2015 STATE FFA CONVENTION

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1 2015 STATE FFA CONVENTION STATE BOARD FOR CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION 15 th Floor - State Capitol 600 East Boulevard Ave., Dept. 270 Bismarck, ND

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Event Page State Officers for State FFA Degree Recipients Area Stars of Agri-Business... 5 Area Star Farmer... 5 Area Ag Placement... 5 Honorary State FFA Degree Recipients... 6 American FFA Degree Nominees... 6 Appreciation Award, VIP Award, Leadership Award... 6 Agricultural Education... 7 Agricultural Mechanics Design & Fabrication... 7 Agricultural Mechanics Repair & Maintenance - Placement... 7 Agricultural Processing... 7 Agricultural Sales - Entrepreneurship... 7 Agricultural Sales Placement... 7 Agricultural Services... 8 Agriscience Research- Plant Systems. 8 Agriscience Research- Integrated Systems 8 Beef Production Entrepreneurship... 8 Beef Production Placement... 8 Dairy Production Entrepreneurship... 8 Dairy Production Placement... 8 Diversified Agricultural Production... 8 Diversified Crop Production Entrepreneurship... 9 Diversified Crop Production Placement... 9 Diversified Horticulture... 9 Diversified Livestock Production Placement... 9 Emerging Agricultural Technology... 9 Equine Science- Entrepreneurship... 9 Equine Science Placement... 9 Fiber &/or Oil Crop Production Forage Production Fruit Production Goat Production 10 Grain Production Entrepreneurship Grain Production Placement Home and/or Community Development Landscape Management. 11 Outdoor Recreation Poultry Production Sheep Production Small Animal Production & Care Specialty Animal Production

3 Swine Production Placement Swine Production Entrepreneurship Turf Grass Management Vegetable Production Veterinary Medicine Wildlife & Production Management Basic Agricultural Mechanics Intermediate Agricultural Mechanics Advanced Agricultural Mechanics Agricultural Communications Agricultural Mechanics Sweepstakes State FFA Chorus Members State FFA Courtesy Corps State FFA Creed Dairy Cattle Selection Dairy Handlers Event Dairy Foods (Milk Quality). 18 Demonstration Contest Agri Science Fair Farm Business Management Event Floriculture Event Food for America Food Science & Technology Horse Selection Job Interview Meats Nursery/Landscape Extemporaneous Public Speaking Prepared Public Speaking Quiz Reporter Book SAE Book Secretary Book Small Animal Production & Care Superior Chapters Talent Treasurer Book State FFA Convention Minutes Delegate Committee Reports Chance Lundberg Takin Chances Seena Hagen Be a Coffee Bean Ceph Dockter Don t Leave Home for Second Klay Oland Grab the Bull by the Horns Samantha Lies It s Time to Pick Your Seat Keylee Odden Creating Your Masterpiece Daniel Pretzer Serving with Purpose 45 2

4 STATE FFA OFFICERS NORTH DAKOTA FFA ASSOCIATION Claire Endres State President nd St N Parents: Greg & Jody Endres Carrington, ND Chapter: Carrington H C ************************************************************************************* Brock Saewert State Secretary Ave SE Parents: Mike & Amy Saewert Davenport, ND Chapter: Kindred H C ************************************************************************************* Katelyn Oland State Vice President st SE Parents: Kent & Judy Oland Sheldon, ND Chapter: Lisbon H C ************************************************************************************* Nicolette Bitz State Treasurer st St SE Parents: Darrell & Danita Bitz Napoleon, ND Chapter: Napoleon H C ************************************************************************************* Ashley Stoppleworth State Reporter 7227 Maple Lane Parents: Kevin & Denise Stoppleworth Horace, ND Chapter: Kindred H C ************************************************************************************* Angela Leier State Sentinel th Ave SE Parents: Mitch & Doris Leier Kintyre, ND Chapter: Napoleon H C ************************************************************************************* Brittany Aasand State Parliamentarian th St NE Parents: Dean & Deedra Aasand Carrington, ND Chapter: Carrington H C FFA JACKETS SPONSORED BY: NODAK MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY CARHARTT JACKETS CARHARTT $500 State FFA Officer Scholarships CARHARTT

5 State FFA Degree Recipients (203) Each recipient receives the Golden Charm and Certificate Sponsored by: Coteau Properties, US Bancorp Foundation, Beverly & Leland Tong and Wells Fargo Bank Jodee Egly, Belfield Luis Gonzalez, Berthold Austin Kilene, Berthold Braydon Lauten Schlager, Berthold Liz Neshem, Berthold Ashley Knutson, Beulah Laura Brandjord, Bottineau Madison Klebe, Bottineau Jared Munson, Bottineau Timothy Fischer, Bowman County Sarah Freitag, Bowman County Lane Jeffers, Bowman County Brittney Aasand, Carringtoin Claire Endres, Carrington Haley Koenig, Carrington Alexis Larson, Carrington Bailey Retzlaff, Carrington Holly Boyd, Center Salma Ortiz, Center Travis Binde, Divide County Andrea Haugland, Divide County Emilee Johnson, Divide County Robert Lorentz, Divide County Jacob Baumann, Edgeley/Kulm Braeden Mathern, Edgeley/Kulm Billy Zottnick, Edgeley/Kulm Kayla Hart, Fessenden/Bowdon Wyatt Carlson, Finley/Sharon Tate Goughnour, Finley/Sharon Kristie Jacobson, Finley/Sharon Laura Jacobson, Finley/Sharon Tyler Schrader, Finley/Sharon Jessica Serr, Finley/Sharon Parker Stein, Finley/Sharon Gabriel Lassila, Garrison Mitchell Stiefel, Garrison Dylan Stumvoll, Garrison Christopher Fischer, Grant County Tayla Hoherz, Grant County Alyssa Mutschelknaus, Grant County Andrew Alveshere, Harvey Riley Eckart, Harvey Nicole Erickson, Harvey Westen Feickert, Harvey Hunter Goldade, Harvey Kolbey Harness, Harvey Emily Hertz, Harvey Aaron Knudston, Harvey Carson Koble, Harvey Shaun Kourajian, Harvey Wyatt Lautt, Harvey Quincy Marchand, Harvey Spencer Marchand, Harvey Brett Muscha, Harvey Catelyn Perbix, Harvey Santana Schneider, Harvey Krystal Susag, Harvey Zachary Krein, Hebron Brian Richardson, Hebron Wyatt Schulte, Hebron Jordan Schumacher, Hebron Ty Wehri, Hebron Justice Brown, Kenmare Rebekah Fetterhoff, Kenmare Spencer King, Kenmare Dani Kling, Kenmare Kacey Koester, Kidder County Alec Roth, Kidder County Kaydee Weippert, Kidder County Chandler Bice, Killdeer TJ Moore, Killdeer Alexis Anderson, Kindred Alec Braaten, Kindred Ty Casey, Kindred Shelby Grabanski, Kindred Rachel Hall, Kindred Madison Johnson, Kindred Brock Saewert, Kindred Ashley Stoppleworth, Kindred Levi Vangsness, Kindred Breanna Weber, Kindred Austin Blazer, Leeds Paige Johnson, Leeds Andrea Jorgenson, Leeds Riley Lawrence, Leeds Julissa McGarvey, Leeds Katelyn Nelsen, Leeds Aidan Ritterman, Leeds Kalvin Slaubaugh, Leeds Kaelie Krueger, Lisbon Katelyn Oland, Lisbon Jenna Steffes, Lisbon Blake Buckmier,Maddock AS Gibbens Hunter Buehler,Maddock AS Gibbens Hailey Kallenbach,Maddock AS Gibbens Megan Olson,Maddock AS Gibbens Jakob Schmid,Maddock AS Gibbens Maria Sears,Maddock AS Gibbens Emily Bendish, Mandan Codie Cahoon, Mandan Paige Fisher, Mandan Audree Gifford, Mandan Cullen Gress, Mandan Samantha Halstengard, Mandan Stacia Hopfauf, Mandan Patrick Johnson, Mandan Cody Wald, Mandan Dylan Finken, Max Levi Kinn, Max Ashleigh Piazza, Max Gwen Schresky, Max Keegan Swanson, Max Jordan Tomlinson, Max Kaitlynn Andres, Medina Morgan Irlmeier, Medina Seth Moser, Medina Megan Reister, Medina Nicole Hanson, Mohall Madeline Solemsaas, Mohall Macy Sundahl, Mohall Andrew Wherley, Mohall Nicholas Becker, Napoleon Dalton Beine, Napoleon Nicollette Bitz, Napoleon Dylan Bitz, Napoleon Bailey Bitz, Napoleon Justin Hoberg, Napoleon Angela Leier, Napoleon Brittany Regner, Napoleon Anthony Westmiller, Napoleon MiaLara Young, Napoleon Kelsie Zimmerman, Napoleon Ashley Becker, New Salem Raina Hanley, New Salem Braden Klusmann, New Salem Krista Kreidt, New Salem Miranda Letzring, New Salem Madison Meyer, New Salem Justine Schaff, New Salem Benjamin Longlet, Northern Cass Emily Hauck, Oakes/Sargent Central Brittany Roney, Oakes/Sargent Central Bridget Roney, Oakes/Sargent Central Myles Odermann, Parshall Michelle Risan, Parshall Carly Boe, Rolla Keaton Graber, Rolla Jake Guilbert, Rolla Carly Hendrickson, Rolla Sean Soukup, Rolla Elizabeth Blessum, Rugby MyKell Bosch, Rugby ReeAnn Christianson, Rugby Bradley Heidlebaugh, Rugby Allison Heilman, Rugby McKenzie Johnson, Rugby Kassi Jorgenson, Rugby Sierra Jundt, Rugby Reid Mundahl, Rugby Bennie Mygland, Rugby Bailey Nelson, Rugby Kurt Pfau, Rugby Josh Pfeifer, Rugby Kylie Scherr, Rugby Madie Schmaltz, Rugby Emily Stier, Rugby Hannah Voeller, Rugby Devin Volk, Rugby Damon Mellmer, Scranton Vance Calloff, Scranton McKenna Wegner, Scranton Seth Privratsky, South Heart Caden Tuhy, South Heart Dylan Enger, Stanley 4

