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FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.

ANNUAL REPORT SPONSORS TABLE OF CONTENTS

MESSAGES FROM OUR LEADERSHIP...... 2 2017-2018 BY THE NUMBERS...... 3 ASSOCIATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES...... 4 2017-2018 STATE OFFICER TEAM...... 5 FINANCIAL REPORT...... 6 FFA CAMP MUSKINGUM REPORT...... 7 NATIONAL FFA CONVENTION & EXPO...... 8 AMERICAN FFA DEGREE RECIPEINTS...... 12 OHIO FFA FOUNDATION PLATINUM SPONSORS OHIO FFA CONVENTION...... 16 STARS OVER OHIO...... 28 STATE FFA DEGREE RECIPIENTS...... 29 FOUNDATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES...... 37 SPONSORS & FRIENDS OF THE FFA...... 38

2018 OHIO FFA ANNUAL REPORT | 1 OHIO FFA ASSOCIATION OHIO FFA FOUNDATION

As disclosed in the upcoming pages, Because of generous supporters, like Ohio FFA members have once again you, we have much to celebrate this raised the bar and continue to reach year! This annual report highlights great achievements. It is evident that several of the outstanding things FFA, agricultural education, and our our students were able to achieve members and students have a bright because they were supported and future in Ohio. empowered by their educators and the agricultural industry. Without our Ohio FFA plays an essential role in preparing career and industry partners, students wouldn’t have technical education students to enter the workforce. Our these tremendous opportunities available to them. members are equipped with practical, life and leadership skills that will help them obtain successful careers in The Ohio FFA Foundation is extremely grateful to Ohio’s agriculture. Whether they be chemists, veterinarians, agricultural community for your continued support government officials, farmers, welders, bankers or of youth and the impact they will have on the future teachers, Ohio FFA members will soon be premier of agriculture. The Foundation depends on strong professionals in various career fields. partnerships with businesses and industry to thrive, with this support we can continue to aid in the development In addition to experiential and contextual learning of future leaders. Each year, the Foundation strives to provided through the classroom and supervised support the mission “to make a positive difference in the agricultural experiences, FFA provides an opportunity lives of students by developing their potential for premier for members to further develop skills through engaging leadership, personal growth, and career success through programs, such as Career Development Events and agricultural education.” the Agriscience Fair. Chapters across Ohio are growing leaders, building communities and strengthening We are proud to partner with our industry supporters in agriculture. unique ways to provide resources that are relevant for today’s students. Ohio’s FFA achievements and history are recognized nationally. Our state is proud to be the home of the FFA Because of Beck’s Hybrids, we were able to present new jacket and, since the organization’s inception in 1928, FFA jackets to members in need. This year, we provided Ohio leads the nation with 156 National Proficiency 155 jackets to first-year members. Through the Teach Winners and 33 National FFA Officers. Ohio has also Agriculture Ohio program, and with the support of Ohio had a grand total of 7,282 students earn the American Corn & Wheat, we were able to assist college students FFA Degree, which ranks in the top five of all states. preparing to enter the classroom as successful agricultural educators. It is clear the future of agriculture is bright because of those who wear blue jackets. While we celebrate the Thank you for being our valued partner and for helping accomplishments of 2017-2018 in this report, we realize to ensure that Ohio FFA members will continue a rich that our past achievements serve only as indicators of tradition of success and accomplishments. our future possibilities.

Matthew Winkle Jessica Parrish Assistant Director of Career Technical Education Executive Director Ohio FFA Advisor Ohio FFA Foundation

2 | 2018 OHIO FFA ANNUAL REPORT 2017-2018 BY THE NUMBERS

25,237 315 OHIO FFA MEMBERS OHIO FFA CHAPTERS

50 6,661 DIFFERENT CAREER IN ATTENDANCE FROM OHIO DEVELOPMENT EVENTS IN OHIO AT THE 90TH NATIONAL FFA CONVENTION & EXPO

953 397 MEMBERS RECEIVED THEIR OHIO MEMBERS RECEIVED THEIR STATE FFA DEGREE AT THE OHIO AMERICAN FFA DEGREE AT THE FFA CONVENTION NATIONAL FFA CONVENTION

653,359 8,360 FFA MEMBERS IN THE NATION FFA CHAPTERS IN THE NATION

36,711 497 OHIO STUDENTS MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH ENROLLED IN AG SCHOOL AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION COURSES EDUCATORS IN OHIO

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES

MATTHEW WINKLE ADAM STALEY KACEY REINHART CHAIR REGION III TEACHER STATE FFA VICE PRESIDENT AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION SERVICE CLEAR FORK VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL WAYNE TRACE HIGH SCHOOL

RYAN CURTIS LUCY BAMBAUER KOLESEN MCCOY SECRETARY REGION IV TEACHER STATE FFA SECRETARY AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION SERVICE ST. MARYS HIGH SCHOOL GLOBAL IMPACT STEM ACADEMY

RHONDA PHILLIPS DON JONES EMILY MULLEN DIRECTOR OF INSTRUCTION REGION V TEACHER STATE FFA TREASURER MIAMI VALLEY CTC HARRISON CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL TALAWANDA BUTLER-TECH HIGH SCHOOL

MONTE ANDERSON JOSH JENNINGS EVAN CALLICOAT TEACHER EDUCATOR ADMINISTRATOR STATE FFA REPORTER WILMINGTON COLLEGE GLOBAL IMPACT STEM ACADEMY NORTHEASTERN HIGH SCHOOL

BARRETT ZIMMERMAN TADD NICHOLSON MARLEIGH KERR REGION I TEACHER INDUSTRY REPRESENTATIVE STATE FFA SENTINEL CLYDE HIGH SCHOOL OHIO CORN & WHEAT ANTHONY WAYNE HIGH SCHOOL

SARAH LUCHA RYAN MATTHEWS REGION II TEACHER STATE FFA PRESIDENT SOUTH CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL FAIRFIELD HIGH SCHOOL

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RYAN MATTHEWS KACEY REINHART FAIRFIELD WAYNE TRACE

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KOLESEN MCCOY EMILY MULLEN EVAN CALLICOAT GLOBAL IMPACT STEM ACADEMY TALAWANDA BUTLER-TECH NORTHEASTERN

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MARLEIGH KERR MILAN POZDERAC EMMA STERWERF ANTHONY WAYNE FREDERICKTOWN TALAWANDA BUTLER-TECH

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LANE HEIL CARLEY COPPLER PHILIP EBERLY TRI-VALLEY CAREY NORTHWESTERN

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OHIO FFA ASSOCIATION

EXPENSES REVENUE $1,088,050 $1,079,614

FFA Dues | 21% | $230,983 State FFA Convention | 26% | $280,121 FFA Dues | 40% | $430,593 State FFA Convention | 24% | $257,207 FFA Leadership Activities | 4% | $49,058 Ohio FFA Center | 5% | $52,015 FFA Leadership Activities | 6% | $62,065 Ohio FFA Center | 5% | $50,974 FFA Programs | 32% | $349,967 Miscellaneous | 2% | $21,262 FFA Programs | 22% | $235,986 Miscellaneous | 1% | $15,714 FFA Officer Programs | 10% | $109,646 FFA Officer Programs | 2% | $27,075

OHIO FFA FOUNDATION

EXPENSES REVENUE $606,072 $677,691

General Fund Projects | 3% | $20,810 Scholarships | 6% | $33,100 General Fund Projects | 22% | $151,840 Scholarships | 5% | $33,150 FFA Fashion Place | 4% | $23,346 Public Relations | 1% | $8,190 FFA Fashion Place | 6% | $40,539 Public Relations | 2% | $11,600 ARCOP | 7% | $42,660 Salaries & Services | 23% | $140,757 ARCOP | 6% | $45,000 Investments | 6% | $39,324 Teach Ag | 7% | $42, 117 Investments | 2% | $13,426 Teach Ag | 9% | $60,000 Endowments & Memorials | 7% | $45,650 Ohio FFA Projects | 42% | $252,319 Endowments & Memorials | 1% | $4,238 Ohio FFA Projects | 37% | $250,588 Ohio FFA Camps | 1% | $5,500 Other | 3% | $19,609

6 | 2018 OHIO FFA ANNUAL REPORT OHIO FFA CAMP MUSKINGUM

FFA CAMP UPDATES

2017 was another very successful year of Ohio FFA Camp Muskingum. Located in Carroll County, on the banks of Leesville Lake, Camp Muskingum has been offering unique outdoor experiences since 1942. The lake, hillside and forests offer prime opportunities for aquatic and nature studies. Ohio FFA Camp Muskingum also offers fishing, hiking, boating, swimming, and both low and high ropes courses. For up-to-date information on FFA Camp visit www.ffacamp.com, and be sure to like Ohio FFA Camp Muskingum on Facebook. Below is a rundown of the statistical successes for 2017:

TOTAL NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS SERVED: • 11,611 (An increase of 583) TOTAL CAMPER DAYS: • 24,103.84 (A decrease of 187.98) PERCENT OF CAMPER DAYS PER PROGRAM: • Outside Groups – 45.89% • Nature’s Classroom – 32.25% • FFA – 21.86% TOTAL NUMBER OF GROUPS SERVED: • 174 (An increase of 11) TOTAL NUMBER OF FFA MEMBERS AT SUMMER CAMP: • 1,061 (A decrease of 43) TOTAL NUMBER OF FFA MEMBERS AT FALL CAMP: • 471 (An increase of 37) FFA CHAPTERS ATTENDING SUMMER CAMP: • 158 (An increase of 6) PERCENT OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS PARTICIPATING IN A CAMP PROGRAM: • 51.8% PERCENT OF FFA MEMBERS ATTENDING SUMMER CAMP: • 4.3% PERCENT OF FFA MEMBERS ATTENDING SUMMER AND FALL: • 6.2% PERCENT OF AG. TEACHERS ATTENDING SUMMER CAMP: • 22.4%

MAJOR RENOVATIONS TO THE FACILITY IN 2017 INCLUDED: • Replaced the roof on Dorm #4 • Completed the construction of the Muskingum Discovery Center • Replaced the concrete wall next to the freezer • Added new ceiling on upper and lower porches • Installed new lavatories in Dorms #2, #3 and #4 • Began construction of a new high ropes course • Updated water heating systems in Dorms #3 and #4 • Completed landscaping around the Muskingum Discovery Center

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STARS OVER AMERICA

AMERICAN STAR IN AGRISCIENCE, WINNER AMERICAN STAR IN AGRIBUSINESS, FINALIST Chrysta Beck, Pettisville Shaun Wenrick, Anna

Photo courtesy of Ohio’s Country Journal and Ohio Ag Net Photo courtesy of Ohio’s Country Journal and Ohio Ag Net

NATIONAL CHAPTER AWARDS

MODEL OF EXCELLENCE FINALIST 2-STAR NATIONAL CHAPTERS Otsego Amanda-Clearcreek Anna Black River Cardington 3-STAR NATIONAL CHAPTERS Cedarville-GCCC Clear Fork Bowling Green, Felicity-Franklin Covington-UVCC Crestview Ashland Firelands Houston-UVCC Eaton-MVCTC Elgin London Lynchburg-Clay Kenton-OHP Mowrystown Miami East-MVCTC Miami Trace National Trail-MVCTC North Union New Bremen Otsego Peebles Talawanda-Butler Tech Ridgemont South Central Upper Sandusky Wauseon Versailles Zane Trace

NATIONAL OFFICER CANDIDATE MARY BUEHLER, ANNA FFA NATIONAL BAND, CHOIR, TALENT 2016-2017 STATE PRESIDENT

NATIONAL BAND PARTICIPANTS “Ohio FFA helped me discover my passion for the Seth Taylor, Clyde agricultural industry and Katherine Tilford, Talawanda Butler Tech provided me with ample Jamie Walter, Liberty Union opportunities to develop NATIONAL CHORUS PARTICIPANTS the soft skills necessary to be successful – both Shay Bolton, Parkway academically and in my Katelyne Crouch, Pymatuning Valley future career field. My Seth Feikert,Triway experiences in FFA have Cheyenne Gillett, National Trail MVCTC developed me into the NATIONAL TALENT PARTICIPANTS professional young woman I am today.” Garrett Allen, Ohio Valley Chase Cummings, Waynesfield Goshen

8 | 2018 OHIO FFA ANNUAL REPORT NATIONAL PROFICIENCY WINNERS

AGRICULTURAL COMMUNICATIONS DIVERSIFIED AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION Kolt Buchenroth, Kenton-OHP Nole Gerfen, Ridgemont AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS REPAIR AND DIVERSIFIED LIVESTOCK MAINTENANCE-ENTREPRENEURSHIP Adam Blumenschein, Fairbanks Aaron Hendrich, Eaton-MVCTC FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AGRICULTURAL SALES-PLACEMENT Ann Marie Shelby, Zane Trace Sierra Drewes, New Bremen SWINE PRODUCTION-ENTREPRENEURSHIP Collin Dunaway, Felicity-Franklin

NATIONAL PROFICIENCY FINALISTS

AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS DESIGN AND FABRICATION FIBER AND/OR OIL CROP PRODUCTION Maci Krites, Miami East-MVCTC Reed Aller, St. Marys AGRICULTURAL SALES-ENTREPRENEURSHIP FORAGE PRODUCTION Katie Bendickson, Miami East-MVCTC Keaton Fout, Ridgemont AGRISCIENCE RESEARCH PLANT FOREST MANAGEMENT AND PRODUCTS Jacob Dennis, Pettisville Isaac Stephenson, Houston-UVCC BEEF PRODUCTION-PLACEMENT GRAIN PRODUCTION-ENTREPRENEURSHIP Clinton Liming, Felicity-Franklin Todd Peterson, Miami Trace DAIRY PRODUCTION-PLACEMENT HOME AND/OR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Clair Schmitmeyer, Versailles Alex Baird, Felicity-Franklin DIVERSIFIED CROP PRODUCTION-PLACEMENT SPECIALTY CROP PRODUCTION Michael Klein, West Holmes Alyssa Westgerdes, Miami East-MVCTC DIVERSIFIED HORTICULTURE TURF GRASS MANAGEMENT Nathan Stacklin, Ridgemont Jason Jenkins, West Holmes ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND NATURAL VEGETABLE PRODUCTION RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Andrew Harshbarger, Versailles Collin Brinkman, Fayetteville VETERINARY SCIENCE EQUINE SCIENCE-PLACEMENT Kayla Bruns, Versailles Juanita Miller, West Holmes

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NATIONAL AGRISCIENCE FAIR WINNERS

PLANT SYSTEMS DIVISION 3 POWER, STRUCTURAL AND TECHNICAL Kayla Wyse, Pettisville SYSTEMS DIVISION 4 Jared Hamilton and Joseph Glassmeyer, Felicity-Franklin

NATIONAL AGRISCIENCE FAIR FINALISTS

ANIMAL SYSTEMS DIVISION 3 FOOD PRODUCTS AND PROCESSING SYSTEMS DIVISION 5 Allison Sanders, Global Impact Erin Jennings, Felicity-Franklin ANIMAL SYSTEMS DIVISION 4 FOOD PRODUCTS AND PROCESSING SYSTEMS DIVISION 6 Genevieve Tautkus and Malia Jones, Johnstown Grant Lach and Grace Lach, Bloom Carroll ANIMAL SYSTEMS DIVISION 5 PLANT SYSTEMS DIVISION 2 Gretchen Lee, Pettisville Landen Tull and Madison Jenkins, Felicity-Franklin ANIMAL SYSTEMS DIVISION 6 PLANT SYSTEMS DIVISION 6 Piper Lewis and Mackenzie Lowery, Westfall Tayler Gage and Diamon Carder, Edgewood-Butler Tech ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES/NATURAL RESOURCES POWER, STRUCTURAL AND TECHNICAL SYSTEMS SYSTEMS DIVISION 1 DIVISION 1 Matthew Pack, Loudonville Grant Portz, Loudonville ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES/NATURAL RESOURCES POWER, STRUCTURAL AND TECHNICAL SYSTEMS SYSTEMS DIVISION 2 DIVISION 2 Macyn Hall and Madalyn Woodall, Felicity-Franklin Ellie Sharp and Natalie Brueggemann, Felicity-Franklin ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES/NATURAL RESOURCES POWER, STRUCTURAL AND TECHNICAL SYSTEMS SYSTEMS DIVISION 4 DIVISION 3 Kylie Blair and Jessica Gillum, Miami East-MVCTC Trina Orr, Utica ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES/NATURAL RESOURCES POWER, STRUCTURAL AND TECHNICAL SYSTEMS SYSTEMS DIVISION 5 DIVISION 5 Jordan Skates, Pettisville Chester Folck, Global Impact Stem Academy ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES/NATURAL RESOURCES POWER, STRUCTURAL AND TECHNICAL SYSTEMS SYSTEMS DIVISION 6 DIVISION 6 Allison Rapp and Sarah Harner, Xenia-GCCC Brenden Bayes and Jared Minor, Westfall FOOD PRODUCTS AND PROCESSING SYSTEMS DIVISION 1 SOCIAL SCIENCE DIVISION 3 Macey Donovan, Felicity-Franklin Loryn Wright, Ayersville FOOD PRODUCTS AND PROCESSING SYSTEMS DIVISION 2 SOCIAL SCIENCE DIVISION 4 Kiersten Chandler and Sara Doane, Felicity-Franklin Paige Miller and Kennedy Shartzer, Anthony Wayne FOOD PRODUCTS AND PROCESSING SYSTEMS DIVISION 4 SOCIAL SCIENCE DIVISION 6 Katie Shelby and Gabby Wycinski, Zane Trace Olivia Pflaumer and Julie Everidge, Zane Trace

10 | 2018 OHIO FFA ANNUAL REPORT AMERICAN STAR IN AGRISCIENCE

CHRYSTA BECK, PETTISVILLE FFA

in school, FFA and other organizations. She always pushed herself to get better,” said Poulson.

