Agriculture Program Achievements and Challenges

Cece Oliver and Parker Carlino host a segment on Louisiana agriculture, focusing on National FFA Week. They visit Covington High School to explore their hands-on agriculture program, including a honeybee project aimed at combating colony collapse disorder. The segment also highlights Jennings High School's plant science unit, which excels in national competitions. Both schools benefit from the support of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry.

Who are the hosts of this week's episode celebrating National FFA Week?

• Kristin and Avery

• Mike Strain and Aaron Raspberry

• Bryant Laird and Erin Bobeth

• Cece Oliver and Parker Carlino

What is the main focus of the Covington High School agriculture program?

• Theoretical learning

• Hands-on agriculture

• Virtual simulations

• Online courses

What is the purpose of the honeybee project at Covington High?

• To sell honey commercially

• To combat colony collapse disorder

• To teach students about beekeeping

• To increase honey production

What is the main challenge faced by the honeybee project?

• Insufficient student interest

• Weather conditions

• Colony collapse disorder

• Lack of funding

What are the two main aspects of the plant science unit at Jennings High?

• CDEs and SAEs

• Lectures and exams

• Field trips and projects

• Workshops and seminars

What is the biggest plant science event at Jennings High?

• Botany Fair

• Gardening Competition

• Agronomy CDE

• Plant Science Expo

What have Jennings High students achieved in national competitions?

• No significant achievements

• Participation certificates

• Top 10 placements

• First place in all categories

What kind of support does Jennings High receive for its agriculture program?

• No external support

• Support from the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry

• State government funding

• Local community support

What is one of the activities students at Jennings High engage in outside of class time?

• Designing irrigation systems

• Conducting soil tests

• Building greenhouses

• Scouting rice

How many Louisiana FFA teams placed in the top 10 in national competitions last year?

• Three

• Ten

• Five

• Seven