COLUMBUS, Ohio —Every year, Ohio FFA members converge on the National FFA Convention & Expo to celebrate their accomplishments and find inspiration for their next steps. Motivational keynote speakers, energetic concerts, fulfilling workshops and a sweeping expo floor bustling with agricultural education and industry opportunities will create lasting memories for members in attendance.
The 92nd National FFA Convention and Expo is October 30-November 2, 2019, and this year, our state has the most finalists in Ohio FFA history! Join us in cheering on these members and chapters as they represent Ohio next week.
American Star Finalists
American Star in Agribusiness Finalist
Luke Scott, Wynfordz
American Star in Agriscience Finalist
Olivia Pflaumer, Zane Trace
American StarFarmer Finalist
Todd Peterson, Miami Trace
National Agriscience Fair Finalists
Animal Systems Division 1
Abigail Paxton, Utica
Animal Systems Division 2
Alyssa Myers and Lola Proffitt, Felicity-Franklin
Animal Systems Division 4
Collin Wallace and Kolton Skaggs, Ridgemont
Animal Systems Division 5
Camille Stanton, Delaware Area CC
Environ Services/Natural Resources Systems Division 3
Emily Stevens, New London
Environ Services/Natural Resources Systems Division 4
Josiah Strahm and Jaden Hensel, Ridgemont
Environ Services/Natural Resources Systems Division 5
Kayla Wyse, Pettisville
Environ Services/Natural Resources Systems Division 6
Joseph Glassmeyer and Jared Hamilton, Felicity-Franklin
Food Products and Processing Systems Division 1
Austin Voshall, Global Impact STEM Academy
Food Products and Processing Systems Division 3
Abigail Lister, Bloom-Carroll
Plant Systems Division 3
Jacob Zajkowski, Anthony Wayne
Plant Systems Division 4
Landen Tull and Audrey Pinger, Felicity-Franklin
Plant Systems Division 6
Rebekah Grayless and Jordan Grayless, Eastern Brown
Power, Structural and Technical Systems Division 1
Chase Fyffe, Global Impact STEM Academy
Power, Structural and Technical Systems Division 3
Braden Skates, Pettisville
Power, Structural and Technical Systems Division 4
Owen Barnes and Olivia Barnes, Westfall
Power, Structural and Technical Systems Division 5
Trina Orr, Utica
Social Science Division 1
Bailee Amstutz, North Union
Social Science Division 3
Ian Hoffman, Millcreek-West Unity
Social Science Division 4
Anna Wright and Lillian Fries, Anthony Wayne
Social Science Division 5
Trinnetee France, Eastern Brown
Social Science Division 6
Justin Schobeloch and Darby Minor, Westfall
Congratulations to the 438 Ohio FFA members receiving the American FFA Degree!
Roland Fisher, Covington, will be awarded the Honorary American Degree.
National Proficiency Award Finalists
Agricultural Education
Bailey Lowe, Felicity-Franklin
Agriscience Research Plant
Kayla Wyse, Pettisville
Agricultural Processing
Logan Schlauch, West Holmes
Agricultural Mechanics Repair and Maintenance-Entrepreneurship
Brandt Coffman, Liberty Union
Agricultural Mechanics Repair and Maintenance-Placement
Andy Holscher, Upper Valley CC
Agricultural Sales-Placement
Kylie Blair, Miami East-MVCTC
Beef Production-Placement
Wyatt Mohler, Houston-UVCC
Dairy Production-Entrepreneurship
Rachel Sherman, Big Walnut-DACC
Dairy Production-Placement
Joanna Frankenberg, New Bremen
Diversified Agricultural Production
Jacob Wuebker, Versailles
Diversified Crop Production-Entrepreneurship
Rose Zeedyk, Fairview
Diversified Crop Production-Placement
Justin Scott, Indian Valley
Diversified Livestock
Chyann Kendel, Twin Valley South-MVCTC
Environmental Science and Natural Resource Management
Hunter Welch, Marietta
Equine Science-Entrepreneurship
Shae Robinson, Covington-UVCC
Equine Science-Placement
Hanna Shafer, Covington-UVCC
Forage Production
Montgomery Boes, Upper Sandusky
Fruit Production
Austin Dotterer, Smithville
Grain Production-Placement
Reed Aller, St. Marys
Goat Production
Alexandrea Stewart, Southeastern-Ross
Nursery Operations
Eliza Mertz, Houston-UVCC
Poultry Production
Cole Luthman, Versailles
Small Animal Produciton and Care
Kelci Cooper, Houston-UVCC
Specialty Animal
Kayla Wilson, Western Brown
Swine Production-Entrepreneurship
Jacob Fogt, Anna
Swine Production-Placement
Kyle Searson, Waynesfield-Goshen
Wildlife Production and Management
Jayme Pennell, West Holmes
National Officer Candidate
Kolesen McCoy, 2018-19 State President and Global Impact STEM Academy FFA member will represent Ohio as a National FFA Officer Candidate.
