Colfax Co. Extension Office Holds Ag Literacy Dag at Fairgrounds
On May 29th, both third grade classes from Leigh got the opportunity to go to the fairgrounds in Leigh to learn more about agriculture in Nebraska. Each year, the extension office in Colfax County holds Ag Literacy Day which is open to . . .
Leigh FFA Members Earn High Honors at State!
Each spring, more than 7,000 FFA members, advisors, and guests attend the Nebraska State FFA Convention. This year at the 97th Annual Nebraska FFA Convention in Lincoln, almost all Leigh FFA members competed at the state level finding . . .
More FFA Members Qualify for State!
On Tuesday, March 11, the Leigh FFA members traveled to Central Community College to compete at part two of the district CDE competition. A total of 32 members participated in at least one event, and multiple in two events. At this . . .
Students Have Fun During FFA Week!
Across the country, FFA week is held in February celebrating the importance and success of FFA. This year, FFA week was from February 17th to the 21st. Due to weather conditions for the original FFA week, the FFA chapter postponed the . . .
Senior FFA Members Earn State Degrees
On Wednesday February 5, five Leigh FFA members went to Central Community College in Columbus to get interviewed for their state degree. Those members included seniors Kammy Held. Brianne Kuhr, Jared Olson, Carter Brabec, and Paige . . .
Leigh FFA’s Impressive District Showing!
On Monday, December 2, the Leigh FFA Chapter had an impressive day competing at District LDEs at Cross County. LDE stands for Leadership Development Events and winners qualify to compete at the State Leigh FFA members spent . . .
Junior and Senior Livestock Judging Teams Both Qualify for State
On November 13, 2024, 16 members of the Leigh FFA Chapter competed at District Livestock Judging at Ag Park in Columbus. After weeks of practice leading up to competition, the chapter was rewarded with great success having two teams . . .
FFA “Creed Night” Held
On Tuesday, November 5, the FFA had their annual Creed Night, where all freshmen FFA members performed the FFA Creed for parents and the rest of the chapter members in order to get a top three who will represent their chapter in Creed . . .
FFA Members Attend National Convention
On October 22-25, 19 members of the Leigh FFA Chapter traveled to Indianapolis, Indiana, for the 97th National FFA Convention and Expo. At the convention, over 1 million FFA members attended, setting a new record for attendance. . . .
FFA Participates in “Feed the Farmer”
On October 10 the Leigh FFA chapter participated in their annual Feed the Farmer Day. This is a day where Leigh FFA members provide local farmers with lunches in an effort to show our appreciation. Upperclassmen and officers took . . .
Large Livestock Judging Competition Held in Leigh!
Leigh FFA Wins Top Individual Honors
On October 9th the Leigh FFA Chapter hosted their first ever livestock judging competition at the Colfax County fairgrounds. The whole state was invited and 16 different schools attended! These schools include Wood River, Winside, . . .
FFA Land Judging Team 9th of 30
Leigh Falls Just Shy of State Qualification
After many weeks of practicing and preparing for competition, the Leigh FFA chapter headed to Blair, Nebraska to compete in district land judging on October 2, 2024. 16 members of the chapter competed in the judging contest leading to a . . .
Leigh Students Compete at Aksarben Livestock Show
On Thursday September 26, 2024, two sophomores, one seventh grader, and one fourth grader from the Leigh Community Schools traveled to Grand Island at Fonner Park for Aksarben, one of the largest youth livestock shows in the United . . .
FFA Members Attend Husker Harvest Days
On Wednesday, September 11, 29 members of the Leigh FFA Chapter traveled to Grand Island to attend Husker Harvest Days. Husker Harvest Days took place over the course of three days from September 10 to September 12, 2024. At Husker . . .
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FFA Greenhand Day Is Learning Experience for New Members
On September 4th, 2024, five freshman, four sophomores, and one junior in FFA attended Greenhand Day at Central Community College in Columbus, Nebraska. This included Sadie Brabec, Tyce Larson, Caleb Settje, Cade Hoesly, James . . .
Leigh FFA and 4H Students Win Awards at State Fair
Over the past two weekends, 4H and the Leigh FFA Chapter showed at the Nebraska State Fair, which resulted in great success. The first weekend, 4H members showed and then the following weekend, FFA members competed. The State Fair was held . . .
FFA Shows at State Fair
By: Jared Olson, a freshman at Leigh High School Last week the Leigh FFA Chapter showed at the Nebraska State Fair and had great success! Six members of the chapter participated in the FFA show, taking home several awards. The . . .
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2020-2021 Leigh FFA Banquet a Success
By: Makenna Held, a junior at Leigh High School The Leigh 2020-2021 FFA Banquet was a true success. It was held April 30th at the gym at 6 pm. All members and their families came, and even some community . . .