Q: What did the detective duck say to his partner ?:...BI&E Blackduck!

A: I hope we can quack this case !

...Regardless, in the afternoon of Day 2 of our trip around northern Minnesota, we made a length-y pit stop in Blackduck, MN. While visiting the high school and their agricultural education program, under the advisory of Mr. Freisen , Labecca and I got to hang out with the 8th grade introductory ag class. Afterwards, we spent some time with the chapter officer team discussing what our own individual strengths were. And in between all of this fun, we managed to go and visit an elk farm as well as meet with a member from the Beltrami County Farm Bureau. Here is a rundown:

Tisheena... spent a week with FFA members from across the state at SLCCL! It was great getting to see her again, and to see her in action serving as a chapter officer. When presenting to the 8th grade classes, Tisheena shared some of her own experiences and advice about FFA. Thanks!

Johnny... almost gave me a run for my money during the "Dollar Jump Challenge." You see, in order to demonstrate the opportunities in FFA to win and earn money, we placed a dollar bill on the ground. You could win the $1 only if you successfully jump over it the long way while holding onto your toes the entire time. ... Thankfully, no one could do it, but they were close.

Caleb... was victorious in the decision to see what team, "The Sour Skittles" or "The Smarties", would go first in Charades. Instead of your typical [Rock-Paper-Scissors], I like to change it up and play: [Awkward Turtle-Turkey-Palm tree]. Caleb was stellar in his choice of the "Awkward Turtle" to defeat Johnny's choice of "Awkward Turkey." Quite simply... Turtle eats turkey~turkey poops on tree~palm tree falls on turtle.

Josh... as much as he encouraged me, couldn't get me to jump on the elk for a rodeo show. After visiting Blackduck high school, we took a school bus to an Elk farm near town! This was the perfect time of the year to see the bulls because they were in the rut season. In other words, they had very large antlers. This past summer, Josh also attended SLCCL and is known not only for his laugh, but for his desire to serve others in life.

Dana... said, after reviewing what we learned about FFA, "I learned that FFA is for everyone and has a lot of opportunities." She also made the attempt to jump the dollar, but was not quite successful.

John... is a representative of the Beltrami County Farm Bureau. John shared with us his experiences within agriculture, and his involvement with the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation.

Overall, I had a great time in Blackduck. It was so interesting to have learned so much in one day about the diversity of Minnesota agriculture.

From Baudette to Northome to Blackduck, we definitely got some mileage on our shoulders as well as a deeper appreciation for our northern neighbors.

Thank you very much Blackduck FFA for letting us spend time with you for the limited time we had!

Mileage count after Day #2...

451 miles