ND FFA Foundation Summer 2016 Newsletter by ND FFA

North Dakota FFA Foundation, Inc. PO Box 6022 Bismarck, ND 58506 909 Basin Ave Bismarck, ND 58504

“Supporting the Leadership Opportunities and Activities of the North Dakota FFA and Agriculture Education” Beth Bakke Stenehjem, Executive Director Newsletter of the North Dakota FFA Foundation, Inc.

701.224.8390 Summer Issue

Volume 16, Issue 2

June 2016

Introducing the Stars Over North Dakota at the 87th State Convention Star Farmer Katelyn Horner, Napoleon Katelyn Jo Horner is a member of the Napoleon FFA Chapter and the daughter of Jody and Dawn Horner. She credits her father and grandfather for influencing her and teaching her about the skills necessary to be a successful agriculturalist. She started her herd at the age of three with a cow that was gifted to her by her father. She now has over 20 commercial cows, several purebred South Devon heifers, and has expanded her operation to include feeders. In addition to her livestock, Katelyn has diversified her operation by renting 85 acres and planting corn. Her skill set is vast and includes making livestock and crop production management decisions and working as an assistant accountant for the Dakota Frontier Cooperative in Napoleon. Katelyn will pursue a degree in farm/ranch management from Bismarck State College this fall and plans to return to the family farm. Her advisor is Brian Schneider. Star in Agrisbusiness Joshua Geinert, Edgeley-Kulm Geinert Gardens was the idea of Joshua Geinert during his freshman year. Josh found himself as part of the newly established Edgeley-Kulm FFA Chapter under the direction of advisor Cameron Young. It was Mr. Young’s introduction of supervised agricultural experiences (SAE) that got Josh thinking. And all this thinking has paid off. Josh’s SAE consists of selling home-grown produce to a local farmers’ market and adding 21 additional clients through community supported ag (CSA) contracts. Josh’s CSA clients look forward to a basket of fresh produce for 20 consecutive weeks during the growing and harvesting season. But it’s not just his growth of and delivery of the produce that’s most impressive, Josh’s extensive research into the varieties and production methods he uses to grow his produce guarantees his market and CSA clients a higher quality and more flavorful product than can be found in most supermarkets. Josh utilizes two high tunnel greenhouses to start his produce earlier in the season and unique planting and pest management practices to ensure higher yields. He also has utilized resources like the ND FFA Foundation SAE grants and grants from the NRCS to expand his business. Josh is the son of Tim and Joanne Geinert. He will attend NDSU next fall to major in agricultural education and is anxious to share his experiences with his future students. Star in Agricultural Placement Stetson Ellingson, Mandan A Jack of all trades, or at least all things related to cattle production, is the best way to describe Stetson Ellingson. Stetson is the son of Chad and Julie Ellingson of St. Anthony. His skills at Ellingson Angus run from fencing and haying to management of all aspects of their 400 plus purebred Angus operation. “From a very young age,” said Stetson, “I have dedicated myself to being a devoted student of ranching, the Angus breed, the cattle industry, and the agriculture industry as a whole.” This dedication has earned Stetson a wide array of responsibilities such as management of herd health, genetic selection, rotational grazing schemes, and filing the proper registration paperwork. Stetson has all the background he’ll need to fulfill his dream to manage and market registered seed stock cattle in the future. Stetson is a member of the Mandan FFA Chapter. His advisors are Heidi Brandt and Tanasha Wanner. Stetson plans to attend Bismarck State College in the fall and then fulfill his dream to own a registered seed stock herd of his own.

Star in Agriscience Emma Maddock, Kindred Emma Maddock’s high school activities are as diverse as her agriscience experiments. Her involvement in sports, drama, and acting as the senior editor of her school newspaper will enhance her future in agricultural communications. These experiences, combined with her understanding of the scientific method and the agriculture industry, will help her better communicate with the vast experiences of her readers. From the arts to production agriculture, Emma will be able to advocate for agriculture in unique ways. Emma is currently conducting her fourth agriscience experiment. Her first two experiments determined methods to prolong the vase life of cut flowers. In 2013 she earned runner-up at the National FFA Agriscience Fair for this work. Among her proudest moments was visiting with a floral shop owner during the open house who was excited to take Emma’s ideas back and practice them in her own shop. “This experience gave real world application and validity to my work,” said Emma. She also conducted a study on erosion and eutrophication prevention, and her current study is on methods to increase fiber digestion for ethanol production. Emma is the daughter of Rob and Tam Maddock and a member of the Kindred FFA Chapter. Her advisors are Brooke Theil and Mitchell Becker. Emma will attend North Dakota State University this fall.

Special State Convention Issue Annual Auction 2 Honorary Degrees 3 New State Officers 4 Sponsors 6 Career Dev. Results 8 State Degrees 10 Proficiency Results 12

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ND FFA Friend of the Foundation Recipients ~ Joel Janke 2013 Bryan Strom 2014 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 Christina Dockter, Medina Preston Gilderhus, Oberon Seena Hagen, Bottineau Chance Lundberg, Killdeer Dr. Adam Marx, NDSU Fargo Lynne Ostrem, Rugby Claire Endres, Carrington Jeff Topp, Grace City Brian Vculek, Crete Brock Saewert, Kindred

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

2016 ND FFA Foundation & Alumni Auction This year marks the 16th Annual ND FFA Foundation and Alumni Auction to be held Saturday, July 23 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 youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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. DO YOU CURRENTLY, OR HAVE YOU EVER TAUGHT AG EDUCATION IN ND? Check out page 15 for a special invitation from the ND FFA Foundation.

