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th85 AnnualNebraska FFAConventionTheme: GrowApril 3-5, 2013Lincoln, Nebraska1
2013 Nebraska FFA Convention ResultsAttendance: 3642 members registeredAgricultural Issues AcademySponsors: Alliance for the Future of Agriculture, Nebraska Cattlemen, Nebraska Association of Resources Districts, NebraskaCorn Board, Nebraska Corn Growers Association, Nebraska Pork Producers Association and Nebraska Farm BureauThe Agricultural Issues Academy (AIA) was held for the third year. This is an opportunity for Nebraska FFA members to learn aboutthe issues involving Nebraska Agriculture. Thirty-seven students were selected for the AIA to learn about issues in agriculture thatmost interest them. Prior to convention, the AIA participants reviewed materials and researched topics. Students took part inround-robin sessions and learned how to speak to lawmakers, share a positive message in TV and radio interviews and learnedabout written and online communications. Students also visited the State Capitol and interacted with State Senators.Emily Puls . AllenChristen Williamson . AraphoeHaley Bledsoe . BlairToni Rasmussen . Boone CentralEleanor Wagner . Boone CentralPaige Dexter . ChambersKatie Odvody. CreteMatthew Scholz . CreteRenae Sieck . CreteJessica Wubben. CroftonAmanda Clymer . David CityCraig Hruska . David CityDevon Baum . ElginCorin Pelster . ElginMorgan Zumpfe . FriendMorgan Kowalewski. GothenburgJacob Maslonka. Lyons-Decatur NortheastElizabeth Haag . McCookChance Koetter . McCookClayton Real . McCool JunctionDemetria Edgell .Newman GroveBilly O’Brien .Newman GroveJaythan Scheideler .North Loup-ScotiaMattie McCabe . O’NeillDalton Polt . PierceMorgan Siedschlag. PierceMackenzie Lemmons . RandolphDelaney Behrendt . RavennaAshley Overturf . SuttonSydney Dexter . ValentineTaylor Nielson . WallaceAbigayle Applebee .WaverlyLynsey Erickson .WaverlyOlivia Freriks .WaverlyShaylee Truax.WaverlyNational Chapter AwardsNebraska FFA chapters devote time and energy serving their members, chapters, and communities. These chapters excel inconducting activities and events.The National Chapter Awards are sponsored by John Deere.Receiving a certificate of recognition for being a superior chapter: Central City Crofton Diller-Odell Hayes Center Nebraska CityOsceolaPenderWisner-Pilger2
Receiving superior chapter certificates and a bronze emblem recognition: Crete David City Fullerton Mead Newman Grove Receiving superior chapter certificates and silver emblem recognition: Ainsworth Broken Bow Centennial Elgin Fillmore Central Gothenburg Lakeview OrdPierceRock CountyScribner-SnyderSutherlandPalmyraRed CloudSandy CreekSouthern ValleyVerdigreYorkReceiving a superior certificate and gold emblem recognition in the National Chapter Program: Blue Hill McCook Central McCool Junction Conestoga Norris Fairbury North Bend Franklin Plainview Freeman Schuyler Holdrege Shickley Humphrey Stuart Imperial Sutton LeighCommunity Development AwardsSponsored by the Nebraska Department of AgricultureThese chapters definitely know what it means to serve and develop their communities. They spent long hours planning ways toenhance their communities and become involved in a wide array of activities to promote a sense of community pride.Bronze emblem recognition: Conestoga Crete HumphreySilver emblem recognition: Broken Bow Centennial Fairbury Freeman Fullerton LeighRed CloudShickley SchuylerSouthern ValleyVerdigreYorkGold emblem recognition: Central Mead Stuart3
Gold Certificate and plaque as one of the top ten chapters in Community Development: CreightonFranklinHoldregeMcCool JunctionNorth Bend O’NeillPenderRavennaSandy CreekScribner-SnyderFeed Nebraska RecognitionThrough the Center for Student Leadership, Nebraska FFA promotes the Feed Nebraska project with other career studentorganizations. There are a variety of activities that chapters conducted to help fight hunger in their communities. Chaptersprovided assistance to an organization that feeds the hungry, collected monetary donations, coordinated food drives for theirlocal food banks and conducted education activities on hunger issues.Receiving merit awards are: Alliance Amherst Bloomfield Broken Bow Central City Chambers