Warren County High School FFA competed in the annual MTSU Raider Roundup competition and placed in the top five. 

This was the sixth annual Raider Roundup at MTSU. The day consisted of breakout sessions, tours, demonstrations and career development events helping expose the students to postsecondary opportunities in the agriculture industry. The goal of the event is to help agricultural education students in Tennessee prepare to make college and career decisions after graduating high school. 

Three Warren County FFA members placed in the Horse Skills competition. Rylan Elkins placed first, Shelby Ford placed second and Taylor Ogle placed third. In this competition, students rotated through stations and completed activities associated with identifying breeds, coat color, equipment, feed and nutrition. Students also completed a horsemanship knowledge exam. 

Madison Pendergraph placed fifth in Dairy Evaluation. During this competition, students evaluated two classes of dairy cattle and completed another dairy evaluation related activity. Faculty then facilitated discussion on the various classes and placings. 

Ty Fann placed fifth in Land Evaluation. During this competition, students conducted tasks associated with land evaluation and completed a score sheet for a soils pit with some information being provided. 

“The competitions are similar to our FFA competitions,” said Smith. “We just competed in the Regional Soil Judging Competition Sept. 21 and placed fourth in the district. We have several competitions throughout the school year. Our next competition will be our individual public speaking skills competitions.”

FFA is also involved in the Warren County High School Greenhouse. The greenhouse will be open Oct. 2 through Oct. 4 selling pansies, flowering kale and cabbage from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.