VOLUME 21, ISSUE 2
FFA NORTH DAKOTA
FOUNDATION
2020-2021
ANNUAL REPORT
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Christina Dockter
Rueben Weigelt
Pam Tonnessen
2020-2021 Kristi Tonnessen
Adam Marx
Aaron Anderson
ND FFA FOUNDATION BOARD
Misty Steeke
Darin Spelhaug
Allen Giese
Travis Maddock
Joshua DeMorrett
Zane Manhart
Christina Dockter, President Rueben Weigelt, Vice President Pam Tonnessen, Secretary Kristi Tonnessen, Treasurer Adam Marx, Teacher Representative Aaron Anderson, ND FFA Association Representative Misty Steeke, Teacher Representative Darin Spelhaug, Teacher Representative Allen Giese, Industry/Donor Representative Travis Maddock, Industry/Donor Representative Joshua DeMorrett, Industry/Donor Representative Zane Manhart, Industry/Donor Representative Joshua Swanson, Industry/Donor Representative Jason Rohr, Industry/Donor Representative Ben Van Berkom, 2019-2020 State FFA President Breanna Hosman, 2020-2021 State FFA President
ASSOCIATION BOARD
Joshua Swanson
Jason Rohr
Ben Van Berkom
Breanna Hosman
Beth Allen
Kayla Hart
Aaron Anderson, President David Leier, Vice President (District 8) Craig Kleven, Secretary Mike Kamrath, Treasurer (District 7) Ben Curdy, District 1 Lance Van Berkom, District 2 Kasey Okke, District 3 Molly Zahradka, District 4 Breanna Bregel, District 5 Missy Hansen, District 6 Breanna Hosman, State FFA President Hannah Remington, State FFA Vice President Caleb Hauck, State FFA Secretary Christina Greuel, State FFA Treasurer Calli Hauck, State FFA Reporter Jayden MacDonald, State FFA Sentinel Miranda Clarys, State FFA Parliamentarian
FOUNDATION STAFF
Beth Allen, Executive Director Kayla Hart, Program Coordinator & Executive Assistant
ASSOCIATION STAFF Aaron Anderson
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Craig Kleven
Suzie Weigel
Aaron Anderson, State Advisor Craig Kleven, Executive Secretary Suzie Weigel, Administrative Assistant
Year in Review BY THE NUMBERS
660+DONORS FROM 20 STATES
6,200
NORTH DAKOTA FFA MEMBERS
SELECTED AS THE 2020 AMERICAN STAR FARMER
$55,820
RAISED ON GIVING HEARTS DAY 2020
317
INDIVIDUAL DONORS ON GIVING HEARTS DAY
DONORS ON FEB. 11TH
$33,000 GIVEN IN SAE GRANTS AND COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS
31 STAR PARTNERS GENEROUSLY SUPPORTED THE ND FFA AND FOUNDATION
89 FFA CHAPTERS
COLE KETTERLING
52 NEW
234
FFA JACKETS WERE GIVEN TO MEMBERS THROUGH BLUE JACKETS BRIGHT FUTURES
AND PROGRAMS IN NORTH DAKOTA
PHOTO
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AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION TEACHERS ACROSS NORTH DAKOTA
1,280 ND FFA MEMBERS ATTENDED
THE 92ND ANNUAL ND STATE FFA CONVENTION
$12,955
RAISED VIA THE ONLINE ND FFA FOUNDATION + ALUMNI AUCTION
32 DONORS, 14
OF WHICH HAD NEVER DONATED TO THE FOUNDATION BEFORE!
53
AUCTION ITEMS DONATED
325
ATTENDED THE ANNUAL PARENT AND SPONSOR BANQUET SPONSORED BY OHNSTAD TWICHELL
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State Convention Recap Honorary State FFA Degree Recipients: Christina Dockter Carah Hart Marsha Kapphahn Mick Kjar Katie Pinke
Sponsor: the ND Farm Bureau
BREANNA HOSMAN
2020-2021 STATE PRESIDENT Food for America Richland-44
Sponsor: ND Agri-Women
Blue & Gold Award Rick Vannett Dan Rood
Appreciation Award Julie Woodbury
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Vice President Book Award Sponsor: Sanford Health
Treasurer Book Award Take one moment, right now, and think of just one thing you’re grateful for. Let’s live in every moment and be grateful for it!
