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2009 STARS

2009 STARS:
L-R: Cole Vculek fromOakes/Sargent Central (Star Farmer), Danelle Hoff from Hebron (Star of Ag Placement), Kristen Ripplinger from McClusky (Star of Agribusiness), Erin Gaugler from Grant County (Star of AgriScience)

Kristen Ripplinger, McClusky

            Kristen owns and operates her own business from her home in McClusky. “A Daisy A Day” got its start because of success Kristen had exhibiting grain sheaves and floral designs at the North Dakota State Fair. She then realized the opportunity to start her own business as the nearest florist to her home town was 47 miles away, and they were charging a $25 delivery fee. She offers a variety of fresh, silk or mixed floral pieces and her business is continuing to grow. She is presently serving as McClusky Chapter vice president and was the state winner of the Agri-Entrepreneurship Award in 2008. Her parents are Dean and Kim Ripplinger and her FFA Advisor is Mr. Michael Axt.

 Danelle Hoff, Hebron

            Danelle is the daughter of Jeff and Merry Hoff. She currently works for three agricultural businesses including two dairies; Hoff Dairy and Beaver Creek Ranch. She also works for Red Trail Energy, an ethanol plant located in Richardton , ND . Danelle has competed in the National Range Management CDE held in Oklahoma and was the North Dakota representative in the National FFA Dairy Handlers CDE at the 2008 National FFA Convention. She has served as the Hebron FFA Chapter vice president for the past two years and her FFA Advisor is Mr. Riston Zielke.

 Cole Vculek, Oakes/Sargent Central

            Cole Vculek has established a Supervised Agriculture Experience program that allowed him to gain the experience to get a good start in crop production. Beginning with three acres of red onions in 2005, Cole has moved to seed potatoes and now soybean production that fits well into his crop rotation goals. In 2008, Cole was names the National Proficiency Award Winner in the Vegetable Production area. He has served as chapter reporter, sentinel and president. His parents are Brian and Julie Vculek and his FFA Advisor is Mr. Dan Spellerberg.

 Erin Gaugler, Grant County

            Growing up in southwest North Dakota , Erin ’s been raised in a family who believes that livestock production and wildlife management are equally important. Erin professes to be a hunter, conservationist, scientist and also a rancher’s daughter. Her Agriscience project including; “What’s in your Water – Phase III” & “The investigation of Possible Natural Antibiotics in Soils”, have garnered her many awards at the state, regional and national level. She has been a participant, exhibitor, presenter and award recipient at various environmental, conservation, wildlife and science event across the state and nation including exhibiting five consecutive years Agriscience Fair. Her experiences at the 2008 ND Governors School paired her with a plant breeding specialist and graduate student, and her work contributed to the development of special wheat cultivars that would be resistant to wheat stem sawfly. Erin served as Grant County FFA Chapter reporter and parliamentarian. Her parents are Harold and Natalie Gaugler and her FFA Advisor is Mr. Pete Hetle.

2009-2010 State Officers Elected

At the 2009 ND FFA State Convention, "Step Up Stand Out," held in Fargo , June 1-5, sixteen candidates interviewed for the seven leadership roles in the ND FFA for the coming year.  Individuals elected to North Dakota State FFA office will travel across the state throughout the year presenting speeches, workshops, camps, conferences, and conducting business for the ND FFA.  Those selected to serve the ND FFA for 2009-2010 are:

2009 Proficiency Winners from ND State FFA Convention  

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 ·Ag. Communications sponsored by Dakota Plains Cooperative ( Valley City , Litchville & LaMoure): Stephanie Barnhart, Kenmare

·Ag. Education sponsored by ND Association of Ag Educators: Dylan Nerem, Minot

·Ag. Mechanics Design & Fabrication sponsored by James Valley Grain: Jordan Becker, Carrington

·Ag. Mechanics Energy Systems sponsored by OtterTail Power Company: Beau Ferguson, Carrington

·Ag. Mechanics Repair & Maintenance Placement sponsored by Butler Machinery Company: Andrew Rieger, Maddock