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Honorary State FFA Degree Class of 2016 Twelve outstanding citizens earned the Honorary State Degree from the North Dakota FFA Association at the State FFA Convention in Fargo June 6-10. 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. These awards are sponsored by the North Dakota Farm Bureau. This year’s recipients were; Sheila Braaten – Mrs. Braaten over the years has served as a sponsor, judge and coach to numerous FFA members and CDEs. She also serves as an active member of the Rugby FFA Alumni and ND Alumni Association. Austen Germolous – Mr. Germolous current serves as the meats lab manager at NDSU. His work is instrumental in making the annual Meat Evaluation CDE one of the best in the country. Jory Hansen – Mr. Hansen currently works as a Farm Management Instructor in Carrington, ND. He spends many hours each year helping prepare the Farm Management CDE Test and has served as a coach and judge for numerous FFA events at both the state and national level. Caitlin Holm – Mrs. Holm is currently the agricultural education instructor and FFA advisor in Lisbon. She has had numerous state winning teams and a number of state officers from her chapter. She has also been recognized as the NDAAE Outstanding Young Member. David Lautt – Mr. Lautt has been a strong supporter of the FFA for the past thirty years. As the owner of Lautt Feed and Supply in Harvey he has helped sponsor a number of students in his business. Serving as a charter member of the Central Dakota FFA Alumni, he was instrumental in the creation of Harvey Ag Day Celebration that has raised over $120,000 for the Harvey agricultural education program. Dave Lynnes – As owner of Lynnes Welding Training in Fargo and Bismarck, Mr. Lynnes has been a ND FFA Star Partner since 2013. In addition to his sponsorship he has provided hands-on welding training and teaching resources to over 40 agricultural education programs around the state. Tamra Maddock – Mrs. Maddock goes to work every day for the North Dakota FFA. Having served as the Assistant Director of the ND FFA Foundation since 2011, she has been instrumental in growing our industry support and the expansion and creation of a number of grants, scholarships, and special projects for ND members. Joleen Risovi - Mrs. Risovi has been a huge supporter of the FFA during the past twenty years. As a teacher in Maddock, ND she has helped with the numerous events and fundraisers to support the Maddock FFA Chapter. She has also been actively involved in the programing of the North Dakota Officers Retreat that has provided leadership training to hundreds of FFA members around the state. Trent Schneider - Mr. Schneider spends countless hours each year helping train FFA members to find success in the Meats Evaluation and Livestock Evaluation CDEs. Long bus rides across the state and country for contests and workouts is an annual endeavor for him, no matter what chapter is representing ND FFA. Allen Stock – As owner and editor of the Foster County Independent in Carrington, ND, Mr. Stock helps spread the word of the FFA. His willingness to attend events and publish pictures and articles of the Carrington and Fessenden/Bowdon FFA Chapters is so greatly appreciated.

Front: Caitlin Holm, Shelia Braaten, Tamra Maddock, Emily Evert (sponsor) Middle: Dave Lynnes, Jory Hansen, Austen Germolous, Lori Zahradka Back: Joleen Risovi, Trent Schneider, David Lautt, and Jeff Zahradka

Jeff & Lori Zahradka – The Zahradkas have been active supporters of the North Dakota FFA for many years. Jeff has served as a judge for a number of events, and Lori works as the Office Manager for the North Valley CTE Center that houses the Park River and Grafton agricultural education program. Their son Justin was a state officer in 2012 and was named the American Star in AgriScience at the 2015 National FFA Convention.

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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.

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A Message from President Zacharias A huge thank you to the members, sponsors, guests, and staff who made the 87 th ND FFA State Convention a huge success. Members’ hard work paid off as teams earned their placings, the coveted baby bisons, and the right to call themselves the state champion team. Good luck to all teams and individuals competing at the National FFA Convention in October in Indianapolis. I would also like to extend well wishes to the seven officers selected by their peers to represent the ND FFA throughout the upcoming year. To the 2016-17 State FFA officer team, thank you for your time and enjoy your year of service.

Agricultural education is built on the three core areas of classroom/ laboratory instruction, supervised agricultural experience programs, and FFA student organization activities/ opportunities.

With this letter coming out before the State Fair I would like to encourage everyone to come up for our Annual Auction taking place on July 23. It is a lot of fun. We encourage the past state officer teams to bring a basket for the auction (see page 2). Let’s see a little competition! Also at the auction, we will be recognizing our advisors, past and present, with a reception. Come join us for lots of fun and stories. Last but not least, I must mention the virtual race coming up in November. This foundation fundraiser promises excitement and challenges for all who participate. ~Dorinda Zacharias, ND FFA Foundation Board President

Introducing… the 2016-17 State officers At the 87th ND FFA State Convention entitled “Amplify. Boost Your Impact” held in Fargo, June 6-10, 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 2016-17 Back Row: Alfred Schwalbe—President (Beulah), Matt Stroh—Parliamentarian (Killdeer). Front Row: Colbey Steeke– Sentinel (Scranton), Paul Moffet-Treasurer (Wyndmere), Madison Bodine– Secretary (Velva), Stetson Ellingson– Vice President (Mandan), Jerrod MacDonald– Reporter (Bismarck)

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Congratulations, Mr. Arndt! Arndt Named National FFA Teacher Ambassador Brent Arndt, advisor of the Park River FFA Chapter, was one of 25 advisors named as a National FFA Teacher Ambassador. Mr. Arndt was selected due, in part, to his willingness to utilize FFA resources and share best practices with other teachers. Participants will attend training in July in Indianapolis. Thank you for representing ND FFA!

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, 2016-17 State Officer Team, for sharing your time & talents this year!

Schedule of Events July 7-8

Carrington Presidents’ Conference

July 22-30

ND State Fair

July 23

ND FFA Auction ND FFA Alumni Meeting ND FFA Foundation Board Mtg Maddock Officer Retreat

July 31– Aug 1 Aug 8-11

CTE & NDAAE Professional Development Conference

Sept 26-29

District Leadership Conferences

Oct 5

State Parliamentary Procedure

Oct 19-22

National FFA Convention

Thanks to our Sponsors

Distinguished Star ($25,000)

Twin Cities Northland Ford Dealers

Four Star Partner ($14,500)

ASGROW/DEKALB/Channel/Rea/ Monsanto, CHS Foundation

Three Star Partner ($9,250) Farmers Union Insurance & ND Farmers Union

Two Star Partner ($5,750)

CHS/Dakota Plains Ag, Wheat Growers, Nodak Mutual Insurance, ADM, International Certification Services, Thunder Seed

One Star Partners ($2,750)

DuPont Pioneer, PROSEED, Wilbur-Ellis, ND Farm Bureau, RDO Equipment, Enbridge, Lynnes Welding Training, Summers, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, ND Building Trades Unions, CF Industries, First International Bank & Trust, Ironclad Marketing Premier Sponsors ($50,000 and up)

