2017-2018 North Dakota FFA Annual Report by ND FFA

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DAKOTA & Agricultural

Education Annual Report

Welcome to the second issue of the North Dakota FFA and Agricultural Education Annual Report. This magazine is brought to you by the generous funding of our ND FFA Foundation Star Partners. We thank our Partners and hope you enjoy getting to know more about them in this publication. It is the hope of the ND FFA Foundation and ND FFA Association that you enjoy this tour through our successful 2017-2018 FFA year.

IN THIS ISSUE

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ND FFA: Our Recap in Numbers 2018 State Convention Highlights 2018 CDE & LDE Results 2018 State Degree Recipients 2017 American Degree Recipients 2018 State Proficiency Winners Big Wins at National Convention 2017 National Convention Results Fall, Winter & Spring CDE Results 2018-2019 ND State Officers

A WORD FROM MIKE AXT,

FOUNDATION PRESIDENT

First, and most important, thank you to our Star Partners and all of our supporters to the North Dakota FFA Foundation and North Dakota FFA. Without your involvement in our organization we would not have experienced one of the greatest FFA State Conventions that North Dakota has seen. Being able to work with and observe the FFA members participate in their CDE’s and give their best effort to earn the right to represent North Dakota at the National Convention this fall in Indianapolis was a blessing. I would like to congratulate all of our state winning teams and individual winners for all of the hard work you put in to obtain your achievement. Congratulations to the 2018-2019 officer team. I look forward to a GREAT year for North Dakota FFA. As an Ag Educator/FFA advisor, I am privileged to work with the greatest group of individuals I could imagine. As President of the North Dakota FFA Foundation I belong to a very special family of people who support students interested in agriculture and developing the leaders of tomorrow. Foundation President,

2018 STAR AWARD RECIPIENTS STAR FARMER Kurt Muggli, Grant County

In 2015, Kurt was given the opportunity to rent land and as they say, ‘the rest is history.’ He has increased the acres he rents from 210 to 560 acres and has raised wheat, corn, soybeans, and sunflowers. Kurt has detailed plans for fertilization, crop rotations, and marketing. These plans have allowed him to enjoy his favorite time of the year, harvest season, and reap the benefits. He has accomplished purchasing his own tractor along with obtaining a commercial drivers license. Kurt not only gained skills in production, but also electronics, machinery, and maintenance. Kurt is the son of Tim and Andrea Muggli of Carson. He is a member of the Grant County FFA Chapter and his advisor is Mr. Pete Hetle. Following graduation, Kurt will begin farming full-time.

Star FARMER

STAR IN AGRIBUSINESS

Kevin Friedt, Harvey

Mowing 36 yards in one day is a record set by Friedt’s Yard Service, where Kevin Friedt is in business with his brothers. Friedt’s Yard Service currently maintains over 60 lawns weekly and does spring cleanup for over 100 lawns. Kevin has responsibilities in bookkeeping, mowing, and maintenance. He credits this business with increasing his skills in communication, growing his work ethic, and teaching him the importance of record keeping and sound financial practices. Kevin is a member of the Harvey FFA Chapter with advisors Mr. Wade Anderson and Mr. Daniel Deck. Kevin plans to attend NDSU in the fall majoring in horticulture with a minor in business. His parents are Mark and Dawn Friedt.

STAR IN AGRICULTURAL PLACEMENT

Cory Schmaltz, Harvey

Cory is the 4th generation to work on his family’s 100 year old, diversified agriculture production farm. In addition to working at Schmaltz Farms he also has a placement SAE with Wolfe Farms. His roles have expanded over the years to include chemical application, fertilizing, grain handling and truck driving, though his favorite duties involve working with beef cattle. Through his school’s work co-op hour, Cory was placed with a local feed mill/dealer where he has become knowledgeable on all aspects of the business including shipping, mixing rations, maintenance, and customer service. This experience has also allowed him to gain a better understanding of cattle rations and transfer that knowledge to his family’s operation. Cory is active in the Harvey FFA Chapter. He is the son of Leon and Renee Schmaltz and his FFA advisors are Mr. Wade Anderson and Mr. Daniel Deck.

