Jay County FFA planning week’s activities

FFA week festivities start Monday.

Jay County’s FFA chapter begins its week — the annual event is featured to build agriculture education awareness — with spirit day kickoff Monday. FFA members will greet students at elementary schools with coloring contest pages.

Students may drive a truck to school Tuesday, with awards given out for various categories.

A brownie breakfast for teachers will be offered by FFA members starting at 7:15 a.m. Thursday.

Results for “Kiss the Cow,” a fundraiser event throughout the week, will be announced Friday. Horse races and trivia begin at 6:30 p.m. Friday in the gymnasium during the Jay County basketball game.

Throughout the week, students and staff will have the opportunity during lunch to donate to the “Kiss the Cow,” as well as participate in cornhole, guessing games, trivia and a cow-milking activity.

Students and staff may also dress up for the following themes each day: “Merica Monday,” Super hero Tuesday, Future career Wednesday, Twin day or dress like your favorite agriculture teacher Thursday and blue and gold or FFA colors Friday.



Environmental awards

Indiana Department of Environmental Management is accepting nominations for the 2023 Governor’s Awards for Environmental Excellence.

The award, now in its 30th year, recognizes individuals, agencies, businesses, organizations and schools for “outstanding achievements that positively impact Indiana’s environment,” according to its website.

To submit a nomination, visit idem.IN.gov/partnerships/governors-awards-for-environmental-excellence/.

The deadline is March 6.