·Ag. Mechanics Repair & Maintenance Entrepreneurship sponsored by CF Industries: No state winner

·Ag. Processing sponsored by ND Ag Products Utilization Commission: Daniel Glynn, Placement

·Ag. Sales Placement sponsored by Farmers Union Service Assn.: Wil Schuler, Wahpeton

·Ag. Sales Entrepreneurship sponsored by Spangelo Funeral Homes: Lucas Schmaltz, Rugby

·Ag. Services sponsored by the ND Grain Dealers Assn.:  Joel Clifford, Minot

·Beef Production Entrepreneurship sponsored by the ND Stockmen’s Assn. and a $100 gift certificate from Stockman’s Supply in West Fargo : Brandon Koenig, Carrington

·Beef Production Placement sponsored by the ND Stockmen’s Assn.: Michael Heinrich, Medina

·Dairy Production Entrepreneurship sponsored by Midwest Dairy Assn./ND Division: Audrey Nash, Richland 44

·Dairy Production Placement sponsored by Midwest Dairy Assn./ND Division: Natalie Laubner, Mandan

·Diversified Ag. Production sponsored by the Lisbon FFA Chapter: Brett Rockeman, Kenmare

·Diversified Crop Prod. Entrepreneurship sponsored by the Dakota Growers Pasta Company: Cole Vculek, Oakes/Sargent Central

·Diversified Crop Production Placement sponsored by Steve and Cynthia Strege: Tiffany Stoppler, Minot

·Diversified Horticulture sponsored by Wahpeton FFA Chapter: Tanasha Krull, Richland 44

·Diversified Livestock Prod. Entrepreneurship sponsored by Bernard and Jean Meyer and Tammy Meyer: Katy Reis, Medina

·Diversified Livestock Production Placement sponsored by Bryan and Janet Strom: Nicole Richardson, Hebron

·Emerging Ag. Technology sponsored by ND Farmers Union: Danelle Hoff, Hebron

·Environmental Science & Natural Resources sponsored by Bridgette & Randy Readel/Dow Chemical: Kami Slaughter, Medina

·Equine Science Entrepreneurship sponsored by Wade and Lynn Moser: Anna Richter, Carrington

·Equine Science Placement sponsored by the ND Assn. of Agriculture Educators: Jessica Ehlers, Scranton

·Fiber and Oil Crop Production sponsored by the ND Soybean Council: August Heupel, Medina

·Floriculture sponsored by the Wahpeton FFA Alumni Assn.: Kristin Ripplinger, McClusky

·Food Science and Technology sponsored by the AgriPro Wheat/Syngenta: Andy Backstrom, Maddock

·Forage Production sponsored by the Interstate/Monsanto Seed Company: Carrington
· Forest Management sponsored by the Bottineau FFA Chapter: Waylon Leingang, Garrison

·Fruit Production sponsored by ND FFA Foundation: Lauren Kautzman, New Salem

·Grain Production Entrepreneurship sponsored by the ND Wheat Commission: Josh Stutrud, Rugby – Josh also received a $500 scholarship from the ND Barley Council and the ND Grain Growers Assn.

·Grain Production Placement sponsored by the ND Barley Council: Aaron Pepple, Williston

·Home and Community Development sponsored by the ND Assn. of Rural Electric Cooperatives: Taylor Mattson, Carrington

·Landscape Management sponsored by Al and Pat Giese: Dustin Thompson, Bottineau

·Nursery Operations sponsored by Joel Janke: Kelsey Shaw, Minot

·Outdoor Recreation sponsored by the Larimore FFA Chapter: Tyler Fettig, Napoleon

·Poultry Production: sponsored by the ND FFA Foundation: Logan McLean, Central Cass

·Sheep Production sponsored by the ND Grocers Assn.: Kyle Wolf, Napoleon

·Small Animal Prod & Care sponsored by the ND FFA Foundation: Erin Krebs, Belfield

·Specialty Animal Production sponsored by ND Buffalo Assn.: Travis Rossman, Turtle Lake/Mercer