Throughout her time in FFA, her research projects advanced from fundamental topics related to chicken production to topics affecting the poultry industry at a larger scale – even nationally and globally.

Photo courtesy of Ohio’s Country Journal and Ohio Ag Net “Through my experiences in FFA, I began to understand the organization and work ethic I needed to conduct rysta Beck, Pettisville FFA, was selected as the 2017 research,” said Beck. American Star in Agriscience. This is one of the most prestigious student awards presented by the For Beck, FFA laid the framework of a future career C in research. Her research in FFA involved preliminary National FFA Organization. environmental factors such as temperature and light color, Each year at the National FFA Convention & Expo, four but she soon understood there were several more factors to FFA members from across the nation are honored with be considered. American Star Awards for outstanding accomplishments in FFA and agricultural education. Beck was recognized as By her senior year, Beck approached her research from one of four students at the 2017 National FFA Convention a broader industry perspective and had deliberated & Expo in Indianapolis, Indiana. feed conversion ratios, different genetic strains and an alternative to antibiotics. She performed egg injections of Beck launched her meat and laying chicken business in her beneficial bacteria with the goal of using probiotics as an local community while she was in the third grade. When antibiotic alternative in commercial poultry production. she started in FFA her freshman year of high school, she found poultry production to be a logical choice for her Now, with a degree in poultry science concentrated in Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE). veterinary science under her belt, Beck started working toward her master’s degree, focusing on probiotic “SAEs are what make the agricultural education three- applications in the poultry industry, at Mississippi State in circle model work differently than other courses. This the Fall of 2018. model drives students outside of classroom to learn for themselves – and to learn about their interests,” said John “Without FFA, I wouldn’t have had such a smooth Poulson, Beck’s agricultural educator at Pettisville High transition to college. FFA was very influential on my career School. choice and figuring out what I want to do in the future.”

After receiving an SAE grant, she was able to expand her Beck plans to pursue a Ph.D. program with the hopes of business, facilities and customer base. By the end of high staying in academia to continue her research of probiotics school, Beck had gone from raising just a few birds to as an antibiotic alternative in the poultry industry. raising more than 500 broilers a year. “FFA was a setting where I was able to grow in my own “Chrysta was a diligent and persistent student in way,” said Beck. “To me, FFA is an organization that pushes completing tasks for her SAE, as well as her involvements students to be the best form of themselves they can be.” •

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The American FFA Degree is the highest honor that can be achieved as an FFA member. This final step in the FFA Degree system encourages students to grow, achieve and establish themselves in an agricultural career. At the 2017 National FFA Convention & Expo, 397 Ohio FFA members received this honor.

Alexander Brause, Colonel Crawford Coralee Daniel, R.G. Drage CTC Collin Brinkman, Fayetteville Kevin Daubenmire, Zane Trace Samantha Bronson, East Clinton Travis Davidson, Cardington-Lincoln Mitchell Brown, New Bremen Austin Davis, North Union Zach Brown, Holgate Haley Davis, Bowling Green Jacob Buck, Federal Hocking Kyle Christopher Davis, Northeastern Haley Burbaugh, Elgin Kelsey Decker, Liberty Union Bradley Burden, Sidney Tyler Dempsey, Tri-Rivers CC Casen Burkholder, Fayette Amber Dick, Liberty-Benton Kacey Grace Burns, Fairbanks Ellen Dicken, Buckeye Valley-DACC Noah King Burns, Fairbanks Emily Dickson, Utica Michael Burton, Minerva Zachary Donley, Triway Alison Butler, Firelands Ethan Douglass, North Central Amber Buzaki, R.G. Drage CTC Sean Drew, National Trail-MVCTC Brianne Buzard, Versailles Sierra Drewes, New Bremen Jamieson Ackley, Caldwell Hannah Carter, Western Brown Philip Eberly, Northwestern Jaret Ackley, Caldwell Megan Noelle Chafin, Teays Valley Kelsea Ebie, Southeast Jeremiah Adams, South Central Joseph Chamberlain, Anthony Wayne-Penta Tristen Ehmann, Westfall Kaci Ager, Gallipolis Kelcie Chance, Crestview Alexa Eisenbrown, Buckeye Ryan Albers, Anna Matt Chestnut, Columbiana County CTC Samuel Ellithorpe, Penta CC Beth Allie, Gallipolis Whitney Paige Clagg, Gallipolis Mason Endsley, Danville Madison Allison, Fairlawn-UVCC Megan Cleveland, Mohawk Taylor Evans, Licking Valley Josh Amert, Upper Sandusky Emma Cline, Harrison Central Daniel Everett, Miami East-MVCTC Emily Aneshansley, Liberty Union Kayla Cline, Alexander Andrew Faber, New Riegel Gabriel Armstrong, West Holmes Chase Colliver, Hillsboro Evan Ferguson, Carrollton Jackie Arnott, Westfall Zoe Compton, Centerburg Kirsten Feucht, Highland Carrie Arps, Holgate Tyler Conoboy, Pymatuning Valley Kaitlyn Finton, Ridgewood Ben Aufderhaar, Botkins Samantha Cooper, Westfall Emily Flinn, Northwestern Zach Ault, Miami Trace Max Corbin, Riverdale Hanna Fosbrink, East Clinton Ashley Baden, Bowling Green Vanessa Corboy, Eastern Brown Emily Franklin, Wauseon Sarah Ball, Arcadia Johnathon Cottingim, Preble Shawnee Caitlin Frazer, Mowrystown Grace Barger, Benjamin Logan Miranda Cox, Lakota Nathanael Freeman, Zane Trace William Barrett, Kenton-OHP Noah Cox, Federal Hocking Logan Fritz, Minerva Jared Bartter, Buckeye Nelson Craycraft, Amanda-Clearcreek Alexis Fruchey, Fayette Jena Baum, Mohawk Mason Creager, Wauseon Dallas Fyffe, East Clinton Emily Nell Bauman, Ohio Valley CTC Trey Crumrine, Waynesfield-Goshen Brady Garber, Upper Valley CC Emily Beal, Miami East-MVCTC Emily Culler, Fairview Travis Gates, Symmes Valley Caleb Beale, Waynesfield-Goshen Dane Dahlinghaus, Minster John Gazzale, Fort Frye Cody Alan Beale, Fairbanks Ashley Dailey, Mechanicsburg Jarod Geyer, Marysville Shelby Bechstein, Penta CC Chrysta Beck, Pettisville Allison Bench, Genoa Area Zach Bernard, East Clinton Elizabeth Berstler, Minerva “Receiving my American FFA Degree did not Dylan Bockey, Spencerville mark the end of my journey. Rather, it equipped Sharon Bolin, Alexander me with skills and experiences to start important Elizabeth Boss, Norwayne conversations for the future.” David Bostdorff, Otsego Rosa Bowen, Bowling Green Philip Eberly Rebecca Bowersock, Frontier 2017-2018 Ohio FFA State Vice President At Large Jack David Phillip Bowman, Fairbanks Northwestern Amanda Brackman, Coldwater Travis Brand, Edison

12 | 2018 OHIO FFA ANNUAL REPORT Becca Hostetter, Pioneer CTC Clayton McKnight, Minerva Maggie Hovermale, Stoneridge-Pickaway-Ross CTC Michael Meng, Genoa Area Alexis Howell, Paulding Martin Merrick, Minerva Rachelle Howman, Northwestern Heather Mescher, Marion Local Derek Huck, Waterford Chloe Metcalf, Elgin Kyle Hudson, Colonel Crawford McKenzie Metzger, Shelby Carter Huelskamp, Anna Nathan Meyer, Upper Valley CC William Hughes, West Holmes Grant Michael, Bloom-Carroll Dalton Huhn, John Glenn Nicole Middaugh, New Lexington Erik Hull, East Knox Rachel Mikalacki, South Central Kasey Hummel, Mississinawa Valley-MVCTC Alexis Miller, Elmwood Evan Iden, West Muskingum Austin Miller, Clear Fork Valley Luke Jackson, Paulding Stephanie Millhouse, Miami East-MVCTC Jason Jenkins, West Holmes Jacob Carlisle Minnich, A.B. Graham OHP Kaitlyn Gibson, East Knox Amy Johnson, River View Kyle Mollenkamp, Botkins Rebecca Giesler, Woodmore Jordan Johnson, Elgin Jenna Montle, Alexander Trent Gilmore, East Knox Joelle Jones, Harrison Central Morgan Moody, Ridgewood John Gilson, Triway Jackie Jordan, Alexander Maile Faith Moyer, Urbana Brandon Goering, Archbold Kinsey Kale, Bowling Green Carley Muehlfeld, Edon Kaylie Goins, Wellington Alaina Kessler, Liberty Center Brittany Muhlenkamp, Coldwater Jorden Goodman, Highland Cody Kill, Spencerville Devon Mullen, Amanda-Clearcreek Katyann Graham, Arcadia Suzanne Kimball, National Trail-MVCTC Cody Myers, Greeneview-GCCC Bailee Griffeth, Carrollton Lea Kimley, Southeastern Kim Myers, Plymouth Jessie Griffin, Benjamin Logan Shelby Kinley, Upper Sandusky Rachel Nelson, Alexander Shelby Griffith, Georgetown Kayla Knapke, Fort Recovery Noah Nicholl, Benjamin Logan Josiah Grimm, Knox County CC Stephanie Knatz, St. Marys Emma Nicholson, River Valley Brooks Grine, Four County JVS Adam Knepper, North Central Jonathan Nicol, Fairbanks Lauren Grover, Hillsboro Meghan Koch, Fayetteville Tyler Nicol, Fairbanks Sean Growe, Southern Local Mitchell Kramer, New Bremen Adison Niese, Shelby Luke Guthrie, Ridgedale Rianne Kruiter, Riverdale Nathan Nye, Edgerton Justin Haerr, Northeastern Ben Kuether, Covington-UVCC Jack Hagemeyer, Elmwood Samantha Laborie, Elmwood Noah Douglas Hale, Big Walnut-DACC Natalyn Landis, Bloom-Carroll Jarrett Hall, Tri-Valley Grace Larrick, Fairfield Lauren Hall, Cardington-Lincoln Bailey Leininger, Lynchburg-Clay Travis Hall, Greenfield-McClain Nate Leland, Cardington-Lincoln Lauren Hamer, Bellevue Brian Lennartz, Fort Recovery Nathan Hampton, Upper Valley CC Bronwyn Leonhardt, Colonel Crawford Wyatt Harris, Fairfield Luke Leslie, Carrollton Tate Harrison, Ross-Butler Tech Natalie Liskai, Woodmore Maria Harstine, Shelby Katelyn Lochard, Wapakoneta Zach Hasting, Covington-UVCC Brandon Loebick, Southeast Gabrielle Hawkins, Danville Desirae Logsdon, Amanda-Clearcreek Ben Hayes, Mt. Gilead Shelbi Long, Hillsdale Bethany Heiby, Hillsdale Justin Lorentz, West Holmes Brittany S Heigley, Morgan Chase Lucas, Caldwell Bethany Heitz, Wapakoneta Taylor Lutz, Colonel Crawford Meredith Oglesby, Hillsboro Jonathan Helmick, River View KJ Martin, Ayersville Harlie Orand, Ridgewood Jacob Helterbrand, Hillsboro Kayle Mast, Madison Plains Taylor Orr, Utica Hanna Herman, Edgerton Emma Mathews, East Clinton Daniel Osborn, Lynchburg-Clay Taylor Hesse, Parkway Tanner Matthews, Parkway Brandon Palmer, Firelands Adrianna Hibbard, Fayette Kyle Maurer, Botkins Courtney Park, Ridgedale Caleb Hickman, Mt. Vernon Nicholas Mayo, Ansonia TJ Parks, East Clinton Jerald Himes, United Chase McClellan, Edgerton Molly Paul, New Bremen Riley Hollinger, Tri-Village-MVCTC Collin McCoy, River View Megan Grace Payne, Fairbanks Ross Homan, Fort Recovery Clinton McElroy, Georgetown Mitchel Peacock, Bellevue Logan Hopkins, West Muskingum Kate McGovern, Hillsdale Monica Pennewitt, Wilmington

