FFA Week: Ag focused reading program takes off in Doland, S.D.

Jager Robinson
Feb 17, 2019
Feb 17, 2019 Updated Feb 18, 2019

Doland books — Students in Doland hold up some of the ag-focused books donated by the local FFA chapter.
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As the number of people involved in agriculture drops to near 1 percent of the total U.S. population, Doland, South Datkota, FFA adviser Bailey Coats hopes to change how students view farming and ranching.

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Doland FFA’s chapter stands with advisor Bailey Coats after reading through some of their beef-related books.
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