02/17/2025
'The most important thing I’ve learned from FFA is the value of relationships and the doors they can open. Through FFA, I met so many incredible people who shared my passion for agriculture. One of the most meaningful experiences has been the friendships I’ve made, which eventually led me to showing pigs around the country with my mom and connecting with breeders. These experiences gave me a deeper understanding of the livestock industry and opened up countless opportunities that I never could have imagined.'
— Hailie Avery,
Golden Valley High FFA
• Star Chapter Production Award winner
Celebrate FFA Week with the Merced County Times! ... and stay tuned for our annual special edition in the weekly newspaper.
