Mid-Winter Convention

The Mid-Winter Convention was my first chance to see what I’m up against, It was my first interaction with a large group of Juniata Ag Students and I wasn't just observing; I was chaperoning.

The day went great! I had an opportunity to see my one of the students show her steer, first year jacket recipients, and senior members receive their keystone degree!

The rule was that all students had to stay with at least one other Juniata FFA member! There were two students that didn't like that, they wanted to travel alone and Mrs. Morgan wouldn't allow it. So I spent the day with these two students and it was a great opportunity. One student I was chaperoning has aspergers, we went to National Convention together and so I knew that he 1. didn't like when he had to stay with the advisor and 2. He had no problem talking to complete strangers and discussing his views on organic agriculture. While we were watching the beef show he decided he was ready to go get food, I escorted him to the food court and on our way there we got in a debate on organic vs. conventional agriculture. Me being navigational challenged took us to the complete other end of the farm show building. When I get there I said “oh, I don’t think this is where we should be.” He says “oh yeah, we should have taken that escalator back there” I said “you knew we went the wrong way and didn't say anything?” He said well you were talking I didn't want to interrupt you.

In the beginning I was leading him till it was all said and done he was leading me.

I had a great day with Juniata FFA and it was a great first chance to meet some kids and parents.