6 Melaree Sondrol, Turtle Lake/Mercer Morgan Ransiear, Velva Kiara Bassingthwaite, Wahpeton Zachery Bellmore, Wahpeton Jacob Berg, Wahpeton Jacob Berg, Wahpeton Austin Krause, Wahpeton Thomas Nelson, Wahpeton Michael Poppen, Wahpeton Zachariah Rick, Wahpeton Shane Giedd, Washburn Heidi Scheetz, Washburn Clay Jorgenson, Watford City Erick Leiseth, Watford City Shania Rolla, Watford City Riley Helstad, Williston Logan Jorgenson, Williston Logan Longtin, Williston Conner Lynch, Williston Cody Stauffer, Williston Nash Bettenhausen, Wishek Alexis Brandner, Wishek Brenna Ketterling, Wishek Trevor Meidinger, Wishek Courtney Schilling, Wishek Ana Braaten, Wyndmere Jordyn Hetland, Wyndmere Paul Moffet, Wyndmere Austin Rhody, Wyndmere AREA STARS OF AGRI-BUSINESS Dylan John Finken, Max Melaree Dawn Sondrol, Turtle Lake/Mercer Christopher Fischer, Grant County Damon Mellmer, Scranton STARS The State Star of Agribusiness receives a plaque and the beautiful traveling trophy sponsored by Twin Cities Region Northland Ford. The State Star also receives a $300 check from Our National Star Sponsors, CNH Capital and DuPont Company. The 2015 North Dakota Star of Agri-business is Melaree Dawn Sondrol of the Turtle Lake Mercer FFA Chapter. AREA STAR FARMER Alec Braaten, Kindred Angela Rose Leier, Napoleon Hailey Kallenbach,Maddock AS Gibbens A.S. Gibbens Shane Giedd, Washburn STARS The State Star Farmer receives a plaque and the beautiful traveling trophy sponsored by Busch Ag Resources. Roger, Jeannette & Erika Kenner are also sponsors for the award.. The State Star also receives a $300 check from Our National Star Sponsors, CNH Capital and DuPont Company. The 2015 Star Farmer of North Dakota is Hailey Kallenbach of themaddock AS Gibbens A.S. Gibbens FFA Chapter. AREA AG PLACEMENT Devin Volk, Rugby Bailey Bitz, Napoleon Myles Odermann, Parshall Keaton Graber, Rolla STARS The State Star Ag Placement state sponsor is Farmers Union Insurance. They will receive a plaque and the beautiful traveling trophy sponsored by Kenny Roise, Gustafson, LLC. The State Star also receives a $300 check from our National Star Sponsors, CNH Capital and DuPont Company. The 2015 Star Ag Placement of North Dakota is Devin Volk of the Rugby FFA Chapter. 5

7 HONORARY STATE FFA DEGREE RECIPIENTS (11) Ms. Carrie Hammer Ms. Misty Steeke Mr. Doug Goehring Mr & Mrs Todd & Coleen Stutrud Mr. & Mrs. Vaughn & Dorinda Zacharias Mr. Mark Holkup Mr. Steve Brannan Ms. Jane Brown Ms. Kari Lei Valloff Mr. Wayne Hinrichs Ms. Joana Friesz Plaques sponsored by: North Dakota Farm Bureau AMERICAN FFA DEGREE NOMINEES (53) Sponsors are: ADM, DuPont Pioneer, RDO Equipment, Wilbur-Ellis, Summers and CF Industries. All 45 have been approved by the National FFA Organization and will receive the degree at the 86th National FFA Convention in Louisville in October. Bryce Lynne, Berthold Logan Behm, Beulah Breanna Bregel, Carrington Tylyn Bornemann, Center Daniel Henke, Center Tristina Hintz, Center Megan Schwalbe, Center Logan Staigle, Center Courtney DeGree, Des Lacs/Burlington Jennifer Schaefer, Des Lacs/Burlington Megan Jones, Fessenden/Bowdon Thomas Van Ness, Fessenden/Bowdon Kendal Mautz, Garrison Adam Seidler, Garrison Brandy Koepplin, Grant County Paige Alexander, Harvey Katie Held, Harvey Zachary Schmaltz, Harvey Wyatt Toso, Harvey Makenzie Glass, Hebron Andrew Maershbecker, Hebron Alyssa Wehri, Hebron Charles Steinberger, Kenmare Casey Ricker, Kindred Seth Bisbee, Leeds Kevin Slaubaugh, Leeds Jessica Long, Napoleon Mikayla Young, Napoleon Karly Doll, New Salem MiKaela Forster, New Salem Thomas Friesz, New Salem Rebecca Valleroy, New Salem Katie Vculek, Oakes/Sargent Central Justin Zahradka, Park River Lincoln Christenson, Parshall Laura Morken, Richland 44 Nicole Atkinson, Rugby Zachery Berube, Rugby Michelle Black, Rugby Nathaniel Bohl, Rugby Cole Genetzky, Rugby Jaedon Haman, Rugby Ryan Harmel, Rugby Austin Harmel, Rugby Cassandra Jaeger, Rugby Matthew Johnson, Rugby Matthew Mattern, Rugby Jesse Mitzel, Rugby Preston Vetsch, Rugby Dalton Mellmer, Scranton Daniel Pretzer, Scranton Thomas Haberman, Wyndmere Appreciation Award Ted Johnson Rick Vannett Ken Votava Wes Pepple Myron Schweitzer Blue &Gold Award Doug Vannurden 6