”
-Breanna Hosman Retiring Address
Sponsor: North Dakota FFA Foundation
Reporter Book Award Sponsor: Garrison FFA Alumni
Secretary Book Award Sponsor: Maddock A.S. Gibbens FFA
FFA Chorus
Sponsor: North Dakota FFA Alumni Association
Convention Entertainment
Sponsor: Twin Cities Region Northland Ford Dealers, Sanford Health, Farmers Mutual of Nebraska
Convention Video Streaming
Sponsor: Where Food Comes From, ProSeed, Plains Ag, LLC
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45 CAREER FAIR VENDORS I Believe in the Future of Agriculture
CHAPTER AWARDS Superior Chapter Awards Center Grant County Garrison Killdeer Max Napoleon New Salem Richland 44 Rugby Wahpeton
CALEB HAUCK
2020-2021 STATE SECRETARY
“
Reframe how you look at obstacles in your life. The next time you encounter a challenge, whether it be a busy week at work or school, use it to grow.
”
-Caleb Hauck Retiring Address
Sponsor: American Federal Bank
Charter Chapter Award May-Port CG Hope-Page
Sponsor: $1,500 check given by ND FFA Foundation
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Parent Sponsor Banquet MICHAEL AXT
2021 FRIEND OF THE FOUNDATION
BANQUET SPONSOR OHNSTAD TWICHELL ATTORNEYS
Tyler Leverington, an attorney with Ohnstad Twichell, addresses the attendees at the annual Parent and Sponsor Banquet. National FFA President Doster Harper speaks to the attendees of the annual Parent and Sponsor Banquet
Past Friends of the Foundation: 2019 - Butch and Diane Haugland 2018 - Beth Bakke Stenehjem 2017 - Doug Vannurden 2016 - Steve Zimmerman 2014 - Bryan Strom 2013 - Joel Janke
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Live Auction Auctioneer Brooke Gillespie, from the Steffes Group, joined to auction off three items at the banquet. All of the proceeds went directly to the ND FFA Foundation and Alumni.
AG TEACHER’S CREED
I am an agricultural educator by choice and not by chance. I believe in American agriculture; I dedicate my life to its development and the advancement of its people. I will strive to set before my students by my deeds and actions the highest standards of citizenship for the community, state and nation. I will endeavor to develop professionally through study, travel and exploration.
I will not knowingly wrong my fellow teachers. I will defend them as far as honesty will permit. I will work for the advancement of agricultural education and I will defend it in my community, state and nation. I realize that I am a part of the school system. I will work in harmony with school authorities and other teachers of the school. My love for youth will spur me on to impart something from my life that will help make for each of my students a full and happy future.
HONORED SPONSORS
N DA A E. org Jean & Bernard Meyer Farm Credit Services of Mandan Gustin’s Diamond D Gelbvieh Red River Farm Network
Ashley & Jason Frerichs Marcia Hartsoch Jerry & Jackie Migler April & Ed Mitchell Jason & Carrie Odenbach Sean & Katie Rinkenberger Rodney & Magdalena Schaaf Karen Vossler Levi & Katie Reese Roger & Kari Christenson Rueben Weigelt Gary Wendel Michael & Marjorie Axt Roger Beaver Beulah FFA See all of our sponsors and donors by visiting ndffa.co/ourdonors
HANNAH REMINGTON
2020-2021 STATE VICE PRESIDENT
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Allowing people to control us with their opinions and thoughts won’t help us discover who we actually are as people. Stop letting the noise get to you and go figure out what drives you; what makes your heart race; and what truly makes you happy.