Johnson Ag Resources, LLC Kent Larson Marcia Larson 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 FFA Alumni Association ND Game & Fish Department ND Petroleum Council ND Rural Rehabilitation Corp. ND State Fair Association ND State University Marlow & Joyce Nelson Northern Plains Potato Growers Assn. Roy Olin Keith Peltier Sherry Plummer Pride of Dakota Bridgette & Randy Readel Red River Farm Network Jessica (Anderson) Ruhland Misty & Trevor Steeke and Family Beth & Wayne Stenehjem Bryan & Janet Strom Tractor Supply Company US Bank Foundation Brian & Julie Vculek Vaughn & Dorinda Zacharias (Zacharias Family) Vance Zacharias Steve Zimmerman

Bakk Farm Elite Sponsors ($25,000-$49,999) Hess Bakken Investments

Diamond Sponsors ($10,000-$24,999) Alliance Pipeline Ag in the Classroom - ND Dept. of Agriculture Huffman Trust Titan Machinery

Sapphire Sponsors ($5,000-$9,999) All FFA Members through their dues ABC Seamless Ag Country Farm Credit Services Dakota Plains Cooperative Farm Credit Services of ND Land O' Lakes Foundation Tom & Frances Leach Foundation Wade & Lynn Moser Lori & David Schwab & Ransom County Sportsmens’ Club

Gold Sponsors ($1,000-$4,999) AT&T Robb Boyd Cavendish Farms, Inc. Crop Science, a division of Bayer Farm Credit Services of Mandan Fessenden Cooperative Association Allen & Pat Giese Gregg Halverson Jory & Missy Hansen High Plains Equipment Joel & Joyce Janke Janelle Johnson

Silver Sponsors ($400-$999) ACME Electric Tool Crib Ag Resources in Maddock AGCO Corporation Ken & Linda Astrup Bruce & Lynelle Bachmeier Basin Electric Power Cooperative Beach Co-op Grain Beulah FFA Chapter Mark Birdsall (Birdsall Grain) Bottineau FFA Chapter Bourgault Industries Dale Carpentier Cloverdale Foods Company Jesse & Stephanie Cook Coteau Properties Company Dakota Auto Electric LLP Dakota Growers Pasta Barbara Danner Dean Foods Dwight & Christina Dockter Doosan/Bobcat Company Dow Chemical Company Foundation Farm Service Agency - USDA William Fritz Garrison Farmers Union Elevator Gate City Bank Geronimo Energy Mara & Bruce Glasow Gooseneck Implement Gutschmidt MFG, LLC H. E. Everson Company Butch & Diane Haugland Impact Foundation Carol Jensen

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Chris Johnson (C & S Farms) Glenna & Kolin Johnson (G & K Ranch) Roger, Jeanette & Erika Kenner Jessica Koerner Eric Lahlum Cynthia & Oscar Lundquist Von & Doreen Lynne Tam & Rob Maddock Maddock A. S. Gibbens FFA Chapter Maddock FFA Alumni Magic City Implement Tracy & Darlene Mellmer (Mellmer Farms ETSM) Midwest Dairy Assn. of ND Milk Producers of ND Wade & Lynn Moser Napoleon FFA Mark & Raquel Lacey Nelson ND Assn. of Agriculture Educators ND Beef Commission ND Farmers Union ND Grain Dealers Association ND Grain Growers Association ND Pork Council ND Stockmen’s Association ND Wheat Commission NDSU Animal Science Dept. Michael Ostrem Ottertail Power Company Pan-O-Gold Baking Company Papa’s Pumpkin Patch Parshall FFA Chapter Peterson Farms Seed Jason & Heather Rohr Josh Ruffo & Enerplus Resources Rugby FFA & FFA Alumni Jeff & Leann Schafer Kurtis Schaff Dwight Schmidt Brian & Mary Schneider Shepherds Hill at the Cross Roads Jon Solberg (Sun Mountain Medical Consulting, LLC) Charlie Sorenson Southwest Grain David & Denise Swanson Terry & Pam Tonnessen Jeff & Jan Topp Towner FFA & FFA Alumni Tractor Supply Company Triple M Ranch US Bank Rick Vannett Wahpeton FFA Wahpeton FFA Alumni Dennis & Kathy Walsh & Family West Plains Implement Marcia Young

Bronze Sponsors ($100-$399) 2012-2013 State Officer Team ACME Electric in MInot Agassiz Seed & Supply Agri-Cover, Inc. Alerus Financial Erica (Disrud) Althoff Rich & Renae Amundson Aaron Anderson Elvin & Mary Anderson Gina Anderson

