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Results from 2007 State Convention

2007 North Dakota FFA Star Winners

Star Farmer: Ryan Piatz- Napoleon
Star of Agribusiness: Travis Wettlaufer- Bottineau
Star of Ag Placement: Steven Mattern- Rugby
Star of Agriscience: Andrew Draeger- Wyndmere

2007-2008 State FFA Officer Team

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President- Mitch Becker- Minot
Secretary-   Emily Martwick- Drake
Northwest Region Vice-President-   Cody Friesz--Garrison
Southwest Region Vice-President-Nikki Fideldy- Hebron
Northeast Region Vice-President- Chelsey Flick- Harvey
Southeast Region Vice-President- Michael Bjertness- Kindred
Ambassador- Randi Moore- Stanley

Proficiencies (to read about the winners, click here)

·Ag. Communications sponsored by Dakota Plains Cooperative (Valley City, Litchville & LaMoure: Jessie Hendrickson, Richland 44

·Ag. Education sponsored by ND Association of Ag Educators: Mitchell Becker, Minot

·Ag. Mechanics Design & Fabrication sponsored by Grain Millers: Brett Gross, Napoleon

·Ag. Mechanics Energy Systems sponsored by OtterTail Power Company: Bryant Stangeland, Carrington

·Ag. Mechanics Repair & Maintenance sponsored by Butler Machinery Company: Josh Sattler, Rugby: Josh also received tools from Titan Machinery Company

·Ag. Processing sponsored by ND Ag Products Utilization Commission: Cooper Tonnessen, Granville

·Ag. Sales Entrepreneurship sponsored by Dow AgroScience Foundation:

·Ag. Sales Placement sponsored by Farmers Union Service Assn.: Cody Friesz, Garrison

·Ag. Services sponsored by the ND Grain Dealers Assn.:  Brandt Lemer, Carrington

·Beef Production Entrepreneurship sponsored by the ND Stockmen’s Assn and a $100 gift certificate from Stockmens Supply in West Fargo: Lee Widdel, Minot

·Beef Production Placement sponsored by the ND Stockmen’s Assn: Jennifer Behm, Des Lacs/Burlington

·Dairy Production Entrepreneurship sponsored by Midwest Dairy Assn./ND Division: Cyndi Keller, Harvey

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

·Diversified Ag. Production sponsored by the Lisbon FFA Chapter: Samuel Partlow, Carrington

·Diversified Crop Prod. Entrepreneurship sponsored by the Dakota Growers Pasta Company: Chad Klosterman, Wahpeton

·Diversified Crop Production Placement sponsored by Steve and Cynthia Strege: Richie Heinrich, Medina

·Diversified Horticulture sponsored by Wahpeton FFA Chapter: Adam Harildstad, Carrington

·Diversified Livestock Prod. Entrepreneurship sponsored by Bernard and Jean Meyer and Tammy Meyer: Lynsey Frey, Granville

·Diversified Livestock Production Placement sponsored by the ND FFA Foundation: Ashley Doll, New Salem

·Emerging Ag. Technology sponsored by ND Farmers Union: Nick Hafner, Carrington

·Environmental Science & Natural Resources sponsored by Bridgette & Randy Readel: Molly Brag, Kindred

·Equine Science Entrepreneurship sponsored by Wade and Lynn Moser: Kylie Cirks, Richland 44

·Equine Science Placement sponsored by the ND Assn. of Agriculture Educators: Chelsie Berndt, Towner

·Fiber and Oil Crop Production sponsored by the ND Soybean Council: Kyle Rzaszutak, Carrington

·Floriculture sponsored by the Wahpeton FFA Alumni Assn.: Kali Geyer, Minot

·Food Science and Technology sponsored by the AgriPro Wheat/Syngenta: Melissa Quam, Wyndmere

·Forage Production sponsored by the Interstate/Monsanto Seed Company: James Rindy, Carrington
·Forest Management sponsored by the Bottineau FFA Chapter: Samantha Fenner, Towner

·Fruit Production sponsored by ND FFA Foundation: Torie Krull, Richland 44

·Grain Production Entrepreneurship sponsored by the ND Wheat Commission: John T. Rice, Maddock – J.T. 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: Kendra Truetken, Scranton

