TEXAS FFA MEMBERS ADVOCATE FOR AG EDUCATION AT THE STATE CAPITOL
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ore than 700 Texas FFA members took “Learning to Do” one step further by attending the 11th Annual Agricultural Science Education and Texas FFA Day at the Capitol. On February 25th and 27th, students had the opportunity to visit the state capitol in Austin to learn about the legislative process and how it relates to agriculture. Attendees witnessed state government in action and heard directly from those responsible for making changes in the state legislature, including Representative Brad Buckley, Representative Gary VanDeaver and Representative Trent Ashby. “This event is a great way to learn about the many opportunities for young agriculturists to get involved within our government,” said Faith Geistweidt, Fredericksburg FFA. “There are endless possibilities for me to have a voice in policy making at a young age.” Members had the opportunity to learn 24
about leadership, civic engagement and empowerment during an interactive tour of the State Capitol. “It is crucial that students of all ages keep up with our political system and continue to make it known that everybody has a voice on the important issues being debated in our country,” said Octavian Roman, Gholson FFA Texas FFA Day at the Capitol has taken place annually since 2010. This experience provides agriculture students with insight on how the daily activities in the capitol
“THIS EVENT IS A GREAT WAY TO LEARN ABOUT THE MANY OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG AGRICULTURISTS TO GET INVOLVED WITHIN OUR GOVERNMENT.”