Producing Futures Donors

Farmers Union Insurance, Maddock Farmers Union Insurance, Rugby ($350 or more to the program) Farmers Union Oil Co (Beulah) In Honor of Berthold FFA: Von and Doreen Lynne Ben Farner In Honor of Beulah FFA: Mellmer Farms ETSM (Tracy and Darlene Mellmer), Cenex/Hotstuff Tim & Julie Farrell In Honor of Bismarck FFA: Robb Boyd, Triple M Ranch Shawn & Judy Feiring In Honor of Carrington FFA: Bruce & Lynelle Bachmeier, Brent & Stephanie Bachmeier (3 sponsorships) Fessenden/Bowdon FFA Chapter In Honor of Central Cass: Peterson Farms (Julie Peterson) Fessenden Coop. Assn. In Honor of Divide County FFA: Roy Olin (multiple times) Al Fettig In Honor of Edgeley-Kulm FFA: Dakota Auto Electric, LLP Finley Farmers Grain & Elevator Finley Sharon FFA In Honor of Enderlin FFA: Dorinda & Vaughn Zacharias, Vance Zacharias Finley Sharon FFA Alumni In Honor of Fessenden-Bowdon FFA: Fessenden Cooperative Association Michael Flath In Honor of Gackle-Streeter FFA: Gutschmidt MFG, LLC Gavin & Helen Foss (Foss Trenching & In Honor of Garrison FFA: Garrison Farmers Union Elevator Excavating) In Honor of Golden Valley FFA: Beach Co-op Grain Co. Kenneth Fox In Honor of Harvey FFA: Bill & Sam Ongstad Ashley (Vangsness) & Jason Frerichs In Honor of Hazen FFA: Basin Electric Power Coop/Dakota Gasification Company Bruce Freitag In Honor of Hebron FFA: Jodie & Warren Woroniecki (Prairie Nutrition Center) Cody Friesz In Honor of Kenmare FFA: Jesse & Stephanie Cook Rick & Paulette Frith (Frith Seed) In Honor of Kindred FFA: Jesse and Stephanie Cook, Mara and Bruce Glasow Robert & Diane Fritel In Honor of Larimore FFA: Michael Ostrem in memory of Max Danner Garrison FFA Alumni In Honor of Maddock A.S. Gibbens FFA: Tom & Pam Schmid, Maddock A. S. Gibbens FFA, Scott & Vicki Foss, Garrison FFA Chapter Cendak Farmers Union Coop, Johnson Ag Resources, Edwin & Preston Gilderhus Garrison State Bank and Trust In Honor of Mandan FFA: Kurtis Schaff Gate City Bank In Honor of Medina FFA: Dwight and Christina Dockter General Equipment & Supplies In Honor of Minot FFA: Bourgault Industries Giant Snacks Hilary & Sara Gietzen (Gietzenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sheep In Honor of New Salem FFA: George & Mary Kreidt/Kreidt Farm Inc Shearing) In Honor of Northern Cass FFA: Michael Ostrem Edwin & Preston Gilderhus In Honor of Oakes/Sargent Central: Brian and Julie Vculek Glen Ullin FFA In Honor of Park River FFA: Jeff & Lori Zahradka Shane & Brenda Goettle In Honor of Powers Lake FFA: Mark & Raquel Nelson, Marlow & Joyce Nelson Gooseneck Implement In Honor of Ray FFA: Steve Zimmerman Grant County FFA Chapter In Honor of Rugby FFA: Michael Ostrem Granville FFA In Honor of Scranton FFA: Mellmer Farms (Mike & Heidi Mellmer) William Gray In Honor of Wahpeton FFA: Chris Johnson (C & S Farms) Great Plains Integrated Marketing David Haberman Jessica Anderson Ruhland Bowman County FFA Alumni Jared & Brandie Hagert CHS Lake Region Michael Anderson Joan Braaten-Grabanski (RLG Insurance Curtis & Roberta Hagert Citizens State Bank, Finley Nicholas & Joyce Andre LLP) Curtis & Leann Hall Sheri & Barry Coleman Brent Arndt Douglas Brahee Levi Hall (Coleman Associates) Anonymous Joel & Susan Brandvold Noah & Kaitlin Hall Comfort Inn & Comfort Suites, Associated Milk Producers Inc. Jenna (Vculek) & Jesse Braun Neil Halley Bismarck Mike & Marjorie Axt Breanna Bregel Larry J. Halvorson Dakota Agronomy Partners Darwin & Nancy Baerwald Cathy Bridwell Rick & Kathleen Halvorson Dakota Community Bank Anton L Bachmeier Ron & Karen Broderson Debbie Hansen Dakota Tube & Steel Donald Bahl Brown's Farm - Gabe, Shelly, & Paul Armen & Connie Hanson Leonard Dalzell Bruce Bakewell Brown Margretta Hanson Bernie Dardis Linda Bakewell & Kristin Underhill & Tim Brown Theresa Hanson Stan & Sharon Dardis April Frieze Jeannine Bryant Theresa Harmon Richard Debertin Brent & Ryane Bakke KariAnn (Seeger) & Andrew Buntrock Harvey FFA Amanda & Josh DeMorrett Shirley Bakke Elroy Burkle Janell & Keith Hauck Robert & Barbara Deraas Jim & Joan Baltezore Harold Burley Jim & Jody Hauge Dickinson Chamber of Commerce Roger Beaver Butler Machinery Co., Fargo Hebron FFA Chapter James & Colleen Diepolder Christine Behm Rau Gretchen Campbell Jill Hegland Beverly Ditmer Logan Behm Canadian Pacific Railway Company Mike & Shelly Heilman Divide County FFA Chapter Belfield FFA Chapter Cannonball FFA Alumni Darrel & Connie Heins Bailey Dockter Ryan Bernstein Capital Trophy Laury Hennix David Dockter Matthew & Amy Benz Cargill Sweeteners, Inc. Brooks Hetle Barbara & Mark Domek Berthold FFA Chapter Dana & Carol Carlson Dale & Lael Hoerauf Doosan/Bobcat Beulah FFA Alumni Kenton & Marnie Carlson Mark & Sandy Holkup Doublewood Inn, Bismarck Biliske Equipment Auctions Larry Carlson Kenton & Bobby Jo Holle Annette Drummond Bis-Man Tractors & Equipment Carrington FFA & FFA Alumni Tom & Mary Holm Chris & Amy Duchsherer Bismarck Bobcat Hockey CenDak Farmers Union Coop Harold & Dorothy Holte Ducks Unlimited Curt & Joan Bjertness Cenex/Hotstuff in Beulah Mark Hovland Bruce Due Dan Bjertness Chesak Seed House Hubbard Feeds Doug & Sandy Dukart Mike Bjertness Robert & Linda Chilson Chad & Julie Ellingson (Ellingson Angus) Glen & Amanda Huettl BNI Coal Ltd. Lincoln Christenson Julie & Duane Hummel Naomi Edwards Bobcat Company, Bismarck Roger & Kari Christenson Hurdsfield Grain Donavon Evashenko Eric & Nancy Bollingberg Beth Christmann Thomas & Katie Hutchins Expressway Suites, Fargo

