“Supporting Leadership Opportunities and activities of the FFA and Agriculture Education”
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Introducing the Stars Over North Dakota at the 86th State Convention Star Farmer Hailey Kallenbach, Maddock A.S. Gibbens The Maddock A.S. Gibbens FFA Chapter isn’t just Hailey Kallenbach’s home chapter, it’s a family tradition. Her father and both of her grandfathers have received the American FFA Degree as members of the chapter and all of her immediate family, were members of the chapter as well. Hailey got her start in the Kallenbach Family Farm and Ranch at a young age, purchasing her first show calf as a second grader and soon thereafter a bottle calf. At 14 she rented 140 acres and took out an operating loan, planting barley and then soybeans. Hailey admits the single biggest challenge to having diversified supervised agriculture experience (SAE) in crop and livestock production is knowing when to market her product. She utilizes many resources and says, “I am in touch with my loan officer and market analyst on a regular basis. Being aware of the world economy and marketing has been a key factor in watching the trend in prices.” Hailey is the daughter of Mark and Tracy Kallenbach. She is advised by Gary Wald. She plans to attend Lake Region State College next fall and then transfer to the University of North Dakota to study speech pathology.
Star in Agrisbusiness Melaree Sondrol, Turtle Lake/Mercer No longer just the self-proclaimed “babysitter of the town (Turtle Lake)” for her work with youth in her community, Melaree Sondrol has been also running her own successful lawn care business for four years. Starting with 10 clients, last year she had 32 clients and says careful planning and a good reputation have helped her business grow. “One of the greatest feelings is when a respected member of the community compliments me on how well I run a business and do my job,” says Melaree. Always looking for ways to improve her service, she constantly improves the equipment she uses and started offering clients billing options. Though it takes a bit more time, clients appreciated the option to be invoiced, and she admits this process has strengthened her record keeping skills for both her business and her SAE. The daughter of Kevin and Lana Sondrol, Melaree will start at the University of Mary and work to obtain her optometry degree. Her advisor is Amy Lee.
Star in Ag Placement Devin Volk, Rugby INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Scholarships Sponsors
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Devin Volk of the Rugby FFA Chapter is from a diversified crop and cow/calf operation where he works side-by-side with his parents Philip and Lisa. The farm has been in his family for four generations and he aspires to manage it one day. Devin started doing small jobs around the farm and now assumes responsibilities such as teaching his younger siblings about crop and livestock production. Devin has been a 4-H member since the age of eight. He says, “4-H started my interests in many areas, and FFA has refined those skills.” Beef showmanship has always been an interest of Devin’s, and he explains that having animals teaches lessons like accountability, respect, and patience - traits he hopes to pass down to his own children. Devin’s FFA advisors are Rick Vannett and Kasey Okke.
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ND FFA Friend of the Foundation Recipients ~ Joel Janke 2013 Bryan Strom 2014
2015 ND FFA Foundation & Alumni Auction This year marks the 15th Annual ND FFA Foundation and Alumni Auction to be held Saturday, July 18 at 11 AM for the silent auction and 2 PM for the live auction at the ND State Fair Center. Please join us for the auction and if you have an item or service you’d consider donating, simply contact the Foundation office at 701-224-8390 or call Tam at 701-212-5235.
All proceeds go to the ND FFA Foundation & ND FFA Alumni.
This award recognizes the individual or couple who has collectively given unselfishly of their time, talents, and resources, and acted as an advocate for agricultural education and the North Dakota FFA Foundation.
ND FFA Foundation Board & Staff President: Dorinda Zacharias, Kathryn Vice President: Melissa Hansen, Carrington Treasurer: Aaron Anderson, Bismarck Secretary: Amanda Huettl, Garrison/Max Members: Mike Axt, McClusky Preston Gilderhus, Oberon Seena Hagen, Bottineau John Jacobson, Fargo Chance Lundberg, Killdeer Dr. Adam Marx, NDSU Fargo Lynne Ostrem, Rugby Charles Steinberger, Kenmare Jeff Topp, Grace City Brian Vculek, Crete Mikayla Young, Napoleon
Staff: Beth Bakke Stenehjem, Executive Director Tamra Maddock, Asst. Executive Director Beth Allen, CTSO Fiscal Manager www.ndffafoundation.com PO Box 6022 Bismarck, ND 58506 Phone: (701) 224-8390
Join us for a retirement reception for Joel Janke to be held on July 18 at 1pm at the annual ND FFA Foundation & Alumni Auction at the ND State Fair Center Upper Atrium.
Honorary State FFA Degree Class of 2015
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Thirteen outstanding citizens earned the Honorary State Degree from the North Dakota FFA Association at the State FFA Convention in Fargo June 1-6. This honor is bestowed upon school principals, farmers, 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 render outstanding service to the FFA. This year’s recipients were; Steve Brannan – Mr. Brannan is retiring this year as Superintendent of Garrison Public Schools. Over the years he has shown his strong support of Career ant Technical Education and the FFA. Enjoy your well-deserved retirement. Jane Brown – Ms. Brown has served as the Family and Consumer Science teacher in Leeds for over 40 years. Over the years she has been a strong advocate of Career and Technical Education and the FFA. Enjoy your well-deserved retirement. Joana Friesz – Mrs Friesz has been an active leader in the New Salem FFA Alumni. Her advocacy has strengthen local and state support of FFA. Also one of her sons served as a state officer just a few years ago. ND Ag Commissioner Doug Goehring – Mr Goehring has served as the ND Ag Commissioner since 2009. As director of the Department of Agriculture there has been many collaborative projects with the ND FFA that have impacted FFA Chapters across the state. Mr Goehring was unable to be here this evening but accepting this honor on his behalf is his wife Annette. Dr. Carrie Hammer – Dr. Hammer has help the North Dakota FFA for many years by organizing and coordinating the Horse Evaluation career development event. Wayne Hinrichs – Mr. Hinrichs has served as Elementary Principal for Lidgerwood Public School. He was instrumental in helping start Agriculture Education and FFA in Lidgerwood in 2009. Mark Holkup – Mr. Holkup has served as an Adult Farm Management instructor for Bismarck State College since 1985. Over the years he has donated countless hours to the ND FFA whether it was auditing our financial books, helping write the Farm Management Tests or judging numerous CDEs and FFA award applications. Back row: Friesz, Valloff, Hammer, Goehring, Holkup Misty Steeke - Mrs. Steeke has served as an FFA Advisor for Rhame and Middle row: Steeke, Brown, Hinrichs, Zacharias, Brannan Scranton Public Schools. She has provided many years of service to this Front row: Stutruds, Zacharias, Sponsor Cole Rupprecht– ND Farm Bureau organization and we want to thank her for the impact she has on students. Todd and Coleen Stutrud – The Stutruds have been active with the ND FFA for many years. Todd served as an FFA Advisor in Willow City and this past year their son Josh, was a finalist for American Star Farmer. Kari Lei Valloff – Mrs. Valloff has been an active and vocal supporter of the Scranton FFA Chapter. She helps with numerous events each year and was instrumental in the State Range Judging event held in Scranton a few years ago. Vaughn and Dorinda Zacharias – The Zacharias have been active supporters of the North Dakota FFA through their sponsorships and the giving of their time. Dorinda currently serves as President of the ND FFA Foundation Board and their son Vance was a State Officer and a finalist for American Star Farmer in 2013. These awards are sponsored by the ND Farm Bureau.
