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Coronado Future Farmers
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The Coronado FFA Ag Farm is located at 5518 Brownfield Rd. at the same location as the Max O'Banion Baseball field complex. The farm consists of 16 acres of land, many barns, animal pens, a metal shop, a pavilion (multi-purpose building), and two homes for the Ag teachers.
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The farm land was purchased by LISD in 1952 and is home to many livestock and crop projects belonging to Ag students. Animal Projects include: pigs, goats, sheep, quail, pheasants, cattle, chickens and turkey. Crop projects include a large vegetable garden. These are among the most popular projects raised. Just recently the LISD has made it possible for a new swine barn to be built to take the place of the one that burned to the ground on December 30, 2001. The new barn has 30 individual pens and can house 120-150 head of pigs. It is the nicest High School swine feeding facility in the state.
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The Future Farmers of America (FFA) is a club whereby any Agriscience student can belong after paying $15.00 per year membership dues. The will allow the student to attend and participate in all activities during the year. Examples include: conventions, banquets, competitive team events, awards and recognitions, livestock shows, parties, and dances. For Seniors it could even mean a college scholarship. Currently the Agriscience membership at Coronado is 185 students.
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David Schwertner and Barron Wetsel serve as the Ag Teachers and FFA Advisors.
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