Area FFA Chapters Receive Awards At State Convention

Saturday, June 15th, 2024 -- 6:50 AM

Local FFA Chapters competed at the 2024 State Convention in Madison held at the Alliant Energy Center. Many local chapters received awards for their efforts.

The Granton FFA received a second in parliamentary procedure. Jordan Berg of the Granton FFA received a third in the FFA Discussion Meet and a second in Agricultural Communications Proficency. The Proficiency winner in Agricultural Education is Lizzy Reinart of the Granton FFA. Marshall Kleiman of the Granton FFA received a third in Dairy Production – Entrepreneurship. Anna Kayhart of the Granton FFA received a third in Dairy Production - Placement Proficiency. Faustina Thomas of the Granton FFA received a third in Diversified Crop Production Proficiency. Victoria Seif of the Granton FFA received a fifth in Diversified Horticulture. Abigail Schoessow of the Granton FFA received a third in Equine Science - Entrepreneurship Proficiency. Caleb Schoessow of the Granton FFA received a first in Forest Management Proficiency. Abigail Woller of the Granton FFA received a first in fruit production. Kadyn Marg of the Granton FFA received a third in fruit production.

The winner of the Agricultural Services Proficiency Award is Isaac Jakobi of the Loyal FFA.

Luke Schraufnagel of the Thorp FFA received first in Prepared Speaking Leadership Development and a fourth in Extemporaneous Public Speaking - Leadership Development. Schraufnagel was also elected to a year of service as the 2024-2025 Section Seven State FFA Officer.

The Colby FFA Chapter was named the state winning Dairy Cattle Evaluation & Management Career Development Event Team.

Spencer FFA received an award for having the largest membership numbers for Section 7 with 66 members.

Sylvia Durrant of the Pittsville FFA received a second in Small Animal Production.

The Marshfield FFA Chapter was named the state winning Forestry Career Development Event Team. The Marshfield FFA Chapter was named the state winning Wildlife Career Development Event Team. Jessica Lindow with the Marshfield FFA received a third in Agricultural Communications and a fifth in Small Animal Production. Joshua Lindow of the Marshfield FFA received a fourth in Agricultural Mechanics Repair and Maintenance Placement Proficiency. Taylor Kundinger of the Marshfield FFA received a second in Beef Production - Entrepreneurship Proficiency. Faith Steinwagner of the Marshfield FFA received a second in Specialty Animal Production Proficiency.

The Stanley-Boyd FFA Chapter was named the state winning Agricultural Communications Career Development Event Team. Dakota Derks with the Stanley-Boyd FFA received a fourth in Specialty Animal Production Proficiency.

Osseo-Fairchild FFA Officer Team received a second in Conduct of Chapter Meetings. The Winner in Agricultural Mechanics Design and Fabrication is Graysen Stalheim of the Osseo-Fairchild FFA. Rio Hildebrandt and Brian Zimmerman of the Osseo-Fairchild FFA received a third in Forage Production Proficiency. Joaquin Rodriguez with the Osseo-Fairchild FFA received a third in Nursery Operations Proficiency. The Osseo-Fairchild FFA received a fourth for the Food For America Program.

The Cadott FFA Chapter was named the state winning Farm & Agribusiness Management Career Development Event Team.

Lucas Salzwedel of the Tomah FFA received a fourth in fruit production.

AgCountry Farm Credit Services received a Distinguished Service Award.

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