Cody-Kilgore Conestoga Crete Crofton Fillmore Central Freeman Fullerton Garden County Gothenburg Hampton Hartington Heartland Johnson County Central Logan View Lyons-Decatur Northeast McCool JunctionMeadNewman GroveNorfolkNorrisNorth BendO’NeillPawnee CityPlainviewRavennaRock CountySchuylerScottsbluffScribner-SnyderSouthern ter Safety AwardsThe state awards are sponsored by the Nebraska Farm Bureau.This award recognizes those chapters that have excelled in safety education. Chapters across Nebraska hold farm safety andATV camps, large animal safety days, and many other activities to ensure safety in their communities.Bronze Awards: Broken Bow Central Fullerton Humphrey North Bend O’Neill4
Silver Awards: Centennial Crete Freeman Red CloudShickleyReceiving a Gold certificate and a plaque for being one of the top ten chapters in safety are: Creighton Ravenna Fairbury Schuyler Franklin Stuart Holdrege Verdigre Pender YorkGovernor’s Award of ExcellenceSponsored by Nebraska investment Finance Authority (NIFA)The Governor’s Award of Excellence rewards FFA chapters who are committed to bettering their communities and improvingopportunities for members in their chapter. Grants of 1,000 and 2,500 are available to FFA chapters across the state.Chapters use grants to increase technology use, community development projects, and increase agricultural literacy. The grantsare sponsored by the Nebraska Investment Finance Authority. AmherstBayardCentennialFreemanFullertonJohnson County CentralLakeviewLaurel-ConcordLyons-Decatur NortheastO’Neill SchuylerScribner-SnyderSouthern ValleyValentineWallaceWaverlyWest CentralWest HoltWheeler CentralNew Nebraska FFA Chapter Charters BridgeportBruning-DavenportChambersOmaha BryanPaxtonSutherlandChapter Officer Symbols sponsored by the Nebraska FFA FoundationNebraska FFA Advisors of the YearSponsored by Nebraska Farm Bureau Brent Nollette, AmherstDana Hall, McCool Junction Sponsored by the Nebraska FFA FoundationDonelle Johnson, Executive Director, Nebraska FFA AssociationGary Scharf Helping Hand AwardPremier Chapter AwardsSponsored by the Nebraska FFA Alumni5
The award honors chapters whose applications will go on to compete at the National level. These chapters are being recognizedfor their outstanding program of activities and development of their students, chapter and community. erialLeighFourteen Premier Nebraska Chapters: McCook McCool Junction Norris North Bend Plainview Schuyler Stuart6
AgriScience Fair AwardsThis year, the Nebraska FFA hosted the first Agriscience Fair. Students competed in one of four divisions in each of the sixcategories offered: Animal Systems, Environmental and Natural Resources Systems, Food Products and Processing Systems,Plant Systems, Power, Structural and Technical Systems and Social Systems. Each winning team or individual earns a 150 cashprize and the right to forward their project on for national competition.Animal Systems, Division I: Jayden Vetick, Lyons-Decatur NortheastAnimal Systems, Division II: Ryan Schroeder, Wisner-PilgerAnimal Systems, Division III: Kaitlin Kroger and Ivy Anderson, Lyons-Decatur NortheastEnvironmental and Natural Resources Systems, Division I: Elizabeth Johnson, Syracuse-Dunbar-AvocaEnvironmental and Natural Resources Systems, Division II: Brooke Pieke, Newman GroveEnvironmental and Natural Resources Systems, Division III: Kobe Buller and Sam Goering, Syracuse-Dunbar-AvocaFood Products and Processing Systems, Division I: Christine Cooper, WaverlyFood Products and Processing Systems, Division II: Alexandria Carmazind, Laurel-ConcordFood Products and Processing Systems, Division III: Kelsey Payton and Shyanne French, Lyons-Decatur NortheastFood Products and Processing Systems, Division VI: Samantha Teten and Scott Riley, Johnson County CentralPlant Systems, Division I: Austin Jeffrey, S-E-MPlant Systems, Division II: Ryan Pavelka, Sandy CreekPlant Systems, Division III: Anna Bohlken and Olivia Wilhelm, Syracuse-Dunbar-AvocaPlant Systems, Division IV: Mackay Beck and Katherine Macintosh, Garden CountyPower, Structural, and Technical Systems, Division I: Brent Miller, Lyons-Decatur NortheastPower, Structural, and Technical Systems, Division II: Ben Barelman, Laurel-ConcordPower, Structural, and