Baxter TN FFA

05/12/2026

🔹MEET THE TEAM🔹

Congratulations to the newly elected 2026-2027 Baxter FFA Officer Team!

11 Candidates completed an application, took a FFA knowledge exam, set through a 3 person panel interview on May 7th.

President: Cole Meadows
Vice President: Taylor Street
Vice President: Josie Bush
Secretary: Evey Burchett
Treasurer: Norah Jennings
Reporter: Hailey Jones
Sentinel: Kayden Ford
Chaplin: Brogan Duke

We can’t wait to see what this next year holds for Baxter!

Special thanks to Ryelee Deweese (TTU Student), Katelyn Steakley (Pep Foundation), and Matt Wilson (Turf Masters) for serving on our interview panel.
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Upperman High School- TN
Putnam County Schools (TN) School System

04/28/2026

Let’s move some remaining greenhouse product!

We are open 8:30-2:30 through Friday of this week.

Just text the phone numbers listed on the greenhouse doors someone will come out to help!

04/22/2026

🎉🎉🎉

Welcome to the Tiger family, Thomas Arnold! 🐅🔥

Hailing from Sparta, Tennessee, Thomas brings grit and proven talent to the UWA Rodeo Team. He has earned four All-Around saddles and a Tie-Down Roping saddle in 2025.

We’re excited to have Thomas in Livingston and can’t wait to see what he accomplishes in the arena.

04/17/2026

Congratulations to our Baxter FFA, Cookeville FFA, and Putnam County 4-H members on a great day at the Tennessee Walking Horse Judging Contest today.

Representing Cookeville FFA- Blake Johnson, Connor Bartlett, Coke Bartlett, and Annie Woodcock. - 2nd overall team.

Representing Putnam County 4-H- members from both Cookeville FFA and Baxter FFA - 8th overall team. Team members - Katie Beth Randolph, Kadon Brant, Taylor Bauer.

04/08/2026

🌟💙 Baxter FFA Celebrates a Year of Excellence! 💛🌟

From the nationals to state convention, our members have represented Baxter FFA and Upperman High School with pride, dedication, and hard work!

📍 National FFA Convention – October 2025 | Indianapolis, Indiana
📍 Tennessee State FFA Convention – March 2026 | Gatlinburg, Tennessee

This year, Baxter FFA was honored with:
🏆 Platinum PLOW Award
🏆 Superior Chapter Award
📈 10% Membership Increase
🎓 5 State FFA Degree Recipients

These accomplishments reflect the commitment of our members to grow as leaders, serve their community, and excel in agricultural education. 🌱

We are incredibly proud of each student who contributed to this success and grateful for the support from our school, families, and community.

✨ The future is bright for Baxter FFA—this is just the beginning!

04/08/2026

🌸🌿 Baxter Greenhouse Sale is Here! 🌿🌸

Spring has officially sprung, and our Baxter FFA and Upperman Ag students have been hard at work growing beautiful plants just for YOU! 🌱💐

Come support Upperman High School and shop a great selection of flowers, hanging baskets, and veggies—perfect for your home, porch, or garden!

🗓 Sale Dates & Times:
Monday–Friday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
April 7–10 | April 13–17 | April 20–24

Saturdays: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
April 4, 11, 18, 25

🌼 What You’ll Find:
• Boston Ferns
• Hanging Baskets (Begonia, Petunia, Coleus, Mixed, Tradescantia)
• 6” Variety Containers
• Marigolds (6 pack)
• Begonia/Coleus (6 pack)
• Veggie Plants
• Gazania (6”)

🌱 Whether you’re planting a garden or adding a pop of color to your porch, we’ve got something for everyone!

💛 Support your local ag students and take home something beautiful!

03/09/2026

We have extra berries available.

01/20/2026

Please see a FFA member to order or you can order online https://forms.gle/8uohfb7ahdKa5jQE8

Pick up will be the week of March 9.

01/14/2026

🗣️ Public Speaking 🗣️

Two Baxter FFA Members traveled to Cookeville High School to compete in the Highland Rim District Individual Speaking Competitions!

🥉 Creed Speaking - Josie Bush 3rd Place

📝Prepared Public Speaking - Hailey Jones 4th Place

01/01/2026