8 State Proficiency Finalists and Winners Cheyenne Dockter, Medina Sara Hatlewick, Gackle/Streeter Agricultural Education Winner of the first place award and the $250 award sponsored by the James F Lincoln Arc Welding Foundation & Tulsa Welding School is Cheyenne Dockter of the Medina FFA Chapter. The plaques were donated by North Dakota Association of Agricultural Educators (NDAAE). Agricultural Mechanics Design and Fabrication Casey Ricker, Kindred Brody Ellingson, Mohall Codie Cahoon, Mandan Kash Glass, Hebron Winner of the first place award and the $250 award sponsored by RAM Trucks and Carry-On Trailer is Brody Ellingson of the Mohall FFA Chapter. The plaques were donated by James Valley Grain Elevator. Agricultural Mechanics Repair & Maintenance/Placement McKenzie Johnson, Rugby Zac Miller, Richland 44 Austin Krause, Wahpeton Aidan Ritterman, Leeds Winner of the first place award and the $250 award sponsored by Tractor Supply Companyand Hobart Welding Products is Zac Miller of the Richland 44 FFA Chapter. The plaques were donated by Butler Machinery Company. Josh Pfeifer, Rugby Damon Mellmer, Scranton Megan Olson,Maddock AS Gibbens Agricultural Processing Winner of the first place award and the $250 award sponsored by CHS & the Sealed Air Corp is Megan Olson of the Maddock A.S. Gibbens FFA Chapter. The plaques were donated by North Dakota Ag Products Utilization Commission. Jared Munson, Bottineau Agricultural Sales Entrepreneurship Winner of the first place award and the $250 award sponsored by Monsanto and Crop Production Services is Jared Munson of the Bottineau FFA Chapter. The plaques were donated by North Dakota FFA Foundation. Agricultural Sales Placement Alyssa Seidler, Garrison Bree Lyn Diffely, Garrison Candace Nysted, Carrington Hunter Pinke, Wishek Winner of the first place award and the $250 award sponsored by Fastenal and Vigortone Ag Products is Hunter Pinke of Wishek FFA Chapter. The plaques were donated by Dakota Plains Cooperative. 7

9 Allison Heilman, Rugby Bailey Bitz, Napoleon Ashleigh Piazza, Max Rebekka Wanner, Wishek Agricultural Services Winner of the first place award and the $250 award sponsored by Trans Canada is Bailey Bitz of the Napoleon FFA Chapter. The plaques were donated by North Dakota Grain Dealers Association. Cole Ketterling, Wishek Agriscience Research Plant Systems. The plaque was donated by PROSEED. Emily Webb, Granville Agriscience Research Integrated Systems Winner of the first place award and the $250 award is Emily Webb of the Granville FFA Chapter. The plaques and awards were donated and sponsored by PROSEED and National FFA Foundation. Beef Production Entrepreneurship Colbey Steeke, Scranton Katelyn Horner, Napoleon Taylor Ketterling, Wishek Jakob Schmid, Maddock AS Gibbens Winner of the first place award and the $250 award sponsored by Bayer Animal Health and Rabo AgriFinanace is Taylor Ketterling of the Wishek FFA Chapter. The plaques were donated by North Dakota Stockmen s Association. The State Winner also received a $100 gift certificate sponsored by Stockmen s Supply. Alicia Leier, Rugby Myles Odermann, Parshall Logan Staigle, Center Brian Richardson, Hebron Beef Production Placement Winner of the first place award and the $250 award sponsored by Midwest PMS, Keystone Steel & Wire Company Red Brand is Logan Staigle of the Center FFA Chapter. The plaques were donated by ND Stockmen s Association. Mary Hintz, Grant County Holly Boyd, Center Dairy Production Placement Winner of the first place award and the $250 award sponsored Kuhn North America and Nasco Division Nasco International Inc. is Holly Boyd of the Center FFA Chapter. The plaques were donated by Midwest Dairy Associaiton-North Dakota Division. Diversified Agricultural Production Claire Anderson, Harvey Devin J. Volk, Rugby Nicholas Becker, Napoleon Hailey Kallenbach, Maddock AS Gibbens Winner of the first place award and the $250 award sponsored by National FFA Foundation is Hailey Kallenbach of the Maddock A.S. Gibbons FFA Chapter. The plaque was donated by the Lisbon FFA Chapter. 8

10 Diversified Crop Production Entrepreneurship Alec Braaten, Kindred Dylan Finken, Max Taylor Ketterling, Wishek Hunter Buehler, Maddock AS Gibbens Winner of the first place award and the $250 award sponsored by CHS is Dylan Finken of the Max FFA Chapter. The plaque was donated by the Dakota Growers Pasta Company. Brock Saewert, Kindred Dylan Finken, Max Megan Johnson, Garrison Jesse Hafner, Carrington Diversified Crop Production Placement Winner of the first place award and the $250 award sponsored by National Crop Insurance Services and Crop Production Services is Brock Saewert of the Kindred FFA Chapter. The plaque was donated by Steve and Cynthia Strege. Tannis Anderson, Richland 44 Ashley Stoppleworth, Kindred Candace Nysted, Carrington Brenna Ketterling, Wishek Diversified Horticulture Winner of the first place award and the $250 award sponsored by The Toro Company and Wilbur-Ellis Company is Candace Nysted of the Carrington FFA Chapter. The plaque was donated by the Wahpeton FFA Chapter. Diversified Livestock Production Entrepreneurship/Placement MyKell Bosch, Rugby Alexis Anderson, Kindred Angela Leier, Napoleon Cierra Dockter, Medina Winner of the first place award and the $250 award sponsored by Wahl Clipper Corporation & Tracotor Supply Company is MyKell Bosch of the Rugby FFA Chapter. The plaques were donated by Tammy Meyer & Jean Meyer. Catelyn Perbix, Harvey Paige Hauf, Max Equine Science Entrepreneurship Winner of the first place award and the $250 award sponsored by Purina Animal Nutrition LLC and Keystone Steel & Wire Company Red Brand is Catelyn Perbix of the Harvey FFA Chapter. The plaques were donated by Wade and Lynn Moser. Ashlyn Draovitch, Richland 44 Emily Bendish, Mandan Catelyn Perbix, Harvey Brooke Buchholz, Wishek Equine Science Placement Winner of the first place award and the $250 award sponsored by Tractor Supply Company is Emily Bendish of the Mandan FFA Chapter. The plaques were donated by ND Association of Agricultural Educators (NDAAE). 9

11 Matthew Oskendahl, Rugby Damon Mellmer, Scranton Devin Weigel, Napoleon Jeremiah Heupel, Medina Fiber &/or Oil Crop Production Winner of the first place award and the $250 award sponsored by Bunge North America is Damon Mellmer of the Scranton FFA Chapter. The plaques were donated by North Dakota Soybean Council. Food Science and Technology Entrepreneurship/Placement Audra Montgomery, Carrington Winner of the first place award, plaques, and the $250 award sponsored by Bridgette & Randy Readel and Pilgrim s is Audra Montgomery of the Carrington FFA Chapter Kylie Scherr, Rugby John Thompson, Richland 44 Zachary Krein, Hebron Jayden Hansen, Garrison Forage Production Winner of the first place award and the $250 award sponsored by Class of America, Inc is John Thompson of the Richland 44 FFA Chapter. The plaques were donated by Jason and Heather Rohr. Fruit Production Hannah Werlinger, Fessenden/Bowdon Jessica Thiel, Richland 44 Claire Endres, Carrington Winner of the first place award and the $250 award sponsored by DuPont Company is Claire Endres of the Carrington FFA Chapter. The plaques were donated by North Dakota Grape and Wine Association. Goat Production Entrepreneurship/Placement Brian Frounfelter, Granville The plaque was donated by Department of Animal Science, NDSU. Hunter Allickson, Rugby Taylor Ketterling, Wishek Grain Production Entrepreneurship Winner of the first place award and the $250 award sponsored by CF Industries and Valent USA Corp is Hunter Allickson of the Rugby FFA Chapter. The plaques were donated by the N.D. Wheat Commission. A $500 scholarship is also awarded to the winner sponsored by ND Grain Growers Association and the ND Barley Council. Bradley Heidlebaugh, Rugby Michael Poppen, Wahpeton Damon Mellmer, Scranton Cole Ketterling, Wishek Grain Production Placement Winner of the first place award and the $250 award sponsored by CF Industries is Cole Ketterling of the Wishek FFA Chapter. The plaques were donated by North Dakota Barley Council. 10