Technical Systems, Division III: Jacob Kruse and Emily Wellsandt, Syracuse-Dunbar-AvocaSocial Systems, Division I: Taylor Sparks, Lyons-Decatur NortheastSocial Systems, Division II: Jared Schendt, Lawrence-NelsonSocial Systems, Division III: Mickayla Petersen and Brianne Haskell, Lyons-Decatur NortheastSocial Systems, Division IV: Renee Kreifels and John Stubbendick, Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca2013 State Fair RecognitionEach year, FFA members from across the state travel to exhibit their projects at the Nebraska State Fair and showcase the hardwork of their supervised agricultural experience programs. The following individuals were recognized for their support.NameKaren ChramostaDon and Jane EsauDale and Margy GreenwoodMister B’s Tee’sBrenda and Paul PeranekNebraska FarmerDon McCabeSandbur Ridge Red Angus (Ross Knott)Kris SpathVogler Semen CenterDan trative support for FFA State FairFFA dairy superintendentsLong-time sponsor of swine awardsProduce FFA exhibitor T-shirts each yearLincolnNebraska Farmer magazine is a long-time supporter of FFAand the Nebraska State FairLong-time sponsor of beef awardsPartner in coordinating livestock schedules and programsLong-time sponsor of beef awardsAgricultural Mechanics SuperintendentPetersburgEagleAshlandLincoln7
2013 VIP AwardKent Zeller, Ravenna, former agricultural education instructor in Ravenna and retiring State Fair FFA General Superintendent.Through his service as superintendent Kent helped guide the FFA shows and exhibits to higher levels. Kent also coordinated theFFA part of the State Fair’s move from Lincoln to Grand Island and was responsible for the planning of scheduling of events inthe new venue. He is a member of the Nebraska State Fair Board as a representative from Nebraska FFA and is an advocate forall advisors and members of the association.2013 Distinguished Service AwardNebraska Farm Bureau, LincolnRepresented by Steve NelsonNebraska Farm Bureau is a six-star sponsor of the Nebraska FFA and at the state level through their support of the chaptersafety awards, state convention legislative breakfast, I Believe in the Future of Ag Campaign, state FFA officer internationaltravel, and recognizing two advisors of the year.Honorary State FFA Degrees2013 Nebraska Honorary State FFA Degree Recipients:(Advisors)Brad Andreasen, Twin RiverNathan Behlke, Dundy County-StrattonMark Bloss, Pawnee CityJessica Brondel, NorthwestKori Jensen, WaverlyCameron Miller, South PlatteTonya Mortensen, Medicine ValleyJulia Schwartz, ElginKylie Sweeter, Newman Grove(Friends and Supporters) Dawn Caldwell—friend and supporter of FFA and agricultural education, Edgar. Kent Clymer—friend and supporter of FFA and agricultural education, David City. David Grimes— friend and supporter of FFA and agricultural education, Raymond. Mat Habrock—Nebraska Corn Growers Association. Coordinator of Agricultural Issues Academy, Lincoln. Kerry Hoffschneider—DuPont Pioneer. Friend and supporter of FFA and agricultural education, Lincoln Lori Klone— friend and supporter of FFA and agricultural education, Kearney. Jessica Kolterman—Nebraska Farm Bureau. Friend and supporter of FFA and agricultural education, Lincoln. Reed Nelsen—Central Valley Ag. Friend and supporter of FFA and agricultural education, Oakland. Marsha Plugge— friend and supporter of FFA and agricultural education, Ord. Kelsey Pope—Nebraska Corn Board. Coordinator of Agricultural Issues Academy, Lincoln. Todd and Mary Roehrs— friends and supporters of FFA and agricultural education, Bradshaw.8
Weldon Sleight—friend and supporter of FFA and agricultural education, NCTA, Curtis. Alyssa Smola—Nebraska Association of Resources Districts. Coordinator of Agricultural Issues Academy, Lincoln. Kyla Wize—Nebraska Pork Producers. Coordinator of Agricultural Issues Academy, LincolnNatural Resources AwardsSponsored by the Nebraska Association of Resources DistrictsEvery year, FFA chapters and members perform many activities that help preserve our environment. Roadside pickups, watertesting, and recycling are among some of the events that chapters are “doing to learn”. The following chapters are dedicated tomaintaining and preserving our natural resources.Bronze emblem