Grecia Navarro (left) and Cristal Schmidtknecht (right) made these bud vase arrangements in the Floriculture Class.
The students had a lot of fun in Baking Class. Pictured l to r – Jaelynn Schauman, Taylor Berkner, and Sam Price made cookies along with chocolate cake mug desserts.
Ari Krizmarzick attended the Nail String Art class and made this Minnesota creation.
By Chloe Howe, Chapter Reporter
The Sleepy Eye Summer Agricultural Education program has been busy over the months of June and July. Along with leadership and tour opportunities, short hands-on classes have been taking place at Sleepy Eye Public School.
Beginning on June 23rd and 24th, the first of the Summer Ag. Classes began including Nail Art and Floriculture. Members learned and made their own projects including nail string art creations and various floral arrangements.
In July, the courses included Cooking and Baking Classes. Through these courses, students learned a variety of cooking and baking techniques and made dishes from crepes to cookies, breakfast and desserts.
Total student enrollment for all of the classes was over 55 in attendance.
The FFA members are continuing their involvement this summer with booths at Party in the Park, Farm Fest, and Summerfest, as well as county fair and more leadership opportunities.