remain key parts of the county’s identity, continuing a legacy of hard work, stewardship, and connection to the land and water.

From the river to the forest to the pasture, our story is still being written. Here’s to honoring the past, and continuing to grow!

It’s been a very busy May as we wrap up the school year, finishing projects in the classroom, reflecting on an incredible year, enjoying field trips, hosting Ag in the Classroom visits, and ending with a BBQ!

Recently, our AFNR class toured Pacific Pastures, where students learned about milking, the Jersey breed, pasture-based dairy farming, artificial insemination (AI), and sexed semen.

Our Horticulture class also visited Blackberry Bog Farm to explore the incredible variety of plants grown there. Students discussed plant genetics, the differences between heirloom and hybrid tomatoes, irrigation systems, mint production, and which plants are seeded versus propagated.

It’s been a blast learning beyond the classroom these past few weeks!

BBQ and Alumni meeting TONIGHT!

🌾🚜 Clatsop County Agriculture Spotlight 🌊🍓

Crop agriculture on the North Coast may look different than the Willamette Valley, but it plays an important role in Clatsop County’s economy and heritage. Local farms produce cranberries, hay, grass silage, forage crops, berries, nursery plants, vegetables, and cut flowers, all while supporting livestock operations and preserving open farmland.

📊 By the Numbers
• Only about 2% of Clatsop County land is used for agriculture, making every acre valuable.
• Clatsop County is home to historic cranberry bogs near Cullaby Lake and Gearhart.
• Main county crops include hay, grass silage, forage crops, berries, floriculture, and cranberries.
• Oregon produces hundreds of thousands of tons of grass and forage silage annually to support dairy and beef operations across the state.
• Grass silage fields in western Oregon can commonly yield 8–15 tons per acre depending on weather, management, and number of cuttings
• Cranberries remain one of Oregon’s signature coastal crops, with more than 60 million pounds produced statewide in recent years.

🌎 Why it matters:
Local crop production supports family farms, dairy and beef operations, wildlife habitat, and agricultural education programs like Astoria FFA. Coastal agriculture helps keep working lands productive for future generations.

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🌊🐟 Clatsop County Fisheries & Seafood Spotlight 🌊

Fisheries are a major part of life along the Oregon coast, with Clatsop County sitting where the Pacific Ocean meets the Columbia River, one of the most productive fishing regions in the country.

📊 By the Numbers
• Commercial fisheries generate about $1.3–$3.4 million annually in local harvest value
• The industry supports hundreds of jobs in fishing, processing, and support services
• Species like salmon, crab, and tuna are key parts of the local economy

🚤 Why it matters:
Fisheries support coastal communities, sustain family fishing operations, and connect directly to food systems and exports. In places like Astoria, Oregon, seafood is both a heritage and an economic driver.

We recognize fisheries as a vital part of agriculture and natural resource industries along our coast.

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🌲🌊 Clatsop County Forestry Spotlight 🌲

Forestry is one of the largest industries in Clatsop County, shaping both our landscape and local economy. Working forests provide jobs, renewable resources, and help sustain rural communities.

📊 By the Numbers
• About 80%+ of Clatsop County is forestland
• Timber and wood products are among the top economic drivers in the region
• Forestry supports jobs in logging, mills, transportation, and land management

🌎 Why it matters:
Forests here are managed for sustainability, balancing timber production, wildlife habitat, and recreation, while continuing a long tradition of natural resource stewardship.

We recognize forestry as a key part of agriculture and an important career pathway for our members.

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🐄🌲 Clatsop County Agriculture Spotlight🌊🌾

Animal agriculture plays a quiet but important role on the coast. From beef cattle and dairy farms, to sheep, poultry, and small livestock operations, local producers help keep our community fed and connected to agriculture.

📊 By the Numbers
• 76% of farms earn under $25,000 annually—showing the strength of small, family-run operations
• Only about 2% of land is used for agriculture—making every acre count

🌎 Why it matters:
Local agriculture supports food systems, education, and programs like FFA

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Still need a Mother’s Day gift? 🌸 We’ve got you covered!

Astoria FFA still has about 50 beautiful hanging baskets available in our greenhouse — the perfect gift for Mom
💐 Come support our students and take home something she’ll love!

🪴 We’re also stocked with:
🍅 Tomato starts
🌶 Pepper starts
🎃 Squash starts

PLUS… one lucky shopper will snag the VERY LAST bouquet in our floral cooler! 🌷✨

⏰ Open today from NOON–4 PM
Come shop local, support Astoria FFA, and make Mom’s day extra special 💙🥰