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Pitman High FFA sees growth
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The Pitman High School FFA chapter participated in Club Rush for the first time this year, where they saw a dramatic increase in ag course enrollment. - photo by Photo Contributed
At the end of the last school year Pitman High School FFA students made their voices heard during a Turlock Unified School District Board of Trustees meeting, pleading for more support for their campus’ young agricultural program. The group returned Tuesday night to share just how far their program has come in the past four months, boasting an increased enrollment, two new instructors and a portfolio of ag-related events the FFA chapter has participated in. The group’s June appearance in front of the Board of Trustees marked the second time that PHS FFA students brought their concerns to a meeting, speaking out about the negative impact felt from PHS entering fair season with just one ag teacher and the inequality of ag programs in the District, while Turlock High School maintained five ag teachers at the time.