Mineral Point FFA was once again well represented at the 87th annual State Convention June 13-16 in Madison.
The Livestock Judging Team of Scott Pittz, Boone Schmitz, Morgan Fitzsimmons, and Martina Steffes placed first and will be advancing to Nationals in Indianapolis in October. Morgan was also the top judging individual.
Morgan will also be advancing to Nationals as the Champion of the Veterinary Science Proficiency Award.
Tommie Loken was also the Champion in the Food Service Proficiency area.
Scott Pittz was the runner-up in the Extemporaneous Speaking Contest.
Eric Heisner and Tea Bossert were official delegates who voted on important FFA issues.
Elizabeth Moellers and Scott Pittz received their State FFA Degrees.
Section Winners and Gold Proficiency Awards went to: Morgan Fitzsimmons, Diversified Livestock; Morgan Fitzsimmons, Veterinary Science; Tommie Loken, Food Service; Elizabeth Moellers, Diversified Horticulture; Jacob Moellers, Landscape Management.
Gold Proficiency Awards were accepted by: Tea Bossert, Beef Production; Tommie Loken, Beef Production; Scott Pittz, Swine Production.
Section Winners and Silver Proficiency Awards went to: Jake Steffes, Grain Production.
Silver Proficiency Awards were accepted by: Katie Fitzsimmons, Goat Production; Katie Fitzsimmons, Swine Production; Eric Heisner, Diversified Agricultural Production; Eric Heisner, Vegetable Production; Bailey Hermanson, Dairy Production; Danny Pittz, Swine Production; Jake Steffes, Swine Production.
Elizabeth Moellers was named a recipient of the Archer Daniels Midland Company’s $1,000 scholarship.
Congratulations to all!