Washington Leadership Conference Scholarship Recipients The ND FFA Foundation awards four full and 22 partial scholarships each year for the Washington Leadership Conference. The following students have been awarded scholarships towards the FFA Washington Leadership Conference this summer: Sami Bitz & Katelyn Horner from Napoleon - $778 scholarships each from the Ernest DeAlton Scholarship Fund. Emma Maddock (Kindred) & Candace Nysted (Carrington) -- $778 scholarships each from the Bev Janke Memorial Fund $300 scholarships from AT& T: Tannis Anderson, Cody Blegen, & Jessica Thiel from Richland 44 $300 scholarships from ND FFA Foundation courtesy of the Huffman Trust: Delaney Clark & Austin Kracht & Jessica Rosencrans (Powers Lake), Dillon Fischer (Mandan), Sheyenne Freitag (Kindred), Lindsay Hoffmann & Maranda Reister (Medina), Megan Johnson (Garrison), Casey Kramer (Max), Katelyn Long (Napoleon), Jerrod MacDonald (Bismarck), Renee Snyder & LeAnne Van Berkom (Des Lacs/Burlington) $300 scholarships from Alliance Pipeline: Madison Bollinger (Towner), Cierra Dockter & Dalton Dockter & Ashley Wolff (Medina), Mya Knecht (Des Lacs/Burlington), Paul Moffet (Wyndmere)
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Special Honors at the 86th ND State FFA Convention 2015 Blue & Gold Award
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.
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The 2014-15 State Officer Team and the ND FFA Association selected Doug Vannurden as the recipient of this year’s Blue and Gold Award. Doug served as ND FFA Executive Secretary from 1981-2009. His 28 years of service to the state office has helped shaped what ND FFA is today. He has served on countless committees, coordinated many conventions and conferences, and is a friend to all in the FFA. Congratulations, Doug, on this long overdue recognition.
2015 Appreciation Awards The ND FFA Association awarded (as pictured) Ted Johnson of Kindred, Ken Votava of Finley-Sharon, Wes Pepple of Williston, and Rick Vannett of Rugby the 2015 Appreciation Award. Collectively, the four have more than 120 years experience instructing agriculture education. All four will retire this year. We wish you all the best, appreciate all you have done, and assure you, you will be missed.
Please join us to thank our friend
Joel Janke
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Agricultural education is built on the three core areas of classroom/ laboratory instruction, supervised agricultural experience programs, and FFA student organization activities/ opportunities.
for five decades of dedication and support to the North Dakota FFA! We will be honoring Joel at a reception on Saturday, July 18 at the ND State Fair Center Upper Atrium beginning at 1pm prior to the 15th Annual ND FFA Foundation & Alumni Auction
Introducing… the 2015-16 State officers At the 86th ND FFA State Convention entitled “Go All Out” held in Fargo, June 1-5, candidates interviewed for the seven leadership roles in the ND FFA for the coming year. Individuals elected to North Dakota State FFA office will travel across the state throughout the year presenting speeches, workshops, camps, conferences, and conducting business for the ND FFA. Those selected to serve the ND FFA for 2014-15 Left to right: President Claire Endres of Carrington, Reporter Ashley Stoppleworth of Kindred, Sentinel Angela Leier of Napoleon, Treasurer Nicollette Bitz of Napoleon, Vice President Katelyn Oland of Lisbon, Parliamentarian Brittney Aasand of Carrington, and Secretary Brock Saewert of Kindred.
Distinguished Star Partner
Thank you, Twin Cities Region Northland Ford Dealers; Vaughn, Dorinda, & Vance Zacharias; and the ND FFA, for the entertainment at this year’s convention!!! Thank you, 2014-15 State Officer Team, for sharing your time & talents this year!
