So much to do, so little time

This week just flew by. Oh sure it was our first full week, but where did it go?
Introduction to Natural Resource students are learning so much FFA history and they had their first quiz and the grades were great! I just love student success. They also had their first opportunity to partake in our "Country Meats" beef stick fundraiser and lets just say...They ate it up! Not to worry our second case will be here on Monday, just hope they last until our first FFA meeting of the Year.
Wildlife management class had their first Journal Reviews and, ok, lets say they were not bad, BUT, I want more from them, and after a 20 minute "Ag room pep talk" I will be excited to read them on Monday night. We have been visiting the Whittingham Wildlife Management hunter safety education barn for instruction in archery safety and bow tuning. It has easily been over 15 years since I had a class so totally immersed in archery. Its so cool to see these young men and women taking up the sport. The archery industry provides many career opportunities.
Forestry/Outdoor Recreation is busy completing "Lead Climbing" and also helping out with the shrimp project. The crew is all working on National CDE preparation and developing skills for the State CDE in Land Judging.
Aquaculture class has begun learning water quality testing. The trout tank is all set to be inoculated with Nitrosonomas and Nitrobacter bacteria next week for ammonia reduction and control. The shrimp cage "prototype" is almost complete and plumbing of the shrimp bead infinity biofilter is on the front burner for next week.
Speaking of next, September 23rd is our first FFA meeting of the year. Eric Nelson; NJ State FFA treasurer will be attending as an alumni of Newton, Jessica Vol ; NJ State FFA Secretary will be on "official " State visitation business, and the word on the street is that Dr. Gabby Gordon, past Newton FFA President, Past NJ State FFA officer will be making a guest appearance....WOW what a way to start the year. September 24 is "back to school night" and our officer team will be in full force at the Mum Table and speaking with parents of FFA members along with providing Ag Building tours.
Teaching AgEd and FFA...Its not a job.... Its a PASSION!... and I just love the energy and enthusiasm. Newton FFA.... How Bout It!
Countdown till NATIONALS 30 days