Adair County FFA
The Adair County FFA middle and high school chapters enjoyed learning about the importance of conserving wetlands in Kentucky! Students in seventh, eighth, and ninth grade agriculture classes researched and composed essays telling about the different types of wetlands in Kentucky and all the efforts from all stakeholders to conserve those wetlands, which support the cleanliness and vitality of our Kentucky countryside.
The Jim Claypool Art and Conservation Writing Contests have offered opportunities for students to learn and participate since 1944. The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet webpage states that, "The contests educate students on soil, water, forestry and wildlife conservation. Students take the knowledge they have gained and transform it into creative art work and essays. Students can earn monetary prizes on the county, regional and state levels."
The school essay winners for Adair County Middle School were:
- 1st Place: Raegan Hillock
- 2nd Place: Ava Klein
- 3rd Place: Eliseo Olivarez-Leon
The school essay winners for Adair County High School were:
- 1st Place: Lily Coots
- 2nd Place: Haylee McGuffin
- 3rd Place: Heather McCloud
All winners were recognized at the school level, on various media outlets, and were awarded prize money. The Adair County Conservation District sponsored this contest for our students. In addition, the Adair County Conservation District made donations to both the Adair County Middle School and Adair County High School FFA Chapters.
Congratulations to the winners for all of their hard work and achievement!
(from our friends at Columbia Magazine)