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Jaret Shook, Buckeye Central Richard Kendall Vilvens, Lynchburg-Clay Patrick Shull, Lakota Aubry VonStein, Cory-Rawson Jacob Siefring, Fort Recovery Dylan Waaland, Arcadia Isaac Siegrist, Fort Recovery Katie Wagner, Waterford Lucas Sinn, Wayne Trace Natalie Wagner, Eastern Brown Trace Smail, A.B. Graham OHP Dalton Walls, Penta CC Carter Smith, West Holmes Cody Walnoha, Westfall Evan Smith, Bloom-Carroll Zachary Watkins, River Valley Taylor Smith, Danville Kaci Way, Northwestern Natalie Snook, Riverdale Matthew Way, Hillsdale Brynne Snyder, East Clinton Kaitelyn Wayts, Minerva Cody Spiess, Wauseon Claudia Weber, Wauseon Luke Standley, Northwestern Katie Renea’ Weeks, Northwestern Nicholas Stearns, Elmwood Laci Welch, Marysville Trevor Steinbrunner, St. Henry Sam Welch, Teays Valley Megan Perry, Anthony Wayne-Penta Kaylee Stephen, Indian Valley Brittany Weller, Bellevue John Petitjean, Versailles Jon Stepp, Bloom-Carroll Mackenzie Wells, Anna Cody Pfeiffer, Federal Hocking Emma Sterwerf, Talawanda-Butler Tech Alexandria Wenig, Otsego Austin Phillips, Highland Taylor Stevens, Edgewood-Butler Tech Mackenzie Wenig, Otsego Molly Phillips, Willard Mark Stewart, East Clinton Shaun Wenrick, Anna Austin Phillis, East Knox Tyler Stewert, East Clinton Emily Wesner, Ashland Dakota Pitts, North Central Grace Stober, Upper Sandusky Alan West, Lynchburg-Clay Benjamin Post, Coldwater Amanda Stockmaster, Buckeye Central Sophia Whisman, Morgan Dylan Potter, Ayersville Ashley Stockmaster, Buckeye Central Josie White, Fort Frye Cecily Preston, Upper Scioto Valley-OHP Lauren Stuckey, Archbold Adam Widman, Colonel Crawford Jenna Purvis, Crestview Chloe Studebaker, National Trail-MVCTC Michael Willeke, Ada Matt Randolph, Edison Bryce Suchland, West Muskingum Erynn Williams, Patrick Henry Benjamin Allen Raudebaugh, Hillsdale Marianne Swart, Alexander Marissa Williams, East Clinton Clinton Recker, Arcadia Laura Swinehart, Fairfield Union Erica Wilson, Benjamin Logan Shania Reed, Northwestern Ashley Taylor, Fairfield Sophia Wilson, Delphos Jaylee Reid, Riverside OHP Preston Thiel, Edon Brock Wilt, Miami Trace Levi Reid, Miami East-MVCTC Evan Thiergartner, Big Walnut-DACC Markie Wippel, Stoneridge-Pickaway-Ross CTC RJ Renner, Upper Valley CC Danielle Thomas, National Trail-MVCTC Claire Wolfe, North Union Cierra Rhoads, Riverside OHP Benjamin S Thompson, Morgan Kierstyn Wood, Northwestern Lance Riedlinger, Upper Sandusky Scott Thompson, Lorain County JVS Connor Wooley, Upper Valley CC Lindsey Rine, East Knox Sara Thwaits, Marion Local Crista Wortkoetter, Edon Kameron Rinehart, Miami Trace Rex Tietje, Patrick Henry Miranda Wurm, Buckeye Central Megan Ritter, Cory-Rawson Dallas Tolliver, South Central Jenna Wyler, Ridgewood Jessica Rufenacht, Archbold Zachary Tomlinson, United Adrian Wymer, Amanda-Clearcreek Sara Rufenacht, Wauseon Frederick Traver, Genoa Area Chris Young, Madison Plains Hayden Runyan, Edon Nicholas Traver, Penta CC Preston Zeedyk, Four County JVS David Sawmiller, Wapakoneta Andrew Trihaft, Elgin Taylor Zwick, Minerva Hannah Schlegel, West Holmes Bethany Trihaft, Elgin Andrew Schlichter, Talawanda-Butler Tech William Trihaft, Elgin Michael Schmenk, Patrick Henry Jay Uhlenhake, Coldwater Patrick Schmitmeyer, Upper Valley CC Dalton Ulman, Carrollton Abigail Schmunk, Wauseon Dillon Underwood, Upper Valley CC Robert Scholl II, Fairbanks James Unger, Greenfield-McClain Isaac Schroeder, Edgerton Lucas Unger, Greenfield-McClain Tyler Seaman, Edon Rose Vagedes, Coldwater Trisha Seckel, River Valley Jake Vallery, Madison Plains Darrin Seger, Upper Valley CC John Vallery, Madison Plains Hunter Sharp, Miami East-MVCTC Kari Van Gorden, Fairbanks Haylie Sheldon, Kenton-OHP Ben Vaughan, Northwestern Jese Shell, Covington-UVCC Rene Vent, Upper Sandusky Sheldon Shepherd, Symmes Valley Peyton Vest, East Clinton Martina L Shinkle, Morgan

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16 | 2018 OHIO FFA ANNUAL REPORT NATIONAL PROFICIENCY WINNER SWINE PRODUCTION-ENTREPRENEURSHIP COLLIN DUNAWAY, FELICITY-FRANKLIN FFA

ollin Dunaway, Felicity-Franklin FFA, was the 2017 On top of that, Dunaway also makes the two-hour round National Proficiency Winner in Swine Production- trip to the packing house, then, personally delivers each CEntrepreneurship. order to the respective customer. With the help and guidance of his agricultural educator, By the time he made it to the National FFA Convention Holly Jennings, and other producers in the area, Dunaway & Expo in 2017 to compete for this award, Dunaway had was able to create his own successful freezer pork business purchased and managed nearly 50 hogs. as part of his Supervised Agricultural Experience in FFA. To Dunaway, being recognized nationally was an honor, but Although Dunaway did not come from a traditional he still wishes he could do more. agricultural background, that did not deter him from his dream of raising livestock. After showing cattle and hogs “If I could go back in time, I’d compete in a lot more at the county fair, he bought a few head of cattle of his contests and get involved in even more activities. FFA, as own. Today, Dunaway runs a small cow-calf operation a whole, helps students come out of their shells and really and continues to feed out hogs as part of his freezer pork blossom. This organization provides a lot of life skills that business. set its members apart,” said Dunaway. “FFA has given me a lot of experiences that I’m very thankful that I had.” During his time in FFA, Dunaway saw a demand in his community for fresh, locally raised He is appreciative of his ag pork and decided he could help educator, Mrs. Holly Jennings meet that need. for playing such a large role in discovering his passion for “People want to know where their agriculture. food is coming from and that it is safe,” said Dunaway. That’s why “I’d like to try to be that positive he spends time with his customers role model for students in the thoroughly explaining his product. future,” said Dunaway. Because of her influence, Dunaway is currently His marketing plan helps him a student at The Ohio State stand out amongst this competitors University studying agriscience and peers because of the extra education with plans to one day effort he offers his customers. become a teacher himself. Dunaway gets to know each of his patrons personally and is able to “I have a real respect for ag provide recommendations based teachers and the profession. Being on other customers’ past orders. an ag teacher allows me to make a Whenever he can, he walks each positive impact, help educate youth new customer through the cutting and emphasize the importance of sheet in-person, so they are aware agriculture.” • of all their meat processing options.

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GOLD-RATED SECRETAIRES Dreena Wiseman, Logan Megan Reynolds, Teays Valley Ellie Sahr, Amanda-Clearcreek Elizabeth Oney, London Ellie Gehret, Tecumseh Ashley Landis, Anna Mya Switzer, Loudonville Cassity Music, Tri-County North-MVCTC Katelyn McKenna, Ansonia Catherine Kirk, Lynchburg-Clay Brenden Durst, Tri-Village-MVCTC Laura Caswell, Anthony Wayne-Penta Elizabeth MacDowell, Madison Plains Kaitlynn Crow, Twin Valley South-MVCTC Alexandria Less, Arcanum-MVCTC Gabi Lainhart, Manchester Megan Drake, United Lillian Swails, Arlington Tony Schritz, Mapleton Rachael Herring, Upper Sandusky Jenna Binger, Bellevue Jessica Garvin, Margaretta Taylor Frawley, Upper Valley Career Center Cori Aviles, Black River Greg Schwieterman, Marion Local Ashlyn Dunn, Urbana Destennie Hupp, Blanchester Lana Hawthorne, Marlington Shaeley Warner, Utica Grace Lach, Bloom-Carroll Savanna Fellows, Marysville Mackenzie Hoog, Valley View-MVCTC Paige Lane, Botkins Jolie Black, Meadowbrook Hannah Betts, Van Buren Cate Korsnack, Bowling Green Taylor Ayars, Mechanicsburg Hallie Mills, Versailles Brant Helman, Bradford-UVCC Liza Bair, Miami East-MVCTC Madison Bowman, Wapakoneta Kristin Denlinger, Brookville-MVCTC Emily Hornberger, Milton Union-MVCTC Stefani Saunders, Waterford Abbi Fye, Buckeye Valley-DACC Elise Stuckey, Mohawk Cory Johnson, Wauseon Katelyn Denney, Cardington-Lincoln Sheridan Gillespie, Morgan Savannah McKee, Wellington Emily Motta, Carey Morgan Beck, Mt. Gilead Taylor Feikert, West Holmes Lynden Ferguson, Carrollton Wyatt Kissell, Mt. Vernon Adalyn Caudill, West Liberty-Salem Abigail Wallis, Clear Fork Valley Sydney Miller, National Trail-MVCTC Joshua Stackhouse, West Muskingum Lauren Bruns, Coldwater Jenna Heitkamp, New Bremen Alyssa Spears, Western Brown Brenna Miller, Covington-UVCC Megan Nutter, New Lexington James Bell, Zane Trace Kaelin Anders, Delphos Audra Adams, North Union Cassandra Cochran, East Knox Laramie Reed, Northeastern GOLD-RATED TREASURERS Adrianne Moran, Eastern Brown Claire Vaughan, Northwestern Hannah Six, Alexander Jonna Nissen, Eastwood Grace Storck, Northwestern Bryson L’huillier, Amanda-Clearcreek Trent Broerman, Eaton-MVCTC Paige Maibach, Norwayne Tyler Zimpfer, Anna Hunter Bontrager, Edgewood-Butler Tech Harley Towry-Johnson, Oak Harbor Ethan Fischer, Ansonia Rebekah Muselin, Elgin Montgomery Alexander, Otsego Madelynn Mangold, Anthony Wayne-Penta Austin Becker, Fairbanks Courtney Luderman, Paulding Jacob Osswald, Arcanum-MVCTC Jessica Batton, Fairlawn-UVCC Carlie Cluxton, Peebles Harman Hossler, Bellevue Sarah Ward, Fayetteville Kayla Wyse, Pettisville Lane Griffin, Benjamin Logan Bailey Lowe, Felicity-Franklin Will Flaherty, Plymouth Anna Shearer, Black River Emily Holcomb, Firelands Jasmine Mabry, Preble Shawnee Gabriella Gugliemotto, Bloom-Carroll Kayla Lennartz, Fort Recovery Adele Bogardus, Pymatuning Valley Sid Grames, Bowling Green Morgan Hissong, Franklin Monroe-MVCTC Alexzandrea Walker, Ridgedale Gabriel Gill, Bradford-UVCC Haley Rook, Fredericktown Mekenzie Jolliff, Ridgemont Austin Gatt, Buckeye Jordan Iffland, Genoa Area Emily Bookless, Ridgewood Julianna Andres, Buckeye Valley-DACC Lily Gerwin, Gibsonburg Kinley Martin, Ripley Alicia McElwee, Cardington-Lincoln Megan Nolan, Global Impact STEM Academy Rebekah Lillibridge, River View Isabel Leisure, Cedarville-GCCC Heidi Rolfe, Greenfield-McClain Maria Shane, Riverdale Molly Post, Coldwater Kelly See, Greenon Shelby Nicholl, Riverside OHP Cody Wright, Delphos Elisha Meeks, Greenville Chloe Hyde, Ross-Butler Tech Paige Walker, Eastern Brown Kirsten Harp, Hillsboro Makayla Feldner, Shenandoah Austen Nissen, Eastwood Alexander Becker, Hillsdale Abigail Stoll, Smithville Blake Whitesell, Eaton-MVCTC Drew Walker, Houston-UVCC Alexandra Burton, South Central Brooklyn Ashcraft, Edgewood-Butler Tech Nick Phillips, Indian Valley Alyssa Lambert, Southeastern Naomi Hickman, Edon Connor Pipke, Jackson Center-UVCC Valerie Hamm, Southern Case Swartz, Elgin Keeley Wright, Kenton-OHP Erin Roush, Southern Local Joseph Laborie, Elmwood Kaylee Savage, Liberty Union Jaysa Acker, Stoneridge-Pickaway-Ross CTC Audrey Scheiderer, Fairbanks Bryce Pugh, Logan Elm Walter Minges, Talawanda-Butler Tech Dale Back, Fairfield

18 | 2018 OHIO FFA ANNUAL REPORT Dustin Turner, Fairlawn-UVCC Richard Lautenschleger, River View Cecilia Murphy, Fayetteville Maggie Pollard, Fairview Lindsay Nichols, Riverdale Kyra Davidson, Felicity-Franklin Andrew Stephens, Fayetteville Raven Shoffner, Riverside OHP Macey Butchko, Firelands Joseph Glassmeyer, Felicity-Franklin Zac Duggins, Ross-Butler Tech Natalie Pottkotter, Fort Recovery Bianca Inman, Firelands Audre Young, Sentinel CTC Ethan Smith, Fredericktown Collin Bauerbach, Fort Frye Owen Wallace, Shelby Colleen Traver, Genoa Area Kristen Keller, Fort Recovery Noah Navratil, Smithville Destiny Trefz, Greenfield-McClain Taylor Armstrong, Franklin Monroe-MVCTC Madaline Vogel, South Central Jordan See, Greenon Cassidy Small, Fredericktown Amy Stewart, Southeastern Pyper Ross, Hillsboro Brady Linker, Genoa Area Jed Grueser, Southern Hannah Elise Way, Hillsdale Trace Dyer, Georgetown Phillip Thornton, Stoneridge-Pickaway-Ross CTC Alex Freytag, Houston-UVCC Nicholas Tornow, Gibsonburg Aaron Cook, Symmes Valley Olivia Clark, Jackson Center-UVCC Emily Hays, Global Impact STEM Academy Kyndal Haven, Talawanda-Butler Tech Jessica Legge, Kenton-OHP Eric Anderson, Greenfield-McClain Morgan McFarland, Teays Valley Jill Kilger, Liberty Union Maren Gilbreth, Greenon Delaney Shively, Tri-County North-MVCTC Caitlyn Myers, Logan Shelby Alloway, Hardin-Northern Shasta Snare, Tri-Rivers Career Center Katelyn Hill, London Garrett Milburn, Highland Preston Glander, Twin Valley South-MVCTC Mercedes Murphy, Lorain County JVS Kennedi Claycomb, Hillsboro Haley Santee, United Leah Carnegie, Loudonville Eliza Mertz, Houston-UVCC Katelyn Lewis, Upper Sandusky Brandon Young, Lynchburg-Clay Emily McLaughlin, Indian Valley Taylor Kress, Upper Valley Career Center Autumn Parker, Manchester Coltin Rose, Jackson Center-UVCC Jesse Craig, Urbana Ashley Bergman, Marion Local Jordan Ash, Lancaster Mercedes Woodson, Valley View-MVCTC Rachael Hodge, Miami East-MVCTC Taylor Weatherford, Laurel Oaks CDC Toby George, Versailles Meri Grace Carson, Miami Trace Kelton French, Liberty Union Jacob Hanlon, Warren Allison Moyer, Miami Valley CTC Kayla Bowens, Logan Elm Leeann Trippett, Waterford Chesnie Pharo, Mowrystown Lexis Fickel, Logan Everett Bueter, Wauseon Nathan Henning, National Trail-MVCTC Ryan Peterman, London Hannah Downs, Wellington Hannah Kramer, New Bremen Kara Williams, Lynchburg-Clay Cade Patterson, West Holmes Natalie Dunn, New Lexington Martina Miller, Madison Plains Naomi Williams, West Liberty-Salem Bethany Sheridan, North Union Sam Crevier, Manchester Cayden Porter-Pride, West Muskingum Emily Finley, Northwestern Alexis Baker, Mapleton Shelby Downs, Westfall Kendra Keener, Norwayne Katie VanHoose, Marysville Lance Seymour, Zane Trace Megan Mawhorter, Oregon-Clay Elly Schipfer, Mechanicsburg Sydney Mazey, Otsego Alex Isbrandt, Miami East-MVCTC GOLD-RATED REPORTERS Emma Horstman, Paulding Tori Evans, Miami Trace Cole Kleinline, Amanda-Clearcreek Whitney Bauman, Peebles McKenzie McCray, Miami Valley CTC Ally Bertke, Anna Douglas Reer, Plymouth Sam Shilling, Millcreek-West Unity Haley Schmersal, Anthony Wayne-Penta Megan Roell, Preble Shawnee Daniel Albaugh, Milton Union-MVCTC Austin Fourman, Arcanum-MVCTC Madisen Jolliff, Ridgemont Cody Dirksen, Mississinawa Valley-MVCTC Abigail Austin, Benjamin Logan Danielle Geer, Ridgewood McKenzie Satterfield, Mowrystown Madi Withrow, Big Walnut-DACC Emily Dodson, Ripley Kayla Barker, Mt. Gilead Hannah Abfall, Black River Skylar Jones, River Valley Rachael Kimball, National Trail-MVCTC Maddie Altherr, Botkins Madison Lance, Smithville Hunter Drewes, New Bremen Delisa Goodman, Cardington-Lincoln Kaycee Burton, South Central Carrie Kallaus, New Lexington Noel Orians, Carey Ethan Roberts, Southern Nathan Stembridge, North Central Pacen Koah, Carrollton Brandi Tennant, Southern Local Grant Daum, North Union Kerrin Snyder, Cedarville-GCCC Caroline Vonderhaar, Talawanda-Butler Tech Mackenzie Grimm, Northeastern Camille Knapke, Coldwater Jonathon Crawford, Tri-Village-MVCTC David Miley, Northwestern Samantha Roth, Cory-Rawson Lauren Todd, Twin Valley South-MVCTC Grant Kaffenbarger, Northwestern Elly Motter, Crestview Audrey Boes, Upper Sandusky Carlie Schlatter, Norwayne Emily Buettner, Delphos Alexander Brady, Upper Valley Career Center Austin Campbell, Oak Hill Ashley Kinner, East Clinton Kelsey Wight, Valley View-MVCTC Kaylie Tressler, Paulding Shelby Dugan, East Knox Emma Geyman, Van Buren Baylie Clough, Peebles Jessika Burton, Eastern Brown Courtney Batten, Versailles Mauricea Crouch, Pettisville Makahlen Hiser, Eastwood Sierra Sinclair, Warren Madeline Baker, Plymouth Arica Hamilton, Eaton-MVCTC Hailey Staffeld, Wellington Madalyne Geyer, Ridgedale Trinity Tye, Edgewood-Butler Tech Alexis Ogi, West Holmes Priscilla Howland, Ridgemont Reegan Field, Elgin Kaeley Lattimer, West Liberty-Salem Carlos Mourer, Ridgewood Dale Back, Fairfield Ashley Miller, West Muskingum Brett Morris, Ripley Arizonia McCormick, Fairlawn-UVCC McKenna Woodruff, Western Reserve Allison Hale, River Valley Rose Zeedyk, Fairview Katelyn Mitchell, Zane Trace

