News : Where Seeds Meet Science: V-S FFA participates in Agronomy 411

Will Kreutner and others, learning about the different parts of a combine.

Ciara Dods and Kameel Evans learning about Ethanol.

Will McKenna, Will Kruetner, Cole Birker, Andrew Allsup, Ciara Dods, Bri Dulin, Kirsten Pettit, Wyatt Shaver, Raine Wheeler, Katelyn Fleming, and Kameel Evans visited Farm Service to learn about Agronomy.

By: Co-Reporter, Bri Dulin

On Wednesday, September 10th, 11 members visited Farm Service in Vinton, Iowa, where they explored key topics in agronomy and agriculture. They learned about the science of managing soil and crops for high yields, the role of ethanol as a renewable fuel, recruitment opportunities with Farm Service, the impact of soybean cyst nematodes, the process of harvesting with a combine, and the many services Farm Service provides to farmers.

Senior Andrew Allsup shared, "My favorite session was the soil pit. The scientist was very knowledgeable and taught me a lot. Overall, it was a great experience."

Thank you FS for continuing to offer this event to our members.