12 Home and/or Community Development Abbey Wiedrich, Rolla Zachery Bellmore, Wahpeton Madeline Cruff, Center Ethan Karlsbraaten, Maddock AS Gibbens Winner of the first place award and the $250 award sponsored by Carhartt, Inc. is Madeline Cruff of the Center FFA Chapter. The plaques were donated by North Dakota Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives Jaden Jangula, Napoleon Brooke Schroeder, Max Landscape Management Winner of the first place award and the $250 award sponsored by John Deere & Tractor Supply Co. is Brooke Schroeder of the Max FFA Chapter. The plaques were donated by Al & Pat Giese. Kiara Bassingthwaite, Wahpeton Morgan Ransiear, Velva Alyssa Albers, Center MiaLara Young, Napoleon Outdoor Recreation Winner of the first place award and the $250 award sponsored by Yamaha Motor Corp USA is Morgan Ransiear of the Velva FFA Chapter. The plaques were donated by Larimore FFA Chapter. Bailey Gerving, Center Steven Neibaur, Center Angela Leier, Napoleon Bailey Retzlaff, Carrington Poultry Production Winner of the first place award and the $250 award sponsored by Tractor Supply Company and Tyson Foods is Angela Leier of the Napoleon FFA Chapter. The plaques were donated by USDA Farm Service Agency. Jessica Blessum, Rugby Caleb Cross, Granville Madeline Solemsaas, Mohall Ceph Dockter, Medina Sheep Production Winner of the first place award and the $250 award sponsored by National FFA Foundation is Madeline Solemsaas of the Mohall FFA Chapter. The plaques were donated by North Dakota Grocers Association. Breanna Weber, Kindred Small Animal Production & Care Winner of the first place award and the $250 award sponsored by Tractor Supply Company and Ainsworth Vet Nutrition is Breanna Weber of the Kindred FFA Chapter. The plaques were donated by Bryan & Janet Strom. Laura Ellen Brandjord, Bottineau Brandon Lacher, Richland 44 Alex Irlmeier, Medina Blake Buckmier,Maddock AS Gibbens Specialty Animal Production Winner of the first place award will receive a check for $250 sponsored by the National FFA Foundation. Plaques are sponsored by ND Buffalo Association. is Laura Ellen Brandjord of the Bottineau FFA Chapter 11

13 Sheyenne Freitag, Kindred McKenzy Dockter, Medina Swine Production Entrepreneurship Winner of the first place award and the $250 award sponsored by LA-CO Markal and Tyson Foods is Sheyenne Freitag of the Kindred FFA Chapter. The plaques were donated by ND Pork Council. Swine Production Placement Jacob Leier, Napoleon Winner of the first place award and the $250 award sponsored byakey is Jacob Leier of the Napoloen FFA Chapter. The plaques were donated by the ND FFA Foundation. Calvin Aichele, Beulah Christopher Fischer, Grant County Melaree Sondrol, Turtle Lake/Mercer Keegan Swanson, Max Turf Grass Management Winner of the first place award and the $250 award sponsored by John Deere Company is Melaree Sondrol of the Turtle Lake/Mercer FFA Chapter. The plaques were donated by the Agassiz Seed and Supply. Miranda Letzring, New Salem Thomas Van Ness, Fessenden/Bowdon Gabriel Lassila, Garrison Megan Johnson, Garrison Vegetable Production Winner of the first place award and the $250 award sponsored by Tractor Supply Companyand Wilbur-Ellis Company is Thomas Van Ness of the Fessenden/Bowdon FFA Chapter. The plaques were donated by the R.D. Offutt Company. Veterinary Medicine Patrick Johnson, Mandan Winner of the first place award and $250 award sponsored by the American Veterinary Medical Association is Patrick Johnson of the Mandan FFA Chapter. The plaque was donated by the ND Veterinary Medical Association. Wildlife Production & Management Cody Wald, Mandan Andrew Gross, Napoleon Jordan Tomlinson, Max Winner of the first place award and the $250 award sponsored by Purina Animal Nutrition LLC is Jordan Tomlinson of the Max FFA Chapter. The plaques were donated by ND Game & Fish Dept. 12

14 BASIC AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS 44 FFA members participated in the 2015 Basic Agricultural Mechanics CDE. The top 8 gold award winners receive a 3/8 electric drill sponsored by Titan Machinery. Leatherman tools are awarded to the top two individuals, which are sponsored by ACME Electric Tool Crib. North Dakota State Fair Association also sponsors Basic Ag Mechanics. Gold (12) 1* Michael Schmidt, Beulah Sean Hermes, Oakes/Sargent Central Kurt Muggli, Grant County Sean Nichols, Carrington Jacob Leier, Napoleon Kevin Friedt, Harvey Trey Klain, Turtle Lake/Mercer Shaun Heier, Edgeley/Kulm Riley Mautz, Garrison Levi Schwab, Lisbon Gannon Reinbold, Hebron Jarret Lennie, New Salem Silver (17) Nick Mathias, Kindred Hayden Beck, Fessenden/Bowdon Trevor Savelkoul, Mohall Nathan Ball, Minot Macauley Haag, Center Britton Bina, Park River Jacob Strobel, McClusky Dawn Travor, Dickinson Dakota Harrison, Washburn Austin Owen, Gackle/Streeter Bryan Knopp, Bowman County County County Dylan Wolff, Wishek Tate Benson, Maddock AS Gibbens Phillip Stephen, Lakota Kiara Johnson, Granville Jessica Rosencrans, Powers Lake Liam McFadden, Killdeer Bronze (9) Cody Leonard, Bottineau Ryan Wangler, Leeds Jared Anderson, Stanley Natasha Baranko, South Heart Laurana Lynds, Enderlin Jake Wink, Kenmare Brock Selzler, Velva Alex Hoffert, Rugby Toby Wolf, Belfield * High Individual receives the Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity NDSU Traveling Trophy, a $100 Scholarship, and a Baby Bison Trophy. INTERMEDIATE AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS 35 FFA members participated in the 2015 Intermediate Agricultural Mechanics CDE. All gold award winners received a jig saw sponsored by CHS Foundation and Leatherman tools for the top two individuals sponsored by ACME Electric Tool Crib. Our state sponsors are CHS Foundation; ACME Electric Tool Crib;Vaughn, Dorinda & Vance Zacharias. Gold(9) Silver(11) Bronze(11) * Levi Stegner, New England Donald Goven, Turtle Lake/Mercer Spencer Schwab, Lisbon Casimer Schlosser, Edgeley/Kulm Trevor Schmidt, Max Tyrel Mellmer, Beulah Andrew Gross, Napoleon McKenna Quintus, Mandan Jacob Hauck, Oakes/Sargent Central Dakota Petersen, Kenmare Cole Ketterling, Wishek Daynen Hoover, Minot Brian Frounfelter, Granville Andrew Follman, Leeds Brad Hoppe, Carrington Sam Larson, Garrison Braden Wehri, Hebron Tyler Larson, Harvey Statler Olson, Mohall Hunter Wiebusch, Northern Cass Payne Howe, Glen Ullin Ty Janda, Belfied Lucas Rath, McClusky Seth Olson, Scranton Cade Heilman, Rugby Hunter Trapp, Bottineau Tyler Klein, Hazen Cody Mack, Medina Jon Fuqua, Larimore Rylan Bachmeier, Des Lacs/Burlington Braydon Follman, Maddock AS Gibbens *High Individual receives a $100 Scholarship, a Baby Bison Trophy and the Traveling Trophy sponsored by H.E. Everson Company. 13