2016 Career Development Event Results Career Development Event & Awards

Sponsors

High Individual & Chapter Julianna Wolff – Wishek

High Team

Prepared Public Speaking

Michael Anderson

Officer Book Awards

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

Hope Sheresky – Max

Max

Scranton

Small Animal Care

Capital Trophy Rick Vannett Dylan Zubke of Edward Jones

Haley Geiger – Mandan

Richland 44

Talent

Grant County FFA Chapter

Julianne Skaff – South Heart

Quiz

SAE Awards

Superior Chapter awards were sponsored by the ND Building Trades Unions. Those chapters were Carrington*, Garrison* Kindred*, Max*, Minot, New Salem, Rugby*, Stanley, Center*, Granville, Maddock A.S. Gibbens, Medina, Napoleon*, Richland 44*, and Rolla. Those with asterisks will be submitted for national consideration. FFA Choir sponsored by ND FFA Alumni. AGRI SCIENCE Fair Jr. Division sponsored by ND Farmers Union Animal Systems – Ethan Galbreath (Kidder County) Food Science - Sam Oase (Scranton) Plant Systems- Makenna Binder (Kidder County) Power Structural and Technical Systems - Bradyn Lachenmeier (Kidder County) Plant Systems Team - McKenzie Buckman & Emily Hlebechuk (Belfield) Food Science Team - Anna Stoppleworth & Jacie Osier (Kindred) AGRI SCIENCE Fair Sr. Division sponsored by ND Farmers Union Animal Systems - Emily Webb (Minot) Plant Systems - Caleb Boehm (Richland 44) Environmental Services/Natural Resource Systems - Emily Duval (Kindred) Food Science - Bryce Peters & Hannah Gress (Mandan) Social Systems - Emily Christmann (Kindred) Power Structure and Technology Team - Emma & Brianna Maddock (Kindred) Animal Systems Team– Adrianna Braun & Chris Blegen (Richland 44) Plant Systems Team - Abbey Wierich & Capri Rham (Rolla) Environmental Systems/Natural Resources Team Ben Saewert & Victoria Braaten (Kindred) Social Systems Team—Tannis Anderson & Cody Blegen (Richland 44)

“Last December I was one of the 33 who received funds (ND FFA Foundation SAE Grant). I am truly grateful for receiving these funds! This is a picture of my heifer I bought. She is going to be bred here really soon! I am so excited to start my own herd! Thank you so much!” McKayla Jones, Fessenden/ Bowdon

ND FFA Foundation Mail Bag

It has been 35 years since I taught high school agriculture and served as an FFA chapter advisor. I had the privilege this spring of going out as part of a group to interview the FFA “Star” applicants for North Dakota. I can tell you that I was impressed with every single FFA member we interviewed. I do recognize these young people were the finalists and represent a high level of achievement in North Dakota FFA. I often hear people criticizing today’s youth about work ethics, cell phone use, and communication skills. I strongly suspect our parents had similar criticisms of our generation and probably their parents had the same concerns about them as well. After listening to the strong presentations from these candidates and the high degree of involvement in both FFA and many other school activities, it renewed my faith in the young people who will be replacing us “baby boomers” in the years to come. I wish all of the sponsors for North Dakota FFA events could have the same opportunity to listen to such a fine group of outstanding young people. Any one of the candidates we interviewed would have been considered an excellent person to win the awards! My congratulations to all of the candidates as well as all of the parents and Agriculture Teachers/ FFA Advisors who work with these fine candidates and all of the other FFA members across the state! Thank you for your hard work and efforts. Mark Holkup, Bismarck State College, Farm Management Instructor

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Michael Heck, Leeds Erin Jorgenson, Leeds Cameron O'Brien, Leeds Lane Ritterman, Leeds This program is sponsored by Coteau Properties, US Bancorp Foundation, Beverly Devin Schwanke, Leeds Joseph Silliman, Leeds & Leland Tong, and Wells Fargo Bank Emma Thompson, Leeds Allison Buckman, Belfield Noah Arnold, Maddock AS Gibbens Kadyn Malkowski, Belfield Mathias Follman, Maddock AS Gibbens Mara Obrigewitch, Belfield Ethan Karlsbraaten, Maddock AS Gibbens Breann Obritsch, Belfield Kristi Medalen, Maddock AS Gibbens Adam Becker, Beulah Jaydin Risovi, Maddock AS Gibbens Alfred Schwalbe, Beulah Hallie Burghart, Mandan Jerrod MacDonald, Bismarck Stetson Ellingson, Mandan Mega Hunt, Bottineau Haley Geiger, Mandan Jesse Hafner, Carrington Bryce Peters, Mandan Candace Nysted , Carrington Sierra Plesuk, Mandan Shawn Heilman, Center Bailey Schlosser, Mandan Cole Helmers, Center Casey Kramer, Max Weston Meckle, Center Kathryn McNichol, Max Zachary Lutz, Des Lacs/Burlington Brooke Schroeder, Max Renee Snyder, Des Lacs/Burlington Natasha Semchenko, Max LeAnne Van Berkom, Des Lacs/Burlington Kody Faul, McClusky Baylee Berg, Edgeley/Kulm Levi Larson, McClusky Emily Bopp, Edgeley/Kulm McKenzy Dockter, Medina Colter Ellingson, Edgeley/Kulm Jeremiah Heupel, Medina Joshua Geinert, Edgeley/Kulm Alex Irlmeier, Medina Tanner Zahn, Edgeley/Kulm Cassidy Bockoven, Minot Kurt Hart, Fessenden/Bowdon Graysyn Kitts, Minot Sara Hatlewick, Gackle/Streeter Bree Obergfell, Minot Royce Brawley, Garrison Sabrina Stark, Minot Bree Diffely, Garrison Jasmine Vinnard, Minot Jayden Hansen, Garrison Carter Honeyman, Mott/Regent Megan Johnson, Garrison Samantha Bitz, Napoleon Claire Anderson, Harvey Katelyn Horner, Napoleon Kylee Dockter, Harvey Katelyn Long, Napoleon Alicia Hellman, Harvey Mariah Weigel, Napoleon Bethany Keller, Harvey Kaitlyn Weigel, Napoleon Christyn Knudtson, Harvey Libby Bateman, New Salem Tyler Larson, Harvey Brandie Doll, New Salem McKenzie Lautt, Harvey McKenzie Kuhn, New Salem Chantel Mertz, Harvey John Mayer, Northern Cass Travis Pedersen, Harvey Noah Trangsrud , Northern Cass Carson Woroniecki, Hebron Hunter Wiebusch, Northern Cass Zane Woroniecki, Hebron Adrianna Guzman, Oakes/Sargent Central Kennedy Chrest, Kenmare Shantell Jepson, Oakes/Sargent Central Paige Schmidt, Kidder County Addison Magill, Oakes/Sargent Central Hunter Bice, Killdeer Tim Anderson, Parshall Ryan Karey, Killdeer Antonio De La Cerda, Parshall Dane Larsen, Killdeer Sidney Sanderson, Parshall Jordan Martin, Killdeer Daniel Bolen, Powers Lake Matthew Stroh, Killdeer Brianna Honrud, Powers Lake Kayla Brademeyer, Kindred Grace Hove, Powers Lake Sheyenne Freitag, Kindred Logan Klitzke, Powers Lake Emma Maddock, Kindred Tannis Anderson, Richland 44 Taylor Bisbee, Leeds Cody Blegen, Richland 44 Tyler Blegen, Leeds Chris Blegen, Richland 44 Richelle Darling, Leeds Wyatt Draovitch, Richland 44 Adam Fischer, Leeds