certificates: Broken Bow Hayes Center Ord ScottsbluffSilver emblem certificates: Alliance Central Crete Fairbury Red Cloud Southern ValleyGold emblem certificate: North BendReceiving gold emblem certificates and plaques for being the top ten chapters in the state in natural resources educationalactivities: Conestoga McCool Junction Milford Schuyler VerdigreCornerstone AwardsAwards sponsored by Cornerstone BankOur school administrators are individuals important to the success of FFA members. For the past eight years, an award hasbeen provided to a very elite group of people. The Nebraska FFA Cornerstone Award is presented to school administratorswho support their local agricultural education programs and FFA chapters. The strength and growth of our organizationwould not be possible without the hard work and dedication that these administrators give to their communities andschools. Jason Alexander, OrdJoyce Baumert, SchuylerRod Olson, Blue HillRobin Stevens, SchuylerDavid Zumbahlen, Rock County9
UNL FFA Alumni Awards ScholarshipsAn active campus organization, the UNL FFA Alumni provides opportunities for past FFA members to stay involved and giveback through selfless service. Each year, the UNL FFA Alumni awards scholarships to assist FFA chapters in taking theirofficer teams to COLT conference.Scholarship recipients: Ansley David City East Butler HamptonState StarsThe state awards are sponsored by Syngenta.2013 Nebraska Star in Agribusiness:Spencer Hartman, ImperialSpencer Hartman is the son of Rob and Carma Hartman. His FFA advisors are Jason Speck and Jeremy Vlasin. Spencer’s SAEincludes a small cow/calf operation, investments in pens of feedlot cattle, and growing vine-ripened hydroponic tomatoes.Spencer started his tomato business three years ago and now includes three greenhouses with 650 plants. He plans toattend the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and major in AgEconomics.2013 Nebraska Star in Placement:Cody Kuester, West PointCody Kuester is the son of Gary and Linda Kuester. His FFA advisor is Lee Schroeder. Cody's SAE involves working on hisfamily farm raising crops and livestock. Cody developed skills in taking hay samples, marketing alfalfa, and operatingequipment. He plans to attend the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and major in Agronomy.2013 Nebraska Star in AgriscienceJordan Paine, Southern ValleyJordan Paine is the daughter of Michael and Anne Paine. Her FFA advisor is Jon Lechtenberg. Jordan’s SAE includes beefproduction, agricultural education, and agriscience. Her agriscience SAE involves two nutritional experiments on bucketcalves, testing the feed quality of honey locust beans, and the impact of ascend and nutrisphere on wheat. Jordan plans toattend either Purdue University or the University of Nebraska at Lincoln and double major in Agricultural Education andPolitical Science.2013 Nebraska Star in Production:Logan Went, LeighLogan Went is the son of Todd and June Went. His FFA advisor is Don Tyser. Logan’s SAE includes 45 breeding ewes, 15breeding cows, and 72 ducks. Logan developed skills in livestock selection, marketing, and implementing a heard healthplan. He plans to attend the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and major in Agribusiness.10
Leadership Skills EventsCreed SpeakingState awards are sponsored by CoBankDistrict441211101221156177929186810335Full NameClair TrenhaileClaire VannessCole RetchlessRhiley FieneDawn KlabenesGrace FordKevin SousekJessica DeterdingRyan UmlandAnthony FreirchsHolden ScottEmily FrenzenMacy PeregrineBlaire GibbonsJustin EvertJada JensenSydni LienemanSarah RippCarli ShuckBrittany BrownCaitlyn NelsonBailey BatenhorstChristine SindelarTonya eChambersCody-KilgoreEast naSandy CreekSargentWest HoltWisner PilgerWisner hird Place: Caitlyn Nelson, West HoltSecond Place: Grace Ford, Cody-KilgoreEarning the right to represent the Nebraska FFA Association at the National Creed Speaking Event in Louisville, Kentucky,this October:First Place: Cole Retchless, Bridgeport11
