Saturday, April 20, 2013

Roots


Just about everything starts somewhere, somehow, someway, someday, at sometime. We all have roots of where we came from and while attending the Girard FFA Banquet I began to realize my roots of my passion for agriculture.

On my way to the banquet I was informed my mom had never been to a Girard FFA Banquet before even though her dad was the ag advisor for some thirty some years – I found that a little interesting. So it was going to be a night of firsts for the both of us.

Walking up to the building that happens to be named after my grandpa - I thought about my grandpa and all the banquets he attended in his lifetime, I thought about my Aunt Jackie and all of her FFA moments, and now I was getting to go watch my younger cousin be recognized for her achievements.
 
The roots of agriculture and FFA my grandpa set is now on its third generation.


Discovering my roots - What are yours?

As FFA members and agriculturalists there are many roots we are challenged to withhold – one big one being feeding the world.

But there are always new roots to be planted- our chapter starting a new service project, applying for a proficiency award, or encouraging members to become more involved.

Just like a tree some of these roots could grow into deep meaningful traditions, while others may be shallower but they all play a part in anchoring down the tree; just like we all play a part in the future of agriculture and FFA.

Finish the year strong, and start GROWING some new roots!