15 ADVANCED AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS 31 FFA teams participated in the 2015 Advanced Agricultural Mechanics Team CDE. The team selected to represent North Dakota in the National Event is the Beulah FFA Chapter. The Advisors are Mr. Tim Aichle and Mr. Duane Schmidt. Members of the top team also received a tool set from Titan Machinery. National Travel stipend is donated by West Plains Impement and the Matt Kurty Memorial Traveling Trophy is donated by the Rolla FFA Chapter. Team Ratings *Beulah Northern Cass Edgeley/Kulm Hebron Gold (8) Silver (9) Bronze (10) Oakes/Sargent Central Wishek Larimore Kenmare Wahpeton Enderlin Garrison Harvey Tioga Bismarck Carrington Grant County Mohall Dickinson Stanley McClusky Killdeer Des Lacs/Burlington Kindred Center Rugby Medina Fessenden/Bowdon 93 FFA members participated in the 2015 Advanced Agricultural Mechanics Individual CDE. Individual Ratings The top 10 gold award individual winners receive a socket set sponsored by H.E. Everson Co. & a gold medal. *High Individual receives a $100 Scholarship & a Baby Bison Trophy. The traveling trophy sponsored by ND Implement Dealers. State sponsors are H.E. Everson, Co.; ND Implement Dealers; Titan Machinery; Jared & Brandi Hagert; Vaughn, Dorinda & Vance Zacharias. Gold (29) Silver(33) Bronze (42) Hunter Bice, Killdeer Jake Weidner, Dickinson Kody Faul, McClusky Jacob Baumann, Edgeley/Kulm Cody Klayson, Larimore Casey Kramer, Max Nash Bettenhausen, Wishek Jayden Rosenau, Carrington Matthew Rieger, Kindred Tanner Zahn, Edgley Jayden Hansen, Garrison Zachary Krein, Hebron Lance Pellman, McClusky Colton Christmann, Kindred Chris Fischer, Grant County Zach Luellen, Tioga Lane Jeffers, Bowman County County County Jacob Enochson, Wahpeton Braeden Matherm, Edgeley/Kulm Aaron Lee, Wahpeton Scott Iverson, Larimore Marcus Mack, Velva Haley Visto, Oakes/Sargent Central Jonny Seyer, Oakes/Sargent Central Blake Buckmier, Maddock AS Gibbens Andrew Alveshere, Harvey Dylan Stumvoll, Garrison Wyatt Fulton, Belfield Riley Gainsforth, Larimore Mark DeChandt, Des Lacs/Burlington Connor Wendel, Carrington Alex Irlmeier, Medina Sean Tuhy, Killdeer *Andrew Schafer, Grant County Calvin Aichele, Beulah Andrew Wherley, Mohall Ben Longlet, Northern Cass Colter Ellingson, Edgeley/Kulm Alfred Schwalbe, Beulah Jordan Mead, Kindred Alec Battest, Beulah Isaac Ripplinger, Beulah Reese Jones, Beulah Kash Glass, Hebron John Mayer, Northern Cass Devin Volk, Rugby Grant Lindemann, Enderlin Gabe Lassila, Garrison Austin Lehmann, Oakes/Sargent Central Nick Becker, Napoleon Brian Richardson, Hebron Jesse Hafner, Carrington Nathan Dahl, Gackle/Streeter Ty Wehri, Hebron Justin Hoberg, Napoleon Dylan Enger, Stanly Westen Feickert, Harvey Quincy Marchand, Harvey Dalton Petersen, Kenmare 14 Jacob Fandrich, Carrington Riley Eckart, Harvey Josh Pfeifer, Rugby Dakota Eastham, Bismarck Austin Bartholomay, Enderlin Nic Curren, Stanley Tanner Larson, Medina Mitch Stiefel, Garrison Clay Vannett, Rugby Austin Moen, Des Lacs/Burlington Tanner Driscoll, Mohall Dalton Beine, Napoleon Kurt Hart, Fessenden/Bowdon Cole Helmers, Center Zach Urfer, Mohall Thomas Maychrzak, Scranton Mason Faut, Hazen Brody Ellingson, Mohall Dalton Dockter, Medina Kaity Stauffer, Minot Zane Schobinger, Dickinson Logan Welle, Enderlin Branden Johnson, Fessenden/Bowdon Damon Smith, LaMoure Hunter Pinke, Wishek Ethan Clements, Rugby Tyler Paczkowski, Bismarck Eldon Privratsky, South Heart Dane Larsen, Killdeer Zach Greenwell, Des Lacs/Burlington Jake Bellmore, Wahpeton Shawn Postovit, Tioga Breanne Obritsch, Belfield Cassidy Bockoven, Minot Devyn Marquardt, Watford City Ryan Schwarz, Hazen Mathew Grtoss, Napoleon Clayton Tangen, South Heart Noah Trangsrud, Northern Cass Jeremy Snyder, Kenmare Sara Jochim, Grant County

16 AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS SWEEPSTAKES Awards are sponsored by Napa of Garrison. Team Ratings Gold(5) Beulah Oakes/Sargent Central Edgeley/Kulm Hebron Carrington Garrison Napoleon Harvey Wishek Silver(8) McClusky Mohall Kenmare Northern Cass Rugby Center Medina Bronze(6) Belfield Scranton Watford City AGRICULTURAL COMMUNICATIONS 15 FFA teams made up of 63 individuals participated in the 2015 Agricultural Communications Team CDE. The team selected to represent North Dakota in the National Event is the Harvey FFA Chapter. Awards are sponsored by Ellingson Angus and Asgrow/DEKALB/Chanel/Rea/Xtend/Monstano. Traveling trophy is sponsored by Dakota Plains Cooperative. *Harvey Medina Kenmare Gold (3) Edgeley/Kulm Kindred Rolla Carrington Powers Lake Team Ratings Silver (5) AGRICULTURE COMMUNICATIONS INDIVIDUAL Bronze (5) Wishek Lisbon Turtle Lake/Mercer Scranton Grant County Gold(13) Silver(20) Bronze(25) Brittany Johnson, Lisbon Abigail Henderson, Edgeley/Kulm Candace Nysted, Carrington McKenna Wegner, Scranton Brianna Maddock, Kindred Riley Eckart, Harvey Alexis Brandner, Wishek Allison Grote, Powers Lake Daniel Sagvold, Lisbon Alicia Hellman, Harvey Alex Abrahamson, Rolla Rebekah Fetterhoff, Kenmare Dakota Schaefer, Grant County Rebekka Wanner, Wishek Halley Bartlett, Kenmare Emma Maddock, Kindred Abby Hanson, Lisbon Allison Giesler, Edgeley/Kulm Alexis Larson, Carrington Cody Trent, Edgeley/Kulm *Carlee Moser, Medina Poster *Baylee Berg, Edgeley/Kulm Press Release *Shelby Schwab, Lisbon Video Spencer Marchand, Harvey Jordan Balvitsch, Kenmare Grace Hove, Powers Lake Lorabell Horner, Wishek Callie Anderson, Scranton Brock Saewert, Kindred Ashley Stoppleworth, Kindred Abbie Wiedrich, Rolla Lindsay Hoffmann, Medina McKenzie Lautt, Harvey Karson Schoening, Rolla Hunter Pinke, Wishek Delaney Clark, Powers Lake Kennedy Sondrol, Turtle Lake/Mercer Wyatt Lautt, Harvey Calli Miller, Scranton Alexis Vandeberghe, Medina Jacy Hauge, Grant County Grace Guzman, Oakes/Sargent Central Andrew Dehne, Central Cass Marissa Garza, Oakes/Sargent Central Tori Andrus, Turtle Lake/Mercer Claire Endres, Carrington Cierra Dockter, Medina Julianna Wolff, Wishek Maddie Iverson, Oakes/Sargent Central Willow Johnson, Carrington Kara Levorsen, Grant County Emily Christmann, Kindred Cassidy Calhoun, Garrison Brody Cahill, Rolla Sam Roerich, Oakes/Sargent Central Jill Endres, Carrington Shain Rasmusson, Lisbon Brooklyn Laswell, Turtle Lake/Mercer Cameron Bitz, Edgeley/Kulm Addie Hanson, Edgeley/Kulm Cassidy Zook, Garrison Tatiana Friese, Harvey Haylea Ammon, Harvey Riliegh Kummer, Harvey Carson Woroniecki, Hebron Emery Dobitz, Killdeer Hannah Rebsom, Killdeer Tori Braaten, Kindred Kimberly Ness, Max FFA CHORUS (32) Callie Anderson, Scranton Kaitlyn Reimer, Scranton Quinn Mellmer, Scranton Briana Sanford, Scranton Julie Skaff, South Heart Bethany Kolschefski, Velva Anna Koch, Wahpeton Heather Glines, Wahpeton Courtney Schilling, Wishek Alexis Brandner, Wishek Irissa Wilson, Wishek Roberta Toaza,Maddock AS Gibbens Maddi Cruff, Center Paige Beckman, Center Brandy Cahoon, Center Bailey Gerving, Center Mykaela Jacobson, Center Alyssa Albers, Center Alivia Johnson, Mott/Regent/Regent Hannah Billock, Mott/Regent/Regent Kennedy Sondrol, Turtle Lake/Mercer