Schedule of Events July 7-8
Carrington Presidents’ Conference
July 17-25
ND State Fair
July 18
July 31– Aug 1
ND FFA Auction ND FFA Alumni Meeting ND FFA Foundation Board Mtg Maddock Officer Retreat
Aug 10-13
Prof. Development Conference
Sept 28– Oct 1
District Leadership Conferences
Oct 14
State Parliamentary Procedure
Oct 28– 31
National FFA Convention
Thanks to our Sponsors
Distinguished Star ($25,000)
Twin Cities Northland Ford Dealers
Five Star Partner ($20,000) ASGROW/DEKALB/Channel/Rea/ Monsanto
Three Star Partner ($9,250) CHS Foundation
Two Star Partner ($5,750) Dakota Plains Cooperative, Wheat Growers, Nodak Mutual Insurance, ADM, Farmers Union Insurance
One Star Partners ($2,750) DuPont Pioneer, PROSEED, Butler, Wilbur-Ellis, ND Farm Bureau, RDO Equipment, Enbridge, Lynnes Welding Training, Summers, International Certification Services, CF Industries, First International Bank
*Premier Sponsors ($50,000 and up) Bakk Farm
*Elite Sponsors ($25,000-$49,999) *Diamond
Sponsors ($10,000-$24,999) Alliance Pipeline ND Ag in the Classroom ND Dept. of Agriculture Huffman Trust
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Sponsors ($5,000-$9,999) Ag Country Farm Credit Services in Fargo All FFA Members through their dues Dakota Plains Cooperative Land O' Lakes Foundation ND State University Tom & Frances Leach Foundation Beth & Wayne Stenehjem
Gold Sponsors ($1,000 or more) Ag Country Farm Credit Services in Grand Forks AT&T Robb & Mary Boyd Cavendish Farms, Inc. Cloverdale Foods Company Farm Credit Services of Mandan Farm Credit Services of ND
Fessenden Cooperative Association Gregg Halverson High Plains Equipment Joel Janke Monsanto Napa of Garrison ND Ag Products Utilization Commission ND Association of REC’s ND Barley Council ND Buffalo Association ND Corn Council ND Crop Improvement Seed Assn. ND Farm Bureau Foundation ND FFA Alumni Association ND Game & Fish Department ND Rural Rehabilitation Corp. ND State Fair Association Roy Olin Betty Pearson & Family Sherry Plummer Pride of Dakota Bridgette & Randy Readel Red River Farm Network Lori & David Schwab Misty & Trevor Steeke and Family Bryan & Janet Strom Titan Machinery Tractor Supply Company US Bank Foundation Brian & Julie Vculek Williston State College Vaughn & Dorinda Zacharias (Zacharias Family) Vance Zacharias Steve Zimmerman
Silver Sponsors ($400-$999) ACME Electric Tool Crib Ag Resources in Maddock AGCO Corporation Ken & Linda Astrup Bruce & Lynelle Bachmeier Basin Electric Power Cooperative Beulah FFA Chapter Mark Birdsall (Birdsall Grain) Bottineau FFA Chapter Bourgault Industries Butler Machinery Co., Minot Carhartt, Inc. Jesse & Stephanie Cook Coteau Properties Company Dakota Auto Electric LLP Dakota Growers Pasta Dwight & Christina Dockter Dow Chemical Company Foundation Farm Service Agency - USDA Farmers Union Oil Co (Beulah) Fireside Office Plus Scott & Vicky Foss William Fritz Garrison Farmers Union Elevator Gate City Bank Mara & Bruce Glasow Grain Millers Specialty Products Grain Millers Procurement Division Gutschmidt MFG, LLC H. E. Everson Company Gregg Halverson Butch & Diane Haugland Carol Jensen Johnson Ag Resources, LLC Chris Johnson (C & S Farms) Glenna & Kolin Johnson (G & K Ranch)
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Bronze Sponsors ($100-$399) Agassiz Seed & Supply Alerus Financial Erica (Disrud) Althoff Rich & Renae Amundson Aaron Anderson Elvin & Mary Anderson, Farmers Union Insurance Jessica Anderson Ruhland Michael Anderson Nicholas & Joyce Andre Brent Arndt
Anonymous Associated Milk Producers Inc. Mike & Marjorie Axt Darwin & Nancy Baerwald Anton L Bachmeier Donald Bahl Bruce Bakewell Linda Bakewell Brent & Ryane Bakke Shirley Bakke Roger Beaver Christine Behm Rau Belfield FFA Chapter Matthew & Amy Benz Berthold FFA Chapter Beulah FFA Alumni Biliske Equipment Auctions Bis-Man Tractors & Equipment Bismarck Bobcat Hockey Curt & Joan Bjertness Dan Bjertness Mike Bjertness BNI Coal Ltd. Bobcat Company, Bismarck Eric & Nancy Bollingberg Bowman County FFA Alumni Joan Braaten-Grabanski Douglas Brahee Joel & Susan Brandvold Breanna Bregel Cathy Bridwell Ron & Karen Broderson Brown's Farm Gabe, Shelly, & Paul Brown Tim Brown Jeannine Bryant KariAnn (Seeger) & Andrew Buntrock Elroy Burkle Harold Burley Butler Machinery Co., Fargo Gretchen Campbell Canadian Pacific Railway Company Cannonball FFA Alumni Capital Trophy Cargill Sweeteners, Inc. Dana & Carol Carlson Kenton & Marnie Carlson Larry Carlson Dale Carpentier Carrington FFA & FFA Alumni CenDak Farmers Union Coop Cenex/Hotstuff in Beulah Chesak Seed House Robert & Linda Chilson Lincoln Christenson Roger & Kari Christenson Beth Christmann Citizens State Bank, Finley Comfort Inn & Comfort Suites, Bismarck Dakota Agronomy Partners Dakota Community Bank Dakota Tube & Steel Leonard Dalzell Bernie Dardis Stan & Sharon Dardis Richard Debertin Robert & Barbara Deraas Dickinson Chamber of Commerce James & Colleen Diepolder Beverly Ditmer Divide County FFA Chapter David Dockter Doosan/Bobcat Doublewood Inn, Bismarck
William Drummond Chris & Amy Duchsherer Ducks Unlimited Bruce Due Doug & Sandy Dukart James & Julie Dunnigan Chad & Julie Ellingson (Ellingson Angus) Naomi Edwards Donavon Evashenko Expressway Suites, Fargo Farmers Union Insurance, Maddock Farmers Union Insurance, Rugby Ben Farner Tim & Julie Farrell Shawn & Judy Feiring Fessenden/Bowdon FFA Chapter Fessenden Coop. Assn. Al Fettig Finley Sharon FFA Finley Sharon FFA Alumni Michael Flath Gavin & Helen Foss (Foss Trenching & Excavating) Kenneth Fox Bruce Freitag Cody Friesz Rick & Paulette Frith (Frith Seed) Robert & Diane Fritel Garrison FFA Alumni Garrison FFA Chapter Garrison State Bank and Trust General Equipment & Supplies Giant Snacks Allen & Pat Giese Hilary & Sara Gietzen (Gietzen’s Sheep Shearing) Edwin & Preston Gilderhus Glen Ullin FFA Shane & Brenda Goettle Gooseneck Implement Grant County FFA Chapter Granville FFA William Gray Al & Peggy Gustin David Haberman Jared & Brandie Hagert Curtis & Roberta Hagert Curtis & Leann Hall Levi Hall Noah & Kaitlin Hall Neil Halley Larry J. Halvorson Rick & Kathleen Halvorson Debbie Hansen Jory & Melissa Hansen Armen & Connie Hanson Margretta Hanson Theresa Hanson Theresa Harmon Harvey FFA Jim & Jody Hauge Hebron FFA Chapter Jill Hegland Mike & Shelly Heilman Darrel & Connie Heins David Hendrickson Laury Hennix Brooks Hetle Dale & Lael Hoerauf Mark & Sandy Holkup Kenton & Bobby Jo Holle Harold & Dorothy Holte Mark Hovland Hubbard Feeds Glen & Amanda Huettl Julie & Duane Hummel
