WATERVILLE, N.Y. — Students from the Waterville Central School District FFA Agricultural Issues Team had the unique opportunity to discuss their presentation, “Cultivating Controversy: Could U.S. Agriculture Survive Without Immigrant Labor?” with Assemblymember Brian Miller and his chief of staff, Susan Jaquish. The discussion helped the team refine their presentation as they prepared for the upcoming statewide competition.
The team, Cooper Patterson, Nathan Jones, Edmond Yang, and McKenna Furner, delivered a thought-provoking analysis of the challenges and implications surrounding immigrant labor in agriculture. The students’ research sparked a lively discussion with Miller and his chief of staff, Susan Jaquish, as both provided unique insights into the economic, social, and legislative considerations surrounding the issue.
“We are incredibly proud of the Waterville FFA Agricultural Issues Team for addressing such a critical topic,” said Cindy Gallagher, Waterville agricultural science teacher. “Their presentation reflected a deep commitment to understanding the complexities of agriculture and policy, and it opened the door to meaningful discussion.”
The Agriculture Issues Team fielded questions and exchanged ideas with Miller and Jaquish, gaining valuable perspectives and a deeper understanding of the multifaceted considerations involved.
“Talking with Assemblymember Miller and his chief of staff helped us in getting our presentation ready and preparing our team for the upcoming statewide competition,” said Patterson.
The team is one of six statewide that will be competing on May 7 at the NYS FFA Convention.
For more information on Waterville Central School District, visit www.watervillecsd.org.
About Waterville Central School District
Waterville Central School District has been serving the local community for over 150 years, dedicated to fostering academic excellence, personal growth, and lifelong learning for every student. With a focus on imagining, designing, and creating the best future for our students. We are built on a tradition of excellence, supported by a passionate team of educators, staff, and community partners who work together to educate the whole child for personalized success. At Waterville Central School District, we honor our legacy while continually evolving to meet the needs of our diverse student population. Our combined 52-acre campus contains outstanding indoor and outdoor athletic facilities, including an artificial turf field, which hosts a variety of league, Section III and statewide competitions. Stay connected with us, visit www.watervillecsd.org and like us on Facebook to be part of our school community.
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