17 STATE FFA COURTESY CORPS (72) The three individuals selected to represent North Dakota on the National Courtesy Corp are: Allison Nord, Enderlin, Carly Wertman, Enderlin, and Goldie Loepp, Oakes Sargent Central. Awards are sponsored by Dale & Connie Carpentier. Gold (28) *Allison Nord, Enderlin *Carly Wertman, Enderlin *Goldie Loepp, Oakes/Sargent Central Kyle Schulte, Hebron Alex Holmen, Tioga Chase McCone, Hebron Jaden Munyer, Rugby Hunter Kamrath, Washburn Alex Emeline, Tioga Katana Jenne, Minot Morgan Weddell, Minot Colby Dukart, Killdeer Taylor Hestekin, Scranton Sam Poland, South Heart Sami Bercier, St. John Sage Berg, Mandan Josten Hafner, Beulah Hunter Hager, Rugby Miranda Ness, Minot Joshua Russiff, Northern Cass Ryan Wangler, Leeds Rochelle Hansen, Leeds Tristen Peterson, Bowman County Liz Buller, Napoleon Dakota Harrison, Washburn Liam McFadden, Killdeer Jacob Strobel, McClusky Myria Vondall, St. John Silver (14) Taylor Bergquist, Wilton Dillon Eagon, Bowman County James Fisk, Lakota Lauren Kraft, Rugby Lauren Moser, Medina Jared Munson, Bottineau Courtney Reister, Medina Haley Filipek, Wilton Jayson Hall, Parhsall Annie Praus, Dickinson Kira Zastroupil, Dickinson Steven Neibauer, Center Austin Buff, Dickinson Liegha Johnson, Belfield Bronze (9) Carson Houser, McClusky Hunter Trapp, Bottineau McKenna Wegner, Scranton Dillon Fischer, Mandan Steven Fixen, Williston Brayden Obritsch, Belfield Elias Chase, Center Megan McNamee, Larimore Paige Holmes, Larimore STATE FFA CREED (16) Gold (7) Silver (7) Bronze (2) * Hope Scheresky, Max Gabe Lothspeich, Wyndmere Tanner Thompson, Ray Lindsey English, Harvey Sarah Weigel, Napoleon Brianna Maddock, Kindred Alissa Volk, Rugby Brittany Binstock, Dickinson Jacob Weigel, Beulah Rochelle Henson, Leeds Kara Levorsen, Grant County Shaye Koester, Kidder County Payton Johnson, Northern Cass Cassidee Calhoun, Garrison Kendra Foreman, Watford City Rachel Voight, Killdeer * High Individual receives a $100 check and a Bison Trophy and a traveling trophy sponsored by Papa s Pumpkin Patch. The sponsor for the travel stipend is Missy & Jory Hansen.

18 DAIRY CATTLE SELECTION 24 teams participated in the 2015 Dairy Cattle Selection. The team selected to represent North Dakota in the National Event is Medina FFA Chapter. Their team coach is Ms. Jenny Vandehoven. High Team also receives a Traveling Trophy sponsored by Capital Trophy of Bismarck. 77 individuals participated in the 2015 Dairy Cattle Selection. *High Individual receives a Baby Bison Trophy sponsored by Milk Producers Association of North Dakota and Minnesota Select Sires Coop., Inc., and also a $100 scholarship. *Medina Rugby Granville TEAM Gold (3) Silver (6) Bronze (4) New Salem Kenmare Hebron Wishek Carrington Harvey Napoleon Towner Mandan Lisbon INDIVIDUAL Gold (14) Silver (18) Bronze (19) *Cierra Dockter, Medina Kylie Scherr, Rugby Wyatt Schulte, Hebron Cody Schmaltz, Harvey Miranda Reister, Medina Candace Nysted, Carrington Claire Anderson, Harvey Samantha Johnson, New Salem Caleb Cross, Granville Brian Frounfelther, Granville Jameson Ellingson, Mandan Ivy Klusmann, New Salem Ashley Wolff, Medina Katherine Filler, Rugby Haley Kohler, Kenmare Kaitlin Geyer, Lisbon Drew Igel, Napoleon Brad Hoppe, Carrington Seth Jaeger, Rugby Lane Bachmeier, Granville McKenzy Dockter, Medina Jessica Rosencrans, Powers Lake Courtney Schilling, Wishek Tristan McMahon, Granville Kadey Holm, Oakes/Sargent Central Jacob Leier, Napoleon Justin Johnson, New Salem Zane Woroniecki, Hebron Patrick Johnson, Mandan Richard Harnisch, Hebron Zach Bear, Lisbon Kylee Myers, Lisbon Lorissa Deibert, Towner Haley Anderson, Lisbon Teresa Wald, Napoleon Brittney Schilling, Wishek Stetson Ellingson, Mandan Ryan Woroniecki, Hebron Cody Wald, Mandan Seth Moser, Medina Sean Nichols, Carrington Jacob Wink, Kenmare Abbigale Steeke, Scranton Kolton Jesz, Kenmare Garrett Oland, Lisbon Abagail Volk, Rugby Devin Volk, Rugby Madeline Schauer, Wishek Kinsey Schepp, Berthold DAIRY CATTLE HANDLERS EVENT 30 contestants in the 2015 Dairy Showmanship contest. The State Champion who will represent the North Dakota in the Dairy Showmanship Event is Shayly Brew of the Killdeer FFA Chapter. Corey receives a Baby Bison Trophy and all awards are sponsored by Milk Producers Association of North Dakota. Midwest Dairy Association, North Dakota Division sponsors the national travel. Gold (9) Silver (12) Bronze (9) *Shayly Brew, Killdeer Braden Klusmann, New Salem Audree Gifford, Mandan Abby Hintz, Center Kayla Hart, Fessenden/Bowdon Kaylee Klein, Hazen Sierra Overton, Kenmare Kelsey Marschke, Enderlin Madison Reimche, Bottineau Kendra Klosterman, Wahpeton Jacy Hauge, Grant County Paige Schmidt, Kidder County Kolby Steeke, Scranton Phillip Reich, Gackle/Streeter Brady Wendel, LaMoure Travis Binde, Divide County Eirch Scheffert, Oakes/Sargent Central Emily Willprecht, Lidgerwood Cole Seidler, Garrison Justin Dahl, Watford City Kylee Reiser, Turtle Lake/Mercer Brayden Obritsch, Belfield Cheyenne Jacobson Alexis Vandeberghe, Medina Lorabell Horner, Wishek Allisha Dworshak, Dickinson Cheyenne Boeddeker, Northern Cass Kirsten Pratt, Wyndmere Terin Lucero, Ray Daniel Sagvold Tyler Erickson, Beulah Garrett Hoelsher, Stanley Delaney Clark, Powers Lake 17

