SLEEPY EYE– Sleepy Eye Future Farmers of America (FFA) recognize Taylor Berkner, Mateo Hornsby, Ari Hernandez and McCoy Marti as members of the month.

Berkner is a senior and has been in FFA for six years and is the chapter 1st Vice-President. She enjoys the responsibility of the position and interacting with younger members. Berkner is on the Market Plan Leadership Development Event (LDE) team and enjoys presenting to panel of judges. Berkner’s Supervised Ag. Experience (SAE) consists of growing her family’s pumpkin patch. Her favorite FFA activity is the chapter Lock-in and she is looking forward to officer bonding. Berkner is proud of winning regions in her SAE and LDE.

Hornsby is a senior and has been in FFA for six years. His favorite FFA activity is the Poultry Career Development Event (CDE). Hornsby’s Supervised Ag. Experience (SAE) consists of working at Dairy Queen. He is looking forward to competing in the Poultry CDE. Since joining Ag. He is proud of placing first overall individual at the region poultry contest and being top five at the state contest.

Hernandez is a ninth grader and has been in FFA for three years. Hernandez is on the Floriculture Career Development Event (CDE) team and likes that she can be creative and express herself. Her favorite FFA activity is State FFA Convention and looks forward to attending the National FFA Convention. Since joining FFA, Hernandez has learned leadership and teamwork skills.

Marti is a senior and has been in FFA for four years. Marti joined FFA because he likes the classes and activities that FFA offers. Marti participates in the Horse Evaluation CDE and likes seeing the different horses. His favorite FFA activity is the chapter Lock-in. Something he would like to try is the Fish and Wildlife CDE. While being in Ag. Classes and FFA, Marti has learned more about welding.