Newton FFA Chapter

Newton FFA Chapter Newton FFA, as the largest FFA Chapter in Sussex County New Jersey, is home to nine agricultural cla

Newton FFA, as the largest FFA Chapter in Sussex County New Jersey, is home to nine agricultural classes and 192 members. Our three advisors help us achieve premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through our everyday classes and participation in Career Development Events. Our nine officers hope to make this year more successful than ever with continuing the tradition of Special Ed Day, Second Grader Awareness Day and Fifth Grader Adventure Day among other events.

Wow, what an amazing three days at State Convention from May 20–22 at Monmouth University! We were so happy to be a part...
05/25/2026

Wow, what an amazing three days at State Convention from May 20–22 at Monmouth University! We were so happy to be a part of the roughly 45 blue jackets in the sea of FFA members!

To kick things off, Juliana VC competed in Creed Speaking and placed 3rd! Congratulations, Juliana — we are so proud of you!

Our Conduct of Chapter Meetings team also placed 1st! Way to go Noah M, Isla D, Jimmy L, Maya S, Jackson D, Jenna S, and Jacob M! You are truly amazing!

During the first session, eight of our members received FFA blue jackets — looking sharp and representing Newton FFA proudly! Later in the session, Jack B and Ryan M received scholarships recognizing their hard work in AET. Congratulations to both of you!

Near the end of the session, Maya K had the opportunity to deliver her speech about the Courtesy Corps and their mission. Great job, Maya!

The next session brought even more excitement as the Conduct of Chapter Meetings team had the incredible opportunity to perform the opening session ceremony in front of more than 600 FFA members. What an unforgettable experience!

The excitement continued when Aurora Post was announced as the 1st place winner in Employment Skills! We are so proud of you!

Rebecca O and Rachel Y also placed 1st for their Team Demonstration! We are ecstatic that you get to rock those gold pins on your jackets!

And of course, no one can forget that Mr. Morris was honored as Advisor of the Year! Congratulations! His speech was truly beautiful and inspiring.

Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make this convention such a memorable experience. Congratulations to all who received awards and honors throughout the week!

And a special shoutout to Nine Weiland for receiving a scholarship — NEWTON FFA LOVES YOU!

Attention FFA members, the Newton FFA apparel store is now open! From Carhartt sweatshirts to FFA hats, we have it all! ...
05/13/2026

Attention FFA members, the Newton FFA apparel store is now open! From Carhartt sweatshirts to FFA hats, we have it all! The store will remain open until June 5th, so make sure to get your apparel before it closes!

The annual Ausable fishing and hiking trip took place from Thursday through Monday (4/30–5/4) in the Adirondack Mountain...
05/06/2026

The annual Ausable fishing and hiking trip took place from Thursday through Monday (4/30–5/4) in the Adirondack Mountains. Mr. Morris led students on numerous hikes, showcasing some incredible views along the way. Although the trip was earlier than usual, it gave everyone the unique chance to see snow at nearly 5,000 feet in May. Overall, it was an amazing experience—and a huge thank you to Ethan HD for inspiring so many people to take on the peaks!

One of our chapter’s favorite annual traditions is hosting Second Grader Day for the four local elementary schools—Green...
04/29/2026

One of our chapter’s favorite annual traditions is hosting Second Grader Day for the four local elementary schools—Green, Andover, Allamuchy, and Merriam! This year’s event took place on April 20th and 21st, and for the first time, we were excited to welcome State Officer Aaron Foote. He had the chance to lead activities and experience one of Newton’s most well-known FFA events firsthand.

Students rotated through a variety of engaging stations, including goats, floral arranging, small animals, fisheries, ag mechanics, chicks, marigold planting, coloring, and even fly fishing!

A huge thank you to everyone who helped make this event possible, and a special shoutout to Ethan HD and Jack Boffa for their leadership in making the event such a success!

The Krispy Kreme fundraiser is here. The form is due May 8th and the pickup date will be May 11th! Make sure to fundrais...
04/29/2026

The Krispy Kreme fundraiser is here. The form is due May 8th and the pickup date will be May 11th! Make sure to fundraise!

On April 16th, students competed in six different Career Development Events (CDEs). We are incredibly proud of all parti...
04/29/2026

On April 16th, students competed in six different Career Development Events (CDEs). We are incredibly proud of all participants and their accomplishments!

Environmental and Natural Resources
Ryan Marschall
Thomas Phillips
Aurora Nilsen
Riley Fleming
Participants completed activities such as land judging, water pH testing, and GPS use, while also demonstrating an understanding of waste management and completing a general knowledge exam.

Agricultural Mechanics
Justin Evanski
Brayden Walker
Sal Infinito
Austin Willis
Participants applied their knowledge of agricultural engineering, machinery, and electricity, while collaborating effectively with teammates during hands-on activities.

Agronomy
Anthony Romeo
Ethan Haiduc-Dale
Noah Miranda
Joseph Murphy
Participants demonstrated their understanding of crop production, soil management, and pest identification.