STAR IN AGRISCIENCE Brianna Maddock, Kindred

The Effects of Truss Design on Roof Capabilities, the Effect of Washing Methods on Bacteria on Eggs, the Effect of Insulation in Near Space on Crops, and Cellulosic Ethanol Pretreatment Methods are just a few of the research topics Brianna has focused on over the course of her high school career. Brianna states her greatest accomplishment came from her study on the production of cellulosic ethanol. “This was the first experiment I conducted which directly related to a current issue in the agriculture industry and I was able to discuss my research with a professor at North Dakota State University." Brianna is an active member of the Kindred FFA Chapter and currently serves as the 2018-2019 ND FFA State President. Her advisors are Mr. Mitchell Becker and Ms. Breanna Bregel. She is the daughter of Robert and Tamra Maddock.

ND FFA by the Numbers 133 Ag Ed Teachers in North Dakota Includes secondary, post-secondary, and adult farm

260 FFA jackets given to members through Blue Jackets Bright Futures

5,749

North Dakota FFA Members

Chapters and Programs in North Dakota

$30,000 Raised on Giving Hearts Day 2018 230+ Individual Donors

$25,000

SAE $30,000

Given in Supervised Agricultural Experience Grants made possible from the Bakk Farm Trust

$50,000

Given in Washington Leadership Conference and college scholarships

In grants from ND Dept. of Agriculture, Alliance Pipeline, and Dakota Access Pipeline, LLC.

74,718

$23,000

People engaged with ND FFA on social media during convention week

Raised at the ND FFA Foundation and Alumni State Fair Auction 70+ Donors 100+ Items Donated

Star Partners generously supported the ND FFA and Foundation

WORTHY OF OUR

ATTEN TIO N AT THE 2018

State Convention NDSU President Dean L. Bresciani

Throwing footballs from the stage during the first convention session.

National Central Region VP Piper Merritt

2018 Friend of the Foundation Doug Vannurden

Doug taught ag education in Beach, ND for 10 years, serving as their FFA advisor from 1975-1986 before moving to Bismarck to fulfill the role as the State Executive Secretary until 2009. He was instrumental in starting the state range judging CDE and served as advisor to the Post-Secondary Ag Students Organization from 1986-2009. 2017 - Bruce Bachmeier, Carrington, ND 2016 - Steve Zimmerman, Bismarck, ND 2014 - Bryan Strom, Fargo, ND 2013 - Joel Janke, Big Stone City, SD

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Appreciation Award Recipients

HONORARY STATE FFA DEGREE

RECIPIENTS

Patrick Brandt Dr. David Buchanan Walter Haberman Debra Hatlewick Dr. Robert Maddock Brandon Quam Philip Volk Glen Weinmann Preston Gilderhus Dr. Greg Lardy Dr. Julie Garden-Robinson

2018 Blue and Gold Recipient

Duane Schmidt, Beulah Wade Anderson, Harvey

NATIONAL CHAPTER AWARD Center Garrison Kindred Max Napoleon

Richland 44 Rolla Rugby Wishek

Sponsored by Maddock A.S. Gibbens FFA

Sponsored by International Certification Services, Lynnes Welding Training Inc.

20 YEAR SPONSORS

Minnesota Select Sires Co-op, Inc. Richard Debertin Robb Boyd

10 YEAR SPONSORS

Amy & Jeremy Norby Area I Soil Conservation Districts Bruce & Mara Glasow Comfort Inn Curt Voeller/Cur-Vol Dairy Gary Wald Glen & Amanda Huettl Jason & Heather Rohr Keith & Denise Rheault Lane Moellenkamp M&S Conscessions Mike & Gail Swan Tim Brown Tractor Supply Company Vaughn & Dorinda Zacharias Family

2018 CAREER & LEADERSHIP DE ADVANCED AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY & MECHANICAL SYSTEMS High Individual: Levi Schwab, Lisbon Sponsored by Zacharias Family, ND Automobile & Implement Dealers Assoc., Titan Machinery, Darren & Kristin Hoyme, Rolla FFA

INTERMEDIATE AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY & MECHANICAL SYSTEMS High Individual: Cory Schmaltz, Rugby Sponsored by CHS Foundation, Zacharias Family

BASIC AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY & MECHANICAL SYSTEMS High Individual: Kordell Kraft, Rugby Sponsored by ND State Fair Association, Titan Machinery

AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY & MECHANICAL SYSTEMS SWEEPSTAKES Rugby Sponsored by NAPA of Garrison

AGRICULTURAL COMMUNICATIONS Richland 44 High Individuals: Mikayla Lacher, Richland 44 Caleb Boehm, Richland 44 John Haverland, Richland 44 Andrea Buechler, Harvey Sponsored by Ellingson Angus, Monsanto

AGRISCIENCE FAIR

Sponsored by ND Farmers Union Association, Farmers Union Insurance, ND Ethanol Council

ANIMAL SYSTEMS DIVISION II High Team: Lillian Steeke & Maddy Wilson, Scranton ANIMAL SYSTEMS DIVISION III High Individual: Christy Finck, Grant County ANIMAL SYSTEMS DIVISION V High Individual: Abbigale Steeke, Scranton FOOD PRODUCTS & PROCESSING SYSTEMS DIVISION I High Individual: Kylee Greuel, Kindred 6

FOOD PRODUCTS & PROCESSING SYSTEMS DIVISION II

High Team: Jack Stoppleworth & Trey Heinrich, Kindred

FOOD PRODUCTS & PROCESSING SYSTEMS DIVISION IV High Team: Sadie Dinwiddie & Hailey Wright, Velva FOOD PRODUCTS & PROCESSING SYSTEMS DIVISION VI High Team: Anna Stoppleworth & Elizabeth Saewert, Kindred PLANT SYSTEMS DIVISION III High Individual: Kiersten Boehm, Richland 44 PLANT SYSTEMS DIVISION IV High Team: Reagan Hildre & Dazey Sevland, Velva PLANT SYSTEMS DIVISION V High Individual: Caleb Boehm, Richland 44 POWER, STRUCTURAL & TECHNICAL SYSTEM DIVISION III High Individual: Reid Mickelson, Rolla POWER, STRUCTURAL & TECHNICAL SYSTEM DIVISION IV High Team: Grace Mogen & Chloe Bourdeau, Velva POWER, STRUCTURAL & TECHNICAL SYSTEMS DIVISION V High Individual: Evan Mickelson, Rolla POWER, STRUCTURAL & TECHNICAL SYSTEMS DIVISION VI High Team: Emma Mitchell & Michael Kurtti, Rolla SOCIAL SYSTEMS DIVISION III High Individual: Shelby Meckle, Center SOCIAL SYSTEMS DIVISION IV High Team: Emma Howe & Bailee Williams, Velva SOCIAL SYSTEMS DIVISION V High Individual: Christina Bingham, Max

EVELOPMENT EVENT RESULTS COURTESY CORPS High Individual: Shanaye Picard, Bottineau Phyllis McFarlen*, Wilton, and Morgyn Miller*, Wilton

FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Napoleon High Individual: Lindsey English, Harvey

Sponsored by Dale Carpentier *also eligible for National Convention

Sponsored by Cavendish Farms, Beulah FFA

CREED High Individual: Janae Weigel, Napoleon

MEATS EVALUATION & TECHNOLOGY Turtle Lake/Mercer High Individual: Jacob Scheresky, Minot

Sponsored by Papa's Pumpkin Patch, Sam Lies

DAIRY CATTLE MANAGEMENT AND EVALUATION New Salem High Individual: Samantha Johnson, New Salem

Sponsored by Milk Producers of ND, MN Select Sires Co-op Inc.

DAIRY CATTLE HANDLERS High Individual: Kayla Brew, Killdeer

Sponsored by Midwest Dairy Assoc.- ND Division, Milk Producers of ND

DEMONSTRATION High Individual: Jake Sanders, New Salem

Sponsored by North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters

EMPLOYMENT SKILLS High Individual: Brianna Maddock, Kindred Sponsored by First International Bank & Trust

ENVIRONMENTAL & NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Richland 44 High Individual: Abby Martel, Richland 44

Sponsored by North Dakota FFA Foundation

EXTEMPORANEOUS PUBLIC SPEAKING High Individual: Janae Weigel, Napoleon Sponsored by Dean Moos, US Bank-Farm Ranch Management, 2013-2014 ND State FFA Officer Team

FARM & AGRIBUSINESS MANAGEMENT Oakes-Sargent Central High Individual: Nick Mathias, Kindred