Hurdsfield Grain Thomas & Katie Hutchins Intermountain Stihl - SD Jerry & Connie Iverson David Jacobson James Valley Grain Elevator Brooke Jameson Ed & JoAnn Jameson Jamestown Chamber of Commerce Jamestown Implement Mike & Margie Janke Mike & Lisa Johnston Myron Johs Dennis & Doris Just K2S Engineering Inc. Rae Ann Kelsch Curt Kenner Keith Kessler Kindred FFA & Alumni Bruce Knudson (Mountain View Angus) Blaine Kotasek Maynard Krause George & Mary Kreidt Howard & Audrey Lahlum Lake Region Grain/CHS Lakeside Machinery Lakota FFA Chapter LaMoure Feed & Seed Larimore FFA Chapter Eileen Larson Larson Grain Company Kevin & Karen Law David Leier Dwight Leier Sidney Lerfald Dr. Kermit Lidstrom Paul Lindseth Lisbon FFA Chapter Lisbon FFA Alumni Bob Little Caren Loebs Michael Lucy Bryce Lynne M & S Concessions Will & Jerilyn MacDonald Frank Mack (Triple M Ranch) Randy & Susan Mairs Mandan FFA Alumni Mike Martin Rich Matteson Max FFA Alumni Rueben Mayer McClusky FFA Chapter McClusky FFA Alumni Dennis McCoy Charles & Mary McDonald Shawna McFarland Heidi McIntyre MDU Resources Foundation Medina FFA Chapter Sonia & Leroy Meehl Mike & Heidi Mellmer (Mellmer Farms) Jean Meyer Tammy Meyer Kandi & LaVerne Mikkelson Jerry & Jackie Migler Kayla Miller Minnesota Timberwolves Minot Chamber of Commerce Minot FFA Chapter Minot FFA Alumni Minot Welding Jeff Missling MN Select Sires Lane Moellenkamp
Dean Moos Judy Moss Greg & Melissa Mostad Mouse River Soil Conserv. District Ron & Gwen Mueller Kim & Lee Murphy John & Pam Nagel (Circle Y Farms) Clint Nelson (Dakota Tube & Steel) Gordon & Darlene Nelson Kevin Nelson Loel & Alma Nelson Larry & Tami Neubauer Leonard & Lois Neubauer Paul Nilson MaryJane Nipstad Jeremy & Amy Norby ND Agri-Women ND Association of Fairs ND Assn. of Telecommunications Coop. ND Department of Agriculture ND Grape & Wine Assn. ND Grocers Assn. ND Implement Dealers ND Mill and Elevator ND PAS ND Soybean Council ND Veterinary Medical Association ND Weed Control Association ND Winter Show NoDak Supply, Bottineau Northern Canola Growers Assn. Northern Pulse Growers Association Oakes/Sargent Central FFA Oakes/Sargent Central FFA Alumni Jay & Vangie Olson Ross Olson Kristy & Hanson Olstad Dan Onchuck Organic Crop Improvement Assn. Organizational Sales Co, Inc. Lynne & Rick Ostrem (Trophies n Tees) Otter Tail Power Company Don and Jean Paulson Pearce & Durick, Attorneys at Law Wes & Kathy Pepple Deb & Kelly Perhus Barbara Peterson Walter Piehl Pifer's Livestock Marketing Katie Pinke The Pizza Corner Pirogue Grill Prairie Knights Casino Praxair of Bismarck Premier Pulses International The Pretzer Family, (John & Donna, Stephanie, Daniel) Rahr Malting Co. for Taft Elevator Brenda Rambur Edith Rau RCC Western Stores R.D. Offutt Company RDO Equipment, Bismarck Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Assn. Levi & Katie Reese Jim Reistad
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2015 Career Development Event Results Career Development Event & Awards
Sponsors
Basic Agricultural Mechanics
Titan Machinery ND State Fair Association ACME Electric Tool Crib CHS Foundation
Intermediate Agricultural Mechanics
Advanced Agricultural Mechanics
High Individual & Chapter Michael Schmidt, Beulah
High Team
Levi Stegner, New England
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Vaughn & Dorinda & Vance Zacharias
ACME Electric Tool Crib H.E. Everson Co. Titan Machinery
Andrew Schafer, Grant County
Beulah
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Beulah
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Vaughn & Dorinda & Vance Zacharias
Agricultural Mechanics Sweepstakes
ND Implement Dealers Garrison Napa
Agricultural Communications
Ellingson Angus Asgrow/DEKALB/Channel/Rea /Monsanto
Carlee Moser, Medina – Harvey Poster Baylee Berg, Edgeley/Kulm –Press Release Shelby Schwab, Lisbon – Video Allison Nord, Enderlin Carly Wertman, Enderlin Goldie Loepp, Oakes/Sargent Central
Courtesy Corps
Dale Carpentier
Creed
Papa’s Pumpkin Patch
Hope Scheresky, Max
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Dairy Cattle Judging
Cierra Dockter, Medina
Medina
Dairy Handling
Milk Producers of ND MN Select Sires Milk Producers of ND
Shayly Brew, Killdeer
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Demonstration
Enbridge
Lane Bachmeier, Granville
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Extemporaneous Public Speaking
Dean Moos US Bank (Farm & Ranch
Kacey Koester, Kidder County
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Management Division) 2012-2013 State Officer Team
Farm Business Management
ND Rural Rehabilitation Corp.
Justice Brown, Kenmare
Napoleon
Floriculture
Steve Zimmerman Jerry & Judy Tuhy
Justice Brown, Kenmare
Kenmare
Sigma Alpha Professional Ag Sorority
Food For America
ND Agri-Women
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Center
Food Science & Technology
Wheat Growers Grain Millers Cavendish Farms
Shirley Yang, Kenmare
Kindred
Horse Selection
Wade & Lynn Moser Vita Ferm of ND First International Bank & Trust
Catelyn Perbix, Harvey
Rugby
Claire Endres, Carrington
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ND Beef Commission NDSU Animal Science Associated Milk Producers Inc. Beulah FFA Chapter Intermountain Stihl Bottineau FFA Chapter
Shane Giedd, Washburn
Rugby
Gabe Lothspeich, Wyndmere Halley Bartlett, Kenmare
New Salem
Job Interview Meats Evaluation Milk Quality & Products Nursery Landscape
Kenmare
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Prepared Public Speaking
Michael Anderson
Alexis Larson, Carrington
Officer Book Awards
Each chapter was recognized.
