06/06/2026
The Calloway County High School FFA Chapter has been able to tend the school farm located South and East of the District’s Bus Garage for the past 12 years. Through the continued support of Helena and AgVantage Insurance, the program has benefited financially. Recently with the support of the district, the chapter as able to purchase a tractor, pull behind mower, and planter; with hopes of relying less on neighboring farmers and providing more hands-on experiences for students, while still benefitting financially from the farm.
In 2026, the Calloway County High School FFA Chapter planted their first corn crop with student labor! The chapter is appreciative of the assistance over the years of area farmers who have planted, harvested, and hauled the crop for the chapter. Helena has continued to provide seed, w**d control, and fertilizer. Agvantage Insurance has continued to support the chapter with insurance coverage. Murray State University Farm Manager, Jason Robertson has committed many hours to planting and continues to harvest and haul the grain at the end of the season. As fertilizer prices have soared, the Henry Farmer’s Co-op at Midway has stepped up and is providing additional support with top dress Nitrogen.
The chapter wishes to thank these businesses and individuals for their continued support; along with the following farmers who have assisted in previous years; Richard Smotherman, Tripp Furches, Billy Dale Smith, Tim Palmer, Jon Futrell, Van Pittman, and Andrew Falwell. Thanks for assisting the chapter in following the FFA Motto: Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Learning to Live, Living to Serve.