Nine winners of the 2022 Agricultural Proficiency Awards were named during the second session of the 95th National FFA Convention & Expo on Thursday being held in Indianapolis
Agricultural Proficiency Awards honor FFA members who, through supervised agricultural experiences (SAEs), have developed specialized skills that they can apply toward their future careers. Students compete in areas ranging from agricultural communications to wildlife management. Proficiency awards are also recognized at local and state levels and provide recognition to members exploring and becoming established in agricultural career pathways.
Thursday, awards were announced for nine of the 45 categories during the second general convention session.
In Agricultural Mechanics Design and Fabrication -- Entrepreneurship/Placement, Levi Marlatt of the Rushville FFA Chapter in Indiana won.
Marlatt produces precision computer numerical control (CNC) machined parts and metal fabrication for agricultural equipment. He works with his father's business and owns his own, as well. The parts he fabricates include covers, adapters, frames and brackets. Using the advanced computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software, Mastercam, he makes detailed drawings of precisely measured parts. Marlatt is supported by his parents, Amelia and Paul.
For Agricultural Sales -- Entrepreneurship, Hoosier Kolton David Bailey of the Central Noble FFA Chapter in Indiana was named tops.
Bailey owns and operates KB Hay Supplies. Several years ago, he met a hay supplies company at a farm show, developing a relationship with them before being asked if he wanted to become a dealer. He sells net wrap, twine, bale film, bunker covers, grain bags, silage bags, hay tarps, silage inoculant and hay preservative. Bailey is supported by his parents, Kari and Kyle.
The National FFA Organization is a school-based national youth leadership development organization of more than 850,000 student members as part of 8,995 local FFA chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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