The agriculture mechanization class constructed miniature bike fenders to learn about metal shaping. Bob Foster, who uses his metal shaping skills to restore and customize cars, came in to share his tools and knowledge with the class. The students learned the difference between metal shaping and forming as well as how to properly use an English wheel, planishing hammer, and a shrinker/stretcher. The students created compound curves from flat sheet metal through understanding the concepts of shaping metal and foreseeing the results of shrinking and stretching metal. Overall, the students were able to successfully apply their skills from class.
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On Saturday, Feb 8th, our FFA chapter went to the WIU Ag Mech show and handed out programs at the door and also helped with the free hourly raffle. We had four officers, Chloe France, Marissa Lung, Madison Love, and Katie France as well as two members, Brad Carey and Quentin Thompson volunteer to help. This was a great way to get our chapter out in the public and be recognized. -Author: Chloe France On December 23, 2015 the Rushville-Industry FFA chapter visited the Schneider Nursing home located in Rushville, Illinois. A few of the officers Marissa Lung, Madison Plummer, Kyle Whitaker and the two advisors, Grace Foster and Morris Mcleland, were there to hand out blankets to the residents. The members of the FFA made the blankets at their December chapter meeting. The residents were very excited and thankful to receive the blankets. Author: Kyle Whitaker On January 8th, Rushville-Industry FFA Alumni member, Dalton Shepherd, visited the Agriculture Business class as a guest speaker. The students concluded topics on the three agribusiness sectors, agribusiness structures, starting a business, and entrepreneurship. Dalton shared his experiences from his job with Burrus. The students had many questions for him regarding college, what it takes to become an entrepreneur, and business advice. Overall, the students gained insightful knowledge from a local professional which helped make the classroom content relevant and engaging.
On October 6, 2015 the Rushville-Industry FFA chapter hosted the Section 11 Land Use contest. The location of the contest was off of the Vermont Blacktop on Sullivan’s land. The contest consists of judging different soil types and how fertile the soil is. Students identify whether it could flood or if it is a level spot. There were 12 schools present and a total of 23 teams. Rushville had 7 students participating. Marissa Lung scored the highest score from Rushville, placing in the top 50. The chapter team placed 20th. -Author: Chloe France On November 19th 2015, four students attended the Section 11 Ag Sales contest. The purpose was to sell a zero turn John Deere lawn mower. The team prepared a 6 step sales pitch for a committee of judges. This included detailed product information, product promotion, services, and pricing. We all had a great time!
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