Norwayne FFA was the eighth stop on the 2018 Wayne County Farm Tour Oct. 13 and 14. The community had the chance to see the chapter’s newly built greenhouse, classroom, and mechanic and wood shops. Students displayed some of their science fair boards, SAE boards, and CDE boards in the classroom. In the greenhouse, we had multiple projects that students made including: shepherd hooks, ornaments, pallet signs, cutting boards, concrete pumpkins, and corn bags.

The chapter also offered bison burgers, hot dogs, apples donated by Bauman Orchards and chips for a meal, and a petting zoo for children. We were lucky to have so many willing community members and FFA alumni help run the event and donate items. Thank you to everyone who took the time to visit our chapter.

Submitted by Ellyssa Simmons, Norwayne FFA reporter

ffafarmtour3(From left to right) Halle Miller, Allison Morlock, Hannah Sattlemaier, and Julia Larrison. ffafarmtour2 We had many community members enjoy petting the animals at our petting zoo.

ffafarmtour1Emily Croft and Tim Gunkelman talking to community members about our Science Fair Boards.

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