Big Spring FFA

Big Spring FFA The Big Spring FFA Chapter (High School Chapter) was chartered in 1956 in Newville, PA.

Today, the chapter thrives with more than 250 members in grades 9-12, including a host of graduates.

Another states is in the books for Big Spring FFA members that took on the Pennsylvania FFA State Convention and Activi...
06/12/2026

Another states is in the books for Big Spring FFA members that took on the Pennsylvania FFA State Convention and Activities Week! 🦁💙

We are proud of all of our members who represented our chapter through their hard work and dedication. Student competed in various events and activities throughout the week.

Highlights below:

⭐ State Proficiency Finalist in Diversified Livestock - Laci Lehman

⭐ Poultry Evaluation CDE Team – 3rd Place Overall
Laci Lehman – 8th Place Individual
Aaron Cribbs – 9th Place Individual
Olivia Hohman – 12th Place Individual
Alli Lehman - 17th Place Individual

⭐ Food Science & Technology CDE
Lily Raudabaugh – 11th Place Individual

⭐ Creed Speaking LDE
Kayla Zellefrow – 7th Place

⭐ Senior Prepared Public Speaking LDE
Emma Rice – 6th Place

Congratulations to all of our members for their outstanding accomplishments and for representing Big Spring FFA so well at the state level.

06/08/2026

📱 IT'S HERE!

The official app for the 97th Pennsylvania FFA State Convention is now live!

Whether you're a member, advisor, parent, alumnus, or supporter, the app is your go-to resource for all things State Convention.

✔️ Full schedule
✔️ Session information
✔️ Campus map
✔️ Important updates
✔️ Partners and sponsors
✔️ And so much more

With thousands of FFA members, advisors, and guests preparing to gather at Penn State, now is the time to download the app and get ready for an unforgettable State Convention experience.

📲 Scan the QR code to download today.

We can't wait to see you June 9–11 as Pennsylvania FFA goes Beyond Our Limits!

Premise ID registration is due June 20, 2026 on the ShippensburgFair website. The link is below for the form. You will...
06/05/2026

Premise ID registration is due June 20, 2026 on the Shippensburg
Fair website. The link is below for the form. You will need:

Scrapie Tag numbers (sheep and goats)
RFID numbers (beef and swine)

Link:

05/19/2026

Attention Fair Exhibitors: All entries are due by June 1st. You can either mail them or take them to the Superintendent's house. If you need more information, please contact an advisor.

05/19/2026

Reminder-We hope to see you at the banquet on Thursday night at 6pm. There will be a softball game that night, so parking outside of the main commons may be limited.

We are incredibly proud to announce that 2 Big Spring FFA members and program alumni have been awarded the American FFA ...
05/12/2026

We are incredibly proud to announce that 2 Big Spring FFA members and program alumni have been awarded the American FFA Degree for the 2026 National FFA Convention!

The American FFA Degree is the highest honor an FFA member can achieve, earned by less than 1% of members nationwide. It represents years of dedication to their Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAE), outstanding leadership, and a deep commitment to community service.

🏅 Christian Kaufman
🏅 Olivia Ocker

04/29/2026

Important Reminders for Tagging Night

May 6, 2026
4-8pm

You MUST be in line by 8pm.
Enter at the upper end of the grounds, via Park Heights Avenue.

Goats and Lambs:
Must be castrated or initiated before arrival.
Must bear an official USDA/APHIS (Scrapie) tag.

Hogs:
Must be castrated or initiated before arrival.
Must bear an official 840 series radio frequency identification (RFID) tag.

Feeder Calves:
Must be completely castrated and healed before arrival.
Must be completely dehorned.
Must bear an official 840 series radio frequency identification (RFID) tag.

Market Steers:
Must be completely castrated and healed before arrival.
Must be completely dehorned.
Must bear an official 840 series radio frequency identification (RFID) tag.

*Animals not adhering to these rules will NOT be tagged with the official county ear tag.

*Livestock committee members will NOT be placing identification tags beyond the official county ear tag.

*Livestock committee members will NOT assist with banding or castration in the trailer/animal line.

*Trailers or vehicles with animals that do not qualify for tagging may be asked to exit the line and return when all requirements are met. This includes animals opting out of weigh-in. No tags will be issued until all requirements are verified.

*Additional tags in animal ears will not be removed by livestock committee members unless it is necessary to place the official county ear tag.
Exhibitors are encouraged to remove all tags beyond RFID or USDA (Scrapie) before arriving at the fairgrounds.

We are so proud of our regional speakers who represented our chapter with poise and pride today at the South-Central Reg...
04/23/2026

We are so proud of our regional speakers who represented our chapter with poise and pride today at the South-Central Regional Speaking Contest! Congratulations to these students on their placings, and best of luck to those representing Big Spring FFA at the State level this June! States here they come!

FFA Creed Speaking:
Kayla Zellefrow - 3rd (State Qualifier)
Naomi Wert - 5th

Junior-Prepared Speaking:
Olivia Hohman - 4th (State Alternate)
Alli Lehman - 9th

Senior-Prepared Speaking:
Malia Ocker - 4th

Conservation-Prepared Speaking:
Emma Rice - 3rd (State Qualifier)

04/09/2026

📢 We Need Your Help, FFA Family! 📢
Our chapter is gearing up for the New Kingstown Super Raffle, and we’re looking for a few extra hands to make the day a success! Whether you’re a current member, parent, or alumnus wanting to give back, we’d love to have you join us.

🗓️ The Details:
When: Saturday, May 2

Time: 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Where: New Kingstown Fire Company

Who: All FFA Members, Parents, & Alumni are welcome!

Please let an advisor know if you can make it. Be sure to include your T-shirt size so we can have it for you to wear!

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