10/27/2011
by Becca Warfel
Neoga’s chapter of the FFA recently travelled to Fox Ridge Park near Charleston to participate in forestry. On September 27th competitors took several tests relating to trees and tools used in forestry. Chain saw safety, map reading, tree diseases, forestry equipment, and tree identification were some of the topics covered. Also, students used Biltmore sticks, special rulers for forestry, to measure the diameter and height of trees to be used for lumber. When the scores were revealed, Neoga placed 4th out of 14 teams and were awarded a plaque. Additionally, Neoga team member Dan Brown placed 8th overall in the competition.