National Career Development Event Participants
Agricultural Communications
Houston-UVCC: Drew Walker, Eliza Mertz, Morgan Wemmer, Lena Stangel
Agricultural Issues Forum
Amanda-Clearcreek: Kyle Hicks, Ellie Sahr, Allie Poston, Kaylee Sharp, Morgan Anderson, Kiley Holbrook
Agricultural Sales
Felicity-Franklin: Braden Blackburn, Joseph Glassmeyer, Bailey Lowe, Luke Jennings
Agricultural Technology and Mechanical Systems
Fort Loramie-UVCC: Justin Puthoff, Blake Holthaus, James Keller, Austin Bollheimer
Agronomy
North Union: Kaylee Smith, Avery Zwayer, Joel Krebehenne
Dairy Cattle
Botkins: Denton Homan, Kinley Topp, Madelyn Topp, Jill Greve
Dairy Handlers
Meadowbrook, Rylee Combs
Environmental and Natural Resources
Chief Logan: Bethany Starlin, Justin Wilkins, Brooke Stivison, Wesley Sambo
Equine Management
Chief Logan: Andrea Klingelhafer, Chrissy Robers, Isee Beiter, Hailey Kidwell
Farm Business Management
Crestview (Convoy): Morgan Deler, Madelyn Lamb, Laney Jones, Hannah Barnes
Floriculture
Hillsdale: Hannah Way, Addelynn Bickel, Madison Grace Eaton, Shawna Barr
Food Science and Technology
Big Walnut-DACC: Jillian Salmon, Caroline Elicson, Kyle Lortz, Chris Dible
Forestry
Fairfield Union: Nickolas Barrett, Benjamin Beiter, Joshua Starner, Hannah Beyer
General Livestock
Mechanicsburg: Noah Wolf, Grace Forest, Morgan Hamby, Jennifer Wallace
Job Interview
Greenfield McClain, Emily Jones
Meats Evaluation and Technology
Mechanicsburg: Elly Schipfer, Taylor Ayars, Colin Hartley
Milk Quality and Products
East Knox: Jadelyn Evans, Kaleb Hawk, Bryan Hockenberry, Cade Morningstar
Nursery and Landscaping
East Knox: Taylynn Morningstar, Anthony Gilmore, Cheyenne Anders, Weston Melick
Parliamentary Procedure
Hillsdale: Blayne Barter, Megan Noel Schwendeman, Josie Kay Rowland, Caleb Murawski, Lilly Bolen, Clay Allen Schoen
Conduct of Meetings
New Lexington: Egan Hoffman, Isaac Dick, Kimberly Kellogg, Andrea Groves, Taylor Gall, Jerilynn Koehler, Kaylee Anderson, Joshua Dold
Poultry Management
Margaretta: Colby Hoover, Spencer Flick, Kaitlin Miller, Madeline Flick
Public Speaking – Prepared Speaking
New Lexington, Natalie Dunn
Public Speaking – Extemporaneous Speaking
Amanda-Clearcreek, Aaron Sharp
Public Speaking – FFA Creed Speaking
Amanda-Clearcreek, Sara Sharp
Veterinary Science
Medina Career Center: Olivia Schaefer, Madison Whitcomb, Jocelyn Baranyai, Faith Ferenik
National Chapter Awards
National Chapter Award-Premier Chapter Finalists
- Growing Leaders – Houston-UVCC, Ridgemont
- Building Communities – Genoa-Penta, South Central
- Strengthening Agriculture – Ridgemont
National Chapter Award-Model of Excellence
- Covington-UVCC, Felicity-Franklin, Otsego, Ridgemont
Three-Star Chapters
- Amanda-Clearcreek
- Black River
- Bowling Green-Penta
- Covington-UVCC
- Felicity-Franklin
- Firelands
- Genoa-Penta
- Houston-UVCC
- London
- Lynchburg-Clay
- Marysville
- McClain,
- Miami East-MVCTC
- Miami Trace
- Missinssinawa Valley-MVCTC
- Mowrystown
- National Trail-MVCTC
- New Bremen
- North Union
- Northeastern-Clark
- Otsego-Penta
- Peebles
- Ridgemont
- South Central
- Spencerville
- Marys
- Upper Sandusky
- Valley View-MVCTC
- Versailles
- Wauseon
- Zane Trace
Two-Star Chapters
- Cardington
- Elgin
- Pettisville
National Chorus, Band and Talent Participants
National Band Participants
- Thomas Rindfuss, Wynford
National Chorus Participants
- Emma Widmer, Gibsonburg
- Mason Snyder, Wilmington
- Jackson Reppart, Ridgemont
National Talent Participants
- Madison Baird, Felicity-Franklin
- Cassidy Louderback, Felicity-Franklin
- Brayden Sponcil, Felicity-Franklin
- Chole Quatkemeyer, Felicity-Franklin
- Jenna Whitaker, Ridgemont
- Katelyn Hanes, Tri-Village MVCTC
Safe Travels to Indianapolis, Ohio FFA Members!
— Ohio FFA Foundation
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