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-Hannah Remington Retiring Address
FOREVER BACKING THE BLUE. N D F FA A l u m n i
N o r t h D a k o t a F FA A l u m n i . o r g
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NORTH DAKOTA
FFA Star Awards STAR IN AGRIBUSINESS TRAPPER DEPEW, Carrington
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STAR IN AGRISCIENCE
KIERSTEN BOEHM, Richland 44
The curiousness of minnow traps placed in a slough near his home launched Trapper’s agribusiness SAE in the Natural Resources Systems Pathway. Trapper’s minnow trapping business has developed into a professional relationship and a friendship with Thelma, an 83-year-old lady, bait shop owner, and mentor. Trapper started his minnow trapping business in 2018 with 11 traps. He grew his business to 25 traps and the sale of 60 gallons of minnows per year. Trapper’s small business SAE has taught him about licensing, regulations, taxes, time management, seasonal demand in markets, building relationships, minnow health, and many aspects of fish and water ecosystems. Trapper’s SAE is diversified with a placement position with Carrington House Moving, where he assists in moving houses, barns, and sheds. Trapper is a member of the Carrington FFA Chapter. His advisor is Mrs. Missy Hansen. Trapper plans to attend Iowa State University in the fall, majoring in Aerospace Engineering. Depew’s parents are Troy Depew and Tammi Lindberg.
Kiersten’s interest in research was sparked at a young age by reading scientific magazines with dreams of becoming a doctor. Then life changed during her 8th-grade agricultural education class when her dreams switched to an interest in plant science during Kiersten’s first Agriscience project.
Sponsored by Agtegra
Sponsored by Twin Cities Region Northland Ford Dealers
Kiersten’s research included four projects in the plant systems pathway, focusing on buried water storage devices, hydroponics, and active carbon involving carbon nanotubes. Her research SAE lead her to the State FFA Agriscience event, where she became a state winner and competed in Agriscience at National FFA Convention. Those experiences fostered growth in her research projects and shaped her career plans. Kiersten’s SAE is diversified with a small business of mowing the local baseball diamond, Wold Fields. Kiersten is a member of the Richland 44 FFA Chapter. Her advisor is Tony Boehm. Kiersten plans to attend North Dakota State University in the fall, majoring in Interior Design and Horticulture with an emphasis in Landscape Design. Boehm’s parents are Tony and Mary Boehm.
STAR FARMER ETHAN ARNOLD, Harvey FFA Chapter STAR IN AG. PLACEMENT NATHAN FRIEDT, Harvey
Nathan is employed with Friedt’s Yard Service, a family business where Nathan’s SAE has landed him in his sixth season of yard service. His initial duties were mowing, trimming, thatching, aerating, and fertilizing upon direction supervision. Today, Nathan can work independently with his initial responsibilities and much more such as equipment maintenance, hydroseeding, scheduling mowing times, and skid steer operation for landscaping projects and tree removal. Nathan’s placement SAE enables him to be part of a team that currently maintains over 60 yards in Harvey, five cemeteries, an airport, several farmyards, plus spring and fall cleanup for many more yards. Nathan credits his SAE in developing his work ethic, mechanical skills, enhancing his communication abilities, and understanding of sound financial decisions. Nathan is a member of the Harvey FFA Chapter. His advisors are Ms. JoDee Free and Mr. Daniel Deck. Nathan plans to attend Bismarck State College in the fall, majoring in Carpentry. Friedt’s parents are Mark and Dawn Friedt. Sponsored by Farmers Union Insurance
In 2016, Ethan’s SAE began in placement by working for Arnold Farms. By 2018, his SAE evolved into a farming entrepreneurship consisting of corn, pinto beans, and wheat on 76 acres of rented land. Ethan farms alongside his father utilizing a labor/ equipment exchange to cover the machinery expenses but uses a loan to cover cash input expenses. He assumes the management roles on his acres by determining seed varieties, seeding dates and rates, fertilizer inputs, scouting, crop protection products and harvest times. Ethan initially purchased the crop inputs from his father, but now buys the inputs and insurance with local businesses. His SAE has expanded his knowledge with precision agriculture equipment and products. Furthermore, the SAE enhanced his participation and ability in the FFA Agronomy CDE. Ethan is a member of the Harvey FFA Chapter. His advisors are Ms. JoDee Free and Mr. Daniel Deck. Ethan plans to attend Bismarck State College in the fall, majoring in Agronomy. Arnold’s parents are Phillip and Robin Arnold. Sponsored by Roger & Jeanette Kenner and Erika & Tyler Kenner Lannoye
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CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENT RESULTS Advanced Agricultural Technology & Mechanical Systems HIGH INDIVIDUAL:
Environmental & Natural Resource Management HIGH INDIVIDUAL:
Nicholas Wulfekuhle, Richland 44 Sponsor: Farmers Mutual of Nebraska
Sponsors: Zacharias Family, Pioneer Equipment Dealers Association, Titan Machinery, Darren & Kristin Hoyme, Rolla FFA
Intermediate Agricultural Technology & Mechanical Systems
Laura Muggli, Grant County
Sponsors: Jerry & Judy Tuhy, RaeDeen Huepel, Mike & Marjorie Axt
Basic Agricultural Technology & Mechanical Systems
Food Science & Technology
Jaden Hennings, Oakes-Sargent Central
Sponsors: Beulah FFA, Cavendish Farms, Inc
Agricultural Technology & Mechanical Systems Sweepstakes HIGH TEAM: Rugby
Sponsor: Napa of Garrison
Agricultural Communications HIGH TEAM: Napoleon
Sponsors: Ellingson Angus, Bayer
Dairy Cattle Management & Evaluation
Paul Hanebutt, New Salem
HIGH TEAM:
Medina
Sponsors: Milk Producers of ND, MN Select Sires Co-op Inc.