19 DAIRY FOODS CAREER DEVELOPMENT-(Milk Quality) 46 teams participated in the 2015 Dairy Foods CDE. The team selected to represent North Dakota in the National Dairy Foods Event is of the New Salem FFA Chapter. Their team coach is Mr. Shawn Feiring. The National Team and High Team Traveling Trophy are sponsored by ND Dairy Promotion Commission. 166 individuals also participated in this event. *High Individual receives a Baby Bison Trophy a $100 scholarhsip sponsored by Beulah FFA Chapter and Associated Milk Producers, Inc.. TEAM RATINGS Gold (8) Silver (10) Bronze (12) * New Salem McClusky Harvey Granville Rugby Scranton Leeds Maddock AS Gibbens Grant County Belfield Beulah Napoleon Wyndmere Minot Divide County Wahpeton Gackle/Streeter Lidgerwood Mandan Kenmare Carrington Powers Lake Turtle Lake/Mercer Medina Dickinson Velva Center Lisbon Park River LaMoure * Gabe Lothspeich, Wyndmere Ashley Becker, New Salem Kalvin Slaubaugh, Leeds Levi Larson, McClusky Paige Fisher, Mandan Andrea Jorgenson, Leeds Bailie Hermanson, New Salem Jennifer Becker, New Salem Taylor Bisbee, Leeds Maria Sears,Maddock AS Gibbens Devin Sardelli, Beulah Cassie Pierson, Grant County Julissa McGarvey, Leeds Dani Kling, Kenmare Brandi Doll, New Salem Dreyton Rud, New Salem Chase Pederson, Carrington Katana Jenne, Minot Jasmine Vinnard, Minot Kendra Klosterman, Wahpeton Emily Lothspeich, Wyndmere Emily Sears,Maddock AS Gibbens Kennedy Chrest, Kenmare Hannah Gress, Mandan Tristan McMahon, Granville Spencer Marchand, Harvey Levi Darulis, Minot Spencer King, Kenmare John Gutschmidt, Gackle/Streeter Travis Binde, Divide County Kody Faul, McClusky Bryce Peters, Mandan Aaron Kuntz, Belfield Chase Jacobson, Divide County DAIRY FOODS CAREER DEVELOPMENT-(Milk Quality) INDIVIDUAL RATINGS Gold (34) Silver (44) Bronze (50) Cassidy Vandehoven, Carrington Zane Schobinger, Dickinson Ryan Woroniecki, Hebron Mary Hintz, Grant County Evan Braaten, Wyndmere Annie Praus, Dickinson Anne Manstrom, Wyndmere Andrew Alveshere, Harvey Andrew Jimenez, Park River Jake Weidner, Dickinson Wyatt Fulton, Belfield Daniel Bolen, Powers Lake Holly Boyd, Center Cooper Follman, Powers Lake Hunter Goldade, Harvey Hailey Kallenbach,Maddock AS Gibbens Brooke Plorin, Towner Jacob Birklid, Lisbon Vange Fredrickson, Divide County Jenae Wieser, Wahpeton Nolan Ercanbrack, Kenmare Grace Bachmeier, Granville Steven Schumacher, Napoleon Hannah Pierson,Maddock AS Gibbens Mackenzi Woodall, Granville Chris Fischer, Grant County Jonnah Lee, Velva Emily Hansen, Rugby Taylor Foss,Maddock AS Gibbens Damon Smith, LaMoure Mariah Pfeifer, Rugby Jared Mitzel, Turtle Lake/Mercer Austin Redding, Kenmare Isaac Preble, Harvey Samantha Halstengard, Mandan Cody Weninger, Carrington Sierra Plesuk, Velva Dalton Dockter, Medina Casey Thomas, Velva Jayden Rosenau, Carrington Brett Hlebechuk, Belfield Justin Lee, Carrington Brett Berginski, Rugby Jacob Schlecht, Minot 18 Calista Heley, Lidgerwood Phillip Reich, Gackle/Streeter Weston Cline, Beulah Ebony Musonda, Scranton Anna Koch, Wahpeton Lane Pellman, McClusky Kevin Friedt, Harvey Brooke Getz, Bowman County Lizzy Black, Towner Cheyenne Jacobson, Max Jaden Reister, Turtle Lake/Mercer Drew Weigel, Napoleon Tanner Freeman, Turtle Lake/Mercer Kerrigan Krueger, Velva Laurana Lynds, Enderlin Kadey Holm, Oakes/ Sargetn Central Matthew Hager, Powers Lake Race Jacobson, Divide County Tim Anderson, Parshall Jennifer Ova, Gackle/Streeter Ciara Honl, Lidgerwood Austin Kilene, Berthold Catherin Kral, St. John Alyssa Albers, Center Claire Moffet, Wyndmere Riley Kollman, Central Cass Sadie Maruskie, Powers Lake Taylor Hestekin, Scranton Trevor Schmidt, Max Molly Holt, Scranton Joshua Remmick, Beulah Adia Rask, Belfield Trey Klain, Turtle Lake/Mercer Larissa Hoover, St. John Allison Cross, Granville Cameron Bitz, Edgeley/Kulm Cole Foster, Berthold Chase McCone, Hebron Richard Jones, Park River Shelby Faul, McClusky Casey Morgan, Park River Walker Bonn, Lidgerwood Caden Tuhy, South Heart Katie Jochim, Grant County Cooper Knutson, Watford City Bailey Gerving, Center Brady Wendel, LaMoure Cody Mack, Medina Clayton Tangen, South Heart Jacob Enochson, Wahpeton

