Students in Taylorville High School’s FFA chapter are picking up agricultural experiences on the road and even overseas.  Trips to Scotland and Colorado have given members the opportunity to witness farming in action, meet other ag enthusiasts of their age, and see interesting sights.  The chapter’s leadership has taken the lead in these experiences and more as they prepare for their future endeavors. 

Chapter co-president Ryker Beckmier was on the Scotland trip.  His group joined those from other states on the trip.

The trip to Colorado came as a result of the chapter’s performance at a livestock judging contest at the University of Illinois.  Beckmier, along with another co-president in Olivia Mizeur, say their team of five had spent years working for that opportunity

Mizeur and Beckmier, along with IT vice president Ty Winans and chapter reporter Elsie Williamson, each bring a unique set of interests and duties to the chapter to make it well rounded.

More information on Taylorville High School is available at ths.tcusd3.org. 

Ryker Beckmier, Olivia Mizeur, Elsie Williamson, and Ty Winans appeared as guests on the WTIM Morning Show as part of the WTIM High School Road Tour’s visit to Taylorville.