Waukon FFA attends National FFA Convention …

The Little Switzerland FFA Chapter at Waukon High School traveled to Indianapolis, IN October 19-21 to attend the National FFA Convention. A total of 35 members attended the event. The students first stopped at Fair Oaks Farms in Fair Oaks, IN, where students had the opportunity to visit the farm's dairy and swine ventures. They were able to see all aspects of the operation from birthing to the milking process on their large carousel. The next day the students went to the FFA Convention and Expo and spent most of their day attending workshops, shopping, walking around the expo booths and sessions. During the opening session students were able to listen to Diana Nyad, who talked about her experiences swimming 110 miles from Cuba to Florida. In addition to her experiences swimming, she encouraged FFA members to chase their dreams and never give up. The group finished the day going to the World’s Toughest Rodeo. The students then headed home the following day but stopped at the Caterpillar Visitor Center in Peoria, IL for a tour of that facility. Submitted photo. Article by Emma Johnson, FFA Chapter Reporter.