·Specialty Crop Production sponsored by David & Denise Swanson and $200 scholarship from Dakota Growers Pasta: Paul Rice, Maddock

·Swine Production Entrepreneurship sponsored by the ND Pork Council: Courtney Bischoff, Lisbon

·Swine Production Placement sponsored by the Dr. R. Brent and Karla Young: Christopher Bjornstad, Carrington

·Turf Grass Management sponsored by the ND FFA Foundation: Grayson Spangelo, Hebron

·Vegetable Production sponsored by R. D. Offutt Company: Chase Rosenau, Carrington

·Veterinary Medicine sponsored by the ND Veterinary medical Assn.: Zachary Rameden, Rugby

·Wildlife Prod. &  Management sponsored by the ND Game and Fish Dept.: Karlee Brown, Carrington

2009 North Dakota State FFA Convention – CDE's

Dairy Cattle Showmanship  (Individual Event – 23 participants)
                Winner – Dani Taylor – Mandan FFA
Other top 10 individuals: Cassandra Hanson – Enderlin, Taylor Friesz – New Salem , Aaron Haux – Kindred, Clay Hatlewick – Jamestown, Cody Klein – Scranton, John Behm – Des Lacs/Burlington, Moriah Karey – Killdeer, Bailey Hawbaker – Stanley, Ellie Schmit –Oakes/Sargent Central

Dairy Cattle Judging – Team Results: (16 teams participating)
                State Winner – Mandan FFA
                Other gold winning teams : Hebron , Harvey and Granville

Dairy Cattle Judging – Individual Results: (62 total participants)
                State Winner – Kenny Bahm – Mandan
                Top 10 Contestants –Brandi Boehm – Mandan , Mike Bahm – Mandan, Kevin Walsh – Harvey, Danelle Hoff – Hebron, Brian Anderson – Harvey, Ashley Geidd – Washburn, Nicole Richardson – Hebron , Keela Burt – Mandan, Kristi Tonnessen – Granville

 Demonstration CDE
               State Winner – Dylan Nerem and Kelsey Shaw – Minot
                Other gold winning demonstrations – Marissa Ekness and Jenna Brady – Divide County; Alicia Wehri – New Salem, Brandi Herauf and Angela Adsero – Dickinson, Rachael Vetter - Harvey

 Advanced Agriculture Mechanics (Team Event – 39 chapters participating)
               State Winning Team – Mohall
                Other gold winning teams:   Enderlin, Napoleon, Kindred, Harvey , South Heart, Tappen, Turtle Lake- Mercer

 Advanced Agriculture Mechanics (Individual Results – 109 participants )
               State Winner – Nick Sundahl – Mohall
                Other gold award winners – Top 10:   Vance Zacharais – Enderlin, Chase Holsten – Mohall, Logan, Wald – Napoleon, Kyle Magilke – Harvey;  Kyle Wolf – Napoleon, Derek Aho – Mohall, Eric Becker -  Napoleon, Phillip Hofmann – Medina ,  Cailen Schmalz – Killdeer  

Small Animal Care (Team Results – 46 chapters participating)
                State Winning Team:  New Salem FFA
                Other gold winning teams: Rugby, Fessenden-Bowdon, Harvey , Minot , New England , Kenmare, Granville

 Small Animal Care (Individual results – 175 individuals participating)
                State Winning Individual - Alicia Wehri – New Salem
                   Other top 10 contestants: Erica Parcel – Rugby, Brandy Schimelfenig – Fessenden-Bowdon, Erin Krebs – Belfield, Heather Freadhoff – New Salem, Marley Foertsch – Wyndmere, Holly Mutschellinaus – New Salem, Nicole Schumacher – Central Cass, Abby Faul – Harvey, Michelle Grossman – Harvey

 Prepared Public Speaking –
State Winning individual : Jessie Topp – Carrington FFA Chapter
Other gold award individuals: Kelsey Shaw- Minot, Joy Jacobson – Kenmare, Brooks Becker - Napoleon