Small Animal Care
Maddock FFA, Garrison FFA Alumni, & Divide County FFA Rick Vannett Red River Farm Network Farm Credit Services of Mandan Farm Credit Services of ND AgCountry Farm Credit Services Capital Trophy Rick Vannett ND FFA Alumni Association
Talent
Grant County FFA Chapter
Emmerald Aipperspach, Beulah
Quiz
SAE Awards
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Gwen Scheresky, Max
Max
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Rolla
Raina Hanley, New Salem
New Salem
Superior Chapter awards were sponsored by the ND FFA Alumni Association. Those chapters were; Granville, Scranton Max, New Salem, Maddock A. S. Gibbens *Rolla, *Rugby, *Kindred, *Carrington, *Napoleon, *Garrison, Medina, *Richland 44,*Center. Those with asterisks will be submitted for national consideration. AGRI SCIENCE Fair Jr. Division sponsored by ND Farmers Union Animal Systems – Brianna Maddock, Kindred Food Science - Anna Stoppleworth, Kindred Power Structural and Technical Systems Category - Alex Ruff, Wishek Social Systems - Braden Kline, Scranton Social Systems Team - Laura Biewer and Nick Eggman, Kindred Plant Systems Team - Caleb Boehm and John Haverland, Richland 44 Food Science Team - Tori Braaten and Ellie MacFarlane, Kindred Environmental Systems/Natural Resources Team- Ben Saewert and Adam Mark, Kindred
INTRODUCING OUR NEWEST STAR PARTNERS Thank you, ADM & CF Industries, for making an investment in agriculture education.
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AGRI SCIENCE Fair Sr. Division sponsored by ND Farmers Union Animal Systems - Paige Schmidt, Kidder County Plant Systems - Cole Ketterling, Wishek Environmental Services/Natural Resource Systems Emily Webb, Granville Food Science - Emily Duval, Kindred Power Structure and Technology - Trace Bakke, Kindred Plant Systems Team - Catherine Manstrom and Anna Braaten, Wyndmere Food Science Team - Cheyenne Olien and Leighton Fitch, Kindred Environmental Systems/Natural Resources Team - Chris Blegen and Abby Myer, Richland 44
A Lasting Gift from the William Huffman Trust The ND FFA Foundation received a check for $13,465 from the William Huffman Trust this spring. William named the ND FFA as a contingent beneficiary of the William Huffman Trust. The farmland in this trust is located in Sargent County. Portions of this the land was rented and some of the cattle were sold to two new farmers Ronda and Kevin Throener when William moved to Missouri prior to his death. The land in this trust is still in agricultural production and rented by several farmers besides the Throeners. Gifts from FFA friends like William Huffman and Fridtjov Bakk (Bakk land trust), have made possible vast opportunities for our FFA members, instructors, and helped to advance ag education in ND. How will you leave your mark? Speak with your attorney about ways to provide lasting gifts to charitable groups whose missions are important to you.
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2015 State Degree Recipients This program is sponsored by Coteau Properties, US Bancorp Foundation, Beverly & Leland Tong, and Wells Fargo Bank Belfield: Jodee Egly Berthold: Luis Gonzalez, Austin Kilene, Braydon Lautenschlager, Liz Neshem Beulah: Ashley Knutson Bottineau: Laura Brandjord, Madison Klebe, Jared Munson Bowman County: Timothy Fischer, Sarah Freitag, Lane Jeffers Carrington: Brittney Aasand, Claire Endres, Haley Koenig, Alexis Larson, Bailey Retzlaff Center: Holly Boyd, Salma Ortiz Divide County: Travis Binde, Andrea Haugland, Emilee Johnson, Robert Lorentz Edgeley/Kulm: Jacob Baumann, Braeden Mathern, Billy Zottnick Fessenden/Bowdon: Kayla Hart Finley/Sharon: Wyatt Carlson, Tate Goughnour, Kristie Jacobson, Laura Jacobson, Tyler Schrader, Jessica Serr, Parker Stein Garrison: Gabriel Lassila, Mitchell Stiefel, Dylan Stumvoll Grant County: Christopher Fischer,Tayla Hoherz, Alyssa Mutschelknaus Harvey: Andrew Alveshere, Riley Eckart, Nicole Erickson, Westen Feickert, Hunter Goldade, Kolbey Harness, Emily Hertz, Aaron Knudston, Carson Koble, Shaun Kourajian, Wyatt Lautt, Quincy Marchand, Spencer Marchand, Brett Muscha, Catelyn Perbix, Santana Schneider, Krystal Susag Hebron: Zachary Krein, Brian Richardson, Wyatt Schulte, Jordan Schumacher, Ty Wehri Kenmare: Justice Brown, Rebekah Fetterhoff, Spencer King, Dani Kling Kidder County: Kacey Koester, Alec Roth, Kaydee Weippert Killdeer: Chandler Bice, TJ Moore Kindred: Alexis Anderson, Alec Braaten, Ty Casey, Shelby Grabanski, Rachel Hall, Madison Johnson, Brock Saewert, Ashley Stoppleworth, Levi Vangsness, Breanna Weber Leeds: Austin Blazer, Paige Johnson, Andrea Jorgenson, Riley Lawrence, Julissa McGarvey, Katelyn Nelsen, Aidan Ritterman, Kalvin Slaubaugh Lisbon: Kaelie Krueger, Katelyn Oland, Jenna Steffes Maddock: Blake Buckmier, Hunter Buehler, Hailey Kallenbach, Megan Olson, Jakob Schmid, Maria Sears Mandan: Emily Bendish, Codie Cahoon, Paige Fisher, Audree Gifford, Cullen Gress, Samantha Halstengard, Stacia Hopfauf, Patrick Johnson, Cody Wald Max: Dylan Finken, Levi Kinn, Ashleigh Piazza, Gwen Scheresky, Keegan Swanson, Jordan Tomlinson Medina: Kaitlynn Andres, Morgan Irlmeier, Seth Moser, Megan Reister Mohall: Nicole Hanson, Madeline Solemsaas, Macy Sundahl, Andrew Wherley Napoleon: Nicholas Becker, Dalton Beine, Nicollette Bitz, Dylan Bitz, Bailey Bitz, Justin Hoberg, Angela Leier, Brittany