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Brandon Lacher, Richland 44 Jessica Thiel, Richland 44 Karson Schoening, Rolla Abbie Wiedrich, Rolla Hunter Allickson, Rugby Jessica Blessum, Rugby Ethan Clements, Rugby Hunter Hager, Rugby Lauren Kraft, Rugby Kaycee Mahle, Rugby Jaden Munyer, Rugby Shannon Ripplinger, Rugby Clay Vannett, Rugby Deserae Werlinger, Rugby Thomas Maychrzak, Scranton Calli Miller, Scranton Brandon Pierce, Scranton Tanner Sanford, Scranton Colbey Steeke, Scranton Marissa Tuhy, South Heart Ashton Smith, Stanley Shawn Postovit, Tioga Elizabeth Black, Towner Madison Bollinger, Towner Samantha Drader, Towner Brooke Plorin, Towner Tori Andrus, Turtle Lake/Mercer Victoria Goven, Turtle Lake/Mercer Kylee Reiser, Turtle Lake/Mercer Madison Bodine, Velva Bethany Kolschefski, Velva Jeseb Mogen, Velva Jake Bellmore, Wahpeton Austin Berger, Wahpeton Tracer Bowar, Wahpeton Jacob Enochson, Wahpeton Kendra Klosterman, Wahpeton Anna Koch, Wahpeton Aaron Lee, Wahpeton Braeden Neiber, Wahpeton Dylan Wiek, Wahpeton Jenae Wieser, Wahpeton Hunter Kamrath, Washburn Karissa Monsen, Watford City Aaron Bechtle, Wishek Lora Horner, Wishek Hunter Pinke, Wishek Rebekka Wanner, Wishek Julianna Wolff, Wishek Chase Anderson, Wyndmere Gabe Chavez, Wyndmere Catherine Manstrom, Wyndmere Kirsten Pratt, Wyndmere Megan Strege, Wyndmere American Degree recipients will be recognized in the fall issue of the newsletter.

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College Scholarships Awarded by National FFA Twenty-seven 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. Calvin Tannis Nash

Aichele Anderson Bettenhausen

Beulah Richland 44 Wishek

Cassidy Bree Stetson

Bockoven Diffely Ellingson

Minot Garrison Mandan

Claire

Endres

Carrington

Kody Joshua

Faul Geinert

Mcclusky Edgeley/Kulm

Sara

Hatlewick

Gackle- Streeter

Allison

Heilman

Rugby

Jordyn Carter

Hetland Honeyman

Wyndmere Mott-Regent

Katelyn

Horner

Napoleon

Kendra Tanner Benjamin

Klosterman Larson Longlet

Wahpeton Medina Northern Cass

Addison

Magill

Paul

Moffet

Oakes/Sargent Central Wyndmere

Bree

Obergfell

Minot

Hunter Kylee Alfred

Pinke Reiser Schwalbe

Wishek Turtle Lake Mercer Beulah

Ashton Renee LeAnne

Smith Snyder Van Berkom

Haley

Visto

Stanley Des Lacs-Burlington Des Lacs- Burlington Oakes/Sargent Central

John Deere Dealer/Gooseneck Implement Mills Fleet Farm America's Farmers Grow Ag Leaders/Monsanto Fund Built Ford Tough/Wallwork Truck Center John Deere Dealer/Gooseneck Implement America's Farmers Grow Ag Leaders/Monsanto Fund America's Farmers Grow Ag Leaders/Monsanto Fund John Deere Dealer/Gooseneck Implement America's Farmers Grow Ag Leaders/Monsanto Fund America's Farmers Grow Ag Leaders/Monsanto Fund America's Farmers Grow Ag Leaders/Monsanto Fund Built Ford Tough/NATIONAL FORD America's Farmers Grow Ag Leaders/Monsanto Fund America's Farmers Grow Ag Leaders/Monsanto Fund BNSF Railway Foundation WIX Filters America's Farmers Grow Ag Leaders/Monsanto Fund America's Farmers Grow Ag Leaders/Monsanto Fund America's Farmers Grow Ag Leaders/Monsanto Fund America's Farmers Grow Ag Leaders/Monsanto Fund Built Ford Tough/Jim Weber Ford John Deere Dealer/Gooseneck Implement America's Farmers Grow Ag Leaders/Monsanto Fund Built Ford Tough/Prairie Motors Inc. Ram Trucks Dealer/Minot Chrysler Center John Deere Dealer/Gooseneck Implement

$2,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,500.00

America's Farmers Grow Ag Leaders/Monsanto Fund

$1,500.00

$1,000.00 $2,000.00 $1,500.00 $1,500.00 $2,000.00 $1,500.00 $1,500.00 $1,500.00 $1,000.00 $1,500.00 $1,500.00 $5,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,500.00 $1,500.00 $1,500.00 $1,500.00 $1,000.00 $2,000.00 $1,500.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $2,000.00

2016 Proficiency State Winners Proficiency Area

Sponsored by:

Winner & Chapter:

Ag Education Ag Mechanics Design & Fabrication Ag Mechanics Repair & Maintenance Placement Agricultural Processing Agricultural Sales Placement

ND Association of Ag Educators General Equipment & Supplies, Inc. International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers ND Ag Products Utilization Commission CHS/Dakota Plains Ag

Tracer Bowar – Wahpeton Jacob Enochson - Wahpeton Peyton Livedalen – Rugby

Agriculture Service Agriscience Research Integrated Systems Agriscience Research Plant Systems

ND Grain Dealers Association PROSEED

Ethan Clements - Rugby Abigail Martel – Richland 44

PROSEED

Emma Maddock – Kindred

Beef Production Entrepreneurship

ND Stockmen’s Association Stockmen’s Supply

Cole Ketterling - Wishek

Beef Production Placement

ND Stockmen’s Association

Stetson Ellingson - Mandan

Dairy Production Placement Diversified Agricultural Production Diversified Crop Production Entrepreneurship

Midwest Dairy Association-ND Division Lisbon FFA Chapter Dakota Growers Pasta Company

