As the Jackson Heights FFA Alumni prepares for their second annual Tractor Drive fundraiser later this month, the Jackson Heights High School FFA chapter prepares for a moment in the national spotlight.
That will happen this weekend, as the students receive recognition on RFD-TV.
FFA Alumni Secretary Katie Patterson-Ingels says her group set a goal to see the Jackson Heights chapter highlighted on the channel, devoted to rural living(Play Audio :20 seconds)
The RFD-TV highlight of Jackson Heights FFA is expected to focus on the history of the chapter, service it provides to the community, photos of the students, and other aspects of the group. It will also include information about the upcoming Tractor Drive fundraiser, planned to happen May 19th, in Holton.
We'll bring you more details about that event, which provides funds and scholarships, when we talk to Jackson Heights FFA Alumni President, Steve Patterson-who happens to be Katie's father-in future reports.
Meanwhile, RFD-TV's “This Week In Agribusiness” is expected to air several times starting this weekend. That will happen at 7:00 Saturday morning, 5:00 Sunday morning and again at 7:00 that evening. The final showing is scheduled for Monday morning at 8:00.
Local programming guides should be checked for the exact channel location.
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