Regner, Anthony Westmiller, MiaLara Young, Kelsie Zimmerman New Salem: Ashley Becker, Raina Hanley, Braden Klusmann, Krista Kreidt, Miranda Letzring, Madison Meyer, Justine Schaff Northern Cass: Benjamin Longlet Oakes/Sargent Central: Emily Hauck, Brittany Roney, Bridget Roney Parshall: Myles Odermann, Michelle Risan Rolla: Carly Boe, Keaton Graber, Jake Guilbert, Carly Hendrickson, Sean Soukup Rugby: Elizabeth Blessum, MyKell Bosch, ReeAnn Christianson, Bradley Heidlebaugh, Allison Heilman, McKenzie Johnson, Kassi Jorgenson, Sierra Jundt, Reid Mundahl, Bennie Mygland, Bailey Nelson, Kurt Pfau, Josh Pfeifer, Kylie Scherr, Madie Schmaltz, Emily Stier, Hannah Voeller, Devin Volk Scranton: McKenna Wegner, Damon Mellmer, Vance Valloff South Heart: Seth Privratsky, Caden Tuhy Stanley: Dylan Enger Turtle Lake/Mercer: Melaree Sondrol Velva: Morgan Ransiear Wahpeton: Kiara Bassingthwaite, Zachery Bellmore, Jacob Berg, Austin Krause, Thomas Nelson, Michael Poppen, Zachariah Rick Washburn: Shane Giedd, Heidi Scheetz Watford City: Clay Jorgenson, Erick Leiseth, Shania Rolla Williston: Riley Helstad, Logan Jorgenson, Logan Longtin, Conner Lynch, Cody Stauffer Wishek: Nash Bettenhausen, Alexis Brandner, Brenna Ketterling, Trevor Meidinger, Courtney Schilling Wyndmere: Ana Braaten, Jordyn Hetland, Paul Moffet, Austin Rhody
College Scholarships Awarded by National FFA Twenty-eight FFA students in North Dakota have collectively received more than $40,000 in scholarship funds from a variety of national sponsors. Below are the recipients and their scholarship sponsors. Name
Chapter
Sponsor
Amount $
Brittney Aasand
Carrington
America's Farmers Grow Ag Leaders/Monsanto
1500
Calvin Aichele
Beulah
John Deere Dealer/Gooseneck Implement
2000
Emily Bendish
Mandan
America's Farmers Grow Ag Leaders/Monsanto
1500
Jacob Birklid
Lisbon
TSC Growing Scholars
1000
Nicollette Bitz
Napoleon
TSC Growing Scholars
1000
Holly Boyd
Center
ADM
1000
Alec Braaten
Kindred
Fastline Publications
1000
Claire Endres
Carrington
ADM
1000
Dylan Enger
Stanley
John Deere Dealer/Gooseneck Implement
2000
Shane Giedd
Washburn
America’s Farmer Grow Ag Leaders/Monsanto
1500
Shelby Grabanski
Kindred
BNSF Railway Foundation
5000
Emily Hauck
Oakes/Sargent Central
TSC Growing Scholars
1000
Allison Heilman
Rugby
John Deere Dealer/Gooseneck Implement
2000
Chase Jacobson
Divide County
John Deere Dealer/Farm Equipment
2000
Megan Jones
Fessenden/Bowdon
TSC Growin Scholars
1000
Andrea Jorgenson
Leeds
John Deere Dealer/Gooseneck Implement
2000
Joanna Larson
New Rockford/Sheyenne
America's Farmers Grow Ag Leaders/Monsanto
1500
Gabriel Lassila
Garrison
ADM
1000
Benjamin Longlet
Northern Cass
Built Ford Tough/Wallwork Truck Center
1000
Philip Neubauer
Bottineau
America's Farmers Grow Ag Leaders/Monsanto
1500
Myles Odermann
Parshall
James C. Borel FFA Leaders Fund Endowment
1000
Brittany Roney
Oakes/Sargent Central
Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Co. of IA
1500
Brock Saewert
Kindred
Mills Fleet Farm
1000
Gwen Scheresky
Max
John Deere Dealer/Gooseneck Implement
2000
Jenna Steffes
Lisbon
DuPont Pioneer
1000
Ashley Stoppleworth
Kindred
MetLife Foundation
2000
Ryan Thompson
Lakota
America's Farmers Grow Ag Leaders/Monsanto
1500
Karley Volochenko
Drake
America's Farmers Grow Ag Leaders/Monsanto
1500
2015 Proficiency State Winners
Proficiency Area
Sponsored by:
Winner & Chapter:
Ag Education Ag Mechanics Design & Fabrication Ag Mechanics Repair & Maintenance Placement Agricultural Processing Agricultural Sales Entrepreneurship
ND Association of Ag Educators ND FFA Foundation Butler Machinery Company
Cheyenne Dockter, Medina Brody Ellingson, Mohall Zac Miller, Richland 44
ND Ag Products Utilization Commission General Equipment & Supplies Dakota Plains Cooperative
Megan Olson, Maddock AS Gibbens Jared Munson, Bottineau Hunter Pinke, Wishek
Agriculture Service Agriscience Research Integrated Systems Beef Production Entrepreneurship
ND Grain Dealers Association PROSEED
Bailey Bitz, Napoleon Emily Webb, Granville
ND Stockmen’s Association Stockmen’s Supply
Taylor Ketterling, Wishek
Beef Production Placement Dairy Production Placement
ND Stockmen’s Association Midwest Dairy Association-ND Division
Logan Staigle, Center Holly Boyd, Center
Diversified Agricultural Production Diversified Crop Production Entrepreneurship
Lisbon FFA Chapter Dakota Growers Pasta Company
Hailey Kallenbach, Maddock AS Gibbens Dylan Finken, Max
Diversified Crop Production Placement
Steve and Cynthia Strege
Brock Saewert, Kindred
Diversified Horticulture
Wahpeton FFA Chapter
Candace Nysted, Carrington
Diversified Livestock Equine Science Entrepreneurship
Jean Meyer and Tammy Meyer Wade and Lynn Moser
MyKell Bosch, Rugby Catelyn Perbix, Harvey
Equine Science Placement Fiber & Oil Crop Production Forage Production Food Science & Technology Fruit Production Goat Production Grain Production Entrepreneurship
ND Association of Agriculture Educators ND Soybean Council Jason & Heather Rohr Bridgette & Randy Readel ND Grape & Wine Association Dept. of Animal Sciences NDSU ND Wheat Commission ND Barley Council ND Grain Growers Association
Emily Bendish, Mandan Damon Mellmer, Scranton John Thompson, Richland 44 Audra Montgomery, Carrington Claire Endres, Carrington Brian Frounfelter, Granville Hunter Allickson, Rugby
Grain Production Placement Home and/or Community Develop.