HIGH INDIVIDUAL:
Teagan Erbele, Napoleon
Horse Evaluation HIGH INDIVIDUAL:
Emily Fannik, Max
Sponsors: Wade and Lynn Moser
Sponsor: American Federal Bank
HIGH TEAM:
Grant County
Courtesy Corps HIGH INDIVIDUALS:
HIGH TEAM:
Turtle Lake-Mercer
Abby Rivinius, Gackle Olivia Havelka, Hettinger Genna Rascoe, Des Lacs-Burlington Sponsor: Dale Carpentier
HIGH TEAM:
Talent
Napoleon
HIGH INDIVIDUAL:
Rose Wendel, LaMoure HIGH TEAM:
Creed Speaking
Stanley
HIGH INDIVIDUAL:
Bailey Urlacher, New England
Meats Evaluation & Technology HIGH INDIVIDUAL:
Evan Bornemann, New Salem
Sponsors: Papa’s Pumpkin Patch, Sam Lies
HIGH TEAM:
Demonstration
New Salem
HIGH INDIVIDUAL:
Sponsors: ND Beef Commission, NDSU Animal Science Department, Trevor & Misty Steeke
Milk Quality & Products HIGH INDIVIDUAL:
Kaidence Fox, Killdeer
Sponsors: AMPI, Wahpeton FFA Alumni
Nursery/Landscape
Kendyl Hoger, New Salem
Jack Stoppleworth, Kindred
Sponsors: Midwest Dairy Association – ND Division, Milk Producers of ND
Amber Selensky, Rugby
Sponsor: Grant County FFA
Dairy Cattle Handlers HIGH INDIVIDUAL:
HIGH INDIVIDUAL:
Grant County
Sponsors: CHS Foundation, Zacharias Family
HIGH INDIVIDUAL:
Amy Klain, Turtle Lake-Mercer
Sponsors: ND State Fair Association, Titan Machinery
Small Animal/Veterinary Science
HIGH TEAM:
HIGH INDIVIDUAL:
HIGH INDIVIDUAL:
Sponsors: Red River Farm Network, Farm Credit Services of ND, Farm Credit Services of Mandan, AgCountry Farm Credit Services, Rick Vannett
Sponsors: North Dakota Rural Rehabilitation Corp., ND Farm Management Education Program
Floriculture
HIGH TEAM:
Laura Muggli, Grant County Grant County
Richland 44
HIGH INDIVIDUAL:
Adam Newman, South Prairie
HIGH INDIVIDUAL:
HIGH TEAM:
Farm & Agribusiness Management HIGH INDIVIDUAL:
Carson Mattern, Rugby
Quiz
HIGH INDIVIDUAL:
Sponsors: Conoco Phillips, Midwest Stihl
Annalise Rauschenberger, South Prairie
Sponsor: North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters
Extemporaneous Public Speaking
HIGH TEAM:
HIGH INDIVIDUAL:
New Salem
Brooke Loen, Harvey
Sponsors: 2013-2014 ND State FFA Officer Team, Doosan/Bobcat
Prepared Public Speaking
HIGH TEAM:
HIGH INDIVIDUAL:
Kindred
Avery Roth, Grant County Sponsor: Michael Anderson
AGRISCIENCE FAIR
Agriscience Fair Sponsors: ND Farmers Union Association, Farmers Union Insurance, ND Ethanol Council
Animal Systems Division III HIGH INDIVIDUAL:
Emily Kline, Scranton
Animal Systems Division VI HIGH TEAM:
Colt Kersten & Ryley Lee, Max
Environmental/Natural Resources Division I
Power, Structural, & Technical Systems Division VI
Samantha Burchill, Central Cass
Gracie Gunderson & Brittney Reister, Medina
HIGH INDIVIDUAL:
Social Systems Division I
Laurae Beaudrie, Velva
Social Systems Division II
HIGH INDIVIDUAL:
Plant Systems Division II
Environmental/Natural Resources Division III
Karady Evans & Ella Anderson, Scranton
Grace Melhoff, Wing
Kiesten Boehm, Richland 44
HIGH INDIVIDUAL:
HIGH TEAM:
Plant Systems Division V HIGH INDIVIDUAL:
