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FFA showcases new Agricultural Science Center

by | Nov 4, 2022 | Area news, Education

Farmersville FFA proudly welcomed the community to tour the new $2.2 million agricultural project center during a sponsored Open House Wednesday, Oct. 26 at 6 p.m.

The facility was part of the 2021 $65 million bond proposal approved by voters.

Constructed by CIW, Inc., owned by Matt Shaw of Whitewright, the center is designed in a way to separate species of livestock shown by Farmersville FFA and Junior FFA members.

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