Jennifer Becker – New Salem Claire Anderson – Harvey Remington Bigelow – Max

Diversified Crop Production Placement

Steve and Cynthia Strege

Dylan Finken – Max

Diversified Horticulture Diversified Livestock

Wahpeton FFA Chapter Jean Meyer and Tammy Meyer

Michael Schmidt- Beulah Cierra Dockter- Medina

Environmental Science & Natural Resource Management Equine Science Placement Fiber & Oil Crop Production Forage Production Fruit Production Goat Production Grain Production Entrepreneurship

Bridgette and Randy Readel/Dow Chemical

Holly Boyd- Center

Wade and Lynn Moser ND Soybean Council Jason & Heather Rohr ND Grape & Wine Association Dept. of Animal Sciences NDSU ND Wheat Commission ND Barley Council ND Grain Growers Association

Shelby Forman- Watford City Megan Johnson- Garrison Calvin Tomlinson- Max Jessica Thiel- Richland 44 Chris Blegen– Richland 44 Katelyn Horner – Napoleon

Grain Production Placement Home and/or Community Development Landscape Management Nursery Operations Outdoor Recreation Poultry Production Sheep Production Small Animal Production & Care Specialty Animal Production

ND Barley Council ND Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives Al & Pat Giese ND Association of Agricultural Educators Larimore FFA Chapter USDA Farm Service Agency ND Grocers Association Bryan and Janet Strom ND Buffalo Association

Cassidy Brockoven- Rugby Braeden Neiber- Wahpeton

Swine Production Entrepreneurship Turfgrass Management Vegetable Production

ND Pork Council Agassiz Seed & Supply ND FFA Foundation

Tristan McMahon- Granville Calvin Aichele- Beulah Joshua Geinert- Edgeley/Kulm

Veterinary Science

ND Veterinary Medical Assn.

Catelyn Perbix- Harvey

Travis Pedersen - Harvey Bree Diffely – Garrison

Hunter Kamrath- Washburn Kelsey Stumvoll- Garrison Jordan Dilse- Scranton Kaycee Mahle- Rugby Angela Leier- Napoleon Cheyenne Jacobson- Max Blake Buckmier- Maddock A.S. Gibbens

For comprehensive results of all events from the 87th ND State FFA Convention visit: If you missed the convention sessions, go to http://www.ustream.tv/search?q=ndffa This video was sponsored by International Certification Services, Thunder Seed, and Lynnes Welding Training.

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Continued from page 7 Intermountain Stihl - SD Jerry & Connie Iverson David Jacobson Ron Jacobson James Valley Grain Elevator Ed & JoAnn Jameson Jamestown Chamber of Commerce Jamestown Implement Mike & Margie Janke John Deere Foundation Ted Johnson Mike & Lisa Johnston Myron Johs Dennis & Doris Just K2S Engineering Inc. Rae Ann Kelsch Bryan Kenner (BK Seeds) Curt Kenner Keith Kessler Kindred FFA & Alumni Craig & Kayla Kleven Blaine Kotasek Maynard Krause George & Mary Kreidt Henry Kucera Eric & Susie Lahlum Howard & Audrey Lahlum Lake Region Grain/CHS Lakeside Machinery Lakota FFA Chapter LaMoure Feed & Seed Larimore FFA Chapter Eileen Larson Larson Grain Company David Lautt Kevin & Karen Law David Leier Dwight Leier Joel & Linda Lemer Sidney Lerfald Dr. Kermit Lidstrom Danny, Annie & Cody Lies Paul Lindseth Mary Linehan Lisbon FFA Chapter Lisbon FFA Alumni Bob Little Caren Loebs Teresa & James Lodoen Michael Lucy Bryce Lynne M & S Concessions Will & Jerilyn MacDonald Frank Mack (Triple M Ranch) Randy & Susan Mairs Mandan FFA Alumni Gary Martens Mike Martin Dorothy Martwick 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 Meller (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 Jeffrey Missling MN Select Sires Lane Moellenkamp Cody Montgomery Dean Moos Judy Moss Greg & Melissa Mostad Mouse River Soil Conserv. District Ron & Gwen Mueller Kim & Lee Murphy James A. Myhra John & Pam Nagel (Circle Y Farms) Jim Nayes Bretta Nelson Clint Nelson (Dakota Tube & Steel) Loel & Alma Nelson Roger Neshem 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 Oilseed Council 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. Bill Ongstad James Ostlie Lynne & Rick Ostrem (Trophies n Tees) 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 Marita Rau RCC Western Stores R.D. Offutt Company RDO Equipment, Bismarck Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Assn. Levi & Katie Reese Jim Reistad Arnold & Carol Rethemeier James Retterath Richland 44 FFA Chapter Jeffrey & Nicolette Rindahl Sean & Katie Rinkenberger 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 Gary & Theresa (Mueller) Scheibelhut Don & Sharon Schilke Warren & Michal Schlecht Lucas Schmaltz Howard Schmid Tom & Pam Schmid Edwin & Dellora Schmidt Wayne & Debbie Schmitcke Amanda Schoch John W. Schulz Scranton FFA Chapter Select Inn, Bismarck Charles Shortridge Sigma Alpha Professional Ag Sorority Roger Simmers Ervin Simonson Jim & Sandra Simonson Roger & Linda Skiftun Dorne Solberg Wendy Solemsaas Bob & Cathy Spangelo Grayson Spangelo Darin Spelhaug Terry & Carlotta Spelhaug Dan Spellerberg St. John FFA Wendi Mizer Stachler & Family John and Gloria Steckler Rick & Millie Steckler Delton & Lori Steele Charles Steinberger Allan Stenehjem Stockmen's Supply Denise & Kevin Stoppleworth Gary Straquadine Steve & Cindy Strege SunPrairie Grain Alan Svangstu Taft Elevator Annette Tait Harvey Tallackson Kevin Teigen

