Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers are active agriculturists like you...between the ages of 18 and 35 and involved in production, banking, business, and many other areas of the industry.
FFA is dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agriculture education. For information on the local FFA program, contact Ponderosa High School Advisor Lindsey Kovach via email at
4-H an organization that promotes hands-on learning and is based on parent and volunteer participation. 4-H welcomes all youth (and adult volunteers) from all backgrounds in all locales (rural and urban).
School Gardensprovide a wonderful natural laboratory that connects the learning in the classroom with hands-on experiences. Students experience first hand the planting, weeding, and mulching needed to grow their favorite foods and flowers. Several local schools now provide school gardens for their students. There is a multitude of information available if you are interested in learning more about starting a garden in your school.
