Like other local clubs, the Gustine Seniors have suspended their regular meetings due to the coronavirus pandemic. Club officers, however, recently made the rounds of local communities to check in with members and deliver a gift. The small caravan visited Newman members Friday. A week earlie…

The West Side fared well in the recent state finals of the FFA Creed competition.

Several Newman 4-H Club members participated in a virtual state field day recently.

Activities are continuing for Gustine FFA members via virtual formats.

Newman FFA member Ellie Dyt placed second in the Central Region FFA Creed competition recently. The contest was held virtually. Dyt will advance to the state competition, which will be held Friday, June 5. 

Local FFA and 4-H members who purchased animals for livestock shows at 2020 fairs are lining up private buyers for their swine, goats, sheep and cattle or sending them to alternative auctions.

Newman 4-H Club member Cailin Casey was among the exhibitors in a recent virtual international rabbit show. More than 2,000 rabbits were entered from all 50 states and 12 countries. Participants submitted recordings or still photos of their rabbits for review by a panel of 10 international j…