Hornet FFA Wins Local Contest

Scales Mound FFA members attended the Section 1 FFA Land Use career development event (CDE) hosted by the Pecatonica FFA Chapter on September 20.

Varsity team members, Josie Vandigo and Katherine Bilderback placed first and second respectively, while Kamran Meftahi placed tenth overall with the team capturing first place.

Eleven members of the basic horticulture class also competed at the CDE as a part of their unit soils. While at the contest, students evaluated the quality and characteristics of four soil pits including the slope, texture and origin of the soil, as well as the best usa...