Audubon FFA

10/31/2025

We made it home!

Audubon FFA members are back from an incredible week at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis!

A huge thank you to Jake Hildebrand and Hawkeye Stages for getting our group of 50 safely to every stop, on time, and for joining in on all the fun along the way. We truly appreciate the safe travels, laughter, and support throughout the week!

It was great spending the trip with our friends from E-EHK, Harlan, Carroll Area, and ACGC FFA Chapters—so many memories and laughs shared among members and advisors alike!

Fun fact: Our driver, Jake, is Mrs. Elmquist’s first cousin! He’s been driving this National Convention trip for years, continuing a long family tradition. Our aunt even shared a newspaper clipping from the Columbus Gazette’s “60 Years Ago” section showing our grandfather taking FFA members to the National FFA Convention in Kansas City when he was an advisor.

What a full-circle FFA story—and another great year in the books!

10/31/2025

Part 2 – Convention Fun in Indy!

Thursday was another awesome day at the National FFA Convention & Expo in downtown Indianapolis! Members kicked things off bright and early at Lucas Oil Stadium for the Opening Session, where motivational speaker A’ric Jackson brought the energy and reminded everyone to believe in themselves and chase their dreams.

After that, it was time to explore the Career Expo and FFA Shopping Mall — thousands of booths, cool ag innovations, hands-on activities, and plenty of chances to chat with colleges and companies from all over the country. (And yes, a little shopping happened too! 😉)

To end the day, we went to the FFA Rodeo at the Indiana State Fairgrounds! It was the perfect way to wrap up a busy day — great rodeo action, lots of laughs, and even more memories made with some amazing people.

Now the crew is headed home — tired but happy — and ready to cheer on the Wheeler Football team tonight!

So proud of this group and all they’ve experienced this week. What a trip!

10/29/2025

Part 1 - Audubon FFA Heads to the National FFA Convention!

Twelve Audubon FFA members hit the road early Tuesday morning alongside members from the Harlan, E-EHK, Carroll Area, and AC-GC FFA Chapters for a week full of agriculture, leadership, and fun!

🚜 Tuesday’s adventures started at Kinze Manufacturing, where members toured the Innovation Center and watched a short film highlighting the history and innovation behind one of the nation’s top planter and grain cart manufacturers. From there, the group traveled to Kalona, Iowa, to explore the Kalona Cheese Factory and Stringtown Grocery, learning about local dairy processing and the Amish community’s influence on agriculture and food production.

🐷 Members then enjoyed a tour of Brenneman Pork, one of Iowa’s largest and most advanced pork production operations. Students learned about animal care, sustainability, and modern swine production practices. A big thank you to Tim and Erin Brenneman, Jennie Greene, and the entire Brenneman team for hosting such an informative and welcoming tour as well as providing lunch!

🎃 The evening wrapped up with some spooky fun at The Darkness Haunted House in St. Louis — ranked as one of America’s scariest haunted attractions!

✈️ Wednesday morning kicked off with a stop at the Animal Export Center near the St. Louis airport, where students learned how livestock are prepared, inspected, and transported for international shipment — an eye-opening look at how U.S. agriculture connects to global markets.

🐴 Next up was a visit to Anheuser-Busch for a behind-the-scenes tour of one of the nation’s most famous breweries. Students saw the historic brew kettles, packaging lines, and bottling areas, and even met the world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales, learning how they are raised, trained, and cared for as brand ambassadors.

⚾ The group then headed to Busch Stadium, home of the St. Louis Cardinals, for a guided tour that included a walk through the dugout. The final stop of the day was the Gateway Arch.

🌟 After a busy two days, the group is now headed to Indianapolis, Indiana, for the National FFA Convention & Expo! Members are looking forward to attending the opening session, career fair, leadership workshops, and the rodeo before heading home Friday.

Stay tuned for updates from our Thursday adventures at the National FFA Convention!

10/22/2025

Excellent turnout for our October meeting! Thank you Mrs. Brittain and the foods classes for an awesome potato bar and chili! 77 in attendance for the meal, meeting and recreation. Congratulations to Karli and Lucy for being named members of the month and Team Karson for winning the dodgeball tournament.

10/21/2025

FFA Meeting Tonight! 6:30 in the cafeteria for a meal, meeting, and recreation! See you there!

10/16/2025

A huge thank you to everyone who helped make today’s Harvest Appreciation a success! Around 150 meals went out from Landus in Hamlin to area farmers.

We appreciate all you do and wish everyone a safe and successful rest of the harvest season.

10/16/2025

🔥 Audubon FFA Greenhands on Fire!
Twelve of our freshmen FFA members attended the Iowa FFA Greenhand Fire-Up in Atlantic tonight! This event is designed to motivate and inspire first-year members as they begin their FFA journey. Students participated in leadership workshops, team activities, and networking with other FFA members from across the area.

10/15/2025

TODAY! We know the weather isn't ideal - but, still come to Landus in Hamlin to pick up a field/shop meal today! Burgers will be ready around 11:30.

THIS Wednesday the 15th! See flyer for details.

10/13/2025

10/13/2025

THIS Wednesday the 15th! See flyer for details.

10/10/2025

Our Fall Horticulture class is looking for 22 small to medium pumpkins for an upcoming project! 🎃 If you have some to donate or know where we might find them, we’d be very grateful. Thank you for supporting our students!

10/10/2025

Congratulations to Kaleb, Braeden, Kye, and Collin on earning a Silver Rating at the State Soils CDE held at Iowa State today! 👏