Sponsored by ND Beef Commission, NDSU Animal Science Dept., Trevor & Misty Steeke

MILK QUALITY & PRODUCTS Kindred High Individual: Ellie MacFarlane, Kindred Sponsored by AMPI, Wahpeton FFA Alumni

NURSERY/LANDSCAPE Kindred High Individual: Makayla Heinrich, Kindred Sponsored by Bottineau FFA, Intermountain Stihl

PREPARED PUBLIC SPEAKING

High Individual: Christina Bingham, Max Sponsored by Michael Anderson

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Harvey High Individual: Lindsey English, Harvey Sponsored by Red River Farm Network, Farm Credit Services of ND, Farm Credit Services of Mandan, AgCountry Farm Credit Services, Rick Vannett

SMALL ANIMAL CARE/VETERINARY SCIENCE

Towner High Individual: Sierra Strenge, Wyndmere Sponsored by Dylan Zubke, ND Veterinary Medical Assoc.

TALENT High Individual: Cameron Bitz, Edgeley-Kulm Sponsored by Grant County FFA

Sponsored by ND Rural Rehabilitation Corp.

FLORICULTURE Kindred High Individual: Brianna Maddock, Kindred Sponsored by Jerry & Judy Tuhy, ND FFA Foundation

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Molly Holt, Scranton Chantel Kessel, Belfield Rachel Voigt, Killdeer Natasha Baranko, South Heart Danyka Malkowski, Belfield Zach Kvamme, Kindred Kyle Kostelecky, South Heart Brayden Obritsch, Belfield Brianna Maddock, Kindred Miranda Ness, South Prairie Kinsey Schepp, Berthold Lakota Mollohan, Kindred Jessica Peterson, South Prairie Nathaniel Barron, Beulah Ben Saewert, Kindred Chase Huelle, Stanley Tyler Erickson, Beulah Tate Benson, Maddock A.S. Gibbens Alex Holmen, Tioga Kenzie Opdahl, Beulah Braydon Follman, Maddock A.S. Gibbens Leah Schmidt, Tioga Michael Schmidt, Beulah Keringten Lee, Maddock A.S. Gibbens Peyton Skabo, Tioga Jacob Weigel, Beulah Kyler Westad, Maddock A.S. Gibbens Dillon Eagon, Bowman County Carlee Gifford, Mandan Michaela Fischer, Bowman County Charles Mize, Mandan Beau Jeffers, Bowman County Hannah Peterson, Mandan Tasha Pond, Bowman County Jill Endres, Carrington Justin Lee, Carrington Sean Nichols, Carrington Sponsored by Coteau Properties, US Bancorp Foundation, Beverly & Leland Tong and Wells Fargo Abigail Hintz, Center Mykaela Jacobson, Center Kathryn Slavick, Mandan Katie Cargo, Towner Mya Knecht, Des Lacs/Burlington Allison Smith, Mandan Charlynn Klebe, Towner Emily Tranby, Des Lacs/Burlington Hope Smith, Mandan Aaron Klain, Turtle Lake/Mercer Ben Van Berkom, Des Lacs/Burlington Nathan Hauf, Max Aaron Dean, Velva Cameron Bitz, Edgeley/Kulm Braden Janz, Max Olivia Effertz, Velva Olivia