Environmental/Natural Resources Division V
Plant Systems Division VI
Tayla Redepenning, Grafton
Power, Structural, & Technical Systems Division I
HIGH INDIVIDUAL:
Food Products & Processing System Division I HIGH INDIVIDUAL:
Kalie Boehm, Richland
HIGH TEAM:
Food Products & Processing System Division V
HIGH INDIVIDUAL:
Kinley Stadheim, Scranton
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Food Products & Processing System Division III
HIGH TEAM:
Madison Myers & Rylan Myers, Carrington
HIGH INDIVIDUAL:
Caden Anderson, Scranton
HIGH INDIVIDUAL:
Abby Buynak, Mohall HIGH TEAM:
Rose Shiele & Faith Howe, Velva
Social Systems Division III HIGH INDIVIDUAL:
Shelsey Brandvold, Max
Social Systems Division IV HIGH TEAM:
Sophia Frietag & Vanessa Oase, Scranton
Social Systems Division V HIGH INDIVIDUAL:
Taylor Johnson, Max
Social Systems Division VI HIGH TEAM:
Gage Yellowbird & Jamie Danks, Max
Results Land Judging
HIGH INDIVIDUAL:
Jakob Hudson, Rolla
HIGH TEAM:
Fessenden-Bowdon
TODAY’S LEARNERS ARE TOMORROW’S LEADERS.
Sponsors: Nelson County Soil Conservation, Birdsall Grain & Seed, Mouse River Soil Conservation District
Range Judging HIGH INDIVIDUAL:
Karlee Sailer, Beulah
HIGH TEAM:
Glen Ullin
Sponsors: ND Stockmen’s Association
KILLDEER
PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT EVENT RESULTS
Each generation of agricultural leaders must be prepared for lifelong success. That’s why the CHS Foundation proudly supports high-impact youth leadership programs like FFA. And why we help cultivate learning and career opportunities through university initiatives across the country. We believe in the power of tomorrow, and it all starts with advancing innovation today. Visit chsfoundation.org to learn about our ongoing commitment to leadership. © 2020 CHS Inc.
(awarded April 2021)
Parliamentary Procedure Killdeer FFA Chapter
Sponsors: ND Dept of Ag, Larks Baseball/First International Bank, American Crystal Sugar Company, ND FFA Foundation and Mr. Rick Vannett
Employment Skills
Trapper Depew, Carrington
Sponsors: Breanna Bregel, First International Bank & Trust
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2020-2021 STATE TREASURER
FALL, WINTER & SPRING CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENT RESULTS
(awarded March 2021)
NAPOLEON
Agricultural Sales HIGH INDIVIDUAL:
Jaci Praska, Oakes-Sargent Central HIGH TEAM:
Napoleon
Sponsors: RDO Equipment/ Offutt, IRONCLAD Marketing
Agronomy
HIGH INDIVIDUAL:
Ethan Arnold, Harvey
CARRINGTON
HIGH TEAM:
Carrington
Sponsors: Dupont Pioneer, KTM Farms, Jon Solberg, Charlie Sorenson, ND FFA Foundation
Livestock Evaluation HIGH INDIVIDUAL:
Kaden Schauer, Hettinger HIGH TEAM:
LaMoure
Sponsors: Jeff & Jan Topp, ND Rural Rehab Corporation
LAMOURE
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How many times do we call ourselves failures instead of reminding ourselves that we are human? Let’s challenge each other to live this life just the way we are: human.
