Spring 2026 Highlights

Second year Agricultural Science students follow a Plant Science curriculum as their main academic source. In October each year Plant Science students learn hydroponic system requirements. They then design, fabricate, and maintain a hydroponic system. Two students worked together to design and construct a small system that they used to produce a great lettuce crop. The harvest lettuce went to the Culinary Arts program for use in the kitchen and served to staff. 

In February each year our students spend a day learning about leadership and advocacy through new Jersey FFA. Students enjoy hearing from agriculture industry professionals, completing some group breakout activities to apply leadership skills, and a nice lunch. 

Finally, we had much to celebrate for this school year. Many state level accomplishments were made and students were recognized at the New Jersey FFA State Convention. 

Eden won 1st place in her Agriscience Fair division. She used her work from her senior research project. Her research question was "Does having calming green spring blooming plants help with learning in our classrooms?". Her results were interesting and she had the ability to reveal perspective from the data that was meaningful. Eden is currently studying to become a teacher.

2025-2026 Somerset Officer Team

Avion in his second year competing in the NJ FFA Fall Career Development Event for Land judging took 4th overall and 5th in the hands-on portion. He is motivated for moving up this fall and getting more peers excited about this event. He plans to study ocean biology in the future.

Charlotte placed 4th for the hands-on portions of the NJ FFA Winter Food Science CDE. This was the first time she competed in this event. 

Paula competed in the NJ FFA Spring Poultry Evaluation CDE and placed 3rd overall. This was the first time she competed in this event. 

Below is proud achievement for our students. Three of the below students have competed in the NJ FFA Veterinary Science CDE in the past. Two are seniors and competed four times, one is a sophomore and competed twice, and our final student is a freshman with her first attempt. Eden a senior placed 5th overall. Piyusha, a freshman placed 4th overall. Teammates Jake and Mahiya earned enough points for the team of four to take 1st place for this year.