Fredericktown FFA members explore ag innovations at Farm Science Review

Thirty-five students attend annual event in London, Ohio, connecting classroom learning with real-world agricultural technology

Members of the Fredericktown FFA recently attended the Farm Science Review in London, Ohio.

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Published October 14, 2025 - 5:20 a.m.

Recently, the Fredericktown FFA chapter attended the Farm Science Review. There were 35 members who attended the Farm Science Review. Thank you to Leroy Frazier and Jason Row for their donations, cutting the price of the tickets in half.

The chapter left the school around 7:30 a.m., and were at the Farm Science Review for around four hours.

During that time at the Farm Science Review the members explored multiple areas such as becks, lucas cattle oilers, and other agricultural businesses and organizations.

The Farm Science Review has been held in London, Ohio, at Molly Caren Agriculture Center since 1983. The purpose of the Farm Science Review is to connect the findings of Ohio State universities research with the public by showcasing the most recent breakthroughs in agricultural science and technology.

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