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FLUTE BASS CLARINET FRENCH HORN Brooklyn Gebhardt, Wynford Victoria Waits, Miami Trace Mason Pierce, McComb Jessica Chappell, Preble Shawnee Grace Forrest, Mechanicsburg Hayley Milliron, Global Impact STEM Academy TROMBONE Alexa Jones, Fredericktown ALTO SAXOPHONE Dylan Weinandy, New Riegel Whitney Bauman, Peebles Jasmine Mabry, Preble Shawnee Dustin Haulman, Triad-OHP Alexis Holstine, Vinton County Maria Goshe, Tiffin-Sentinel Austin Gobble, Liberty Union Ruby Hardy, Leipsic Justin Hartman, Riverdale Seth Taylor, Clyde Mackenzie Owens, Greene County Career Center Heather Milliron, Global Impact STEM Academy Zac Myers, West Holmes Olivia Wilson, Liberty Union Katelyne Crouch, Pymatuning Valley Christian Carpenter, Barnesville Kiersten Roehm, Parkway Brice Fries, Global Impact STEM Academy Thor McDonald, Hillsdale Katie Craig, Hillsboro Lily Gerwin, Gibsonburg Alexandria Johnson, Chief Logan Zoey Wright, Tiffin-Sentinel Justin Schobeloch, Westfall Gina Lawhon, Mount Vernon Sierra Johnson, Firelands Michelle Callaway, Edon Northwest Mattie Butler, Mount Vernon Samantha Noll, Parkway Citlyn Myers, Chief Logan Alison Whitley, Fayetteville Jennifer Cook, Edon Northwest BARITONE Rylei Burns, Chief Logan Vincent Kleemeyer, Fayetteville Micah Kelley, Zane Trace Makayla Brittain, Miami East-MVCTC Loranda Wilson, Lynchburg-Clay Cheyenne Dallas, Union Local TENOR SAXOPHONE Cody Gobble, Liberty Union Alexander Poynter, Clyde BASSOON Caleb Murawski, Hillsdale TUBA Carlene Carroll, Alexander Wilford Petzel, Westfall Ryan Full, Mapleton BASS SAXOPHONE Wesley Troutman, River Valley Mark Armstrong, National Trail-MVCTC Quinton Waits, Miami Trace CLARINET Zeb Hannan, Mississinawa Valley-MVCTC Savannah Copeland, Urbana TRUMPET Derek Michaelis, Otsego Laurel Sidle, Triway Blake Bradshaw, Miami Trace Grant DeBruin, Miami Trace Madie Royster, Clyde Emily Fox, Edon Northwest Ethin Bendickson, Miami East-MVCTC Anna Irwin, West Holmes Jared Haught, Cardington Tim Emerine, Van Buren Madison Rice, Westfall Sara Drumm, Northmor Dylen Conley, Johnstown Emily Brannon, Mapleton Gabrielle Lainhart, Manchester Jordan Grayless, Eastern Brown Dakota Lambert, Southeastern Clark Laura Irwin, West Holmes James McCurry, Winford Alora Brown, Hillsboro Madison Flanagan, Firelands Skyler Lance, McComb Madelynn Mangold, Anthony Wayne PERCUSSION Megan Brannon, West Holmes Jamie Rinard, Johnstown Hannah White, Wynford Makinzie Scarberry, Vinton County Anjah Edwards, Greene County Career Center Seth Hall, Northwest Lahni Stachler, Miami Trace Austin Rose, Racine Southern Natalie Allyson Snyder, Plymouth Cheyenne Adkins, Fayetteville Megan Danison, Chief Logan Kenny Minich, Wynford Addison Harding, Edon Northwest Hank Webb, Clyde Matt Price, Greenville Chaylee Wilson, Vinton County Evan Lyle, Upper Scioto Valley Ohio Hi Point Jacob Chio, Hillsdale Marleigh Brown, A.B. Graham Hi-Point Kendall Hantz, Edon Northwest Miguel Ben Ayyeola, Clyde Benjamin Bitner, Twin Valley South MVCTC Chase McDonald, Manchester Xienna Café, Riverside Bree Houin, West Holmes Thomas Rindfuss, Wynford Julia Collier, Southeastern Lindsey Anderson, North Union Angel Baker, Upper Sandusky Isaac Smally, Paulding Carter Gilbert, Miami East-MVCTC

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ALTO SOPRANO Kaydee Campbell, Ansonia Seth Sweet, Anthony Wayne-Penta Carrie Rhoades, Ansonia Zoie Young, Arlington Danielle Stewart, Barnesville Sierra Weist, Bloom-Carroll Amie Rutherford, Bloom-Carroll Paige Bowers, Carey Britney Wayts, Buckeye Career Center Meranda Clouse, Carey Kaitlyn Ackley, Carey Hunter Hart, Carey Sarah Dauterman, Carey Bailey Seifert, Carey Jessica Stansbery, Carey Adrianna Holcomb, Clyde Paris Brock, Clyde Trinnetee France, Eastern Brown Emma Preston, Clyde Brooke Hardy, Fairview Cheyenne Welch, Cory-Rawson Jami Brossenne, Fayetteville Taylor Brown, Edon Northwest Hailie Bates, Firelands Coleen Hoffman, Edon Northwest Jodici Deel, Global Impact STEM Academy Logan Gamble, Elgin Drew Speas, Global Impact STEM Academy Harley Kunkle, Fairview Freya Stover, Global Impact STEM Academy Hope Schaaf, Greenville Claire Farquhar, Hiland Whitney Fischer, Leipsic Gabrielle Lainhart, Manchester Ariel Valdez, Leipsic Cheyenne Watsen, McClain Lindsay Robinson, Liberty Union Haylee Anders, Miami Trace Faith Rogers, Liberty Union Taylor Moore, Miami Trace Savanah Gaverick, London Lydia Zwoll, Miami Trace Autumn Spring, Mapleton Samantha Sullivan, Mount Gilead Audra Adams, North Union Cheyenne Gillett, National Trail Shannon Browning, Northwest-SCCTC Emilie Fisher, Oregon Clay Mikayla Hoschar, Racine Southern Shay Botton, Parkway Tory Bennett, Ridgedale Raegan Alsept, Plymouth Hannah Elder, Ridgedale Josie Jones, River Valley, Bidwell Audre Young, Sentinel Kaylee Schultz, River Valley, Bidwell Reilly VanLanen, Smithville Mozie VanRaaij, Southeastern Nataly Molyneaux, Upper Sandusky Sarah Wolf, Triway Misty Taylor, Upper Sandusky Kayleigh Gobs, Upper Sandusky Alexandria Reichenbaugh, Van Buren Natalee Goulding, Upper Sandusky Abigail Barker, Vinton County Harmony Lanning, Wynford Tessa Hay, Vinton County Laura Irwin, West Holmes TENOR Danily Thompson, Arlington BASS Alex Bajava, Botkins Grant Thomas Greve, Botkins Travis Curnutte, Carey Andrew Opperman, Botkins Zachary Collins, Elgin Darius Kurtz, Edon Northwest Grant DeBruin, Miami Trace Luke Peart, London Branton Conol, North Union Dylan Scott Thompson, North Union Logan Fryman, North Union Colton Eutsler, Spencerville Donald Anderson, Van Buren Dakota Warren, Westfall

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CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENTS

AGRICULTURAL COMMUNICATIONS 1st Place Team: Amanda-Clearcreek Noah Smith, Paige Hinton, Emma Dearth, Aaron Sharp 1st Place Individual: Kaylyn Strahley, Paulding Sponsored by: The Ohio State University Department of Agricultural Communication, Education, and Leadership

AGRICULTURAL ISSUES FORUM 1st Place Team: Anna AGRONOMY Lexi Wells, Derek Wolters, Tyler Zimpfer, Ashley Landis, Morgan Meyer 1st Place Team: Hillsdale Sponsored by: Haviland Plastic Products Will Yeater, Alex Becker, Alena Arnold, Blayne Batrter 1st Place Individual: Avery Zwayer, North Union AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS ENGINEERING Sponsored by: Seed Consultants, Inc., Dull Homestead, Warner Seeds 1st Place Team: St. Henry Jesse Broering, Matt Broering, David Kunkler ANIMAL BEHAVIOR, WELFARE AND HUSBANDRY Sponsored by: Haviland Plastic Products, The Lincoln Electric Company 1st Place Team: Marysville Audrey Spaeth, Aubrey Moser, Sydney Lee, Caitlin Kressley AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS SKILLS 1st Place Individual: Aryaunna Farley South Stark Career Academy 1st Place Team: Miami Valley CTC Sponsored by: The CHS Foundation Zane Brehm, Myles Landes, Malachi Markley 1st Place Individual: Miles Landis, Miami Valley CTC ANIMAL MANAGEMENT Sponsored by: United Equipment Dealers Association 1st Place Team: Penta Career Center Molly Maynard, Sadee Skaff, Isabel Cuevas, Alyssa Baldwin AGRICULTURAL POWER DIAGNOSTICS 1st Place Individual: Molly Maynard, Penta Career Center 1st Place Team: Buckeye Career Center Sponsored by: Ohio FFA Foundation Josh Breedlove, Cedrick Rammel Sponsored by: Redline Equipment AQUARIUM MANAGEMENT 1st Place Team: Miami Valley CTC AGRICULTURAL SALES Jacob Johnson, Cody Matchett,Zachary Croutcher, Larissa Sparks 1st Place Team: Versailles 1st Place Individual: Jessica Hunt, Penta Career Center Isaac Gehret, Dallas Hess, Hallie Mills, Deanna Hesson Sponsored by: Haviland Plastic Products 1st Place Individual: Alex Fehlan, Wellington Sponsored by: The CHS Foundation DAIRY CATTLE 1st Place Team: East Clinton AGRICULTURAL SOILS Taylor Boeckmann, Gracie McCarren, Dakota Slone 1st Place Team: Northmor 1st Place Individual: Marissa Topp, New Bremen Chris Bood, Noah Trainer, Alyson Blunk, Rebecca Duckworth Sponsored by: COBA Select Sires 1st Place Individual: Conner Johnson, Wauseon Sponsored by: Haviland Plastic Products DAIRY HANDLERS 1st Place Individual: Atlee Carr, Mowrystown AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY Sponsored by: American Dairy Association-Mideast AND MECHANICAL SYSTEMS 1st Place Team: St Henry ENVIRONMENTAL AND NATURAL RESOURCES Nathan Stienlage, David Kunkler, Devin Siefring, Jesse Broering 1st Place Team: Fredericktown 1st Place Individual: Logan Ranly, Fort Recovery Cassidy Small, Jessica Small, Haley Rook, Maribeth Pozderac Sponsored by: Ohio FFA Foundation Sponsored by: Haviland Plastic Products

22 | 2018 OHIO FFA ANNUAL REPORT EQUINE MANAGEMENT GROOMING 2 1st Place Team: Delaware Area Career Center 1st Place Individual: Kylyn Swank, Tolles CTC Diana Barry, Emma Kiser, Kaelyn Starkey, Abigail Martens Sponsored by: Ohio FFA Foundation 1st Place Individual: Grant Kessler, Marysville Sponsored by: Ohio FFA Foundation GROOMING I 1st Place Individual: Mikayla Marotta, Medina Career Center FARM BUSINESS MANAGEMENT Sponsored by: Ohio FFA Foundation 1st Place Team: Crestview (Convoy) Olivia Skelton, Brett Schumm, Liliana Dietrict, Elizabeth Bowen JOB INTERVIEW 1st Place Individual: Zoe Rutledge, Buckeye Central 1st Place Individual: Rebecca Sabol, Indian Valley Sponsored by: Ohio FFA Foundation Sponsored by: Haviland Plastic Products

FLORICULTURE MEATS EVALUATION AND TECHNOLOGY 1st Place Team: Penta Career Center 1st Place Team: Tri-Valley Sadee Skaff, Stephanie Brockschimdt, Alyssa Baldwin, Allison Kozina Ellie Kidwell, Sophie Devore, Tanner Vernon, Kamyrn Kreis 1st Place Individual: Regan Draeger, Woodmore 1st Place Individual: Ellie Kidwell, Tri-Valley Sponsored by: Haviland Plastic Products Sponsored by: Ohio Cattlemen’s Association

FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY MILK QUALITY AND PRODUCTS 1st Place Team: Big Walnut, DACC 1st Place Team: Lynchburg-Clay Alex Parisio, Ben Kessler, Lex Marvin, Faye Dean Hailee Waits, Kelsey Arnett, Makalya Creed, Kara Williams 1st Place Individual: Emily Kanney, Plymouth 1st Place Individual: Cody Tegtmeier, Northwestern, Wayne Sponsored by: Brewster Cheese Company Sponsored by: Ohio FFA Foundation

