Corn Variety Trial Harvested!

The corn variety trial that was planted last spring was harvested on Monday of this week.   We used a weigh wagon to test each variety.  This year we planted 22 different varieties of corn.  We were able to rent nearly 7 acres of land from the Lilienthal Family of Arlington and harcested 1,376 bushels from this plot.   A big thank you goes to the Lilienthal's for helping us reestablish the Sibley East FFA Corn Plot.  Profits from this years plot will be used to rent land for next year and support the Summer FFA Program.  

Corn Drive

Friday, October 15, our chapter held its annual corn drive. The money is donated to Camp Courage to help disabled children.  We collected 1,300 buschels of corn and profited $6,000 from that.  This year, the group that collected the most corn consisted of Riley Brandt, Clay Mogard, and  Logan Reid .  They collected and astonishing 822 bushels of corn.  We also raised over $1,000 in  cash donations.  Thank you to everybody who contributed!  This is the most that the Sibley East FFA Chapter has rasied in recent memory. 

State Fair Landscape Booth

Hey Everyone, We just got home from the "Great Minnesota Get Together" from putting up our FFA Landscape booth.   It turned out well, and the FFA Members did a great job.   3 Members  (Vinz Karl, Andrew Thies, and Christy Woehler) went along to help plant, design, and put together the display.  The theme was edible landscape...   Stop by and see the Sibley East "Backyard Buffet" at the Horticulture building across from the Haunted House!  

Officer Retreat

Hey everybody! This is your reporter, Christy Woehler.  We are at the "Nut House" down here in Elysian on Lake Francis. Seriously, thats whats its called, the Nut House.  We came up here yesterday morning and got right to work on planning our events for this comming year and building relationshops with our fellow officers. After supper, we went over to a beach and played sand volleyball (which the girls won) and then went for a refreshing swim in the lake.  When we got back to the cabin, we had a little fire and more bonding time!  We woke up this morning to rain and thunder.  Stay tuned for more updates :)

Corn Variety Plot

The Corn Plot is looking good thanks to the great weather we have had so far this summer.   In the coming days students will be puting up variety signs to recognize those which were planted. 

Garden is Growing!

The garden is off to a great start thanks to many FFA Members who have volunteered their time this summer to help plant, weed, and take care of the plants.  We are hoping to have some produce ready for the first few weeks of school!

Garden Project

This summer FFA members and the Advisors will be growing a 1 acre garden of vegetables near the fair grounds in Arlington.  The food grown will be harvested in the fall and used in the school cafeteria!    The project is being funded by two grants received.  One grant is from Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative and the other by the Minnesota Ag Education Leadership Council.    So far the land has been tilled and potatoes, tomatoes, and peppers were planted yesterday!  

Landscape Project Complete!

The 9th Grade Ag Students finished up their project just in the nick of time!    Most students worked hard and should be pround of their accomplishment!  

9th Grade Landscaping Project

The 9th Grade Ag Class is working on a landscaping unit this spring.  One of the projects that we are working on is redoing a landscape on the school grounds.  Students did a site analysis, tear out of the old, and will put in new soon!  Check back for more updates!

The site as tear out began....                                       

After day 1 of tear out.................

2010-2011 Sibley East FFA Officer Slate

FFA Members interviewed today for new FFA Officers for next school year.  Special thanks to Brian Brandt, Jim Swanson, Anne Marie Sellenrick, & Bill Ehlke who helped interview the candidates and create the slate below.  Congratulations to all students who interviewed for the positions...

2010-2011 Officer Slate
President - Hailey Becker
Vice President - Shannon Bjorklund
Secretary - Jessica Eibs
Treasurer - Bryce Kloeckl
Reporter - Christy Woehler
Sentinel - Andrew Thies
Historian - Megan Bennett
Officer At Large - Vinz Karl
Officer At Large - Adam Weckwerth

Annual FFA Banquet

The FFA Banquet will be held on Wednesday May 12th in Arlington.  A catered meal will be served, to reserve your meal, please email tuhlenkamp@sibley-east.k12.mn.us by Friday May 7th!   Awards will be handed out, supporters will be recognized, and the new FFA Officers will be installed.  Please join us for a fun filled evening!

Sibley East Variety Plot

Last week, several FFA Members along with the FFA Advisors planted a 7 acre corn variety plot with the help of several community members.   Land was rented from the Bruce Lilienthal Family,  School Board Member Brian Brandt supplied the tractor and planter, Tim Dolan & The Sibley County Corn Growers supplied some of the seed for the plot, and Genesis Coop provided some additional varieties.   Thanks to all who helped this plan become a reality!!!

We are looking forward to bringing students to the plot as the corn emerges and this will provide students great opportunities for hands on learning this summer and especially next fall as we near harvest.  22 varieties were planted and will be monitored by students!

State FFA Convention

22 Members went to the State FFA Convention this week and several students received awards! 

Andrew Thies and Adam Bates received plaques for their state winning proficiency applications.  Andrews was in Vegetable Production and Adams was in Equine Science!   Their applications will be sent to National FFA for review this summer and the top 4 in the nation will be asked to interview at National Convention!  Good Luck Boys!

The Farm Management Team Placed 8th in State and received a Gold rating.  Team members were Vinz Karl, Andrew Thies, and Zach Borchert.  Great job representing Sibley East FFA! 

All State Convention Contest Results Posted Here:  http://cde.ffa.umn.edu/Web/CDEResults.htm
Receiving their State FFA Degree on Monday night were Kenzie Bade, Marshall Bjorklund, and Adam Walters.  Its a great way to finish up their High School FFA Careers!