Laura Miller, Junction City High School (JCHS) Future Farmers of America (FFA) instructor, Miller told the JC Breakfast Optimist Club Wednesday that the FFA was chartered in 2018 after not existing at the high school for 16 years.
Five FFA students that were in attendance make up an Ag Issues Forum Team and will participate in a state competition in June. They study local, regional, and state issues to present facts and perceptions of both sides of an issue, but do not take sides themselves. “They let the audience decide”, Miller said.
Students shared perspectives by role playing. Mikayla and Kourtney Dibben were moderators; Gabby Brown was the Economic Developer; Lilye Cartwright role played as an activist and Ava Oentrich was a local citizen.
Following the presentation, club members asked questions about the topic that focused on the proposed slaughterhouse being considered on the southwest side of Junction City.
The JCHS FFA members were seeking organizations to practice their skills before the competition in June. If there are other clubs interested in having the students present, contact Laura Miller at Junction City High School.