Cole Ketterling, Wishek Madeline Cruff, Center
Landscape Management Outdoor Recreation Poultry Production Sheep Production
ND Barley Council ND Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives Al & Pat Giese Larimore FFA Chapter USDA Farm Service Agency ND Grocers Association
Small Animal Production & Care Specialty Animal Production
Bryan and Janet Strom ND Buffalo Association
Breanna Weber, Kindred Laura Ellen Brandjord, Bottineau
Swine Production Entrepreneurship Swine Production Placement Turfgrass Management Vegetable Production Veterinary Science
ND Pork Council ND FFA Foundation Agassiz Seed & Supply R. D. Offutt Company ND Veterinary Medical Assn.
Sheyenne Freitag, Kindred Jacob Leier, Napoleon Melaree Sondrol, Turtle Lake/Mercer Thomas Van Ness, Fessenden/Bowdon Patrick Johnson, Mandan
Wildlife Production & Management
ND Game & Fish Department
Jordan Tomlinson, Max
Agricultural Sales Placement
Brooke Schroeder, Max Morgan Ransiear, Velva Angela Leier, Napoleon Madeline Solemsaas, Mohall
For comprehensive results of all events from the 86th ND State FFA Convention visit: http://ndffa.org/Results/2015/SCResultsBook2015.pdf If you missed the convention sessions, go to http://www.ustream.tv/channel/north-dakota-ffa-association This video was sponsored by International Certification Services, and Lynnes Welding Training.
Star Partner
American FFA Degree Nominees The following 52 individuals have been nominated by the North Dakota FFA Association to receive their American FFA Degree. Nominees will receive an email later this summer confirming they’ve met the qualifications for this degree and information on National FFA Convention. Bryce Lynne, Berthold Logan Behm, Beulah Breanna Bregel, Carrington Tylyn Bornemann, Center Daniel Henke, Center Tristina Hintz, Center Megan Schwalbe, Center Logan Staigle, Center Courtney DeGree, Des Lacs/Burlington Jennifer Schaefer, Des Lacs/Burlington Megan Jones, Fessenden/Bowdon Thomas Van Ness, Fessenden/Bowdon Kendal Mautz, Garrison Adam Seidler, Garrison Brandy Koepplin, Grant County Paige Alexander, Harvey Katie Held, Harvey Zachary Schmaltz, Harvey Wyatt Toso, Harvey Makenzie Glass, Hebron Andrew Maershbecker, Hebron Alyssa Wehri, Hebron Charles Steinberger, Kenmare Casey Ricker, Kindred Seth Bisbee, Leeds Kevin Slaubaugh, Leeds Jessica Long, Napoleon Mikayla Young, Napoleon Karly Doll, New Salem MiKaela Forster, New Salem Thomas Friesz, New Salem Rebecca Valleroy, New Salem Katie Vculek, Oakes/Sargent Central Justin Zahradka, Park River Lincoln Christenson, Parshall Laura Morken, Richland 44 Nicole Atkinson, Rugby Zachery Berube, Rugby Michelle Black, Rugby Nathaniel Bohl, Rugby Cole Genetzky, Rugby Jaedon Haman, Rugby Ryan Harmel, Rugby Austin Harmel, Rugby Cassandra Jaeger, Rugby Matthew Johnson, Rugby Matthew Mattern, Rugby Jesse Mitzel, Rugby Preston Vetsch, Rugby Dalton Mellmer, Scranton Daniel Pretzer, Scranton Thomas Haberman, Wyndmere
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Continued from page 7 Arnold & Carol Rethemeier James Retterath Richland 44 FFA Chapter Kristin Ripplinger Naomi & Dan Rodriquez Richard Roland (Legume Logic) Richland FFA Chapter Steve & Darcie Rolla Rolla FFA Chapter Romsdal Brothers Fran, Bob & Stu (Central Sales) Cameron Rudolph (R Twisted Ranch) S & J Hardware, Garrison Leann Schafer (Roughrider Feeds) Gary & Theresa (Mueller Scheibelhut Don & Sharon Schilke Warren & Michal Schlecht Lucas Schmaltz Howard Schmid Tom & Pam Schmid Edwin & Dellora Schmidt Wayne & Debbie Schmitcke Brian & Mary Schneider John W. Schulz Scranton FFA Chapter Select Inn, Bismarck Charles Shortridge Sigma Alpha Professional Ag Sorority Ervin Simonson Jim & Sandra Simonson Roger & Linda Skiftun Dorne Solberg Bob & Cathy Spangelo Grayson Spangelo Terry & Carlotta Spelhaug Dan Spellerberg St. John FFA Wendi Mizer Stachler & Family John and Gloria Steckler Delton & Lori Steele Stockmen's Supply Gary Straquadine Steve & Cindy Strege Allan Stenehjem Denise Stoppleworth (IRONCLAD Marketing) SunPrairie Grain Alan Svangstu Taft Elevator Kevin Teigen Lenny Tesky Tioga FFA Tires Plus - Lundeen Family Beverly & Leland Tong Jason Topp Jessie Topp Tractor Supply Co. Trinidad Benham Corp. Jerry and Judy Tuhy James & Sheryl Turbiville & Nevada Turbiville Turtle Lake/Mercer FFA Chapter Richard Unkenholz James E Unterseher US Bank, Farm Ranch & Timber Management US Durum Growers Assn.
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PAGE Valley Plains Equipment Karen and Howard Van Bruggen Jenny Vandehoven Michael & Deb Vandehoven Ashley Vangsness Sam & Jan Vangsness Kevin Vannett Rick Vannett Cole Vculek Velva FFA Chapter Vita Ferm Carla Vossler Karen Vossler WBI Energy Wahpeton Ace Hardware Gary Wald Wallwork Truck Center Walmart Aaron & Jayme Walsh Brian & Andrea Walsh Kevin Walsh Phillip Wanner Terry Wanzek (TMT Farms) Helen Weed Wells Fargo Foundation Gary Wendel Larry White Whiting Oil and Gas William F. White, Jr.