Buckeye, Edgeley/Kulm Hope Scheresky, Max Greta Florence, Velva Tallie Hanson, Edgeley/Kulm Shelby Faul, McClusky Jon Thomas, Velva Taylor Mathern, Edgeley/Kulm Carson Houser, McClusky Hunter Berg, Wahpeton McKaden Musland, Edgeley/Kulm Lucas Rath, McClusky Riley Breuer, Wahpeton Hayden Beck, Fessenden/Bowdon Kalie Gudmestad, Medina Aaron Deike, Wahpeton Dacotah Bergstrom, Finley/Sharon Maddie Kleven, Medina Chase Hibl, Wahpeton Emily Hoffman, Finley/Sharon Cody Mack, Medina Blake Koppang, Wahpeton Max Stromsodt, Finley/Sharon Jacob Scheresky, Minot Alexander Krause, Wahpeton Jacy Hauge, Flasher Sierra Shaw, Minot Landen Link-Nordick, Wahpeton Lane Sayler, Garrison Pacey Feist, Napoleon Austin Torrance, Wahpeton Kelsey Stumvoll, Garrison Jacob Leier, Napoleon Hannah Chrest, Washburn Katelyn Youngs, Garrison Teresa Wald, Napoleon Dakota Harrison, Washburn Cassidy Zook, Garrison Drew Weigel, Napoleon Emily Scheresky, Washburn Samuel Dart, Grant County Savanna Horst, New Salem Taylor Bergquist, Wilton Kurt Muggli, Grant County Connor Kaelberer, New Salem Chase Bader , Wishek Bryce Mutschelknaus, Grant County Brianna Letzring, New Salem Alexander Ruff, Wishek Parker Alexander, Harvey Dreyton Rud, New Salem Madeline Schauer, Wishek Haylea Ammon, Harvey Jess Sanders, New Salem Cassidy Walth, Wishek Jarett Anderson, Harvey Vincent Carruth, Oakes/Sargent Central Connor Barton, Wyndmere John Beck, Harvey Sean Hermes, Oakes/Sargent Central Evan Braaten , Wyndmere Cassie Faul, Harvey Nathan Peterson, Oakes/Sargent Central Hunter Churchill, Wyndmere Kevin Friedt, Harvey Caleb Boehm, Richland 44 Nathan Hetland, Wyndmere Tatiana Friese, Harvey John Haverland, Richland 44 Mason Kinn, Wyndmere Rylee Heil, Harvey Mikayla Lacher, Richland 44 Jolene Kuchera, Wyndmere Joshua Mertz, Harvey Abigail Martel, Richland 44 Anne Manstrom, Wyndmere Morgan Pedersen, Harvey Aaron Meyer, Richland 44 Kolten Mellem, Wyndmere Hunter Ripplinger, Harvey Michael Kurtti, Rolla Claire Moffet, Wyndmere Cory Schmaltz, Harvey Billie Lentz, Rolla Brad Schmitz, Harvey Evan Mickelson, Rolla Annika Towe, Harvey Dustin Atkinson, Rugby Morgan Krizan, Hebron Jacquelyn Blessum, Rugby Kiana Schatz, Hebron Alex Hoffert, Rugby Ryan Woroniecki, Hebron Kaden Jaeger, Rugby Shaye Koester, Kidder County Tristin Lunde, Rugby Garret Krein, Kidder County Shawn Schaan, Rugby Danielle Benz, Killdeer Christine Vetsch, Rugby Liam McFadden, Killdeer Alissa Volk, Rugby Alex Sadowsky, Killdeer Callie Anderson, Scranton Dawson Schmeling, Killdeer Elizabeth Bartholmy , Scranton

