By Andi Anderson
Indiana is gearing up for a remarkable showing at the 96th National FFA Convention, with a hundred students from across the state ready to compete in a range of Career Development Events and Leadership Development Events. These events provide young farmers with the chance to exhibit their talents and knowledge on the national stage.
The Career Development Events cover a wide spectrum:
- Environment and Natural Resources
- Forestry
- Veterinary Science
- Floriculture
- Agricultural Technology and Mechanical Systems
- Milk Quality and Products
- Poultry Evaluation
- Food Products
- Plant Systems
- Social Systems
- Farm and Agribusiness Management
- Food Science and Technology
- Animal Systems
- AgriScience Research-Animal Systems and Food Products Division 5
- Diverse Crop Production Placement
- Equine Production Placement
- Ag Mechanics Design and Fabrication
- Leadership Development Events include:
- Prepared Public Speaking
- Extemporaneous Public Speaking
- Agricultural Issues Forum
- Creed Speaking
- Conduct of Chapter Meetings
- Employment Skills
- Horse Evaluation
- Parliamentary Procedure
- Agriculture Power, Structure, and Technical Systems, Division 3
- Agriculture Power, Structure, and Technical Systems, Division 6
- Meats Evaluation and Technology
- Agricultural Sales
The Indiana FFA students who will be competing at the National FFA Convention are:
- Adams Central FFA: Lindsey Gilbert
- Argos FFA: Ellie Bollenbacher, Zayne Ruby, Hunter Davis, Whitlee Singleton
- Bellmont FFA: Emma Howell, Tessa Melcher, Keven Loshe, Abby Werling
- Blue River Valley FFA: Gabe Sayre, Eli Sayre, Tyler Flynn, Samuel Morton, Stella Freuchtel, Maddie Denton, Faith Martin, Morgan Jones, Stella Freuchtel
- Cascade FFA: James Searcy
- Columbia City FFA: Sarah Landers, Makenzie Hoskins, Caden Poling, Carly Linnemeier, Karaline Schuman
- Connersville FFA: Cora Nobbe, Emma Ruf, Christina Caldwell
- DeKalb FFA: Owen Long, Hannah Garrison, Abigail Paulsen, Bridget Dunn, Logen Brand, Matthias Hefty, Issac Schweitzer, Cord Akey, Stephanie Harig, Olivia Rigby, Layla Cuautle, Natalie Schultis, Mathias Hefty, Olivia Rigby
- Eastern Hancock FFA: Madison Engleking
- East Central FFA: Bryson Dossenback, Isabelle Leurck, Alayna Workman, Shelby Dawson, Kody Schilling, Aidan Roberts, Josilyn Tidwell, Johnathan Kathman
- Fountain Central FFA: Jaylin Payne, Jessie Frazee, Erin Sillery, Anothony Lopez
- Gibson Southern FFA: Isaac Pohl
- Hamilton Southeastern FFA: Ellie Taylor, Meghan Haws, Eliza Uliczny, Audrey Hostrawser
- Indiana Ag & Tech FFA: Hunter Hendricks
- John Glenn FFA: Alisha Smith, Adin Daren, Grace Wade, Nora Guseilla
- Lebanon FFA: Lauren Argotte, Aaliyah Carlisle, Ava Susong, Breanna Stratton, Thomas Thompson
- North Putnam FFA: Heath Livingston, James Thomas, Atticus South, Sydney Williams, Allison Skirvin, Gavin Simonson, Chase Abdon, Jayden Simpson
- Prairie Heights FFA: Kat Walker
- Rossville FFA: Hannah Newbauer, Allie Newbauer, Bailey Schluttenhofer, Natalee Richey
- Rushville FFA: Kelby Roberts, Jenna Lawler, Andi Berkemeier, Cate Neuman, Eliza Snow, Harleigh Weber, Jenna Lawler
- Shenandoah FFA: Micha Rhoads, Ava Garrett, Montana Holman, Autumn Hensley, Madelyn Shelton, Dawson Woerner
- South Putnam FFA: Megan Arnold, Madison Newby
- Sullivan FFA: Sarah Francis
- Westfield FFA: Ava Lee, Ella Carlson, Benjamin Wiggins, Aiden Cox
- Whitko FFA: Carle Sroufe, Amy Brown, Hannah Thomas, Jordyn Leininger
The list of Indiana students competing at the 96th National FFA Convention is extensive, representing a wide range of agricultural disciplines. Their participation reflects the state's commitment to fostering the development of young agricultural leaders.
These students' dedication and passion for agriculture are sure to shine at the national convention, making Indiana proud and leaving a mark on the future of the agricultural industry.
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