Yoakum FFA

Pictured from left to right are Yoakum ISD School Board President Glen Kusak, Westin Bruns, Ruger Chumchal, Gunnar Frank, Wyatt James, Bryleigh Muehlstein, and Yokum ISD Superintendent Tom Kelley. Not pictured are Kaleb Gonzales, FFA Sponsor Michael Rampe, and Shooting Coach Patrick Frank. The group attended the State FFA Agriculture Clay Shooting event in San Antonio June 8-9. Gunnar Frank placed 2nd out of 139 participants.

Pictured from left to right are Yoakum ISD School Board President Glen Kusak, Westin Bruns, Ruger Chumchal, Gunnar Frank, Wyatt James, Bryleigh Muehlstein, and Yokum ISD Superintendent Tom Kelley. Not pictured are Kaleb Gonzales, FFA Sponsor Michael Rampe, and Shooting Coach Patrick Frank. The group attended the State FFA Agriculture Clay Shooting event in San Antonio June 8-9. Gunnar Frank placed 2nd out of 139 participants.

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Yoakum ISD recognizes FFA state students at July School Board meeting

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Friday, July 17, 2026
A proclamation was made and ag students were recognized at the Yoakum Independent School District board meeting July 13.The students recognized for this proclamation was the Future Farmers of America Agriculture Clay Shooting Event for the State Level Participation.
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FFA, History and Influence

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Wednesday, February 18, 2026
National Future Farmers of America (FFA) Week, held annually in February, recognizes the role the National FFA Organization plays in agricultural education, leadership development, and career preparation for students nationwide.
In preparation for the upcoming Area competition, the Yoakum FFA Chapter Ag Issues Team present their thesis to the Yoakum ISD School Board. Photo by Clayton Kelley.

In preparation for the upcoming Area competition, the Yoakum FFA Chapter Ag Issues Team present their thesis to the Yoakum ISD School Board. Photo by Clayton Kelley.

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YHS FFA Agriculture Issues Team advances to Area competition

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Thursday, November 20, 2025
The Future Farmers of America (FFA) Agriculture (Ag) Issues Forum team at Yoakum High School advanced from district to area. This team has been practicing hard and presenting their thesis to various organizations in the community.
Forty-one Yoakum ISD FFA members traveled to Blinn College in Schulenburg Nov. 1 to compete in the Horizon District Leadership Development Events. The students competed in 14 events.

Forty-one Yoakum ISD FFA members traveled to Blinn College in Schulenburg Nov. 1 to compete in the Horizon District Leadership Development Events. The students competed in 14 events.

YISD FFA Agriculture Issues Team advances to Area

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Friday, November 15, 2024
The Future Farmers of America Agriculture Issues Forum team at Yoakum ISD advanced from district to area. This team has been practicing hard and presenting their thesis to various organizations in the community.
Pictured from left to right are Ruger Chumchal, Wyatt James, Coach Patrick Frank, Gunnar Frank, and Brylon Brewer. Contributed photo.

Pictured from left to right are Ruger Chumchal, Wyatt James, Coach Patrick Frank, Gunnar Frank, and Brylon Brewer. Contributed photo.

Yoakum FFA Shotgun members

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Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Yoakum FFA Shotgun members participated in the 2024 State Ag Clays Competition June 2-4. Sixth grader Brylon Brewer, 7th graders Ruger Chumchal, and Wyatt James along with 8th grader Gunnar Frank competed with 285 other students across the state.

2024 Yoakum FFA / 4-H stock show this weekend

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
The 2024 Yoakum Project Show will take place Jan. 12-13 at the Yoakum Rodeo Area/Show Barn. Starting the show at 4 p.m. on Friday will be the Agriculture Mechanics Show. There will be many exhibitors showing their hand-fabricated metal and wood projects.
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