Coolidge FFA

What an incredible week at the Arizona State FFA State Leadership Conference 2026! 💙💛

We were proud to have more than 22 members represent our chapter by competing at the state level. Our chapter was recognized as a Silver National Chapter. We had 6 members that received their State Degree. This week our members had the opportunity to participate in workshops, network with businesses and AZ chapters!!

We our so proud of our 8 teams that competed this week!!

Speak Ag Showcase Winner and National Qualifier Alexis Estrella

Novice Extemporaneous Speaking: Zayne Coates

Ag Issues: Amira Quiroz, Giselle Acosta, Mia Chitwood, Ellie Shaffer, Mack Van Vleet, Lexia Moreno Morales

Ag Issues: Maxwell Pinedo, Adrian Casillas, Michael Arranda, Mixtli Avila

Information: Mario Vega Sanchez

Talent Showcase: Michael Diaz and Mario Vega Sanchez

Chapter Display: Avery Garcia, Michael Arranda

Discussion Meet: Isabella Diaz, Nevea Monteverde, Andre Sigmon, Lillian Platt, Zaedee Volk

State Degrees: Lily Hawkins, Izabella Flores, Michael Arranda, Zaedee Volk, Molly Tucker, Avery Garcia

Nominating Committee Member: Molly Tucker

This week agriculture 1 students have had the opportunity to learn from some guest teachers.

MiaBella Sipone taught a lesson on animal handling and welfare. Students made their own rope halters as apart of her lessons. MiaBellas lesson will be scored by Arizona FFA and the University of Arizona Ag Ed Dept in June for the Agriculture Education Leadership Development Event. MiaBella qualified for the state ag ed contest by placing 1st in the South Central Region.

Isabella Diaz and Emma Shaffer completed a lesson on Floriculture in the United States and students competed in their own version of the flower fight, creating holiday themed floral arrangements.

Riley McKinney completed a lesson on plant cells. Students were able to observe plant cell organelles under a microscope.

Riley, Emma and Isabella completed their lessons as apart of a large ag education project for agriculture 3!

Join us May 7 at 3:15 for an afternoon of fun with popsicles, water balloons, and don’t forget your water blasters! 💦🍧
📍 Meet at the practice field (field behind Land Lab)
Bring your friends and get ready to cool off! 😎🎉

LDE HIGHLIGHTS

AGRICULTURE ISSUES:1st Place - Topic AIs’ effect on agriculture.

MARKETING PLAN: 1st Place - Zaedee Volk and Avery Garcia

AGRICULTURE ISSUES: 2nd Place - Topic Soil Erosion

INFORMATION:1st Place - Mario Vega Sanchez

AGRICULTURE EDUCATION: 1st Place - MiaBella Sipone

NOVICE EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEAKING: 2nd Place - Zayne Coates

Congratulations to all of our competitors as they advance to State! 🎉

🎉PINAL COUNTY FAIR HIGHLIGHTS 🎉

The work our chapter does is only thanks to community support and the drive of our members.