The Sleepy Eye FFA Milk Quality Team took first place at the Region VI Contest and is advancing to state. Pictured l-r team members: Jaelynn Schauman, Megan Sellner, Callie Evers, Ava Kunkel, Carter Lazatin, Jace Schauman.
On Wednesday, November 15th, 2023 the FFA regional competition for the Milk Quality and Food Science Career Development Events (CDE) were held in Mountain Lake.
The Sleepy Eye Milk Quality Team earned 1st place in the region out of 16 teams. The team included: Megan Sellner (1st place individual), Jaelynn Schauman (2nd place individual), Carter Lazatin (4th place individual), Jace Schauman (9th place individual), Ava Kunkel, and Callie Evers.
There were 68 individuals in the competition. In the Milk Quality competition members detect defects in milk, identify dairy vs. nondairy 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 competition that will be held in April in the Twin Cities!
The Food Science Team also competed in Mountain Lake. They received 3rd place out of 8 teams. Team members included: Chloe Howe and Sam Price (Tied for 3rd place individual), Destiney Dittbenner (15th place individual), Noemi Rodriguez, and Hannah Meyer. 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