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-Christina Greuel Retiring Address
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CALLI HAUCK
2020-2021 STATE REPORTER
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92nd State Convention STATE PROFICIENCY WINNERS
Everybody always thinks of failure as fatal. Our failures are what give us character, strength, perserverance, hope, and the opportunity to try again.
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-Calli Hauck Retiring Address
Agricultural Education
ENTREPRENEURSHIP/PLACEMENT
Aubrey Black, Max
Sponsor: ND Association of Agricultural Educators
Agricultural Mechanics Repair & Maintenance ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Diversified Crop Production
Outdoor Recreation
Ethan Arnold, Harvey
Chance Manhart, Golden Valley County
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Sponsor: ND Barley Council
Diversified Crop Production
ENTREPRENEURSHIP/PLACEMENT
Sponsor: North Dakota Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives
PLACEMENT
Poultry Production
Sponsor: ND Barley Council
Colt Kersten, Max
PLACEMENT
Diversified Livestock Production
Sheep Production
Sponsor: Wahpeton FFA
Lea Mittleider, Carrington
William VanEpps, Medina
Sponsor: General Equipment and Supplies
Agricultural Mechanics Repair & Maintenance Alec Helgeson, Wahpeton
Agricultural Sales PLACEMENT
Elizabeth Lee, Carrington
Madison Myers, Carrington
ENTREPRENEURSHIP/PLACEMENT Sponsor: Tammy Meyer in memory of Jean Meyer
ENTREPRENEURSHIP/PLACEMENT Sponsor: USDA Farm Service Agency
ENTREPRENEURSHIP/PLACEMENT
Trenton Erbele, Napoleon Sponsor: ND Lamb & Wool
Equine Science
Small Animal Animal Production and Care
Keagan Neppl, Richland 44
Avery Roth, Grant County
Equine Science
Swine Production
Coy Berreth, Mandan
Paul Hanebutt, New Salem
Forage Production
Turf Grass Management
Ian Lacina, Carrington
Nathan Friedt, Harvey
Goat Production
Vegetable Production
Ian Dukart, Killdeer
Nicole Neumiller, Fessenden-Bowdon
Sponsor: Bridgette & Randy Readel
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
ENTREPRENEURSHIP/PLACEMENT
Agricultural Services
Sponsor: Wade & Lynn Moser
Sponsor: American Federal Bank
ENTREPRENEURSHIP/PLACEMENT
Payton Haas, Napoleon
Sponsor: ND Grain Dealers Association
PLACEMENT
PLACEMENT
Beef Production
Sponsor: Levi & Katie Reese
Sponsor: North Dakota Pork Council
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Alexis Vandeberghe, Medina Sponsor: ND Stockmen’s Association
ENTREPRENEURSHIP/PLACEMENT
ENTREPRENEURSHIP/PLACEMENT
Beef Production
Sponsor: Jason & Heather Rohr
Sponsor: Agassiz Seed and Supply
PLACEMENT
Amy Klain, Turtle Lake-Mercer Sponsor: ND Stockmen’s Association
Dairy Production PLACEMENT
Logan Becker, New Salem
Sponsor: Midwest Dairy Association-ND Division
Diversified Agricultural Production
ENTREPRENEURSHIP/PLACEMENT
Bret Hegseth, Richland 44 Sponsor: Lisbon FFA Chapter
ENTREPRENEURSHIP/PLACEMENT
ENTREPRENEURSHIP/PLACEMENT
Sponsor: Department of Animal Science at NDSU
Sponsor: ND Soybean Council
Grain Production
Veterinary Science
Benjamin Scheresky, Max
Christy Finck, Grant County
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Sponsors: ND Wheat Commission, ND Grain Growers Association
Landscape Management
ENTREPRENEURSHIP/PLACEMENT
Kiersten Boehm, Richland 44 Sponsor: Allen & Pat Giese
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RESULTS CONT.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP/PLACEMENT Sponsor: ND Veterinary Medical Association
