The North Rowan Middle FFA Chapter participated in the North Carolina FFA Poultry Evaluation Career Development Event on February 15, 2023 at the NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC. Team members include Breighlynn-Star Miller, 6th grade, Kevin Saunders, 8th grade, and Ashara Weatherwax, 8th grade. Unable to attend was team member Dionne Vilte, 8th grade. Their FFA advisor is Katie Lynne Dionne.

During this event, students evaluate production, processing, and merchandising phases of the poultry industry as well as identify various industry components. They are also tested on the application of sound management practices. Participants evaluate live birds, present oral reasons, and place a class of ready-to-cook broilers. In the processing and merchandising phase of the event, students select and grade ready-to-cook turkeys, processed products, and cartons of eggs.

This event is one of 43 different career development events offered to North Carolina FFA members on the state level. The State Poultry Evaluation Career Development Event is put on with in-kind support from the Prestage Department of Poultry Science at North Carolina State University.

North Carolina FFA is a youth organization of 32,597 student members preparing for leadership and careers in the science, business, and technology of agriculture with 355 local chapters across the state. FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education. Visit www.ncffa.org for more information.