Veterinary Science
Rebecca O’Brien
Jessica Faye
Ally Lamberti
Sophia Stone
Participants showcased their knowledge of basic surgical techniques, general veterinary practices, and proper animal handling skills.

Agricultural Sales
Aurora Post
Jack Weissensee
Bella Guzzo
Lanie Stutz
In this CDE, participants completed a team sales activity, an individual sales presentation, and a written exam.

Poultry
Mackenzie Allen
Jenna Steinberg
Maya Khan
Greta Leo
Participants identified various cuts of chicken, evaluated carcasses, performed egg candling, judged live birds, and demonstrated general poultry knowledge.

The Horticulture Exposition took place on March 13th, where students competed in individual floral design, as well as th...
04/29/2026

The Horticulture Exposition took place on March 13th, where students competed in individual floral design, as well as the Floriculture and Nursery/Landscape Career Development Events (CDEs).

In the Floriculture CDE, the team earned an impressive 2nd-place finish. Individual results were as follows: Rachel Yacuk placed 4th, Samantha DuCharme placed 11th, Aurora Post placed 16th, and Lanie Stutz placed 19th. Students in this event are challenged to master an extensive range of horticultural knowledge and skills. They must memorize over 120 plant species and identify more than 50 pieces of horticultural equipment. In addition, they study common plant pests and diseases, learn management practices within the floral and horticulture industries, and develop hands-on floral design skills.

In the Nursery/Landscape CDE, the team earned 1st place. Individual results included Ethan Haiduc-Dale in 2nd place, Anthony Romeo in 4th, Chase Vince-Cruz in 11th, and Matthew Vanhouten in 14th. Participants in this event also memorize plant species and equipment while developing practical skills such as transplanting trees, understanding lawn maintenance, and applying principles of landscape architecture.

The winners of the Horticulture Exposition floral arrangement competition were:

First Place:
Nathaly Hernandez-Reyes

Second Place:
Maya Seaman
Aurora Post
Rachel Yacuk
Isla Diklich
Betsaida Garcia

Third Place:
Jessica Faye
Lanie Stutz
Alyssa Negron

Fourth Place:
Bella Guzzo
Rachel Yacuk
Gia Lydon
Allison Nolan
Gwen Allen
Ethan McLaughlin
Sophia Efremov

Fifth Place:
Juliana Vince-Cruz
Maya Khan
Baylie Rawson

Honorable Mentions:
Megan Muldoon
Caitlin Miller
Mayrin Hernandez-Vargas
Emily Southard
Savanah Raymond
Greta Leo
Samantha DuCharme
Ally Lamberti
Chidera Obasi
Gwen Allen
Ali Hernandez
Savanah Raymond

NJ FFA had ANOTHER record year for jacket applications… 202! Help them secure more jacket donations to ensure all appli...
04/22/2026

NJ FFA had ANOTHER record year for jacket applications… 202! Help them secure more jacket donations to ensure all applicants receive a jacket. Our FFA chapter had 8 jackets recipients this year through the blue jackets bright futures program. Consider donating for students to get their very own FFA Jacket!

Sponsor an FFA Jacket for $82 and/or help us secure jacket sponsors! You can make an impact on a young person’s life by donating to the Blue Jackets Bright Futures Special Project Fund! This special project of the New Jersey FFA Foundation, Inc. provides members with the opportunity to earn an FFA jacket through an application process.

For a jacket brochure visit:http://www.jerseyageducation.nj.gov/agriculture/ag_ed/ffa/partners/BlueJacketFlyer.pdf

On March 24th, our LDE (Leadership Development Events) public speakers had the opportunity to showcase their skills acro...
03/27/2026

On March 24th, our LDE (Leadership Development Events) public speakers had the opportunity to showcase their skills across several speaking events.

Extemporaneous Speaking
Lanie Stutz
Participants delivered a 4–6 minute speech followed by questions, with only 30 minutes of preparation time. During preparation, they were not allowed to use the internet to research their topics.

3–5 Minute Prepared Public Speaking
Sal Infinito
Participants performed a prepared speech within the time limit and were not asked any questions afterward.

Creed Speaking
Juliana Vince-Cruz (Advanced)
Jack Weisssensee
Freshmen participants memorized the FFA Creed and answered three questions based on its content.

6–8 Minute Prepared Public Speaking
Bella Guzzo (Advanced)
Participants presented a longer prepared speech and responded to follow-up questions.

Conduct of Chapter Meetings (Advanced)
Matthew Miranda, Isla Diklich, Jacob Macikowski, Maya Seaman, Jenna Steinberg, Jackson DuCharme, and Jimmy Lovaski
This team demonstrated their knowledge of parliamentary procedure by conducting opening and closing ceremonies, presenting motions, amending them, and following proper meeting protocol.

The program sold over 25 sales this year. Sales were revamped and new products were offered. The honors floral design cl...
03/03/2026

The program sold over 25 sales this year. Sales were revamped and new products were offered. The honors floral design class learned how to wrap with kraft paper and what it takes to run a sale during the busiest floral holiday of the year! Thank you to all for your hard work for this successful sale!

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