Wildlife Production and Management
ENTREPRENEURSHIP/PLACEMENT
Trapper Depew, Carrington
Sponsor: ND Natural Resources & Trust
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2021-2022 North Dakota
PRESIDENT
GARRETT KUHN, Glen Ullin
VICE PRESIDENT AVERY ROTH, Grant County
SECRETARY
STETSON URLACHER, New England
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Degree Recipients 2020 American Degree Recipients Bethany Anderson, Harvey Grace Bachmeier, Granville Chase Bader, Wishek Nathan Ball, Minot Jennifer Marie Becker, New Salem Caleb James Boehm, Richland 44 Hunter Boll, Wahpeton Casey Buskohl, Wyndmere Vincent Carruth, Oakes-Sargent Central Jameson A Ellingson, Mandan Jonah Enochson, Wahpeton Shelby Faul, McClusky Brian James Friedt, Harvey Cauy Hartel, Watford City Jacob Hauck, Oakes-Sargent Central Jacy Hauge, Flasher John Haverland, Richland 44 Sean Hermes, Oakes-Sargent Central Brenna Mattae Hoger, New Salem Tyler Hoggarth, Carrington Molly Holt, Scranton Carson Houser, McClusky Mykaela Jacobson, Center Cole Ketterling, Wishek Morgan Elizabeth Krizan, Hebron Mikayla Kathryn Lacher, Richland 44 Winston LaJesse, Wahpeton Jacob Leier, Napoleon Kolten Mellem, Wyndmere Aaron Meyer, Richland 44 Max Muggli, Oakes-Sargent Central Bryce Mutschelknaus, Grant County Keaton Nelsen, Leeds Sean Nichols, Carrington Chase Pederson, Carrington Nathan Peterson, Oakes-Sargent Central Lucas Rath, McClusky Hannah Remington, South Prairie Sam Roehrich, Oakes-Sargent Central Rebecca Schmidt, Center Lianna Codey Seibold, Wahpeton Kathryn Slavick, Mandan Abagail Volk, Rugby Cassidy Jo Walth, Wishek Sponsors: Northland Ford Dealers, CHS, Bayer
WHAT DOES IT TAKE?
American Degree
3 Year FFA Member 540 Hours Ag Ed Courses Earned $10,000 or Worked 2,250 Hours 50+ Hours of Community Service
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2021 State Degree Recipients Blayne Anderson, Leeds Garrett Anderson, Minot Ethan Arnold, Harvey Jace Arnold, Maddock A.S. Gibbens Summers Bachman, Minot Justin Bahsen, Minot Alyssa Ball, Minot Lauren Baril, Munich April Barnhardt, Mandan Logan Becker, New Salem Seth Bettenhausen, Wishek Dawson Biby, Munich Connor Blessum, Minot Cooper Blotske, Washburn Ashton Boehm, Mandan Kiersten Boehm, Richland 44 ShiAnne Boehm, Mandan Kamre Boltz, Killdeer Kayla Brew, Killdeer Shadera Burian, Killdeer Jaime Danks, Max Abigail Deile, Wishek Cierra Delzer, Mandan Trapper Depew, Carrington Emma Dirk, Mandan Jake Doll, Finley-Sharon Grady Duchsherer, Minot Dawson Erber, Washburn Allen Farrell, Larimore Emilie Filipek, Wilton John Fisher, Leeds Nathan Friedt, Harvey Allison Friesz, Grant County Hunter Gallagher, Ashley Calby Geiger, Mandan Justin Germundson, Stanley Ellen Gregoire, Larimore Kelli Gropper, Wishek Nathan Gross, Napoleon Gracie Gunderson, Medina Charmaine Haas, Napoleon Payton Hass, Napoleon Paul Hanebutt, New Salem Wyatt Hanson, Velva Laney Hartel, Watford City Sierra Heinz, Rolette Alec Helgeson, Wahpeton Abby Helm, Medina Rylee Hendrickson, Richland 44 Reagan Hildre, Velva Sydney Horner, Napoleon Alex Huber, Edgeley-Kulm Esther Jaggi, Killdeer Logan Jennfer, Harvey Abigayle Johnson, Mandan Ethan Johnson, Napoleon Taylor Johnson, Garrison Madison Jones, Fessenden-Bowdon Maddie Katzenmeyer, Lisbon Colt Kersten, Max Griffin Kessel, Belfield Jarrett Kessel, Belfield Alexa Ketterling, Wishek Eden Kindsvogel, Center Benjamin Knopp, Bowman County Kaden Korgel, South Prairie
