El Dorado Springs FFA Chapter

Sophia takes her chickens seriously! She helps her family raise over 35 chickens! They have multiple different breeds giving them colorful eggs each day. She has plans to expand the flock and possibly sell eggs!

Jordan has started his SAE—composting. He takes food scraps and yard waste and puts them into a bin. He drilled holes to allow air circulation and adds water for faster breakdown. We had a conversation about what could be added to help—discussing adding worms to his operation. We’re excited to see where this goes Jordan!

FFA MEMBERS!!!!

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Hailey works with beef cattle for her SAE. She takes care of a small herd, where she feeds, checks, gives mineral, and other daily chores. She also has a few head of cattle of her own that run with the main herd. Outside of her cattle, she works at Camp Galilee where she helps in the dining hall and with the horses. Keep working hard, Hailey!

Grace has a diverse animal SAE. She owns a couple horses that she breeds and she has rabbits! The rabbits she raises are then sold all across the state! She also helps groom dogs for her placement SAE and cleans horse tack on the side. We enjoy learning from her at each visit! Keep working hard Grace!

Taylor works on all types of motors! While visiting, he showed us a lawnmower that he changed the motor on! He explained how ‘easy’ it was, then told us about all the other projects he has going on. He works on motors and anything mechanical. He also works at Bigfoot Lanes as a maintenance man and also in the kitchen as a line cook. In his ‘spare’ time, he mows and weedeats for a local business. Keep up the work Taylor!

Carter helps in is family’s garden and poultry endeavors! He showed us his garden, including corn, beans, kale, beets, blackberries and more! He also has a couple volunteer squash plants that are already producing fruit! Chickens, geese, and ducks roam around, especially Uno, the duck. Carter helps feed, water, and collect eggs from the chickens and ducks daily! Great job Carter!

Lane is busy! He has 2 show lambs that he cares for, along with a few head of beef cattle. He recently started working for Farmers Ag doing maintenance and jobs as needed! Lane also helps in the hayfield to put up hay for their herd. Way to go Lane!

While visiting Kaysen, she showed us her lambs for this year’s show season. Each year she raises a lamb for her fair project—focusing on proper nutrition and care! She also showed us the herd of cattle that she helps work, feed, and care for—even pointing out the ones she owns. Continue working hard, Kaysen!

Hailey spent the weekend working with the Area 9 Officer Team at Camp Rising Sun! The team attended Area Officer Institute to sharper their skills to help lead the area for the coming year! We look forward to seeing the impact she has on our members!