The Sleepy Eye FFA Milk Quality Team took second place at the Region VI Contest and is advancing to state. Pictured l-r team members: Noah Rossbach, Jorden Niebuhr, Katelyn Capacia, Jace Schauman, and Megan Sellner.
By: Leisha Martinez, Chapter Reporter
On Wednesday, November 17th, 2021 the regional competition for the Milk Quality and Food Science Career Development Events (CDE) was held in Mountain Lake.
The Sleepy Eye Milk Quality Team earned 2nd place in the region out of 12 teams. The team included: Katelyn Capacia (2nd place individual), Megan Sellner (5th place individual), Jorden Niebuhr (8th place individual), Jace Schauman (13th place individual), and Noah Rossbach (16th place individual). There were 54 individuals in the competition. In the Milk Quality competition members detect defects in milk, identify dairy vs. non-dairy products and milk fat contents, identify cheeses and their characteristics, rate CMT tests, take a knowledge test on milk marketing and production, and do a problem solving activity. The team will be advancing to state.
The Food Science Team also competed in Mountain Lake. They received 6th place. Team members included: Izzy Kunkel, Chloe Howe, Jasmine Anchondo, and Noemi Rodriguez. Top scorer on the team was Chloe Howe. The Food Science Competition involves: an individual knowledge exam, food safety/sanitation practicum, customer inquiry response practicum, and math exam as well as team product development and presentation.