STATE FFA DEGREE RECIPIENTS

2017 AMERICAN

FFA DEGREE

RECIPIENTS Brittney Frances Aasand, Carrington Calvin Joshua Aichele, Beulah Claire Marie Anderson, Harvey Nash Bettenhausen, Wishek Jacob Clinton Birklid, Lisbon Nicollette Joan Bitz, Napoleon MyKell Jade Bosch, Rugby Tracer Bowar, Wahpeton Royce Spencer Brawley, Garrison Bree L. Diffely, Garrison Cheyenne Dockter, Medina Callie Lee Enander, Kindred Joshua John Geinert, Edgeley Shelby Grabanski, Kindred Kayla Hart, Fessenden-Bowdon Kurt Russell Hart, Fessenden-Bowdon

The American Degree is the highest degree an FFA member can earn. Of the more than 650,000 FFA members in the nation, less than 1% ever earn this distinction. In order to qualify, a member must be in the FFA for three years, gone through 540 hours of agricultural education courses, completed 50 hours of community service and must have earned $10,000 or worked 2,250 hours in an industry relating to or involving agriculture.

Sara Hatlewick, Gackle-Streeter Emily Ruth Hauck, Oakes/ Sargent Central Cole Helmers, Center Carter Honeyman, Mott-Regent Megan Nicole Johnson, Garrison Hailey Kallenbach, Maddock A.S. Gibbens Brenna Ketterling, Wishek Taylor Ketterling, Wishek Braden Klose, Kindred Kendra Klosterman, Wahpeton Casey D. Kramer, Max Zachary Alexander Krein, Hebron Aaron Lee, Wahpeton Angela Leier, Napoleon Miranda K. Letzring, New Salem Katelyn Long, Napoleon

Emily Kay Lothspeich, Wyndmere Jerrod MacDonald, Bismarck Damon Mellmer, Scranton Paul James Moffet, Wyndmere Audra Montgomery, Carrington Reid Johnathan Mundahl, Rugby Katelyn Oland, Lisbon Klay Oland, Lisbon Kurt Douglas Pfau, Rugby Morgan Thomas Ransiear, Velva Bailey Marie Retzlaff, Carrington Austin Eric Rhody, Wyndmere Brian Richardson, Hebron Brooke Nicole Schroeder, Max Alfred Douglas Schwalbe, Beulah Ashley Louisa Stoppleworth, Kindred

STATE PROFICIENCY WINNERS A

AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION Hope Scheresky, Max

Sponsored by North Dakota Association of Agricultural Educators

Sponsored by ND FFA Foundation

AGRISCIENCE RESEARCH: ANIMAL SYSTEMS Abbigale Steeke, Scranton

Sponsored by the Department of Animal Science at NDSU

Sponsored by ND Wheat Commission, ND Barley Council and ND Grain Growers Association

AGRICULTURAL SALES PLACEMENT

Sponsored by ND Grain Dealers Association

Kaitlyn Bartholmy, Scranton

Ryan Muggli, Grant County

Sponsored by ND FFA Foundation

Alexander Krause, Wahpeton

GOAT PRODUCTION

GRAIN PRODUCTION ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Tyler Long, Napoleon

AGRICULTURAL SERVICES

Sponsored by North Dakota Soybean Council

Hayden Beck , Fessenden-Bowdon

Sarah Senechal, Velva

AGRICULTURAL PROCESSING

Clay Bendickson, Garrison

FORAGE PRODUCTION

AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS DESIGN AND FABRICATION

Sponsored by International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers

FIBER AND/OR OIL CROP PRODUCTION

Sponsored by ND FFA Foundation

DIAMOND SPONSORS ($10,000 to $24,999) All ND FFA Association Members through their dues CHS Foundation William Huffman Trust Asgrow/DEKALB/Channel/Rea/Monsanto North Dakota Department of Agriculture Farmers Union Insurance/ND Farmers Union Association AgCountry Farm Credit Services Farm Credit Services of ND Farm Credit Services of Mandan

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AT NATIONALS 2017 AMERICAN STAR IN AGRIBUSINESS FINALIST

Audra Montgomery

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2017 NATIONAL

PROFICIENCY WINNER

Cole Ketterling

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A keen eye for the business of farming helped Cole Ketterling of the Wishek FFA Chapter earn the 2017 National Proficiency for Diversified Crop Production. Farming with his family near Wishek, Cole has a deep appreciation for, and understanding of, the benefits of diversified farming and ranching. Cole is currently studying agricultural economics and accounting at NDSU and plans to work as a loan officer while farming on the side. Cole served as the 2017-2018 ND FFA State President. His parents are Kermit and Dynette Ketterling.

ND FFA FOUNDATION SPONSORS SAPPHIRE SPONSORS ($5,000 TO $9,999) Agtegra Cooperative ADM International Certification Services Nodak Insurance Company Tom & Frances Leach Foundation Alliance Pipeline TransCanada

2018-2019 ND FFA ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Aaron Anderson, State Advisor (TBD), Executive Secretary Tam Maddock, ND FFA Foundation Brianna Maddock, State FFA President, Kindred Caleb Boehm, State FFA Secretary, Richland 44 Morgan Krizan, State FFA Vice President, Hebron Billie Lentz, State FFA Treasurer, Rolla Cassidy Walth, State FFA Reporter, Wishek Lucas Rath, State FFA Sentinel, McClusky Jacy Hauge, State FFA Parliamentarian, Flasher Daniel Spellerberg, Member, Oakes Rick Vannett, Member, Munich Lane Moellenkamp, Member, Fessenden-Bowdon Shawn Feiring, Member, New Salem Julie Woodbury, Member, Parshall Glen Huettl, Member, Garrison Alan Geiger, Member, Belfield