 Extemporaneous Public Speaking
State Winning Individual:  Jandi Schmitz – Harvey FFA Chapter
Other gold award individuals: Nicole Smith – Lisbon , Lindsey Bultema – Central Cass, Wyatt Bachmeier - Granville

 Food Science (Team results – 26 teams participating)
State Winning Team: Oakes/Sargent Central FFA
Other gold winning teams: Harvey , Wyndmere, Napoleon, Kenmare, Carrington, Bottineau

Food Science (Individual Results – 147 Individuals participating)
State Winning Individual – Jenna Vculek – Oakes/Sargent Central
Other top 10 contestants: Rydell Klosterman – Wyndmere, Shenille Labor – Napoleon, Emily Ptacek – Oakes/Sargent Central, Lindsey Forward – Oakes/Sargent Central, Ashley Barnhart – Kenmare, Heather Peterson – Bottineau, Trista Johnson – Oakes/Sargent Central, Chase Rosenau – Carrington, Ashlee Moser – Medina

 10^th grade Agricultural Mechanics –( 43 individuals competion)
State Winning Individual – Brooke Renner – Beulah
Other gold winning individuals: Charles Forward – Oakes/Sargent Central, Daniel Deck- Harvey, Zach Johnson – Fessenden-Bowdon, Loren Johnson – Medina, Mike Ostrem – Rugby, Tyler Neubauer – Bottineau, Tanner Schmidt – Killdeer, Ryan McDevitt – New England

 9^th grade Agricultural Mechanics – (43 individuals competing)
State Winning Individual: Justin Zahradka – Park River
Other top 10 contestants: Cory Schimelfenig – Fessenden-Bowdon, Bryce Anderson – Oakes, Caylor Rosenaue – Carrington, Danny Bjertness – Kindred, Chris Heinrich – Medina, Jon Ketterling – Wishek, Ryan Becker – Napoleon, Drew Kamrath – Washburn, Jared Schmidt – Mandan

 Agriculture Mechanics Sweepstakes (combination of 9^th, 10^th and advanced ag mech participants)
State Winning Team – Harvey FFA
Other gold award teams – Oakes, Medina , Napoleon

 Milk Quality and Dairy Foods (Team Results – 40 teams participating)
State Winning Team - Leeds FFA
Other gold winning teams: Carrington, Hebron ,  Medina , Washburn, Maddock, Park River , Granville, Mandan , Harvey,

 Milk Quality and Dairy Foods (Individual Results – 176 individuals competing)
State Winning Individual: Justin Wehri – Hebron
Other top 10 individuals: Kristi Tonnessen – Granville, Blake Darling – Leeds, Chris Bjornstad – Carrington, Drew Kamrath – Washburn, Dacotah Dockter – Medina, Logan Gunderson – Leeds, Caycee Bregel – Carrington, Craig Goettle – Kenmare, Brock Knodel – Medina

 Nursery/Landscape – (Team Results – 20 teams competing)   
State Winning Team: Towner
Other gold award winning teams: Minot , Granville, Kenmare, Harvey , Watford City

 Nursery/Landscape (individual results – 90 individual competing)
State winning Individual: Cameron McBeth – Towner
Other top 10 individuals: Lexi Colbenson – Minot, Brandon Fenner – Towner, Taylor Bachmeier – Granville, Dylan Nerem – Minot, Abi Shaw – Minot, Zane Frick – Watford City, Brady Prellwitz – Towner, Chelsie Girard – Minot, Alex Steinberger – Minot

 FFA Creed Contest:
State Creed Speaking Winner: Trisha Sem – Divide County
Other gold winning individuals: Rochelle Bitz – Napoleon, Brittany Lashwer – McClusky, Cole Kupper – Killdeer, Laura Kramer - Kindred

 Horse Judging   (Team Results – 23 teams competing)
State Winning Team – Carrington                                              