FORESTRY NATURE INTERPRETATION 1st Place Team: Liberty Union 1st Place Team: Smithville Alexander Gibbs, Raymond Chestnut, Ali Ety, Lucas Slone Thomas Becker, Noah Navratil, Austin Dotterer, Jacob Weinman 1st Place Individual: Alexander Gibb, Liberty Union 1st Place Individual: Troy Herrel, Big Walnut-DACC Sponsored by: Ohio FFA Foundation Sponsored by: Bob’s Tree Farm, Ohio FFA Camp Muskingum

GENERAL LIVESTOCK NURSERY AND LANDSCAPING 1st Place Team: Greenfield McClain 1st Place Team: East Knox Emily Jones, Caleb Cook, Eric Anderson, Bryn Karnes Jacob McCarty, Logan Adams, Sean Magers, Kalvin Gallwitz 1st Place Individual: Hadley Levan, Triad, Ohio Hi Point 1st Place Individual: Jacob Schulte, Talawanda Butler Tech Sponsored by: Anthony Wayne FFA Alumni, Fulton Co. Jr. Fair Livestock Sale Sponsored by: Ohio Nursery and Landscaping Association Committee, United Producers OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT GRAIN MERCHANDISING 1st Place Team: Liberty Union 1st Place Team: Eaton Chase Wohrer, Adrian Abolins, Michael Hines Katelyn Niehaus, Kendale Hamilton, Rebecca Wright, Trent Broermann 1st Place Individual: Cole Stufflebeam, Chief Logan 1st Place Individual: Katelyn Niehaus, Eaton MVCTC Sponsored by: Ohio FFA Foundation Sponsored by: Ohio FFA Foundation ADVANCED PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE GREENHAND QUIZ 1st Place Team: Miami Trace 1st Place Team: Felicity Franklin Adam Ginn, Garrett Hagler, Meri Grace Carson, Kylie Pettit, Aubrey Schartz, Luke Jennings, Trinity Evans, Luke Dunaway, Braden Blackburn Abbi Pettit 1st Place Individual: Luke Jennings, Felicity Sponsored by: Ohio FFA Foundation Sponsored by: Ohio FFA Alumni Association NOVICE PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE GROOMING 1st Place Team: New Lexington 1st Place Team: Medina Career Center Grace Baker, Audrey Jeffers, Rylee Newlon, Emma Abrahms, Hunter Kellogg, Sydney Lambert, Jamie Briggs, Michael Slayton, Madalyn Lemon Michael Klingler, Zane Ortman, Olivia McGraw Sponsored by: Ohio FFA Foundation Sponsored by: Ohio FFA Foundation

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MIDDLE SCHOOL

POULTRY MANAGEMENT DAIRY CATTLE 1st Place Team: Hillsdale 1st Place Team: Miami Trace Libby Hohler, Joshua Davis, Thor McDonald, Caleb Murawski Bryce Bennett, Drew Black, Connor Collins, Libby Aleshire 1st Place Individual: Teigan Thackston, Fairfield 1st Place Individual: Cannon Jackson, Black River Sponsored by: Ohio Poultry Association Sponsored by: Ohio FFA Foundation

PUBLIC SPEAKING, ADVANCED CREED SPEAKING EQUINE MANAGEMENT 1st Place Individual: Kamyrn Kreis, Tri Valley 1st Place Team: Black River Sponsored by: Lindsey Hoskinson Family Chloee Howard, Abigail Groesser, Madison Bias, Melanie Grove 1st Place Individual: Chloee Howard, Black River PUBLIC SPEAKING, ADVANCED PREPARED SPEAKING Sponsored by: Ohio FFA Foundation 1st Place Individual: Tyler Zimpfer, Anna Sponsored by: Bell Farms Ag GENERAL LIVESTOCK 1st Place Team: Black River PUBLIC SPEAKING, BEGINNING PREPARED SPEAKING Jared Bradford, Allison Herbert, Kylie Long, Gracey Moskal 1st Place Individual: Allie Poston, Amanda Clearcreek 1st Place Individual: Beau Johnson, Gallipolis Sponsored by: Ohio State Grange Sponsored by: Ohio FFA Foundation

PUBLIC SPEAKING, EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEAKING MILK QUALITY AND PRODUCTS 1st Place Individual: Dalton Black, Ohio Valley 1st Place Individual: Ari Borton, Northwestern Wayne Sponsored by: Ohio Agricultural Council Sponsored by: Ohio FFA Foundation

PUBLIC SPEAKING, FFA CREED SPEAKING NATURE INTERPRETATION 1st Place Individual: Morgan Anderson, Amanda-Clearcreek 1st Place Team: Black River Sponsored by: Mr. & Mrs. Juhasz Trent Youngeberg, William Blicha, Amanda Myceka, Jenna Hamilton 1st Place Individual: Trent Youngeberg, Black River URBAN SOILS Sponsored by: Ohio FFA Foundation 1st Place Team: Gallipolis Kyler Greenlee, Clay Montgomery, Cody Brumfield, Caleb Greenlee POULTRY MANAGEMENT 1st Place Individual: Kyler Greenlee, Gallipolis 1st Place Team: Miami Trace Sponsored by: Haviland Plastic Products Drew Black, Connor Collins, Bryce Bennett, Libby Aleshire 1st Place Individual: Alisha Boone, Felicity-Franklin VETERINARY SCIENCE Sponsored by: Ohio FFA Foundation 1st Place Team: Medina Career Center Alexis Zgrabik, Claudia Williams, Kallie Allen, Carly Wojtonek WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT 1st Place Individual: Melissa Rice, Greene County Career Center 1st Place Team: Versailles Sponsored by: The CHS Foundation Caleb Kaiser, Jayden Groff, Dalton Hesson, Carter Luthman 1st Place Individual: Caleb Kaiser, Versailles WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT Sponsored by: Ohio FFA Foundation 1st Place Team: Northwestern Wayne Austen Wood, Hunter Kanzeg, Robert Stinemetz, Michael Nutter 1st Place Individual: Gavin Mullen, Buckeye Career Center Sponsored by: Ohio FFA Foundation

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PROFICIENCY AWARD WINNERS

ACCOUNTING AGRISCIENCE RESEARCH-PLANT SYSTEMS Emily Holcomb, Firelands Abigail Hissong, Milton Union-MVCTC Sponsored by: Oles & Associates Sponsored by: Brookside Consultants of Ohio

AGRICULTURAL COMMUNICATIONS BEEF PRODUCTION – ENTREPRENEURSHIP Jamie Hart, Versailles Garrett Hagler, Miami Trace Sponsored by: Ohio FFA Foundation Sponsored by: Ohio Cattlemen’s Association

AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION BEEF PRODUCTION – PLACEMENT Alexis Elliott, Ridgemont Mike Erf, Bellevue Sponsored by: Ohio Association of Agricultural Educators (OAAE) Sponsored by: Ohio CattleWomen, Dona Tullis

AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS DESIGN AND FABRICATION DAIRY PRODUCTION – ENTREPRENEURSHIP Louis Pawliski, Anthony Wayne-Penta John Hughes, West Holmes Sponsored by: Ohio FFA Foundation Sponsored by: COBA Select Sires, Inc.

AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS REPAIR AND DAIRY PRODUCTION – PLACEMENT MAINTENANCE - ENTREPRENEURSHIP Shelbie Schmitmeyer, Versailles Palmer Erb, Ridgewood Sponsored by: Dairy Farmers of America, Sponsored by: Ohio FFA Foundation American Dairy Association Mideast

AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS REPAIR AND DIVERSIFIED AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION MAINTENANCE - PLACEMENT Wyatt Mohler, Houston-UVCC Kyle Riggs, Lorain County JVS Sponsored by: Ohio Seed Improvement Association, Sponsored by: Ohio FFA Foundation Ohio National Farmers Organization

AGRICULTURAL PROCESSING DIVERSIFIED CROP PRODUCTION – ENTREPRENEURSHIP Emily Holcomb, Firelands Todd Peterson, Miami Trace Sponsored by: Agricultural Incubator Foundation Sponsored by: Ohio FFA Foundation

AGRICULTURAL SALES – ENTREPRENEURSHIP DIVERSIFIED CROP PRODUCTION – PLACEMENT Maci Krites, Miami East-MVCTC Tyler Zimpfer, Anna Sponsored by: Ohio AgriBusiness Association, OHIGRO, Inc Sponsored by: Ohio FFA Foundation

AGRICULTURAL SALES – PLACEMENT DIVERSIFIED HORTICULTURE Emma Stober, Upper Sandusky Katelyn Miley, St. Marys Sponsored by: Deerfield Farm Service Sponsored by: Florida Fruit Association

AGRICULTURAL SERVICES DIVERSIFIED LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION Mark Wolfer, Fayetteville Toby George, Versailles Sponsored by: Ohio FFA Foundation Sponsored by: Ohio FFA Foundation

AGRISCIENCE RESEARCH-INTEGRATED SYSTEMS ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND NATURAL Erin Jennings, Felicity-Franklin RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Sponsored by: Ohio FFA Foundation Luke Scott, Wynford Sponsored by: Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.

26 | 2018 OHIO FFA ANNUAL REPORT EQUINE SCIENCE – ENTREPRENEURSHIP SHEEP PRODUCTION Maryn Klaus, Lakota Zane Parrott, Northmor Sponsored by: Ohio FFA Foundation Sponsored by: Ohio Sheep Improvement Association, Ohio Sheep and Wool Program EQUINE SCIENCE – PLACEMENT Valerie Golden, Clear Fork Valley SMALL ANIMAL PRODUCTION AND CARE Sponsored by: Ohio FFA Foundation Chyann Kendel, Twin Valley South-MVCTC Sponsored by: Ohio FFA Foundation FIBER AND/OR OIL CROP PRODUCTION Sarah Lehner, Buckeye Valley-DACC SPECIALTY ANIMAL PRODUCTION Sponsored by: Ohio Soybean Council Nathan Stewart, East Clinton Sponsored by: Ohio FFA Foundation FORAGE PRODUCTION Trent Broerman, Eaton-MVCTC SPECIALTY CROP PRODUCTION Sponsored by: Ohio FFA Foundation Emily Thimmes, Miami East-MVCTC Sponsored by: Ohio FFA Foundation FRUIT PRODUCTION Ethan Stuckey, Wynford SWINE PRODUCTION – ENTREPRENEURSHIP Sponsored by: Fruit Growers Marketing Association Wyatt Crozier, Felicity-Franklin Sponsored by: Ohio Pork Council GOAT PRODUCTION Joshua Langenkamp, Houston-UVCC SWINE PRODUCTION – PLACEMENT Sponsored by: Ohio FFA Foundation Jacob Wuebker, Versailles Sponsored by: Heimerl Farms GRAIN PRODUCTION – ENTREPRENEURSHIP Chris Keefer, Alexander TURF GRASS MANAGEMENT Sponsored by: Pioneer Carson Eyre, Western Brown Sponsored by: Haviland Plastic Products GRAIN PRODUCTION – PLACEMENT Justin Scott, Indian Valley VEGETABLE PRODUCTION Sponsored by: JCW Farms Ian Valerius, Firelands Sponsored by: Rupp Seeds, Inc. HOME AND/OR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Luke Vondrell, St. Marys VETERINARY SCIENCE Sponsored by: Roland Fisher, Boone Restoration Emma Ardis, Crestview Sponsored by: Ohio FFA Foundation LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT Harman Hossler, Bellevue WILDLIFE PRODUCTION AND MANAGEMENT Sponsored by: Haviland Plastic Products Jesse Olinger, Ridgewood Sponsored by: Ohio FFA Foundation NURSERY OPERATIONS Mason Hogan, Genoa Area Sponsored by: Haviland Plastic Products

ORGANIC AG Michael Bair, Miami East-MVCTC Sponsored by: Ohio FFA Foundation

OUTDOOR RECREATION Kendra Risner, Stoneridge-Pickaway-Ross CTC Sponsored by: Ohio FFA Foundation

POULTRY PRODUCTION Aaron Knapke, Versailles Sponsored by: Ohio Poultry Association

2018 OHIO FFA ANNUAL REPORT | 27 STARS OVER OHIO SPONSORED BY: FARM CREDIT MID-AMERICA

OHIO’S STAR IN OHIO’S STAR IN AGRISCIENCE AGRICULTURAL PLACEMENT

ERIN JENNINGS AARON HAND FELICITY-FRANKLIN WYNFORD

Erin Jennings is a senior in the Felicity-Franklin FFA Aaron Hand is the son of Andrea and Mike Stump as well Chapter. Through her time in high school, she has spent as Abby and Dave Hand. He is a graduate of Wynford High 420 hours conducting, preparing and presenting three school where his agricultural educators are Tessa Martin different research projects at both the state and national and Mike Hoffman. Aaron’s SAE consisted of working at levels. Her projects focused on the mold growth in food Heritage Dairy and Grain Farm where he was tasked with service areas and the best methods to preserve the quality managing the dairy herd and crop operation. During his factors of oranges. Erin is the daughter of Scott and Jill time there he has gained experience in all aspects of the Jennings, and her agricultural education teachers are Ms. dairy and grain industry, from milking cows to drilling Holly Jennings and Mr. Joe Broadwell. Her future plans are beans. Aaron plans to graduate from Ohio State ATI with a to attend Northern Kentucky University to major in middle degree in crop management and return to the family farm. school science and math education.

OHIO’S STAR IN OHIO’S STAR AGRIBUSINESS FARMER

CARSON EYRE TODD PETERSON WESTERN BROWN MIAMI TRACE

Carson Eyre began his SAE by mowing lawns for one Todd Peterson is the son of Bob and Lisa Peterson. He is weekly customer. Over the past 3 years he has grown a recent graduate of Miami Trace High School where his to 42 weekly clients and manages 3 of his fellow FFA advisors were Bruce Bennett, Amanda Swigert and Wendi members as employees. The team provides services in Mizer-Stachler. Todd grew his first crop of soybeans in 2014 mowing, trimming, fertilizing, blowing, snow removal when he rented an abandoned 7-acre pasture and planted and more. Carson is the son of Barry and Mindi Eyre, and soybeans. He was responsible for daily operations and his advisors are Ryan Rosselot. Aside from his lawncare management decisions on field preparation, equipment business, he has plans to continue to grow his business operation, planting, fertilizer and pesticide programs, while pursuing an associate degree from Cincinnati State marketing and harvesting. In years since, his operation in turf grass management. has grown to include 305 acres of corn, soybeans and wheat. Currently, Todd is studying agribusiness & applied economics at The Ohio State University. After graduation, he would like to return to the family farm.

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In 1920, the first group of State Farmers was composed of 19 young men. In 2018, 953 young men and women, representing 4% of the Ohio FFA membership, received the State FFA Degree. The State FFA Degree is the highest degree the Ohio FFA Association can bestow upon its membership. The golden charm, which each degree recipeient receives, is symbolic of growth and development in an FFA member’s chosen occupation.

