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Elgin FFA Seniors at the 2023 State FFA Convention

The Livestock Management Team was 14th overall out of 57 teams! In the poultry division, they were 9th overall, in the swine division they were 11th overall and in the sheep division they were 8th overall. Team members are seniors, Taylynne Charf, Ethan Hinkle, and Carter Beckman. Junior, Sam Hemenway, and Sophomore Samantha Durre. The team will miss these seniors but are excited to add new members with a goal of being a top 5 team in the state next year!

Kate Furstenau, Kyndal Busteed, and Sara Bode were elected as participants in the Agricultural Issues Academy.

Dannyka Smidt and Gemma Miller were state champions in their food science division of Agriscience Fair!

Jack Wemhoff, Baylee Busteed, and Austin Good were members of the state FFA chorus.

Carter Beckman was the state runner-up in his Swine Placement Proficiency.

The Elgin FFA Chapter sent 35 members to State Convention.

Many members of the chapter participated in the service project packaging meals for Mercy Meals.

Sam Hemenway was State Runner-Up in Cooperative Speaking.

The Jr. Livestock Judging Team: Kayton Zwingman, Callie Heithoff, Samantha Durre, and Taylor Beckman were the 13th overall team at state. Samantha was the 12th overall individual. Great job!