12th Annual FFA Auction is Nov. 7

by Rachel Hunter

The Gouverneur CSD Ag Advisory Board will host the 12th Annual FFA Auction on Friday, November 7 at 6 p.m. at the Gouverneur Elks Lodge No. 2035, 1419 US Highway 11. All proceeds directly benefit the Gouverneur CSD agriculture program and the Gouverneur FFA Chapter, helping fund student field trips, leadership events, hands-on agricultural experiences, scholarships, and more.

Organizers say the auction will feature a wide range of items up for bid, including artisan-crafted goods, gift certificates, agricultural supplies, homemade baked treats, toys, tools, and more. Concessions will be available courtesy of the Gouverneur Elks Lodge, and auctioneering duties will be handled by longtime supporters Don Peck and Dave Bush.

The Gouverneur CSD Ag Advisory Board is still seeking donations and invites community members and local businesses to contribute. Board members include Chairman Don Peck (Edwards), Vice Chairman Allyn Tubbs (Gouverneur), Secretary Karen Rizza (Gouverneur), Treasurer Lyle Hotis (Gouverneur), and members Robert Andrews (Fowler), Doug Thompson (Gouverneur), and Stan Wujcik (Gouverneur). Donations can also be dropped off at Don Peck’s auction facility in Gouverneur.

Due to the unwavering support of the local community, this annual auction continues to empower youth and strengthen agricultural education in Gouverneur. Mark your calendar now for this year’s event—and save the date for the 2025 auction, returning next Friday, November 7. For more information about the FFA Auction, call Gouverneur CSD Ag Advisory Board Chairman Don Peck at 315-771-7690.