Lane Hollingsworth, A.B. Graham OHP Faye Dean, Big Walnut-DACC Johnathan Wurm, Buckeye Central Zachary Potts, A.B. Graham OHP Troy Herrel, Big Walnut-DACC Rochelle Claycomb, Buckeye Lauren Smail, A.B. Graham OHP Caleb Meade, Big Walnut-DACC Lauren Roe, Buckeye Trail Nathan Mattson, Ada Breanna Clifford, Black River Andrew Coy, Buckeye Valley-DACC Bradley Oyer, Adena Morgan Czarny, Black River Brandt Fields, Buckeye Valley-DACC Hannah Skinner, Adena Hannah Heath, Black River Hailey Pennington, Buckeye Valley-DACC Hannah Sykes, Adena Jeff Owen, Black River Paige Clinger, Cardington-Lincoln Carlene Carroll, Alexander Ian Heeg, Blanchester Trent Crum, Cardington-Lincoln Alyvia Caudill, Alexander Lane Heeg, Blanchester Kaitlyn Fisher, Cardington-Lincoln David Douglas, Alexander Jacob Miller, Blanchester Delisa Goodman, Cardington-Lincoln Jenna Jordan, Alexander Brighton Morris, Blanchester Dylan Goodman, Cardington-Lincoln Hannah Six, Alexander Timothy Rannells, Blanchester Brooklyn Whitt, Cardington-Lincoln Cassie Brewer, Amanda-Clearcreek Felicity Richardson, Blanchester Garrett Summit, Carey Emma Dearth, Amanda-Clearcreek Sally Schafer, Blanchester Chase Wagner, Carey Mikayla Hicks, Amanda-Clearcreek Gabriella Gugliemotto, Bloom-Carroll Allison Davis, Carrollton Noah Smith, Amanda-Clearcreek Kaitlin Kull, Bloom-Carroll Emelia Days, Carrollton Evan Argabright, Anna Grace Lach, Bloom-Carroll Lynden Ferguson, Carrollton Jacob Fogt, Anna Grant Lach, Bloom-Carroll Pacen Koah, Carrollton Ashley Landis, Anna Jensen Spelman, Bloom-Carroll Bailey McKarns, Carrollton Grace Maurer, Anna Maddie Altherr, Botkins Abby Camarato, Cedarville-GCCC Lexi Wells, Anna Evan Aufderhaar, Botkins Rebecca Harris, Cedarville-GCCC Tyler Zimpfer, Anna Zane Egbert, Botkins Kayla Horney, Cedarville-GCCC Mark Mayo, Ansonia Grace Homan, Botkins Grace Smith, Cedarville-GCCC Ryan Bird, Anthony Wayne-Penta Lindsey Okuley, Botkins Gavin Bailey, Clear Fork Valley Alexa Fries, Anthony Wayne-Penta Tyler Swank, Botkins Hayley Brown, Clear Fork Valley Nicole McMullen, Anthony Wayne-Penta Abby Bateson, Bowling Green Ethan Fowler, Clear Fork Valley Haley Schmersal, Anthony Wayne-Penta Zachary Chambers, Brookville-MVCTC Hunter Tilton, Clear Fork Valley Lauren Swartz, Anthony Wayne-Penta Lexi Raber, Buckeye CC Sierra Weese, Clear Fork Valley Mason Hoepf, Arcadia Ashley Smitley, Buckeye CC Kaitlin Wuertz, Clear Fork Valley Ryan Inbody, Arcadia Britney Wayts, Buckeye CC Andrew Greider, Clyde Elizabeth Keefe, Arcadia Madalyn Diesch, Buckeye Central Addisyn Kistler, Clyde Alexandria Less, Arcanum-MVCTC Nolan Fraley, Buckeye Central Kaden Marty, Clyde Samantha McAllister, Arcanum-MVCTC Adam Krebs, Buckeye Central Lauren Bruns, Coldwater Jacob Osswald, Arcanum-MVCTC Ethan Martin, Buckeye Central Camille Knapke, Coldwater Zachary Smith, Arcanum-MVCTC Grant Shook, Buckeye Central Allison May, Coldwater Alexander Weiss, Arcanum-MVCTC Allison Stahl, Buckeye Central Nathan Schmitmeyer, Coldwater Simon Short, Archbold Mason Stahl, Buckeye Central Derek Siefring, Coldwater Meaghan Hummell, Arlington Darren Wurm, Buckeye Central Kylie Stolzenburg, Coldwater Bailey Parke, Arlington Ethan Sudhoff, Coldwater Brittani Wright, Arlington Evan Sudhoff, Coldwater Laurynn Bunke, Ayersville Lilly Vagedes, Coldwater Justin Wank, Ayersville Isabella Baesnback, Collins CC Loryn Wright, Ayersville Selena Bragg, Collins CC Izabelle Cacioppo, Barnesville Elizabeth Crupe, Collins CC Jenna Binger, Bellevue John Fliehman, Collins CC Zach Cleveland, Bellevue Mary Hicks, Collins CC Heath Hamer, Bellevue Nicholas White, Collins CC Lindsey Spurlock, Bellevue Braxton James, Colonel Crawford Shyann Hefner, Benjamin Logan Philip Sherman, Colonel Crawford Rhiannon Rhodes, Benjamin Logan Andrew Sulser, Colonel Crawford Landon Wenger, Benjamin Logan Madison Tieben, Colonel Crawford Joel Workman, Benjamin Logan Haley Brieck, Columbiana County Austin Cheadle, Big Walnut-DACC Alissa Hysong, Columbiana County

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Jacob Pelley, Columbiana County Connor Wolford, East Knox Lane Greiwe, Fairlawn-UVCC Shelby Peters, Columbiana County Cory Burchell, Eastern Brown Grace Hageman, Fairlawn-UVCC Jacob Brown, Cory-Rawson Jessika Burton, Eastern Brown Nicholas Huelskamp, Fairlawn-UVCC Megan Fisher, Cory-Rawson Trinnetee France, Eastern Brown Thomas Moloney, Fairlawn-UVCC Jonathan Hoorman, Cory-Rawson Rebekah Grayless, Eastern Brown Garrett Vondenhuevel, Fairlawn-UVCC Aubrey Jones, Cory-Rawson Adrianne Moran, Eastern Brown Kaitlyn Davis, Fairview Brandt Marshall, Cory-Rawson Jacob Wagoner, Eastern Brown Payton Johns, Fairview James Miles, Cory-Rawson Molly Baumgartner, Eastwood Annamarie Lechleidner, Fairview Anthony Rieman, Cory-Rawson Jonna Nissen, Eastwood Gavin Michael, Fairview Matthew Roth, Cory-Rawson Kylie O’Brien, Eastwood Maggie Pollard, Fairview Logan Stuckey, Cory-Rawson Nick Schuerman, Eastwood Logan Smith, Fairview Thomas Kuether, Covington-UVCC Madeline Schuessler-Recker, Eastwood Asher Viers, Fairview Shae Robinson, Covington-UVCC Andrew Brooks, Eaton-MVCTC Sarah Woenker, Fairview Jack Shell, Covington-UVCC Arica Hamilton, Eaton-MVCTC Rose Zeedyk, Fairview Molly Ardis, Crestview Bailey Bowen, Edgerton Grant Reinking, Fayette Kelsey Boyer, Crestview Drew Herman, Edgerton Christian Renner, Fayette Kaitlyn Hunt, Crestview Leeanna Pelz, Edgerton Mataya Rufenacht, Fayette Dylan Lafever, Crestview Brooklyn Ashcraft, Edgewood-Butler Tech Cassidy Vanderveer, Fayette Kayona Laforest, Crestview Emily Ashcraft, Edgewood-Butler Tech Travis Wagner, Fayette Savanah Stuart, Crestview Faith Barker, Edgewood-Butler Tech Alisa Stahl, Fayetteville Brynn Witmer, Crestview Alexa Rednour, Edgewood-Butler Tech Sarah Ward, Fayetteville Brett Schumm, Crestview Andrew Carroll, Edison Mark Wolfer, Fayetteville Kasey Ackert, Danville Kyle Koehnlein, Edison Alex Douglas, Federal Hocking Ethan Hawk, Danville Julie Miller, Edison Wyatt Crozier, Felicity-Franklin Mercedes Wilson, Danville Naomi Hickman, Edon Joseph Glassmeyer, Felicity-Franklin Ethan Bonifas, Delphos Jordan Runyan, Edon Jared Hamilton, Felicity-Franklin Emily Buettner, Delphos Seldon Dyer, Elgin Bailey Lowe, Felicity-Franklin Jason Ditto, Delphos Case Swartz, Elgin Genalda Finley, Firelands Brandon Wrasman, Delphos Colleen Kreais, Elmwood Kaitlyn Frazier, Firelands Taylor Boeckmann, East Clinton Joseph Laborie, Elmwood Samantha Ives, Firelands Austin Bronner, East Clinton Claire Meyer, Elmwood Ian Valerius, Firelands Bailey Corcoran, East Clinton Paul Meyer, Elmwood Tyson Miller, Fort Frye Ashley Kinner, East Clinton Anna Veryser, Elmwood Raeann Rauch, Fort Frye Gracie McCarren, East Clinton Mitchell Wonderly, Elmwood Haley Tornes, Fort Frye Logan McPherson, East Clinton Margaret Carter, Evergreen Local Benjamin Wagner, Fort Frye Olivia Rice, East Clinton Katie Fritsch, Evergreen Local Kaleigh West, Fort Frye Austin Rolfe, East Clinton Ashley Garlick, Evergreen Local Brittany Evers, Fort Recovery Kaylie Crouch, East Knox Emily Wheeler, Evergreen Local Tyler Gower, Fort Recovery Anthony Gilmore, East Knox Ayden Adams, Fairbanks Preston Hoying, Fort Recovery Lydia Ingalls, East Knox Austin Becker, Fairbanks Jack Knapke, Fort Recovery Sean Magers, East Knox Travis Dellinger, Fairbanks Kayla Lennartz, Fort Recovery Jacob McCarty, East Knox Trevin Rausch, Fairbanks Cameron Romer, Fort Recovery Cade Morningstar, East Knox Macy Wanamaker, Fairbanks Derek Siefring, Fort Recovery Dalton Phillis, East Knox Dale Back, Fairfield Blayne Tobe, Fort Recovery Maddie Rine, East Knox Brianna Burleson, Fairfield Schylar Bergman, Four County JVS Tanner Collins, Fairfield Eric Culler, Four County JVS Conner Shoemaker, Fairfield Timothy Herman, Four County JVS Teigan Thackston, Fairfield Elijah Seibel, Four County JVS Josephine Burke, Fairfield Union Morgan Hissong, Franklin Monroe-MVCTC Justin Cordle, Fairfield Union Elisabeth Williams, Franklin Monroe-MVCTC Katelyn Dennis, Fairfield Union Maribeth Pozderac, Fredericktown Nicholas Horn, Fairfield Union Haley Rook, Fredericktown Dominick Palmer, Fairfield Union Emma Jahns, Fremont-Ross Abigail Skinner, Fairfield Union Kyle Neil, Fremont-Ross Caleb Swick, Fairfield Union Hanna Snell, Fremont-Ross Justin Taylor, Fairfield Union Abigail Eddy, Frontier Melodee Warthman, Fairfield Union Summer Fry, Frontier Alyssa Winegardner, Fairfield Union Kristen Winstanley, Frontier Maya Yerian, Fairfield Union Cody Brumfield, Gallipolis Lilliana Young, Fairfield Union Katie Carpenter, Gallipolis

30 | 2018 OHIO FFA ANNUAL REPORT Abby Cremeans, Gallipolis Isiac Bowersock, Lincolnview Derek Henry, Gallipolis Austin Welker, Lincolnview Ethan Mays, Gallipolis Courtney Coleman, Logan Elm Clay Montgomery, Gallipolis Brayden Swackhamer, Logan Elm Jamie Steger, Gallipolis Jordon Carrell, Logan Andrew Bench, Genoa Area Caleb Conrad, Logan Robert Bench, Genoa Area Emmalee Dicken, Logan Lynnsie Briones, Genoa Area Abigail Downs, Logan Gary Goodman, Genoa Area Cameron Jordan, Logan Mason Hogan, Genoa Area Abigail Maniskas, Logan Seth Moore, Genoa Area Ryan Patton, Logan Tyler Traver, Genoa Area Bethany Starlin, Logan Mackenzie Bridges, Georgetown Katelyn Hill, London Abby Ruth, Gibsonburg Elizabeth Oney, London Nathan Tornow, Gibsonburg Olivia Rinesmith, London Emmalie Hardacre, Global Impact STEM Academy Lena Stangel, Houston-UVCC Jesse Everson, Lorain County JVS Drew Speas, Global Impact STEM Academy Isaac Stephenson, Houston-UVCC Jessica Mileski, Lorain County JVS Bradley Eakle, Greeneview-GCCC Drew Walker, Houston-UVCC Mercedes Murphy, Lorain County JVS Nicholas Shaw, Greeneview-GCCC Morgan Wemmer, Houston-UVCC Don Sabella, Lorain County JVS Kendra Gochenouer, Greenon Skylr Timbrook, Indian Lake OHP Jacob Ashby, Loudonville Aubrey Price, Greenon Melanie Watkins, Indian Lake OHP Leah Carnegie, Loudonville Alison Rairden, Greenon Riley Bardall, Indian Valley Victoria Gebhart, Loudonville Jordan See, Greenon Elizabeth Henline, Indian Valley Derek Mutchler, Loudonville Kelly See, Greenon Emily McLaughlin, Indian Valley Logan Neely, Loudonville Maleigha Young, Greenon Maggie Miller, Indian Valley Nolan Portz, Loudonville Claira Wilson, Hardin-Northern Connor Pipke, Jackson Center-UVCC Adrianne Snyder, Loudonville Riley Eberhart, Harrison Central Kennadie Reese, Jackson Center-UVCC Mya Switzer, Loudonville Lucille Smith, Highland Lauren Gardner, Jackson Kelsey Arnett, Lynchburg-Clay Claire Farquhar, Hiland Emilee Corder, John Glenn Abigail Blankenship, Lynchburg-Clay Cheryl Yoder, Hiland Jackie Huhn, John Glenn Caden Hess, Lynchburg-Clay Kennedi Claycomb, Hillsboro Jacob Broehl, Johnstown-Monroe Eli Hollingsworth, Lynchburg-Clay Grant Crum, Hillsboro Noah Hermiller, Kalida Catherine Kirk, Lynchburg-Clay Lana Grover, Hillsboro Delaney Althauser, Kenton-OHP Braydon Sellman, Lynchburg-Clay Hillary Hamilton, Hillsboro William Bloom, Kenton-OHP Logan Simmons, Lynchburg-Clay Kirsten Harp, Hillsboro Kody Buchenroth, Kenton-OHP Elizabeth Zaremba, Lynchburg-Clay Kristin Jamieson, Hillsboro Chase Fleece, Kenton-OHP Zane Davison, Madison Plains Emma Parry, Hillsboro David Heilman, Kenton-OHP Martina Miller, Madison Plains Larkyn Parry, Hillsboro Elizabeth Heintz, Kenton-OHP Brennen Boyd, Manchester Brennen Priest, Hillsboro Clint Kitchen, Kenton-OHP Shila Hartzler, Mapleton Brittany Rhoads, Hillsboro Elijah Manns, Kenton-OHP Parker Rohr, Mapleton Jordan Williamson, Hillsboro Lyndi Taylor, Kenton-OHP Jacob Keegan, Margaretta Blayne Bartter, Hillsdale Madison King, Lakota Jake Kromer, Margaretta Alexander Becker, Hillsdale Maryn Klaus, Lakota Joshua Applegate, Marion Local Garrett Crites, Hillsdale Katelyn Klotz, Lakota Emily Evers, Marion Local Michael Garn, Hillsdale Samantha Wallace, Lakota Kristen Grieshop, Marion Local Lucas Markley, Hillsdale Ashley Cooper, Laurel Oaks CDC Alex Mescher, Marion Local Adrianne McPhillips, Hillsdale Jakob Hockett, Laurel Oaks CDC Megan Sylvester, Marlington Molly Moffett, Hillsdale Ross Schroeder, Leipsic Kelsey Bosold, Marysville Braxton Slagle, Hillsdale Braden Gerken, Liberty Center David Hendel, Marysville Hannah Elise Way, Hillsdale Carl Yaney, Liberty Center Jacob Ishmael, Marysville Elijah Bok, Holgate Breanna Blansette, Liberty Union Cori Lee, Marysville Kacee Theisen, Holgate Brandt Coffman, Liberty Union Amelia Lively, Marysville Clay Waisner, Holgate Myeerah Gorsuch, Liberty Union Eric Anderson, McClain Rebecca Greene, Hopewell-Loudon Jordan Kagey, Liberty Union Allison Beatty, McClain Denver Staib, Hopewell-Loudon Jill Kilger, Liberty Union Suncerae Bland, McClain Kelci Cooper, Houston-UVCC Jacqueline Ratliff, Liberty Union Garrett Brewer, McClain Dexter Ingle, Houston-UVCC Sabrina Taylor, Liberty Union Ethan Cockerill, McClain Eliza Mertz, Houston-UVCC Chaise Worhrer, Liberty Union Brock Dean, McClain Wyatt Mohler, Houston-UVCC Schelby Beach, Liberty-Benton Courtney Dodds, McClain Jessica Monnier, Houston-UVCC Dylan Carr, Licking Valley Morgan Faulconer, McClain Alek Bowersock, Lincolnview 2018 OHIO FFA ANNUAL REPORT | 31 STATE FFA DEGREE RECIPIENTS CONTINUED SPONSORED BY: FARM CREDIT MID-AMERICA