·Home and Community Development sponsored by the ND Assn. of Rural Electric Cooperatives: Arron Brossart, Rugby

·Landscape Management sponsored by Bobcat Ingersoll-Rand: Mike Loepp, Wahpeton

·Nursery Operations sponsored by the Bev and Joel Janke: Ty Hanson, Berthold

·Outdoor Recreation sponsored by the Larimore FFA Chapter: April Schmidt, Napoleon

·Poultry Production: sponsored by the ND FFA Foundation: Trish Schneider, Hebron

·Sheep Production sponsored by the ND Grocers Assn.: Kali Lueck, Hettinger

·Small Animal Prod & Care sponsored by the ND Veterinary Medical Assn.: Wendy Montgomery, Minot

·Specialty Animal Production sponsored by Bryan & Janet Strom: Kevin Leier, Rugby

·Specialty Crop Production sponsored by David & Denise Swanson and $200 scholarship from Dakota Growers Pasta: Cole Vculek, Oakes/Sargent Central

·Swine Production Entrepreneurship sponsored by the ND Pork Council: Jordan Backstrom, Maddock

·Swine Production Placement sponsored by the ND FFA Foundation: Amanda Montgomery, Carrington

·Turf Grass Management sponsored by the ND FFA Foundation: Eric Crimmins, McClusky

·Vegetable Production sponsored by R. D. Offutt Company: Emily Martwick, Drake

·Wildlife Prod. &  Management Placement sponsored by the ND Game and Fish Dept.: Teah Frye, Watford City

·Wildlife Prod. &  Management Entrepreneurship sponsored by the ND Wildlife Federation: Philip Mittleider, Tappen

CDE WINNERS

9th Grade Ag Mechanics CDE sponsored by CHS Foundation, ND State Fair Assn. and ACME Electric: High Individual was Eric Becker from the Napoleon FFA Chapter.

10th Grade Ag Mechanics CDE sponsored by CHS Foundation, RDO Equipment Company, and ACME Electric: High Individual was Paul Buchholz from the Napoleon FFA Chapter.

Advanced Ag Mechanics CDE sponsored by H.E. Everson Co., Titan Machinery, Smart Edge by GMAC, and the ND Implement Dealers: High Individual was  Theodore Hoepfner from the Beulah FFA Chapter. 1st Place Team was the Medina FFA Chapter            .

Ag Mechanics Sweepstakes sponsored by Napa of Garrison:  Winning chapter was the Napoleon FFA Chapter.

Ag Communications CDE sponsored by Julie and Chad Ellingson: 1st Place Team was from the Richland 44 FFA.

Agri-Entrepreneurship Award sponsored by ND Agri-Women: State Winner was Mitchell Becker from Minot.

Ambassador Program sponsored by Farm Credit Services of Grand Forks, Farm Credit Services of Mandan, Farm Credit Services of ND, & AgCountry Farm Credit Services:  ND State Ambassador is Randi Moore from the Stanley FFA Chapter.

Creed CDE sponsored by Papa’s Pumpkin Patch: 1st place went to Jordan Zenker from the Gackle/Streeter FFA.     

Courtesy Corps sponsored by Dale Carpentier:  Top 3 individuals were Aaron Hendrickson from Richland 44, Angela Birchfield from Richland 44, and Heather Messmer from Carrington.

Dairy Cattle Selection sponsored by the Milk Producers of ND and MN Select Sires.: High team was from the Carrington FFA Chapter. High Individual was Ben Tokach from Mandan FFA Chapter.                      .

Dairy Cattle Showmanship CDE sponsored by the Milk Producers of ND and MN Select Sires: High Individual was Casey Kubal from the Carrington FFA Chapter.

Dairy Foods CDE sponsored by the ND Grocers Assn., AMPI, and Richland 44 FFA Chapter; High Individual was Tyrell Rebel from the Hebron FFA Chapter. 1st Place Team was from the Hebron FFA Chapter.

Demonstration CDE sponsored by Basin Electric Power Cooperative: The Wyndmere FFA Chapter Team won the CDE—members were Darin Spelhaug and Rydell Klosterman.

