He will be competing in the National FFA Contest in Louisville, KY in October. This FFA member was second in the Nation in the 1999 Contest earning a scholarship. Each year selected members travel to the National FFA Convention in Louisville, Kentucky. On this journey, we tour agricultural industries such as the Purina Mills Research Farm. FFA members are given the opportunity to exhibit chapter animals in the Alachua County Fair, Florida State Fair, and the Alachua County Youth Fair.
Members gain knowledge of the livestock industry plus earn premium money.
Through various Career Development Events students gain hands on experience. The National FFA Convention recognizes our state winners in various events. Chaper Delegates attend various leadership workshops, Career Show and convention sessions. The 2000 National FFA Convention will have four Santa Fe FFA members competing in the National Agriscience Fair. The State FFA Convention each year is held at the Grenelefe Golf and Tennis Resort in Haines City, Florida.