Advocating for agriculture: FFA students receive accolades

  • At the recent Texas FFA Convention, Lampasas FFA members attended a session hosted by the “Farm Babe,” Michele Miller of Florida. Miller is an advocate for agriculture who works daily to dispel myths about the food industry and promote understanding about production agriculture. Pictured, from left to right, are Jonathan Harris, Jacie Resa, “Farm Babe” Michele Miller, Paige Rutland and Phoebe Rounds. COURTESY PHOTO | JUDY HAIL
    At the recent Texas FFA Convention, Lampasas FFA members attended a session hosted by the “Farm Babe,” Michele Miller of Florida. Miller is an advocate for agriculture who works daily to dispel myths about the food industry and promote understanding about production agriculture. Pictured, from left to right, are Jonathan Harris, Jacie Resa, “Farm Babe” Michele Miller, Paige Rutland and Phoebe Rounds. COURTESY PHOTO | JUDY HAIL
  • Lampasas FFA member Phoebe Rounds advanced from area to the state public speaking contest this year. She competed against other FFA members from throughout Texas and advanced to the finals, where she placed eighth in Extemporaneous Public Speaking. COURTESY PHOTO | JUDY HAIL
    Lampasas FFA member Phoebe Rounds advanced from area to the state public speaking contest this year. She competed against other FFA members from throughout Texas and advanced to the finals, where she placed eighth in Extemporaneous Public Speaking. COURTESY PHOTO | JUDY HAIL
  • Lampasas FFA members walked the stage of champions last week at the Texas FFA Convention. The Ag Communications team of, from left, manager Daecee Ellis, Paige Rutland, Jacie Resa, and members not pictured Morgan Bobo and Avery Hopson received their state champion trophy. They will compete for the national title in November in Indianapolis. COURTESY PHOTO | JUDY HAIL
    Lampasas FFA members walked the stage of champions last week at the Texas FFA Convention. The Ag Communications team of, from left, manager Daecee Ellis, Paige Rutland, Jacie Resa, and members not pictured Morgan Bobo and Avery Hopson received their state champion trophy. They will compete for the national title in November in Indianapolis. COURTESY PHOTO | JUDY HAIL

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