United Technologies Center

Founded in 1928, the Future Farmers of America brought together students, teachers and agribusiness to support agricultural education. Today, the National FFA Organization remains committed to the individual student, providing a path to achievement in premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. Now, the organization is expanding the nation's view of "traditional" agriculture and finding new ways to infuse agriculture into the classroom.

UTC's Environmental Horticulture offers plant and crop studies to improve our environment and food productivity. Students also conduct research or oversee activities to halt the spread of insect-borne disease.

May 5th and 6th was the FFA state competitions held at the University of Maine. The following students participated and brought back awards. Jeff Beswick is the Advisor for FFA at UTC.

1st Place Team Award in Nursery/Landscape

• Dylan Scott, 1st place individual - Central
• Zach Merchant, 2nd place individual - Old Town
• Thyresa Branner 3rd place individual - Central
• Jordan Soucy 4th place individual - Brewer

1st Place Team Award Forestry

• Rachel Pomeroy, 2nd place individual - Hermon
• Josh Tambora, 3rd place individual - Central
• Dylan Scott, 6th place individual - Central