Emily Jones, McClain Elanie Prater, Miami Valley CTC Melvin Deppen, New London Bryn Karnes, McClain Erin Shipe, Miami Valley CTC Britney Oburn, Newton-UVCC Zane Mustard, McClain Caitlin Shuman, Miami Valley CTC Lexis Oburn, Newton-UVCC Destiny Trefz, McClain Lexi Stiner, Miami Valley CTC Josh Burns, North Adams Kelli Uhrig, McClain Madisyn Underwood, Millcreek-West Unity Alana Hesler, North Adams Joshua White, McClain Beau Zuver, Millcreek-West Unity Duncan Hesler, North Adams Rylee Combs, Meadowbrook Maranda Berger, Miller City Nolan Newman, North Adams Levi Mercer, Meadowbrook Tanner Inkrott, Miller City Bram Persch, North Adams Faith Stoney, Meadowbrook Emily Niese, Miller City Kayla Taylor, North Adams Levi Adams, Mechanicsburg Regina Schnipke, Miller City Audra Adams, North Union Taylor Ayars, Mechanicsburg Jacob Hornberger, Milton Union-MVCTC Bethany Sheridan, North Union Max Hoewischer, Mechanicsburg Jessica Leffew, Milton Union-MVCTC Coranna Tolle, North Union Justin Hunt, Mechanicsburg Tyler Pratt, Milton Union-MVCTC Morgan Turrill, North Union Caleb Martin, Mechanicsburg Enrique Gonzales, Minerva Carter Wedding, North Union Austin Parsons, Mechanicsburg Austin Shinabery, Minster Jesse Sims, Northeastern Allison Raber, Mechanicsburg Justin Miller, Mississinawa Valley-MVCTC Kiersten Thornton-Newman, Northeastern Elly Schipfer, Mechanicsburg Grant Stachler, Mississinawa Valley-MVCTC Cole Young, Northeastern Heath Starkey, Mechanicsburg Trent Baum, Mohawk Zane Parrott, Northmor Nathan Violet, Mechanicsburg Shelbey Bollinger, Mohawk Dylan Timmons, Northmor Wyat Woodburn, Mechanicsburg Angela Daniel, Mohawk Kylie Blair, Miami East-MVCTC Nathan Kimmet, Mohawk Dylan Hahn, Miami East-MVCTC Bryce O’Flaherty, Mohawk Alex Isbrandt, Miami East-MVCTC Daniel Price, Mohawk Maci Krites, Miami East-MVCTC Elise Stuckey, Mohawk Zach Kronenberger, Miami East-MVCTC Amelia Dalton, Monroeville Emily Thimmes, Miami East-MVCTC Amelia Opper, Monroeville Ryan Arledge, Miami Trace Macy Schafer, Monroeville Meri Grace Carson, Miami Trace Hogan Scheid, Monroeville Tori Evans, Miami Trace Jacob Arledge, Mowrystown Preston Huff, Miami Trace Jacob Campbell, Mowrystown Cole Karnes, Miami Trace Atlee Carr, Mowrystown Abbi Pettit, Miami Trace Logan Cummings, Mowrystown Trevor Pursell, Miami Trace Zachary Deatley, Mowrystown Andrea Robinson, Miami Trace Cole Pharo, Mowrystown Seth Simonson, Miami Trace McKenzie Satterfield, Mowrystown Madison Wallace, Miami Trace Morgan Beck, Mt. Gilead Kaitlyn Antonides, Miami Valley CTC Nick McKinney, Mt. Gilead Noah Trainer, Northmor Carley Asher, Miami Valley CTC Ross Miller, Mt. Gilead Rachel Allen, Northridge Kate Bulach, Miami Valley CTC Allen Jacobson, Mt. Vernon Olivia Dorman, Northridge Shayla Campbell, Miami Valley CTC Luke McKee, Mt. Vernon Kassedy Getter, Northridge Chelsea Cruze, Miami Valley CTC Nathan Henning, National Trail-MVCTC Audrey Holt, Northridge Chelsea Forster, Miami Valley CTC Rachael Kimball, National Trail-MVCTC Caroline Liggett, Northridge Marlee Kern, Miami Valley CTC Mariah Lay, National Trail-MVCTC Andrew Mace, Northridge McKenzie McCray, Miami Valley CTC Hunter Miller, National Trail-MVCTC Mackenzie Nininger, Northridge Brenna Newton, Miami Valley CTC Sydney Miller, National Trail-MVCTC Stephen Padilla, Northridge Jacob Phelps, Miami Valley CTC Macel Stowers, National Trail-MVCTC Dan Steger, Northridge Dawson Ward, National Trail-MVCTC Caily Thorpe, Northridge Andrew Willett, National Trail-MVCTC Evan Willeke, Northridge Austin Brown, New Bremen Emily Finley, Northwestern Joanna Frankenberg, New Bremen Kyle Piscione, Northwestern Jenna Heitkamp, New Bremen Elias Berner, Northwestern Benjamin Kuck, New Bremen Taylor Edington, Northwestern Marissa Topp, New Bremen Emily Foght, Northwestern Charles Coey, New Lexington Maria Franzen, Northwestern Logan Emmert, New Lexington Abbie Grieser, Northwestern Rex Howdyshell, New Lexington Camron Smyczek, Northwestern Anna Mohler, New Lexington Grace Storck, Northwestern Dalton Thomas, New Lexington Jillian Tedeschi, Northwestern Clay Weber, New Lexington Hannah Weymouth, Northwestern Brooke Wiseman, New Lexington Charity Gasser, Norwayne

32 | 2018 OHIO FFA ANNUAL REPORT Kendra Keener, Norwayne Abbie Greer, R.G. Drage CTC Peyton Mullet, Norwayne Tory Bennett, Ridgedale Lynnsey Winchell, Norwayne Colton Brown, Ridgedale Christine Bolen, Oak Harbor Hannah Edler, Ridgedale Derek Glaser, Oak Harbor Taylor Fremont, Ridgedale John Helle, Oak Harbor Lindsay Park, Ridgedale Justin Kleinhans, Oak Harbor Alexzandrea Walker, Ridgedale Alex Lacumsky, Oak Harbor Jonathan Eckstein, Ridgemont Jacob Mattimoe, Oak Harbor Erica Jacobs, Ridgemont Trenton Overmyer, Oak Harbor Mackenzie Rader, Ridgemont Harley Towry-Johnson, Oak Harbor Jacqueline Ramsey, Ridgemont Kylee Wendt, Oak Harbor Emily Bookless, Ridgewood Gwendolyn Erwin, Oak Hill Brittney Burgan, Ridgewood Kyler Russ, Oak Hill Alexandra Incarnato, Ridgewood Dalton Black, Ohio Valley CTC Luke Kerr, Ridgewood Daulton Gast, Ohio Valley CTC Morgan Matis, Ridgewood Sabrina Robertson, Shelby Max Venia, Oregon-Clay Carlos Mourer, Ridgewood Kourtney Vanwagner, Shelby Montgomery Alexander, Otsego Waverly Reidenbach, Ridgewood Owen Wallace, Shelby Luke Beach, Otsego Makenna Johnson, Ripley Bailey Walter, Shelby Jacob Caris, Otsego Madeline Moran, Ripley Eric Workman, Shelby Will Gase, Otsego Jessica Bayles, River Valley Makayla Feldner, Shenandoah Selena Hernandez, Otsego Dakota Bosley, River Valley Erica Snook, Shenandoah Sydney Mazey, Otsego Noah Eckard, River Valley Elizabeth Gibson, Sheridan Derek Michaelis, Otsego Anna Heimlich, River Valley Robert Snider, Sheridan Seth Pullins, Otsego Jenna Burke, River Valley Thomas Becker, Smithville AJ Thomas, Otsego Destiny Dotson, River Valley Austin Dotterer, Smithville Gloria Peters, Paint Valley Jacob Edwards, River Valley Madison Lance, Smithville Laura Barrett, Parkway Josie Jones, River Valley Joel Shoup, Smithville Noah Stephenson, Parkway Skylar Jones, River Valley Abigail Stoll, Smithville Chanel Walls, Parkway Ashleigh McGuire, River Valley Ethan Parlett, South Central Anderson Arps, Patrick Henry Caleb McKnight, River Valley Madaline Vogel, South Central Kalyn Blue, Patrick Henry Kaylee Schultz, River Valley Matthew Whiteside, South Central Sadie Knueven, Patrick Henry Charles Beatty, River View Shawnee Wilt, Southeast Sarah Kurtz, Patrick Henry Michaela Greten, River View Amber Zavara, Southeast Holly Schmenk, Patrick Henry Hunter Haines, River View Emma Parker, Southeastern Lucas Whitman, Patrick Henry Augusta Kinzel, River View Alexandrea Stewart, Southeastern Ross Wyatt Williams, Patrick Henry Darin Latham, River View Colton Hamm, Southern Courtney Luderman, Paulding Rebekah Lillibridge, River View Garrett Wolfe, Southern Kalyn Strahley, Paulding Hayden McCoy, River View Quest Baker, Southern Local Whitney Bauman, Peebles Lindsay Moran, River View Joshua Boyle, Southern Local Blake Smalley, Peebles McKenzie Noblick, River View Brooke Bockey, Spencerville Alyssa Baldwin, Penta CC Jeremiah Starcher, River View Torie Bockey, Spencerville John Luckey, Penta CC Miles Frey, Riverdale Logan Core, Spencerville Stetson Aeschliman, Pettisville Justin Hartman, Riverdale Brandon O’Dell, Spencerville Elizabeth Beck, Pettisville Kameron Schlumbohm, Riverside OHP Jesse Broering, St. Henry Sarah Beck, Pettisville Chris Smith, Riverside OHP Beth Bunch, St. Henry Mauricea Crouch, Pettisville Daniel Strayer, Riverside OHP Anne Dirksen, St. Henry Drake McKeever, Pettisville Seth Topp, Riverside OHP Nathan Marchal, St. Henry Brandi Schnitkey, Pettisville Zac Duggins, Ross-Butler Tech Collin Rindler, St. Henry Antonio Stuckey, Pettisville Madelyn Harrison, Ross-Butler Tech Devin Siefring, St. Henry Madeleine Wixom, Pettisville Chloe Hyde, Ross-Butler Tech Nathan Steinlage, St. Henry Kayla Wyse, Pettisville Sydney Lomax, Ross-Butler Tech Ava Stucke, St. Henry Courtney Riches, Pike-Delta-York Lillian Minnich, Ross-Butler Tech Cody Lochard, St. Marys Claudia Caudill, Pioneer CTC Isaac Schmitz, Ross-Butler Tech Mallory Rager, St. Marys Reegan Leonhardt, Pioneer CTC Herb Summe, Ross-Butler Tech Taylor Heddleson, Stoneridge-Pickaway-Ross CTC Jacob Echelbarger, Plymouth Katie Summe, Ross-Butler Tech Kendra Risner, Stoneridge-Pickaway-Ross CTC Emily Kanney, Plymouth Courtney Heiser, Seneca East Matthew Butterfield, Talawanda-Butler Tech Dustin Powers, Plymouth Gavin Manning, Seneca East Macie Coleman, Talawanda-Butler Tech Douglas Reer, Plymouth Marissa Lynch, Shelby Alexis Durbin, Talawanda-Butler Tech Mason Mazzaro, Pymatuning Valley Hunter Ritchie, Shelby Michael Gill, Talawanda-Butler Tech