Williston Chamber of Commerce Williston FFA Chapter Scott Wisness Donn Yatskis Jeff & Lori Zahradka Justin Zahradka Jodie & Warren Woroniecki (Prairie Nutrition Center)
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We apologize for any missing sponsor names. Please let us know if your name was accidentally left off the list.
Your Summer Vacation Can Earn $$ for FFA! La Quinta / FFA Rewards Program
This program provides a 10% partnership discount for FFA members, alumni, friends and family, sponsors, anyone who uses the code
NAFFA
and stays at La Quinta properties.
Producing Futures Donors ($350 or more to the program)
General Donation: Jessica Koerner In Honor of Berthold FFA: Von and Doreen Lynne In Honor of Beulah FFA: Mellmer Farms ETSM (Tracy and Darlene Mellmer), Cenex/Hotstuff In Honor of Bismarck FFA: Robb Boyd, Triple M Ranch In Honor of Carrington FFA: Troy & Jane Rosenau, Bruce & Lynelle Bachmeier, Brent & Stephanie Bachmeier (3 sponsorships) In Honor of Central Cass: Peterson Farms (Julie Peterson) In Honor of Divide County FFA: Roy Olin (multiple times) In Honor of Edgeley-Kulm FFA: Dakota Auto Electric, LLP In Honor of Enderlin FFA: Dorinda & Vaughn Zacharias, Vance Zacharias In Honor of Fessenden-Bowdon FFA: Fessenden Cooperative Association In Honor of Gackle-Streeter FFA: Gutschmidt MFG, LLC In Honor of Garrison FFA: Garrison Farmers Union Elevator In Honor of Harvey FFA: Bill & Sam Ongstad In Honor of Hazen FFA: Basin Electric Power Coop/Dakota Gasification Company In Honor of Hebron FFA: Jodie & Warren Woroniecki (Prairie Nutrition Center) In Honor of Kenmare FFA: Jesse & Stephanie Cook In Honor of Kindred FFA: Jesse and Stephanie Cook, Mara and Bruce Glasow In Honor of Larimore FFA: Michael Ostrem in memory of Max Danner In Honor of Maddock A.S. Gibbens FFA: Tom & Pam Schmid, Maddock A. S. Gibbens FFA, Scott & Vicki Foss, Cendak Farmers Union Coop, Johnson Ag Resources, Edwin & Preston Gilderhus In Honor of Medina FFA: Dwight and Christina Dockter In Honor of Minot FFA: Bourgault Industries In Honor of New Salem FFA: George & Mary Kreidt/Kreidt Farm Inc In Honor of Northern Cass FFA: Michael Ostrem In Honor of Oakes/Sargent Central: Brian and Julie Vculek In Honor of Park River FFA: Jeff & Lori Zahradka In Honor of Powers Lake FFA: Mark & Raquel Nelson, Marlow & Joyce Nelson In Honor of Ray FFA: Steve Zimmerman In Honor of Rugby FFA: Michael Ostrem In Honor of Scranton FFA: Mellmer Farms (Mike & Heidi Mellmer) In Honor of Wahpeton FFA: Chris Johnson (C & S Farms)
IN HONOR & IN MEMORY OF OUR FRIENDS AND LOVED ONES The following gifts were honorariums and memorial since our last issue.
Honoring Others
In Honor of Joel Janke: Donor Gary Straquadine, Howard & Audrey Lahlum, Tim Brown In Memory of Henry Henke: Donor Dwight Reuther In Memory of Wayne Ditmer: Donors Willis & Margaret Enloe In Memory of Bernard Meyer: Donor Cathy Bridwell In Memory of Warren Seykora: Donor Sara Lyons
Agricultural Education & Production Scholarships Awarded Congratulations to those receiving college scholarships from the ND FFA Foundation. Scholarship sponsorships were provided for by Alliance Pipeline, the Al Giese Endowment, Jessica Schwab Memorial Fund, and the ND FFA Bakk Farm. Al Giese Scholarships for $1,000 each went to Jacob Berg from Wahpeton and Nathan Dahl from Streeter. The Alliance Pipeline Ag Education Scholarships went to Breanna Bregel from Carrington, Kristi Tonnessen from Towner, Cheyenne Dockter from Medina. The Jessica Schwab Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Alexis Mund and Cassidy Rasmussen both of Lisbon. The ND FFA Foundation’s Bakk Farm scholarships went to Angela Leier from Kintyre, David Leier from Kintyre, Hannah Norby from Amidon, Renae Tokach from St. Anthony, Cassidy Ziesch in Fargo, Weston Fieckert from Martin, Taylor Ketterling from Wishek, Ashley Mutschelknaus from Elgin, Ryan Thompson from Lakota, Justin Zahradka from Lawton, and Benjamin Longlet from Arthur.
Girls – 3, Boys – 1. Congratulations!!!
IT’S A BOY!! Drake Robert Clemens born April 29. Proud parents Sara and Justin Clemens. Sara is the instructor at Rolette. IT’S A GIRL!! Introducing Kyla Joy Wisness born on February 15. Proud parents Scott & Monique Wisness. Scott is the instructor at Watford City. IT'S A GIRL!! Sadie Carkuff born May 26. Proud parents Jeremy & Sarah Carkuff. Jeremy is the instructor at Tioga. IT’S A GIRL!! Paisley Johanna Brown born June 16. Proud parents Rocky & Kelly Brown. Rocky is the instructor at Wishek.
THANKS TO OUR NATIONAL PROFICIENCY SPONSORS:
Keystone Steel & Wire Company - Red Brand, Tulsa Welding School, The James F Lincoln Arc Welding Foundation, RAM Trucks, Carry-On Trailer, Tractor Supply Company, CHS, Crop Production Services, Monsanto, Vigortone Ag Products, Fastenal, TransCanada, National FFA Foundation, Bayer Animal Health, Rabo AgriFinance, Midwest PMS, Kuhn North America, Nasco Division -Nasco International Inc., National Crop Insurance Services, The Toro Company, Wilbur-Ellis Company, Wahl Clipper Corporation, Bunge North America, Claas of America Inc., John Deere, DuPont Company, Purina Animal Nutrition LLC, DuPont, Carhartt, Inc., Yamaha Motor Corporation USA, Tyson Foods, Inc., CF Industries, Inc., LA-CO Markal, American Veterinary Medical Association, Universal Technical Institute, Sealed Air Corp., FMC, Miracle Whip & Planters, Pilgrim’s, Valent USA Corp., Akey, Ainsworth Vet Nutrition
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