COLUMBUS, Ohio — The 93rd National FFA Convention and Expo is October 27-29, 2020, and, for the first time ever, the event will be virtual! Join Ohio FFA in cheering on Ohio members and chapters for their hard work and accomplishments.
Tune in to see Ohio FFA members represented throughout the event — including Kolesen McCoy of Springfield, Ohio, as he wraps up his term as the 2019-2020 National FFA President. All general sessions will be broadcast on RFD-TV, The Cowboy Channel and streamed live on RFD-TV streaming and the FFA.org homepage. Visit convention.ffa.org for more information and the latest event news.
American Star Finalist
From hundreds of thousands of FFA members each year, four are selected to be named American Stars in the categories of farmer, agribusiness, agriscience and agricultural placement. These members were first among the less than 1 percent of members who earned the American FFA Degree and then competed further to be the Star candidate in their state. The 16 finalists will be recognized during the convention and the winners in each category will be announced live during session four. Tune in to show your support Ohio’s American Star finalist.
American Star Farmer Finalist
Nole Gerfen, Ridgemont FFA
National Agriscience Fair Finalists (*denotes top 3 in the nation)
The agriscience fair is for middle and high school students interested in the application of scientific principles and emerging technologies in agricultural enterprises. The top 3 in each division will be recognized during the live session broadcasts. The final placings will be announced live. Be sure to check the session schedule for details of each session.
Animal Systems Division 2
Graceland Davis and Jamiea Walsh, Felicity-Franklin
Animal Systems Division 3
Mykenzie Lance, Ridgemont
Animal Systems Division 4
Teylor Meyer and Lilian Hughes, Covington-UVCC*
Environment Services/Natural Resources Systems Division 5
Alsian Behr, Peebles
Food Products and Processing Systems Division 1
Mackenzie Hudson, Global Impact STEM Academy
Food Products and Processing Systems Division 2
Faith Jennings and Ayla Rutherford, Felicity-Franklin*
Food Products and Processing Systems Division 3
Mikalyn D’Amore, Anthony Wayne-Penta
Food Products and Processing Systems Division 4
Callie Cromer and Mitchell Jennings, Ridgemont
Food Products and Processing Systems Division 6
Hallee Scott and Briana Fetters, Zane Trace
Plant Systems Division 1
Joscelyn Layman, Millcreek-West Unity*
Plant Systems Division 2
Delana Damman and Olivia Rossman, Pettisville
Plant Systems Division 3
Natlie Holland, Westfall
Plant Systems Division 5
Kimber Colahan, Westfall
Plant Systems Division 6
Landen Tull and Audrey Pinger, Felicity-Franklin
Power, Structural and Technical Systems Division 1
Alora Siegel, Millcreek-West Unity*
Power, Structural and Technical Systems Division 2
Kaylee Jennings and Joanna Hamilton, Felicity-Franklin*
Power, Structural and Technical Systems Division 4
Matthew Ruff and Joseph Elder, Westfall*
Power, Structural and Technical Systems Division 5
Olivia Taylor, Felicity-Franklin
Power, Structural and Technical Systems Division 6
Riley Minor and Zachary Martin, Westfall
Social Science Division 2
Addison Glassmeyer and Emma Brandenburg, Felicity-Franklin
Social Science Division 3
Lillian Fries, Anthony Wayne-Penta
Social Science Division 5
Madisen Jolliff, Ridgemont*
Congratulations to the 478 Ohio FFA members who earned their American FFA Degree!
National Proficiency Award Finalists
Each year, thousands of members across the nation complete agricultural proficiency award applications to be recognized for the learning, growing, earning and achievements in their SAEs. Below are Ohio students who will be competing for one of the top four placings.
Agricultural Education
Mekenzie Jolliff, Ridgemont
Agricultural Sales-Placement
Austin Timmerman, Versailles
Agricultural Services
Grant Skinner, Buckeye Valley-DACC
Agriscience Research-Animal
Jessica McWatters, Pettisville
Agriscience Research-Integrated
Jared Hamilton, Felicity-Franklin
Agriscience Research-Plant
Christa George, Oregon-Clay
Beef Production-Entrepreneurship
Samantha Wallace, Lakota
Dairy Production-Placement
Riley Thobe, Anna
Diversified Agricultural Production
Wyatt Crozier, Felicity-Franklin
Diversified Crop Production-Entrepreneurship
Benjamin Sheaffer, Upper Sandusky
Diversified Livestock Production
Jacob Wuebker, Versailles
Environmental Science and Natural Resources Management
Jayme Pennell, West Holmes
Equine Science-Entrepreneurship
Kori Kile, East Clinton
Fiber and/or Oil Crop Production
Garrett Thomas, Kenton-OHP
Poultry Production
Michael Bair, Miami East-MVCTC
Small Animal Production and Care
Jon Steiner, Houston-UVCC
Swine Production-Placement
Luke Billenstein, Versailles
Veterinary Science
Bailey Lowe, Felicity-Franklin
Wildlife Production and Management
Madeleine Wixom, Pettisville
National Officer Candidate
Bailey Eberhart of Cadiz, Ohio, will be representing our state as Ohio’s National Officer Candidate. A member of the Harrison Central FFA Chapter, he served as the 2018-19 State Reporter.
