FFA
Please check our Facebook page for the most up-to-date news about our FFA chapter!
Our members are busy throughout the year - going to camps in the summer, helping with greenhands in the fall, selling fruit in the winter, practicing for their contests AND planning the annual banquet in the spring. Check out the other pages to learn more about these terrific activities!
We are always looking for great service projects and volunteer contest coaches, so if you would like to get involved please contact Jessica Daberkow at jessica.daberkow@isd330.org
We look forward to hearing from you!
Our members are busy throughout the year - going to camps in the summer, helping with greenhands in the fall, selling fruit in the winter, practicing for their contests AND planning the annual banquet in the spring. Check out the other pages to learn more about these terrific activities!
We are always looking for great service projects and volunteer contest coaches, so if you would like to get involved please contact Jessica Daberkow at jessica.daberkow@isd330.org
We look forward to hearing from you!
Exploring Ag after High School
Get overwhelmed researching ideas and plans after you graduate high school? Below is a brief, but comprehensive, slideshow that outlines ALL the schools that offer majors and programs in Agriculture and Technical trades. This also includes links to instructors emails so you can learn more about specific programs. If you have any questions or need any help in your search, please talk to Halbur!
*This slideshow is from the 2020 MAAE Ag. Tech Conference during their "Reverse College Fair"*
*This slideshow is from the 2020 MAAE Ag. Tech Conference during their "Reverse College Fair"*
Events
Fruit Sales
Our largest fundraiser of the year to support chapter events and member attendance to camps, conferences, and conventions!
*If you are not contacted by an HLO FFA member for fruit, meats, or cheese, please email Mrs. Daberkow at jessica.daberkow@isd330.org and she will get you connected with one!*
HLO FFA Greenhand Night & Crop Show
Pancake Feed provided by the Heron Lake Fire Department with a Free Will Donation going towards providing an official FFA jacket to students in need.
HLO FFA Grain Drive
Visit any local New Vision Co-op Elevator during the designated week to donate any amount of beans or corn to support our FFA chapter! We provide lunch on one of the days as a big thank you for all you do as a farmer!
Farmer Appreciation is October 26th. We will be serving donuts, water/juice, and apples to thank our farmers for their hard work this season!
Baby Animal Day
Come visit at the Heron Lake Elementary School Gym while FFA members educate young children and students about barnyard animals!
**Typically runs from 8:30-10:30am**
Heron Lake-Okabena FFA Banquet
Come celebrate our acheivements of the year and help recognize the outstanding members of the Heron Lake-Okabena FFA Chapter! Desserts and refreshments are provided.
Our largest fundraiser of the year to support chapter events and member attendance to camps, conferences, and conventions!
*If you are not contacted by an HLO FFA member for fruit, meats, or cheese, please email Mrs. Daberkow at jessica.daberkow@isd330.org and she will get you connected with one!*
HLO FFA Greenhand Night & Crop Show
Pancake Feed provided by the Heron Lake Fire Department with a Free Will Donation going towards providing an official FFA jacket to students in need.
HLO FFA Grain Drive
Visit any local New Vision Co-op Elevator during the designated week to donate any amount of beans or corn to support our FFA chapter! We provide lunch on one of the days as a big thank you for all you do as a farmer!
Farmer Appreciation is October 26th. We will be serving donuts, water/juice, and apples to thank our farmers for their hard work this season!
Baby Animal Day
Come visit at the Heron Lake Elementary School Gym while FFA members educate young children and students about barnyard animals!
**Typically runs from 8:30-10:30am**
Heron Lake-Okabena FFA Banquet
Come celebrate our acheivements of the year and help recognize the outstanding members of the Heron Lake-Okabena FFA Chapter! Desserts and refreshments are provided.