Kaylee Krause, Mandan Cashlyn Krecklau, Divide County Auna Kubal, Carrington Garrett Kuhn, Glen Ullin Logan Lapica, Stanley Elizabeth Lee, Carrington Ryley Lee, Max Calli Mack, Medina Elliot Mathias, Kindred Drew McArthur, Munich Ariana McFarland, Powers Lake Jarrel McGarvey, Leeds Aidan McMahon, Granville Breanna Mittleder, Carrington Lea Mittleder, Carrington Victoria Moreno, Dickinson Kearyn Nelson, Leeds Tate Novodvorsky, South Prairie Kaylee Obrigewitch, Belfield Breanna Olson, Max Justine Pedersen, Harvey Sarah Potts, Minot Brittney Reister, Medina Derek Reister, Medina Logan Reister, Medina Halle Rivinius, Grant County Chloe Rubish, Wahpeton Jackson Rud, New Salem Karlee Sailer, Beulah Lance Scheid, Mandan David Sherensky, Minot Lydia Schmidt, Mandan Madelyn Schmidt, Kidder County Chase Schmitt, Richland 44 Jacob Seelye, Wahpeton Carly Siedler, Garrison Bryce Selzler, Velva Dazey Sevland, Granville Cora Sicble, New Salem Ethan Suchy, Mandan Taylen Thomas, Mandan Ryder Thompson, Granville MacKenna Toyne, Lisbon Lindsey Vachal, Tioga Jakob Van Berkom, Des Lacs-Burlington Billy VanEpps, Medina Emillee Weigel, Edgeley-Kulm Janae Weigel, Napoleon Cole Wentz, Maddock A.S. Gibbens Ava Willie, Des Lacs-Burlington Adam Wolff, Wishek Caleb Woodrow, Munich Gage Yellowbird, Max Kelly Zimmerman, Napoleon
Sponsors: Coteau Properties, Bryan & Janet Strom, Leland & Beverly Tong, US Bank Foundation, ProSeed, Nodak Insurance
State Degree 2 Year FFA Member 360 Hours Ag Ed Courses Earned or Invested $1,000 or Worked 300 Hours 25+ Hours of Community Service Earn Chapter FFA Degree
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President Greetings from the ND FFA Foundation.
It was great to see the ND State FFA Convention held in person after having a virtual convention in 2020. I’m not sure who was more excited: Our FFA members or the staff and instructors. I always get that same excitement when walking into Bentson Bunker Fieldhouse during state convention. It brings back so many good memories from my time in FFA and attending when my children were members. It is encouraging to see so many members making those memories and gaining leadership skills that will last a lifetime. Congratulations to all who attended and competed in the various events. Find a complete list of results starting on page 10. Good luck to those representing ND at nationals this fall. We also congratulate the new State FFA Officer team for 2021-2022 (meet them on pages 14-15)! The FFA Alumni Auction was a part of state convention this year which included an online bidding option. Thank you to all who helped make this auction a success by donating items and, of course, bidding. The funds from the auction allow the ND FFA Foundation to support the members in the way of grants and scholarships. You can find a fun, little recap of the dollars raised on page 3. As I come to the end of my time on the ND FFA Foundation Board, I want to thank the FFAmily for your support and friendship on our shared mission with the FFA. It has been an honor to serve on the ND FFA Foundation Board, and I encourage anyone interested to check out the website at NDFFAFoundation.com and complete our board-member-interest form. As always, we can never say “thank you” enough to our many sponsors and donors who allow us to provide so many incredible opportunities to our ND members. A huge thank you to all of you for your continued support! Respectfully,
Christina Dockter
ND FFA Foundation President
CHRISTINA DOCKTER ND FFA FOUNDATION PRESIDENT