Ridgewood FFA members travel to OSU ATI for leadership night

A group of 25 Ridgewood High School FFA members traveled to Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute to participate in Ohio FFA Leadership Night, an event focused on leadership development and career exploration.

The trip took place Dec. 4, with members departing from Ridgewood High School in the afternoon and returning later that evening. While at ATI students toured the farm shop, learned more about opportunities available through Ohio State ATI and had dinner prior to the evening’s program.

The leadership night program was held at the Arden Shisler Center Ballroom and featured presentations from Ohio FFA state officers.

Officers shared insights on leadership, personal growth and what it means to be involved in FFA beyond the local chapter level. A student panel also provided participants with a firsthand look at college life and agricultural education pathways.

The evening gave Ridgewood FFA members the chance to interact with other FFA students from across the state while strengthening their own leadership skills. Advisers and members agreed the event was both educational and motivating, offering valuable experiences students can bring back to their chapter.

Ridgewood FFA continues to provide opportunities for members to grow through leadership activities, career exploration and hands-on learning throughout the year.