Horse Judging (Individual Results – 110 individuals competing)
State Winning Individual: Brady Prellwitz – Towner
Other top 10 individuals : Anna Richter – Carrington, Katie Woodbury – Stanley, Hadley Thompson – Granville, Abby Polries– Carrington, Dena Flom – Kindred, Blake Ulrich – Grant County, Chelsy Dean – Tioga - Emily White – Des Lacs Burlington, Caleen Crider – Kenmare

 Floriculture – (Team Results – 27 teams competing)
   State Winning Team: Mohall
   Other gold winning Teams: Carrington, Minot , Kenmare, Napoleon, Beulah

Floriculture – Individual results – 123 individuals competing)
State Winning Individual: Nick Sundahl - Mohall
Other top 10 contestants: Gabriel Henson – Carrington, Caycee Bregel – Carrington, Sydney Kosel – Minot, Tessa Cammel – Minot, Jenn Herman – Kenmare, Alissa Bettenhausen – Wishek, Derek Aho – Mohall, Marisa Asheim – Mohall, Halie Nelson – Kenmare

 Meats Evaluation – Team Results (23 teams participating)
 State Winning Team: Rugby FFA
 Other gold award winning teams: Minot , Center, Dickinson , New Salem

 Meats Evaluation – Individual Results (105 individuals competing)
 State Winning Individual: Austin Becker - Minot
 Other top 10 contestants: Mike Ostrem – Rugby, Josh Stutrud – Rugby, Jordan Kauffman – Minot, Preston McGath – Rugby, Corey Bittner – Center, Ian Hall – Berthold,  Brita Martin – Minot, Katelin Dukart – Dickinson, Taylor Friesz – New Salem

 Farm Business Management – Team Results: (18 teams participating)
   State Winning Team: Napoleon FFA Chapter
   Other gold award teams: Medina , Carrington, Fessenden-Bowdon and Harvey

 Farm Business Management – Individual Results: (82 individuals competing)
 State Winning Individual: Brooks Becker - Napoleon
Other top 10 contestants: Philip Hoffman – Medina, Amber Piatz – Napoleon, Chase Rosenau – Carrington, Caylor Rosenau – Carrington, Cole Labor – Napoleon, Karl Klindworth – Fessenden-Bowdon, Brock Knodel – Medina, Vance Zacharias – Enderlin, Colton Eichele – Fessenden-Bowdon

 Agriculture Communications – Team Results: (13 teams)
 State Winning Team: Kenmare
 Other gold award teams: Harvey and Mandan

 Agriculture Communications – Individual Results (54 individuals participating)
  Other top 10 contestants: Abby Faul - Harvey, Meghan Essler – Kenmare, Heather Peterson – Bottineau, Jess Laub – Grant County, Heather Fouch – Wishek, Sonja Tinjum – Powers Lake, Jessalyn Kleinsasser – Harvey, Jenna Wright – Kindred, Casey Johnson – Mandan, Dalton Reitz - Scranton

 Job Interview : 
State Winning Individual: Courtney Bischof – Lisbon FFA|
Other gold award recipients: Jessie Topp – Carrington, Stephanie Barnhart- Kenmare, Jakayla Moore – Oakes/Sargent Central, Andi Hamel - Lakota

 Talent:  ( 23 individuals competing)
State Winning Individual – Craig Goettle – Kenmare
Other gold winning Individuals: Abigail Shaw – Minot, Nicole Smith – Lisbon, Jordan Zenker – Gackle/Streeter, Tonya Zimmerman – Garrison, Kathryn Smith – Lisbon

 Quiz Team Results:
 State Winning Team: Napoleon
 Other gold awards teams: Wyndmere, Carrington and Beulah

 Quiz Individual Results:
 High Individual: Cole Labor – Napoleon
 Other top 10 individuals: Paul Buchholz – Napoleon, Rydell Klosterman – Wyndmere, Preston Gilderhus – Maddock, Zach Rameden – Rugby, Chase Rosenau – Carrington, Caycee Bregel  - Carrington, Amber Piatz – Napoleon, Chris Bjornstad – Carrington, Jodi Boe - Beulah

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