ND FFA FOUNDATION STAFF Aaron Anderson, State Advisor Jaden Schmidt, Administrative Assistant (TBD), Executive Secretary

2018-2019 ND FFA FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Michael Axt, President Jeff Hagel, Vice-President Preston Gilderhus, Secretary Aaron Anderson, Treasurer (TBD), ND FFA Assoc. Executive Secretary Adam Marx Brian Vculek Alan Huettl Christina Dockter Misty Steeke Pam Tonnessen Kristi Tonnessen Marissa Tuhy Cole Ketterling Brianna Maddock Caleb Boehm

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Fiscal Manager

2017 NATIONAL CONVENTION RESULTS AGRICULTURAL COMMUNICATIONS Kindred, 3rd place (Gold Award) Makayla Heinrich - 7th Place (Gold Award) Sponsored by ND FFA Foundation

AGRICULTURAL SALES Kindred, 4th place (Gold Award) AGRICULTURAL TECHNICAL AND MECHANICAL SYSTEMS Turtle Lake-Mercer, Silver Award Sponsored by Twin Cities Region Northland Ford Dealers

AGRONOMY Harvey, Silver Award

Sponsored by Asgrow/DEKALB/Channel/Rea/Monsanto

FFA CREED Jayden MacDonald (Bismarck) - Bronze Award Sponsored by Missy & Jory Hansen

NATIONAL FFA CHOIR MEMBERS Jordyn Clapper (Granville) Ebony Musonda (Scranton)

Sponsored by ND Rural Rehabilitation Corp.

MEATS JUDGING Hebron, 6th Place (Gold Award)

Sponsored by Farmers Union Insurance/ND Farmers Union

MILK QUALITY AND PRODUCTS New Salem, Silver Award Sponsored by Nodak Mutual Insurance

NURSERY/LANDSCAPE Harvey, 8th Place (Gold Award) Sponsored by ND FFA Foundation

DIVERSIFIED CROP PRODUCTION Proficiency Winner, Cole Ketterling, Wishek Sponsored by ND FFA Foundation

STAR IN AGRIBUSINESS FINALIST Audra Montgomery, Carrington Sponsored by ND FFA Foundation

Sponsored by ND FFA Foundation

Abbigale Steeke (Scranton) - 9th Place (Silver Award)

Jacie Osier (Kindred) - 4th Place (Gold Award)

FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Kindred, 7th Place (Gold Award)

FOOD PRODUCTS AND PROCESSING SYSTEMS (DIVISION 4)

Christina Greuel (Kindred) - 7th Place (Gold Award)

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HORSE EVALUATION Lisbon, 10th Place (Gold Award) Sponsored by ND FFA Foundation 1

LIVESTOCK EVALUATION Lisbon, 7th Place (Gold Award)

Makayla Heinrich and Elizabeth Saewert (Kindred) - 7th Place (Silver Award)

FOOD PRODUCTS AND PROCESSING SYSTEMS (DIVISION 5) Laura Biewer (Kindred) - 5th Place (Gold Award)

POWER, STRUCTURAL AND TECHNICAL SYSTEMS (DIVISION 3) SOCIAL SCIENCE (DIVISION 3)

SOCIAL SCIENCE (DIVISION 4) Tyla Maddock and Josie Lundquist (Kindred) - Silver Award

SOCIAL SCIENCE (DIVISION 5) Alex Abrahamson (Rolla) - Silver Award

FALL, WINTER AND SPRING CDE RESULTS AGRICULTURAL SALES Wishek FFA High Inividual: Veronica Schwartzenberger, Napoleon Sponsored by Ironclad Marketing and RDO Equipment

LAND EVALUATION Harvey FFA High Individual: Bethany Anderson, Harvey Sponsored by Birdsail Grain & Seed and ND Soil Conservation Districts

BASIC TRACTOR DRIVING Dakotah Aaseth, Velva Sponsored by Green Ag Services Inc., Jon Solberg, and Charlie Sorenson

ADVANCED TRACTOR DRIVING Philip Steffan, Lakota Sponsored by Gooseneck Implement, Jon Solberg, and Charlie Sorenson

RANGE EVALUATION Beulah FFA High Individual: Michael Schmidt, Beulah Sponsored by BNI Energy and ND Stockmen's Association

PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE Napoleon FFA Sponsored by ND Department of Agriculture

AGRONOMY Harvey FFA High Individual: Matthew Voeller, Harvey Sponsored by DuPont Pioneer

HORSE EVALUATION South Heart FFA High Individual: Iris Dukart, Killdeer Sponsored by Wade & Lynn Moser

LIVESTOCK EVALUATION New Salem FFA High Individual: Shaye Koester, Kidder County Sponsored by North Dakota Rural Rehabilitation Corporation

WASHINGTON LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE SCHOLARSHIPS ($300-$900)

Christina Bingham, Max Ernest L. DeAlton Memorial

Claire Moffet, Wyndmere AT&T

Katherine Filler, Rugby

Mathias Kubal, Carrington

Anna Stoppleworth, Kindred Ernest L. DeAlton Memorial

Shelby Meckle, Center

Faith Gress, Mandan

Teeana Hintz, Center

Abbigail Steeke, Scranton Bev Janke Memorial

Allision Cross, Granville

Christina Gruel, Kindred

Jewelia Stegler, Wahpeton

Madeliene Nichols, Carrington Bev Janke Memorial

Chayla Kuss, Carrington

Jacie Osier, Kindred

Alexa Young, Napoleon AT&T

Kylee Bitz, Napoleon

Hallie Schmaltz, Rugby

Grace Bachmeier, Granville AT&T

Adam Gorseth, Carrington

Nathan Ball, Minot

Sponsored by ND FFA Foundation

Sponsored by Mellmer Farms - Michael & Heidi Mellmer

Sponsored by Cendak Farmers Union Coop - Maddock

COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS ($500-$1,000)

Alicia Hellman, Harvey ND FFA Foundation

Jennifer Becker, New Salem ND FFA Foundation - Bakk funds

Caleb Boehm, Richland 44 Al Giese Honor Scholarship

Emma Maddock, Kindred Joel Janke Honor Scholarship

Mikayla Lacher, Richland 44 ND FFA Foundation - Bakk funds

Brianna Maddock, Kindred ND FFA Foundation - Bakk funds

Cierra Dockter, Medina ND FFA Foundation - Bakk funds

Melaree Sondrol, Turtle Lake/Marcer 6 Star Partner - Twin Cities Region Northland Ford Dealers. Given via the Star Partner program (4 Star & above)

Hope Scheresky, Max ND FFA Foundation - Bakk funds

Benjamin Saewert, Kindred ND FFA Foundation - Bakk funds

Gwen Scheresky, Max ND FFA Foundation - Bakk funds

Sean Nichols, Carrington ND FFA Foundation - Bakk funds

Hannah Gress, Mandan ND FFA Foundation - Bakk funds

Chase Hibl, Wahpeton Al Giese Honor Scholarship

Claire Endres, Carrington 5 Star Partner - CHS Foundation. Given via the Star Partner program (4 Star & above) Cole Ketterling, Wishek 4 Star Partner - Monsanto. Given via the Star Partner program (4 Star & above)

2018-2019 ND STATE OFFICERS Brianna Maddock

Billie Lentz

State Treasurer Rolla

Morgan Krizan

Caleb Boehm

State President Kindred

State Secretary Richland 44

Cassidy Walth State Reporter Wishek

State Vice President Hebron

Lucas Rath

State Sentinel McClusky

GOLD SPONSORS ($1,000 TO $4,999) ND Rural Rehabilitation Corporation Lynnes Welding Training CF Industries DuPont Pioneer International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers IRONCLAD Marketing Land O' Lakes Foundation ND Building Trades Unions ND Ethanol Council North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters North Dakota Farm Bureau

ProSeed Wilbur-Ellis Company Vaugh & Dorinda Zacharias Family North Dakota Beef Commission Keith & Cathy Peltier ND FFA Alumni Association Offutt Family Foundation RDO Equipment Marcia Young ND Barley Council Operating & Engineers Local #49

Jacy Hauge

State Parliamentarian

Flasher

Joel & Joyce Janke Impact Foundation AT&T ND Corn Council ND Crop Improvement & Seed Assn ND State Fair Association Lisa Schneider Beth & Wayne Stenehjem A huge thank you to our more than 500 donors. For a complete listing visit: NDFFAFoundation.com

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