National Chapter Awards
The National Chapter Award Program is designed to recognize FFA chapters that actively implement the mission and strategies of the organization. These chapters improve chapter operations using the National Quality Chapter Standards (NQCS) and a Program of Activities (POA) that emphasize growing leaders, building communities and strengthening agriculture. Chapters are rewarded for providing educational experiences for the entire membership.
Growing Leaders
- Southeastern
- Valley View-MVCTC
- Amanda-Clearcreek
- Anna
- Black River
- Blanchester
- Bowling Green-Penta
- Cardington
- Carey
- Clear Fork
- Covington-UVCC
- Fayetteville
- Felicity-Franklin
- Firelands
- Houston-UVCC
- London
- McClain
- Miami East-MVCTC
- Miami Trace Great Oaks
- Mississinawa Valley-MVCTC
- National Trail-MVCTC
- New Bremen
- Otsego-Penta
- Peebles
- Ridgemont
- South Central
- Southeastern
- St. Marys
- Talawanda-Butler Tech
- Twin Valley South-MVCTC
- Upper Sandusky
- Valley View-MVCTC
- Versailles
- Westfall
- Zane Trace
National Career Development Event Qualifiers
Agricultural Communications
McClain: Alyson Murphy, Natalie Rolfe, Abbigail Dhume, Mallory Faulconer
Agricultural Sales
Clyde: Ken Bonnigson, Clori Hackenburg, Olivia Zimmerman, Julia Zimmerman
Agricultural Technology & Mechanical Systems
Fort Recovery: Jay Brown, Bruce Heitkamp, Ben Wellman, Kendrik Wendel
Agronomy
Miami Trace Great Oaks: Lahni Stachler, Grant DeBruin, Graham Carson, Lydia Zwoll
Conduct of Chapter Meetings
New Lexington: Lane Baker, Stephanie Tish, Trinity Cook, Cambrian Pletcher, Jayda Dixon, Lauren Gall, Bryanna Wright, Grace Bryant
Creed Public Speaking
Parkway: Carter Hellwarth
Dairy Cattle Evaluation and Management
Indian Lake-OHP: Kaleb Hurley, Luke Jackson, Trenton Fulkerson, Ethan Knief
Dairy Cattle Handlers Activity
Ansonia: Carrie Rhoades
Employment Skills
Amanda-Clearcreek: Morgan Anderson
Environmental & Natural Resources
East Knox: Cheyenne Anders, Alexandria Magers, Andrew Poff, Jadelyn Evans
Extemporaneous Public Speaking
Justin Beckner, Talawanda-Butler Tech
Farm & Agribusiness Management
St Marys: Luke Schoemer, Riley Sweigar, Ellen Schoemer, Connor Milner
Floriculture
Big Walnut-DACC: Jillian Salmon, Rachel Sherman, Heather Cade, Maura Flanagan
Food Science & Technology
Big Walnut-DACC: Lily Asbridge, Kaelyn Lortz, Caleb Durheim, Justin Hill
Forestry
East Knox: Josh Henwood, Alexandria Magers, Logan Adams, Dustin Springer
Horse Evaluation
Butler Tech: Kylie Knau, Megan Bevis, Emily Kesterman, Emily Duff
Livestock Evaluation
National Trail-MVCTC: Skylar Ward, Wyatt House, Paige Lee, Hannah Lee
Meats Evaluation and Technology
Tri-Valley: Abigail Cullens, Amber Heil, Liddie Bugglin, Reily Bell
Parliamentary Procedure
Felicity-Franklin: Alisha Boone, Carly McClure, Emily Hardewig, Luke Jennings, Kyra Davidson, Audrey Pinger
Nursery and Landscape
East Knox: Josh Henwood, Bryan Hockenberry, Alexandria Magers, Jadelyn Evans
Poultry Evaluation
Amanda-Clearcreek: Dorthy West, Cierra Andrews, Stephanie Bowers, Camryn Allerding
Prepared Public Speaking
Norwayne: Hallie Millen
Veterinary Science
Felicity-Franklin: Kyra Davidson, Luke Jennings, Audrey Pinger, Tate Liming
— Ohio FFA Foundation
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