Lenny Tesky Brooke Thiel Tioga FFA Tires Plus - Lundeen Family Beverly & Leland Tong Michael Tokach Jason Topp Jessie Topp Tractor Supply Co. Trinidad Benham Corp. Jerry and Judy Tuhy James & Sheryl Turbiville & Nevada Turbiville Turtle Lake/Mercer FFA Chapter James E Unterseher US Bank, Farm Ranch & Timber Manage. US Durum Growers Assn. Valley Plains Equipment Karen & Howard Van Bruggen Jenny Vandehoven Michael & Deb Vandehoven Ashley Vangsness Sam & Jan Vangsness Kevin Vannett Doug & LInda Vannurden Cole Vculek Velva FFA Chapter Vita Ferm Carla Vossler WBI Energy Wahpeton Ace Hardware Gary Wald Wallwork Truck Center Walmart Brian & Andrea Walsh Kevin & Mindy Walsh Phillip Wanner Terry Wanzek (TMT Farms) Helen Weed Glen & Iadell Weinmann Michele Well Wells Fargo Foundation Gary Wendel West Plains Inc. Lyle & Susan Westrom Joan & Jerry Wettlaufer Larry White Whiting Oil and Gas William F. White, Jr. Wild Bills Motorsports Wild Rice Soil Conservation District Williston Chamber of Commerce Williston FFA Chapter Scott Wisness Jodie & Warren Woroniecki (Prairie Nutrition Center) Donn Yatskis Jeff & Lori Zahradka Justin Zahradka

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IN HONOR & IN MEMORY OF OUR FRIENDS AND LOVED ONES Honoring Others

The following gifts were honorariums and memorial since our last issue. In Memory of Oliver Trechter: Donor John & Pamela Nagel In Memory of Herman Larson: Donors Kent and Marcia Larson

Washington Leadership Conference Scholarship Recipients The following students have been awarded scholarships towards the FFA Washington Leadership Conference this summer: $813 scholarships each from the Ernest DeAlton Scholarship Fund: Emily Christmann (Kindred) and Morgan Krizan (Hebron) $813 scholarships each from the Bev Janke Memorial Fund : Brianna Maddock (Kindred) and Jacey Retzlaff (Carrington) $300 scholarships from AT&T: Spencer Schwab (Lisbon), Emily Sears (Maddock), Abagail Volk (Rugby) $300 TSC scholarship: Emily Duval (Kindred) $300 scholarships from ND FFA Foundation courtesy of the Huffman Trust: Hannah Gress (Mandan), Akala Knatterud (Maddock), Michael McCall (Wahpeton), Abby Myers (Richland 44), Cheyenne Olien (Kindred), Shaina Rasmusson (Lisbon), Ben Saewert (Kindred), and Kiana Schatz (Hebron) $300 scholarships from Herman Larson Memorial: Ryan Woroniecki (Hebron), Zane Woroniecki (Hebron), and Katelyn Youngs (Garrison)

Agricultural Education & Production Scholarships Awarded Congratulations to those receiving college scholarships from the ND FFA Foundation. Scholarship sponsorships were provided for by ND FFA Foundation, the Al Giese Endowment, Jessica Schwab Memorial Fund, and the ND FFA Bakk Farm. Al Giese Scholarships for $1,000 each went to Tracer Bowar from Wahpeton and Emma Maddock of Kindred. The ND FFA Foundation/Bakk Farm Ag Education Scholarships went to Audra Montgomery – Carrington; Breanna Bregel Carrington; Colbey Steeke - Scranton; Claire Endres - Carrington; Hannah Nordby - New England; Sara Hatlewick - Gackle/Streeter; Renae Tokach - Mandan; and Cheyenne Dockter – Medina. The ND FFA Foundation’s Bakk Farm scholarship for production agriculture went to Katelyn Horner of Napoleon.

THANKS to our NATIONAL PROFICIENCY SPONSORS for the 2016 ND State FFA Convention:

Akey American Veterinary Medical Association Bayer Animal Health Bunge North America Carhartt, Inc. Carry-On Trailer CF Industries, Inc. CHS Claas of America, Inc. Crop Production Services DuPont Company Fastenal

FMC John Deere Kraft Heinz Company Kuhn North America LA-CO Markal Midwest PMS LLC Nasco National Crop Insurance Services National FFA Foundation and National FFA Organization NuFarm & Valent USA Corporation Rabo AgriFinance Ram Trucks Red Brand Sealed Air Corporation

The James F. Lincoln Arc Welding Foundation The Toro Company Tractor Supply Company TransCanada Tulsa Welding School Tyson Foods, Inc. Universal Technical Institute Valent USA Corporation Vigortone Ag Products & Sunglo Feeds Wahl Clipper Corporation Wilbur-Ellis Company Yamaha Motor Corporation USA

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HESS Provides Curriculum Support & Helps Tell the FFA Story The ND FFA Foundation was honored to be guests of HESS and the ND Petroleum Council at the 2016 Williston Basin Petroleum Conference held at Bismarck’s Civic Center May 24-27. The conference drew thousands from the petroleum and energy sector from across the nation and internationally. In March HESS provided the ND FFA Foundation with a grant of $26,000 to provide environmental science curriculum to two consortiums. Instructors will be trained on the use of these materials this summer. Further demonstrating their commitment to our young people, HESS invited the ND FFA Foundation to host a booth at the conference’s trade show. This exposure allowed foundation staff and ND State FFA Officers Brock Saewert and Angela Leier to share with attendees of the conference the diversity of North Dakota’s agricultural education curriculum. From construction, welding, electrical and plumbing, to food science and agricultural sales, FFA’s roots are deep in production agriculture but our members’ skills are vast. This diversity makes our students sought after in many work places. Special thanks to HESS for their investment in agricultural education and the North Dakota FFA! Visiting with HESS Vice President, Gerbert Schoonman

Brock and Angela conducting interviews during the conference.

Special Honors at the 87th ND State FFA Convention 2016 Distinguished Service Award The 2015-16 State Officer Team and the ND FFA Association selected Proseed as the recipient of this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Distinguished Service Award. Proseed has been a Star Partner with the ND FFA Foundation since 2012. They have had a continual presence with our members, attending career fairs and offering support of many of our programs. This past winter the ND FFA was highlighted at the Proseed Bison Halftime Report, allowing State President Zach Peterson of Proseed accepting on on the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Claire Endres and State Secretary Brock Saewert to share the ND FFA story with the nation. behalf.

2016 Appreciation Awards The ND FFA Association awarded (as pictured) Tim Aichele (Beulah), Larry Lueck (Hettinger), and Larry Lundberg (Killdeer) with the 2016 Appreciation Award. Collectively, the three have more than a century of experience, instructing agricultural education. All three will retire this year. We wish you all the best, appreciate all you have done, and assure you, you will be missed.

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