Watch what you call a weed!

We throw the term "weed" out loosely to describe plants which may not be desirable in certain locations.  Do "weeds" have any uses in God's design of our range-land ecosystems or are they simply a result of the fall?  Read the following article and answer the questions below.http://northcountryfarmer.com/?p=674&utm_campaign=shareaholic&utm_medium=email_this&utm_source=email

Questions (may either be printed and handed in our e-mailed to Andrew.Boersma@k12.sd.us )

1.  How many varieties of goldenrod are there in the United States and how many of those are native species?

2.  What is the taproot length of goldenrod and why is that length important?

3.  List 4 uses humans have for goldenrod:

4.  Why is goldenrod honey important?

5.  Does the term "weed" fit into a Biblical worldview of creation?  Why or why not?

In the Saddle Again

A quick officer vote determined that our August meeting be moved outside to a campfire.  We had a great first meeting looking ahead at the school year in front of us!

 Part of our meetings include devotions led by our chaplain.

 Food and fellowship are also an important component of our FFA meetings!

 Our classes have been studying range science and looking at the beautiful diversity God has given in his creation of range plants!

 The students are working hard identifying key plants and their characteristics.

Back to School!

 Here we are for another school year!  The FFA kicked off the year with a back to school party which took place inside with the 50 degree temps and 2.5 inches of rain.

 The night included food, games and an opportunity for FFA officers to introduce FFA to all of the SBA students

 Ice Cream was enjoyed by all!

We have one FFA student who will be showing a heifer and steer at the State FFA livestock show on Saturday, September 5.  Come support her at the Beef Complex in Huron!