Extemporaneous Public Speaking sponsored by Dean Moos and US Bank (Farm & Ranch Management Div): High Individual was Robert Vallie from the Richland 44 FFA Chapter.

Farm Management CDE sponsored by ND Rural Rehabilitation Corporation: High Individual was Aaron Bitz from the Napoleon FFA Chapter. The 1st Place Team was the team from the Napoleon FFA Chapter.
Floriculture CDE sponsored by Steve Zimmerman and the ND FFA Association: High Individual was Stephanie Keller from the Towner FFA Chapter. 1st Place Team was the team from the Minot FFA Chapter.                           .
Food For America Award sponsored by the ND Ag In the Classroom Council: Williston was the winning chapter.

Food Science and Technology CDE sponsored by Cavendish Farms: High team was from the Medina FFA Chapter. High Individual was Katy Reis from the Medina Chapter.
Horse Selection CDE: sponsored by Wade and Lynn Moser: High Individual was Ashley Mertz from the Minot FFA Chapter. 1st Place Team was from the Minot FFA Chapter.                .
Meats CDE sponsored by the ND Beef Commission: High Individual was Brandon Oksendahl from the Rugby FFA Chapter. 1st Place Team was from the Rugby FFA Chapter.
Memorized Public Speaking sponsored by Michael Anderson: High Individual was Andrew Young from the Napoleon FFA Chapter.
Nursery CDE
sponsored by Steve Zimmerman and InterMountain Stihl: 1st Place Team was  from the Minot FFA Chapter. High Individual was Kali Lueck from the Hettinger FFA Chapter.

Quiz CDE sponsored by Rick and Sheila Vannett and Red River Farm Network: High Individual was Michael Nagel from the Wyndmere FFA Chapter. 1st Place Team was from the Wyndmere FFA Chapter.
Small Animal Care CDE sponsored by ND FFA Association: High Individual was Tracey Haberman from the Wyndmere FFA Chapter. 1st Place Team was from the Minot FFA Chapter.

Talent CDE sponsored by the Grant County FFA Chapter: 1st place went to Craig Goettle from the Kenmare FFA Chapter.                         .

ND Winter Show Sweepstakes Award sponsored by the ND Winter Show: the chapter with the most points was the Carrington FFA Chapter.

 State Winning Teams

 SAE Account Book:                 Napoleon
Winter Show Sweepstakes:      Carrington
Food for America                    Williston
Dairy Cattle:                             Carrington
Floriculture:                              Minot
Horse Judging:              Minot
Food Science and Technology:             Medina
Small Animal Care:                   Minot
Advanced Ag Mechanics:         Medina
Demonstration: Wyndmere
Nursery/Landscape: Minot
Ag Communications: Richland 44
Meats Evaluation: Rugby
Dairy Foods: Hebron
Quiz: Wyndmere
Farm Business Management: Napoleon
Ag Mechanics Sweepstakes:  Napoleon

State Winning High Individuals

 Memorized Public Speaking: Andrew Young- Napoleon
Extemporaneous Public Speaking: Robert Vallie-Richland 44
Dairy Cattle: Ben Tokach- Mandan
Dairy Showmanship: Casey Kubal- Carrington
Floriculture: Stephanie Keller- Towner
Horse Judging: Ashley Mertz- Minot
Food Science and Technology: Katy Resis- Medina
Small Animal Care: Kari Kinneberg- Richland 44
10th Grade Ag mechanics: Paul Buchholz- Napoleon
Advanced Ag Mechanics: Teddy Hoepfner- Beulah
Quiz: Michael Nagel -Wyndmere
Demonstration: Darin Spelhaug and Rydell Klosterman- Wyndmere
Creed: Jordan Zenker- Gackle-Streeter
Nursery/Landscape: Kali Lueck-Hettinger
Meats Evaluation: Brandon Oksendahl- Rugby
Farm Business Management: Aaron Bitz- Napoleon
Dairy Foods: Tyrell Rebel- Hebron
9th Grade Ag Mechanics: Eric Becker- Napoleon
Talent: Craig Goettle- Kenmare
Courtesy Corps: Aaron Hendrickson- Richland 44, Angela Birchfield- Richland 44, Heather Messmer- Carrington 

 

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