Agricultural Sciences & Big Valley FFA Chapter

06/12/2026

We are so excited to offically announce our team of new chapter officers this year!

These individuals went through an application and interview process and were elected into their positions at our chapter banquet on May 8, 2026.

The final officer we would like to introduce you to is our 2026-2027 Big Valley FFA Treasurer, Torri Maclay!

06/12/2026

We are so excited to offically announce our team of new chapter officers this year!

These individuals went through an application and interview process and were elected into their positions at our chapter banquet on May 8, 2026.

The third officer we would like to introduce you to is our 2026-2027 Big Valley FFA Secretary, Lillian Seaholtz!

06/12/2026

We are so excited to offically announce our team of new chapter officers this year!

These individuals went through an application and interview process and were elected into their positions at our chapter banquet on May 8, 2026.

The next officer we would like to introduce you to is our 2026-2027 Big Valley FFA Vice President, Nyah Shirk!

06/12/2026

We are so excited to offically announce our team of new chapter officers this year!

These individuals went through an application and interview process and were elected into their positions at our chapter banquet on May 8, 2026.

The first officer we would like to introduce you to is our 2026-2027 Big Valley FFA President, Abbie Fitzgerald!

06/09/2026

We are at Penn State for the PA FFA State Convention and Activities Week until Thursday!

We have students competing in Livestock Evaluation and Vet Science. Our 2026-2027 President Abbie Fitzgerald is also serving on the Nominating Committee.

Good luck to all as they compete this week!

06/06/2026

Thank you to the Lewistown Sentinel for featuring our new food science lab! It was a team effort to make this happen for our students.

LEWISTOWN — A new kind of lab is reshaping how students think about agriculture — and it doesn’t look like a farm. Inside the Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology in Lewistown, students are stepping into a growing field where food safety, science, and innovation meet. When Agricult...

05/27/2026

This is a final reminder that all Mifflin County Youth Fair participants MUST submit their registration form(s) to the Mifflin County Extension office by Friday, May 29, 2026.

05/27/2026

Our chapter has exciting news! Our 2026-2027 President, Abbie Fitzgerald has earned a spot on the 2026 Nominating Committee!

You can read more about it in this article from The Sentinel:
https://www.lewistownsentinel.com/news/agriculture/2026/05/fitzgerald-earns-appointment-to-pa-ffa-state-officer-nominating-committee/

05/21/2026

Congratulations to our 5 seniors that will be graduating very soon! Tonight was Academy Awards night. Students were recognized for the time and dedication they exhibited throughout their time at The Academy.

Agricultural Sciences Class of 2026
- Lily Breon
- Sean Gutshall
- Leah Kanagy
- Phoebe Keiser
- Aubrey Smith

Aubrey Smith was recognized as the Outstanding Senior for the program this year

Additionally, all 5 seniors earned the following certifications:
- OSHA 10 Hour Agriculture (General)
- PA Beef Quality Assurance Cow/Calf
- ServSafe Food Handler
- American Red Cross Pet CPR & First Aid

Congratulations again to our seniors!

05/20/2026

Congratulations senior member Lily Breon on winning awards at the Mifflin County Husky Clubs 15th Annual Athletic Awards Ceremony.

She earned the following awards for golf:

Senior Athlete - Lily Breon
Scholar - Lily Breon

Lily will be attending Juniata College in the fall to major in Pre-Vet Medicine while continuing her golf career.

Congratulations Lily!