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Kyndal Haven, Talawanda-Butler Tech Courtney Cooper, United Alexandra Pursel, Wauseon Alexander Herrmann, Talawanda-Butler Tech Megan Drake, United Jenna Simon, Wauseon Dakota Kiefer, Talawanda-Butler Tech Joshua Kataro, United Autumn Banks, Wayne Trace Colleen Minges, Talawanda-Butler Tech Haley Santee, United Ethan Crosby, Wayne Trace Reed Ashcraft, Teays Valley Audrey Boes, Upper Sandusky Clark Laukhuf, Wayne Trace Lauren Chafin, Teays Valley Leah Frey, Upper Sandusky Haleigh Stoller, Wayne Trace Morgan McFarland, Teays Valley Parker Frombaugh, Upper Sandusky Kale Kaufman, Waynesfield-Goshen Hope Oda, Teays Valley Rachael Herring, Upper Sandusky Dylan Andolsek, Wellington Maci Persinger, Teays Valley Katelyn Lewis, Upper Sandusky Kelly Ginnetti, West Branch Megan Reynolds, Teays Valley Benjamin Sheaffer, Upper Sandusky Taylor Feikert, West Holmes Tiffany Sunday, Teays Valley Niki Young, Upper Sandusky John Hughes, West Holmes Kinzie Way, Tecumseh Tyler Bashore, Upper Valley CC Anna Irwin, West Holmes Leah Clevenger, Tinora Alexander Brady, Upper Valley CC Laura Irwin, West Holmes Kendall Sattler, Tinora John Drury, Upper Valley CC Mariah Miller, West Holmes Taylor Cooper, Tri-County North-MVCTC Garrett Hartle, Upper Valley CC Abigail Rohr, West Holmes Tayah Napier, Tri-County North-MVCTC Garrison Willoughby, Upper Valley CC Logan Schlauch, West Holmes Casaundra Cimino, Tri-Rivers CC Jarrett Yinger, Upper Valley CC Gabriella Sherman, West Holmes Anthony De La Cruz, Tri-Rivers CC Jesse Craig, Urbana Hunter Smith, West Holmes Dustin Fraizer, Tri-Rivers CC Olivia Maurice, Urbana Emily Heater, West Liberty-Salem Zoe Franklin, Tri-Rivers CC Seth Blake, Utica Kaeley Lattimer, West Liberty-Salem Lillian Hall, Tri-Rivers CC Avery Ellis, Utica Olivia Corder, West Muskingum Kaylee Mayle, Tri-Rivers CC Jamie Holtz, Utica Tyler Hill, West Muskingum Rachel Schwartz, Tri-Rivers CC Emily Keener, Utica Andrew Minosky, West Muskingum Hayley Stiverson, Tri-Rivers CC Morgan McCutcheon, Utica Cayden Porter-Pride, West Muskingum Vanessa Williamson, Tri-Rivers CC Trina Orr, Utica Joesph Suchland, West Muskingum Nathan Darr, Tri-Valley Shaeley Warner, Utica Kain Carter, Western Brown Sophie Devore, Tri-Valley Michael Boyle, Valley View-MVCTC Karley Cornett, Western Brown Wesley Hatfield, Tri-Valley Jordan Johnson, Valley View-MVCTC Carson Eyre, Western Brown Royce Susil, Tri-Valley Taylor Thomas, Valley View-MVCTC Darcy Howser, Western Brown Brookelyn Vandenbark, Tri-Valley Hannah Betts, Van Buren Jenna King, Western Reserve Jesse Vernon, Tri-Valley Trevor Wolford, Van Buren Rebecca Krisha, Western Reserve Tanner Vernon, Tri-Valley Caterina John, Vantage CC AJ Arnott, Westfall Brenden Durst, Tri-Village-MVCTC Skyler Lewis, Vantage CC Brenden Bayes, Westfall Ali Dixon, Triad-OHP Ben Albers, Versailles Maylon Conrad, Westfall Mackenzie Daugherty, Triway Courtney Batten, Versailles Grace Derifield, Westfall Isaac Kinney, Triway Marcus Berger, Versailles Shelby Downs, Westfall Sydney Rhodes, Triway Mikayla Bohman, Versailles Megan Gibboney, Westfall Jacklyn Roberts, Triway Ben Davis, Versailles Hunter Wallace, Westfall Abby Schellin, Triway Colleen Gehret, Versailles Doria Welch, Westfall Denice Wolf, Triway Toby George, Versailles Kiersten Wright, Westfall Haley Back, Twin Valley South-MVCTC Andrew Heckman, Versailles Alexandra Liskai, Woodmore Gabrielle Cooper, Twin Valley South-MVCTC Dallas Hess, Versailles Connor Miller, Wynford Kaitlynn Crow, Twin Valley South-MVCTC Gavin Lawrence, Versailles Emily Rudd, Wynford Kinsey Crowe, Twin Valley South-MVCTC Cole Luthman, Versailles Kelsie Williams, Wynford Madison Johnson, Twin Valley South-MVCTC Grace McEldowney, Versailles Wade Hutchison, Xenia-GCCC Lauren Todd, Twin Valley South-MVCTC Shelbie Schmitmeyer, Versailles Anna Armistead, Zane Trace Jacob Wuebker, Versailles Cody Clark, Zane Trace Emma Coleman, Vinton County Savanna Davis, Zane Trace Kason Collins, Vinton County Levi Delong, Zane Trace Klaudia Faught, Vinton County Cole Fyffe, Zane Trace Alyssa Adkins, Wapakoneta Halie Hensley, Zane Trace Skylynn Branham, Wapakoneta Micah Kelley, Zane Trace Xavier Brown, Wapakoneta Clarabelle Lovensheimer, Zane Trace Courtney Buchanan, Wapakoneta Nick Naumovski, Zane Trace Taylor Davis, Wapakoneta Lance Seymour, Zane Trace Colton Fisher, Wapakoneta Katie Shelby, Zane Trace Justin Kohler, Wapakoneta Faith Smith, Zane Trace Dillon O’Neill, Wapakoneta Hannah Swepston, Zane Trace Mark Sawmiller, Wapakoneta Leeann Trippett, Waterford

34 | 2018 OHIO FFA ANNUAL REPORT HONORARY STATE FFA DEGREE RECIPIENTS

Honorary membership in the FFA is awarded to farmers, school superintendents, principals, members of boards of education, chapter advisors, teachers, staff members in agricultural education, business people and others who are helping to advance agricultural education and the FFA – and who have rendered outstanding service.

AMY ANDERSON LYDA G. GARCIA Principal, Northridge High School Assistant Professor, Meat Science, The Ohio State University GARY ARLEDGE WILLIAM “ERNEST” HATTAN Math Teacher, Whiteoak Jr/Sr High School Supporter, Fairfield FFA RACHEL ARLEDGE REBECCA LASSAK Math Teacher, Whiteoak Jr/Sr High School Substitute Teacher, Big Walnut DACC MONICA BAXTER LARRY MAYER Teaching Assistant, Plymouth High School Owner, Mayer Farm Equipment, LLC KAREN BIXLER SUSIE MAYER Guidance Counselor, Anthony Wayne High School Owner, Mayer Farm Equipment, LLC AMY CLAYWELL AL MCDOUGAL Satellite Supervisor, Butler Tech Supervisor, Trillium Farms DAVID DANIELS JIM MIZIK Director, Ohio Department of Agriculture Technician, Noble Soil & Water Conservation District DENNIS DELONG CASSIE PALSGROVE Owner, Rockin’ D Tack and Supply Consultant, Ohio Department of Education HELEN DELONG JEFF PARKER Owner, Rockin’ D Tack and Supply Superintendent, National Trail Local Schools CHRIS DOAK TOM STANNARD Supporter, Waterford FFA Supporter, Lorain County JVS FFA ROLAND L. FISHER ERIC VAN FLEET President, Ohio FFA Alumni Agricultural Education Instructor, Shenandoah High School GREGG FOGLE MATT WENTWORTH Manager - Animal Herd, The Ohio State University Agricultural Education Instructor, Meadowbrook High School

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES

CHRISTOPHER HENNEY CHAIR DR. MONTE ANDERSON OHIO AGRIBUSINESS ASSOCIATION WILMINGTON COLLEGE INDUSTRY REPRESENTATIVE COLLEGIATE TEACHER EDUCATOR REPRESENTATIVE

MARLENE EICK VICE CHAIR BRAD MOFFITT HERDMARK MEDIA OHIO CORN & WHEAT INDUSTRY REPRESENTATIVE INDUSTRY REPRESENTATIVE

JANICE WELSHEIMER PAST CHAIR DAVID WHITE INSIGHT LEADERSHIP CONSULTING AGCREDIT, ACA INDUSTRY REPRESENTATIVE INDUSTRY REPRESENTATIVE

DR. TRACY KITCHEL TREASURER STEPHANIE JOLLIFF DEPT. OF AGRICULTURAL COMMUNICATION, EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP RIDGEMONT HIGH SCHOOL THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY REPRESENTATIVE OAAE REPRESENTATIVE

MATTHEW WINKLE SECRETARY ROBIN CURLEY OHIO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION OHIO HI-POINT CAREER CENTER CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION REPRESENTATIVE OAAE REPRESENTATIVE

RYAN MATTHEWS KRISTI KRESS WILHELMY OHIO FFA ASSOCIATION GE AVIATION PRESIDENT OF THE OHIO FFA ASSOCIATION INDUSTRY REPRESENTATIVE

“Your support impacts FFA members far beyond their years in the blue jacket. Thank you for the passion and effort you have put toward encouraging the success of young minds across the state.” Kolesen McCoy 2017-2018 Ohio FFA Secretary Global Impact STEM Academy

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PLATINUM | $50,000+ GOLD | $25,000-$49,999

Haviland Plastic Products Nationwide Ohio Department of Agriculture Ohio Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association

SILVER | $15,000-$24,999 BRONZE | $10,000-$14,999 $5,000-$9,999

Heritage Cooperative, Inc Beck’s Superior Hybrids Florida Fruit Association, Inc. Land O’Lakes Foundation Bob Evans Preble Shawnee FFA Alumni Sunrise Cooperative, Inc. Florida Farm Bureau Marketing Division Redline Equipment Ohio Beef Council Titan Tires PNC Bank The Ohio State University College of Food, US Army ROTC Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences

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American Dairy Association Mideast Accurate Soils Jim Buchy Brookside Consultants of Ohio AgCredit, ACA Greg & Judy Buehler City Barbeque, INC. Allen, Yurasek, Merklin & Owens-Ruff LLC David M. Carter COBA Select Sires, Inc. Monte Anderson Champaign County Farm Bureau D.B. Yummers Charlie Andrews Clark County Farm Bureau Deerfield Farm Services, Inc. Anthony Wayne FFA Alumni Clark State Community College Fruit Growers Marketing Association Bernadette Arehart Clifton Seeds Inc. JCW Farms Arend Brothers, Inc. James D. Cooper John & Cheryl Juhasz Jill Arnett Coshocton Grain Company Oles & Associates Ashtabula County Farm Bureau Bruce & Kristy Cottingim Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Kirby Barrick, Jr. Crawford County Farm Bureau Ohio Soybean Council Dale Baughman Crimson Lane Farms LTD Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc Bean Farm Drainage Carmen Cronley Rupp Seeds, Inc. Kellie Beiser Crop Production Weaver Leather Bell Farms Ag LLC Culver’s Will Fischer & Son Co. Benjamin Logan FFA Chapter James Cummins Berkey Trophies Robin Curley Bond Insurance Agency Custom Glass Solutions by Guardian Boone Restoration Cuyahoga County Farm Bureau Bowling Green FFA Chapter Dairy Farmers of America David Branham Paul Damschroder Brause Bros LLC Darby Creek Farm Donald & Ellen Breece Darke County Farm Bureau Jenny and Brian Breece DBA Creech Farms Brewster Cheese Company DBA Garrett Farms Bruns Animal Clinic Delphos FFA Chapter

38 | 2018 OHIO FFA ANNUAL REPORT Dresbach Farms Inc. Knox County Farm Bureau Plymouth Shiloh Local Schools Dull Homestead Kranz Farms Kim & Milan Pozderac DZALT Enterprises, LLC Legacy Farmers Cooperative R. Deane Presar Don & Emily Eberwine Lekepa Farms R&R Niese Farms Edgewood Butler Tech Hanna Lemle Radcliff Seed Solution Thomas Eibling Len Kirian Ditching, Inc. Jack Recker Marlene Eick Mark & Jeanette List Redwing Farm ER Excavating LLC Tina Lust Reffitt’s Garage & Towing Seth Erwin Majors Farms Lisa-Marie Reinhart Allen & Catherine Ett Mark Sanborn & Associates Richland County Farm Bureau Farm & Dairy Marysville FFA Chapter Ridgemont FFA Chapter Farmers Alliance LLC Mason Farms Roberts Farm Equipment Farmers Grain and Ag, LLC David E. Mayer George Ruff Scarlett Ferguson Lynn McCann Sauder Woodworking Co. Findlay Implement Company McDaniel Trading, Inc. David & Judith Scaife Firelands Electric Cooperative, Inc. Ron McNutt, D.V.M. Schlessman Seed Company Roland Fisher Mechanicsburg FFA Chapter Michael Schonauer John Foltz Mennel Milling Company Bernard & Jean Scott Four County Career Center Mercer Landmark, Inc. - Glenmore Branch Seed Consultants, Inc. Fulton County Jr. Fair Livestock Sale Comm. Miami County Farm Bureau Seneca County Farm Bureau John D. Francis Michael & Barbara Miller Gary Shipley Fred Ott, Inc./John Deere Implements Krystin Miller Signature Beef LLC. Ron Friend Odell Miller Dave & Marline Smalley Frontier High School FFA Morrow County Farm Bureau Brady Snyder Frontier Power Company National Machinery Foundation Ron Spiker G.A. Wintzer & Son Company National Wild Turkey Federation Tony Sterwerf Gene Tapalman Nature’s Honey Tree, LLC. Cheryl Stump Gibsonburg FFA Chapter Peggy Nigh Talawanda Butler Tech FFA Chapter James H. Gilsdorf Kevin O’Brien Talawanda FFA Alumni Jeffrey Goetz Ohio AgriBusiness Association The Ottoville Bank Company Steve & Andrea Gratz Ohio Agricultural Council David & Jean Thornton Guernsey-Muskingum Electric Cooperative, Inc. Ohio CAT Tim Tosca Jim Hall Ohio Cattlemen’s Foundation TriWay Local School District Harold & Suzanne (Smith) Niehaus Ohio Cattlewomen’s Association Dona Tullis Heimerl Farms Ohio FFA Camp Muskingum UBS Chris & Beth Henney Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association United Equipment Dealers Assoc. Steven R. Hiller Ohio National Farmers Organization United Equity, Inc. Bob & Dorothy Hodson Ohio Nursery & Landscape Association Wesley K. Untied Hooker Enterprises Painting Ohio Pork Council Unverferth Mfg. Co., Inc. Lindsey Hoskinson Ohio Poultry Association Utica FFA Chapter Robin Hovis Ohio Rural Electric Cooperatives Versailles FFA Chapter Joyce Hummel Ohio Seed Improvement Association Walker Farms Jack Jacquemin Family Ohio Sheep Improvement Association Warner Brothers Farms Scott Jenks Ohio State Grange Warner Seeds Jerry & Debbie Kackley OSU Dept. of Ag. Comm. Education and Leadership Lynn Wells David L. Kahler Paulding FFA West Liberty-Salem FFA Chapter Harold & Joyce Karcher Pee Jay’s Fresh Fruit Tom Whatman Katatawa View Farm Rudi Perry Whitney Farms Eric & Shevon Kaufman John A. Peterson Shannon Wilcox Donnelly Tracy Kitchel Pettisville Grain Company Brad & Kristi Wilhelmy Jack & Jean Kitchel William & Betty Phillis Mike & Karen Winders Leland & Michele Klohn Pioneer Electric Cooperative-Champaign County Kevin Wise Ellen Klopfenstein Pitsenbarger Supply, Inc. Wood County Pork Producers Council Roy and Deb Klopfenstein Plymouth Shiloh FFA Alumni Lucille Zimmerman

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CHAPTER TRUST

The Ohio FFA Foundation Chapter Trust Fund program offers an opportunity for each chapter to make a long-term investment to support future FFA member awards, scholarships and leadership activities. The following chapters have each contributed $1,000 to the Ohio FFA Foundation Endowment. We would like to thank them for their commitment to the future of Ohio FFA.

Ashland Lynchburg- Clay Plymouth Blanchester Jackson Center Preble Shawnee Clear Fork Valley Mapleton Riverdale Coldwater/ Tri-Star Margaretta Twin Valley South Crestview Marysville West Liberty- Salem Delphos Minster West Muskingum Elmwood National Trail Wynford Felicity- Franklin New London Licking Valley Pettisville

AGRICULTURAL & RURAL COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM SPONSORED BY: OHIO DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

The Agricultural & Rural Community Outreach Program was introduced in 2014. Ohio FFA chapters apply for the opportunity to receive grants to help fund community development projects. Ohio FFA and the Ohio Department of Education jointly administer the program. FFA Chapters submitted project proposals to the Ohio FFA Foundation, and a committee selected projects to receive grant funds ranging from $1,000 to $5,000. The program was funded by a $45,000 grant provided by the Ohio Department of Agriculture through the Ohio Rural Rehabilitation Fund.

CARROLLTON MARION LOCAL Sowing Seeds for Agriculture’s Future Conservation Project COLLINS CAREER CENTER MIAMI EAST-MVCTC Pups + People = Prosperity Little Libraries for Rural Readers “My students have practiced skills ranging from food COVINGTON-UVCC NEW LEXINGTON preservation to event planning 4 Farm Fridays Greenhouse Construction to gardening and construction ELGIN NORTH UNION through our funded projects. Bus to Our Future Hunger Knows No Friend We are very grateful to the Ohio INDIAN LAKE OHP WATERFORD Department of Agriculture for School Aquaponics System Agriculture is Science-Day creating and supporting this program!” INDIAN VALLEY ZANE TRACE Sowing Seeds for Agriculture’s Future Pioneer Produce, Poultry, Pacers & Pork Jennifer Johnston LYNCHBURG-CLAY Agricultural Educator & FFA Advisor Living to Raise, Raising to Give Zane Trace High School

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