20 DEMONSTRATION CONTEST (14 teams) *Each member on the winning team will receive a $100 scholarship. The team will also receive the Traveling Trophy sponsored by Capital Trophy and a Baby Bison Trophy & travel stipend sponsored by Dakota Plains Cooperative. Gold (6) Silver (9) Bronze (3) **Lane Bachmeier, Granville Hope Scheresky and Alyssa Johansen, Max Emily Christmann, Kindred Madison Fiest, Napoleon McKenna Quintas, Mandan Taylor Skretteberg, Grant County Emily Ehlis, New England Cole Ketterling and Chase Bader, Wishek Shayle Brew, Killdeer McKayla Neubauer, Kenmare Donnie Goven and Tanner Freeman, Turtle Lake/Mercer Bethany Keller, Harvey Grace Hove, Powers Lake Bryon Moen and Brody Wagner, Larimore AGRI SCIENCE Fair Jr. Division Individuals participated in the Agri Science CDE. Award sponsor for this event is North Dakota Farmers Union *State Winner in the Animal Systems Category is Brianna Maddock of the Kindred FFA Chapter. Gold(1) Silver (0) Bronze(0) *Brianna Maddock, Kindred *State Winner in the Food Science Category is Aanna Stoppleworth of the Kindred FFA Chapter. Gold(2) Silver (0) Bronze(0) *Anna Stoppleworth, Kindred Abby Martel, Richland 44 *State Winner in the Power Structural and Technical Systems Category is Alex Ruff of the Wishek FFA Chapter. Gold(1) Silver (0) Bronze(0) *Alex Ruff, Wishek Braden Lachenmeier, Kidder County *State Winner in Social Systems is Braden Kline of the Scranton FFA Chapter. Gold(1) Silver (0) Bronze(0) *Braden Kline, Scranton. Gold(0) Silver (1) Bronze(1) Abbi Steeke, Scranton Madeline Schauer, Wishek *State Winners in Social Systems Team are Laura Briwer and Nick Eggmann of Kindred Chapter. Gold(2) Silver (0) Bronze(0) *Laura Briewer and Nick Eggmann, Kindred *State Winners in the Plant Systems Team are Caleb Boehm and John Haverland of Richland 44 Chapter. Gold(2) Silver (0) Bronze(0) *Caleb Boehm and John Haverland, Richland 44 *State Winners in the Food Science Teams are Tori Braaten and Elli MacFarlane of the Kindred FFA Chapter. Gold(2) Silver (2) Bronze(0) * Tori Braaten and Elli MacFarlane, Kindred Molly Holt and Callie Anderson, Scranton *State Winners in Environmental Systems/Natural Resources Teams are Ben Saewert and Adam Mark of the Kindred FFA Chapter. Gold(2) Silver (0) Bronze(0) *Ben Saewert and Adam Mark, Kindred 19

21 AGRI SCIENCE Fair Sr. Division *State Winner in the Animal Systems Category is Paige Schmidt of the Kidder County FFA Chapter. Gold(2) Silver (2) Bronze(0) *Paige Schmidt, Kidder County Breann Obritsch, Belfield Colbey Steeke, Scranton Emily Christmann, Kindred *State Winner in the Plant Systems Category is Cole Ketterling of the Wishek FFA Chapter *Cole Ketterling, Wishek Emma Maddock, Kindred Gold(2) Silver (0) Bronze(2) Isabelle Wieseler, Northern Cass Jonnah Lee, Velva *State Winner in the Environmental Servisces/Natural Resource Systems Category is Emily Webb of the Granville FFA Chapter. Gold(1) Silver (0) Bronze(0) *Emily Webb, Granville Miranda Ziegler, Kidder County *State Winner in Food Science is Emily Duval of the Kindred FFA Chapter Gold(1) Silver (0) Bronze(0) *Emily Duval, Kindred *State Winner in Power Structure and Technology is Trace Bakke of the Kindred FFA Chapter Gold(1) Silver (1) Bronze(0) *Trace Bakke, Kindred Sarah Senechal, Velva *State Winners in Plant Systems Team are Catherine Manstrom and Anna Braaten of the Wyndmere FFA Chapter. Gold(2) Silver (0) Bronze(0) *Catherine Manstrom and Anna Braaten, Wyndmere *State Winners in Food Science Team are Cheyenne Olien and Leighton Fitch of the Kindred FFA Chapter. Gold(2) Silver (0) Bronze(0) *Cheyenne Olien and Leighton Fitch, Kindred Abby Martel and Chris Blegen, Richland 44 *State Winners in the Environmental Systems/Natural Resources Team are Chris Bleagan and Abby Myers of the Richland 44 Chapter. Gold(2) Silver (0) Bronze(0) *Chris Bleagan and Abby Myers, Richland 44 20

22 FARM BUSINESS MANAGEMENT EVENT 34 teams participated in the 2015 Farm Business Management CDE. The team selected to represent North Dakota in the National Farm Management Event is the Napoleon FFA Chapter. Team coach is Brian Schneider. The North Dakota team is sponsored at National Convention by North Dakota Rural Rehabilitation Corporation. High Team also receives a Traveling Trophy sponsored by Farmers Union Service Association, Ltd. 117 individuals participated in this event. *High Individual receives a $100 Scholarship, a Baby Bison Trophy sponsored by North Dakota Rural Rehabilitation Corporation. The Traveling Trophy is sponsored in memory of Bill McDonald. Travel stipend by North Dakota Rural Rehabilitation Corporation. Gold (5) *Napoleon Oakes/Sargent Central New Salem Carrington Wishek Kenmare Harvey Williston Mandan Lisbon Grant County TEAM RATINGS Silver (6) Bronze (8) Beulah Stanley Medina Turtle Lake/Mercer Minot Gackle/Streeter Rugby Maddock AS Gibbens Gold (25) *Justice Brown, Kenmare Hunter Pinke, Wishek Nicollette Bitz, Napoleon Jacob Hauck, Oakes/Sargent Central Kaitlyn Weigel, Napoleon Ashley Becker, New Salem Candace Nysted, Carrington Katelyn Longlyn, Napoleon Jacob Birklid, Lisbon Justine Schaff, New Salem Emily Hauck, Oakes/Sargent Central Nathan Dahl, Gackle/Streeter Riley Helstad, Williston Brett Muscha, Harvey Brittany Roney, Oakes/Sargent Central Quincy Marchand, Harvey Shirley Yang, Kenmare Chase Pederson, Carrington Chase Bader, Wishek Jesse Hafner, Carrington Logan Longtin, Williston Jerrod MacDonald, Bismarck Kelsie Zimmerman, Napoleon Miranda Letzring, New Salem Cody Stauffer, Williston INDIVIDUAL RATINGS Silver (32) Spencer Marchand, Harvey Andrew Schafer, Grant County Jeremiah Heupel, Medina Alex Ruff, Wishek Cullen Gress, Mandan Paige Fisher, Mandan Alex Berger, Mandan Westen Feickert, Harvey Madison Feist, Napoleon Isaac Kauffman, Minot Dalton Renke, Lisbon Tyler Hoggarth, Carrington Josten Hafner, Beulah Kurt Muggli, Grant County Brad Hoppe, Carrington Jordn Balvitsch, Kenmare Jameson Ellingson, Mandan Hallie Burghart, Mandan Haley Goodall, Stanley Blake Buckmier,Maddock AS Gibbens Taylor Skretteberg, Grant County Claire Anderson, Harvey Natalie Bergquist, Turtle Lake/Mercer Kaytlyn Aufforth, Bottineau Jordan Ankenbauer, Kenmare Nick Curren, Stanley Jesse Steffes, Lisbon Cassidy Walth, Wishek Max Muggli, Oakes/Sargent Central Nate Volk, Central Cass Tyler Erickson, Beulah Brett Berginski, Rugby Bronze(34) Ryan Schwarz, Hazen John Mayer, Northern Cass Michael Schmidt, Beulah Matthew Bucholz, Central Cass Kinsey Schepp, Berthold Dylan Enger, Stanley Megan Hunt, Bottineau Miranda Ness, Minot Dalton Dockter, Medina Jayden Hansen, Garrison Patrick McCarthy, Hazen Jakob Schmid,Maddock AS Gibbens Tanner King, Kenmare Tanner Thompson, Ray Seth Pifer, Larimore Kylee Reiser, Turtle Lake/Mercer Aaron Kuntz, Belfield Abby Volk, Rugby Riley Mautz, Garrison Georgina Eidmann, Drake/Anamoose Marcus Mack, Velva Abbie Jensen, Belfield Michael Heck, Leeds Payne Howe, Glen Ullin Victoria Goven, Turtle Lake/Mercer Vincent Carruth, Oakes/Sargent Central Phoenix Schaefer, Grant County Brody Graff, Medina Seth Reiner, New Salem Seth Moser, Medina Lindsay Hoffmann, Medina Warren Swenson, Beulah Dakotah Aaseth, Velva David Jochim, Wishek 21