By: Chapter Reporter, Brooke Arneson
Megan Sellner is in 7th grade and this is her first year in FFA. She joined FFA because she thought it would be fun to learn more about what it has to offer. Megan is a part of the Milk Quality and Products team for her CDE (Career Development Event). Her favorite part of her CDE is tasting the different kinds of dairy products. Megan’s favorite FFA activities include the monthly meetings. For the upcoming year, she is most looking forward to the State Milk Quality Competition. So far Megan has learned cow breeds and how to identify different milks from being in an Ag. class and FFA. The award that she is most proud of is Member of the Month and being 5th individual for the Region Milk Quality Contest.
Chloe Howe is in 9th grade and has been in FFA for 2 years. She joined FFA to get out of her comfort zone. Chloe’s CDE team is food science. Her favorite part of her CDE is collaborating with friends. Chloe’s favorite FFA activity was having the opportunity to apply for and earn a free FFA jacket. Something she wants to try this year is public speaking. Chloe has learned that communication is key by being in an Ag. class and FFA. She is most proud of earning this Member of the Month award.
Hannah Meyer is in 8th grade and has been in FFA for 2 years. She joined FFA to gain new experiences. Her CDE team is forestry. Hannah’s favorite part of her CDE is going to competitions and meeting new people. As a part of her SAE, Hannah feeds her neighbors cats, which falls under the small animal production and care category. Her favorite activities so far have been the monthly meetings. She is most looking forward to Timberland Camp in the forthcoming year. From being in the Ag. class Farm to Table, Hannah has learned how to cook. Hannah is most proud of earning top 10 in the Sleepy Eye Crop Show.
Winsten is in 10th grade and has been in FFA for 4 years. He joined FFA because he thought it would be a good experience and so he could learn more and grow personally. Winsten has been serving as the Officer at Large for our FFA Officer Team this year. As the Officer at Large, he enjoys stepping in and assisting all officers. Winsten’s CDE team is poultry. His favorite part of his CDE is practicing and competing with his teammates. Winsten’s SAE is poultry production, which involves him raising egg layers. For fun FFA activities, he enjoys playing in the volleyball tournaments. Winsten is most looking forward to the banquet at the end of the year. From being in Ag. classes and FFA, he has learned more about business and trades. The awards Winsten is most proud of include top 10 in the Crop Show, Best in Show for the county fair FFA poultry show, and the Phoenix Award.