Junior Public SpeakingState awards are sponsored by CoBankDistrict412991166817212311071152485310Full NameRachel KnoxGillian CheneyKyann LeVinerJeremy DavisJessa LemonErika HarmsMegan SwartzendruberDawnae NicholsMichelle RohmanCatherine WeederTayler GallMichael FergusonBrent MillerSierra NelsonBrittany HanzlikSamantha HerroldJessica HartmanRenae SieckCasey SmithKim CarlsonChyanne LeitschuckMegan HomolkaRyan SchroederHollie isMedicine ValleySandy CreekShickleySumner-Eddyville-MillerNorrisBoone CentralHowells-Dodge-ClarksonKimballLyons-Decatur NortheastNorrisStuartAuroraChase er-ClatoniaWisner PilgerRock lverSilverSilverSilverSilverSilverSilverThirdThird Place: Hallie Morton, Rock CountySecond Place: Brittany Hanzlik, StuartFirst Place: Michelle Rohman, Norris12
Cooperative Speaking AwardsState awards are sponsored by Nebraska Cooperative CouncilDistrict71012119121410229511567863348Full NameZack NelsonBrant PavelCody TrumpRachel TowneCourtney OstermillerTylii MuncieDalton SwiercekRachel SorensenSamantha SattlerEmily BrichacekJill RochefordTayler WalterMegan HamlingMcKenzie NielsenSamantha VaverkaCody GugelCaitlin CollinsKora SchottEmmet CaldwellErica LewisEmily LudwigNicolette LarsenMiranda PierceChapterBoone CentralChambersCody-KilgoreMedicine ValleyPerkins dge-ClarksonHowells-Dodge-ClarksonPerkins CountySewardSouthern ValleyMilfordAmherstAuroraRavennaSandy erSilverSilverSilverSilverSilverSilverSilverThird: Rachel Sorensen, PlainviewSecond: Samantha Vaverka, MilfordFirst: Samantha Sattler, Stuart13
Natural Resources SpeakingState awards are sponsored by Farmers Ranchers ull NameAmanda LowerBre BicknaseMadeline EppElena RosbergAndrea HogsettTyler O'NeillStacy SandbergLindsay HottovyKelsey KuhlmanJanessa MaurerMorgan BaumertMelissa VanDersliceJacob GoldfussLila KoneckyDelaney BehrendtNatasha AndersonKalen GrintEmily ThrailkillKylie KniggeCaitlin DavisErin PattonSarah HerzingerMakenzie KalkowskiKyle HaarmannChapterAllianceAuroraAuroraBloomfieldChase CountyCody-KilgoreDundy County rksonLakeviewO'NeillPerkins CountyRavennaSandy CreekSargentSewardVerdigreWaverlyWest HoltWisner PilgerWisner hird: Madeline Epp, AuroroaSecond: Kelsey Kuhlman, GothenburgFirst: Makenzie Kalkowski, Wisner-Pilger14
Extemporaneous SpeakingState awards are sponsored by Wells Fargo Bank.District107122154112947311896231186510Full NameRob MaxwellElizabeth McDonaldJanelle KestersonSam CliffordElizabeth RiceMatt ScholzDakota MillerEverett BloomCole KaytonCarson MessersmithRachel FlaughBrent RegierDalton RabeRodger FarrTaylor HornickelJakelynn BroederJacob NikodymKellan HeavicanJordan SchuetJordan PaineRachel IbachNathalie FordAndrew RaheRandin gHartingtonHeartlandLogan ViewMedicine ValleyOrdPerkins CountyRed CloudSchuyler CentralScribner-SnyderSouthern er d: Rachel Flaugh, HartingtonSecond: Jordan Paine, Southern ValleyEarning the right to represent the Nebraska FFA Association at the National Extemporaneous Speaking Event in Louisville,Kentucky, this October:First Place: Elizabeth McDonald, Aurora15
Job Interview EventState awards are sponsored by Central Valley AgDistrict712391152547111221084691086131Full NameSavannah EppKayellyn HallHaley BledsoeCarrie SummerfordEmily WhippleAndrew HeineAmanda ClymerMorgan ZumpfeMorgan SteffenSamantha BoardmanCollin MessersmithChance McAllisterBrooke PiekeTate LaursenDylan MillerLexy NeuschKaydee CaldwellMary LeonardShelby PaxtonRailen RippAshley OverturfLynsey EricksonAbbi EbelElizabeth EhmenChapterAuroraBayardBlairBroken BowCambridgeCentennialDavid CityFriendHartingtonHeartlandMcCookMinatareNewman GroveO'NeillOrdPierceSandy CreekSouth sner rThird Place: Haley Bledsoe, BlairSecond Place: Samantha Boardman, HeartlandEarning the right to represent the Nebraska FFA Association at the National Job Interview Event in Louisville, Kentucky, thisOctober:First Place: Savannah Epp, Aurora16
Senior Public Speaking EventState awards are sponsored by ChannelDistrict121211792233118944866117101055Full NameJaLee PilkingtonKristen FellhoelterAndrea TesarekJeff WallmanEllie LesiakRebecca AndersonLiz LosekeLogan WentDylan DamJacob MaslonkaConnor RussellDusty StaabJustin HardwickLeo HaselhorstMcKenzieLemmonsCiana LongCara FelberDylan LauensteinNicole ForbesAmber OlsonCaitlin KunzJoslynn RothMorgan TranmerErin onGothenburgLakeviewLeighLogan ViewLyons-Decatur NortheastMedicine lverRandolphRavennaSandy CreekShickleySouthern ValleySt. EdwardStuartWest dBronzeSecondSilverSilverBronzeThird: Dylan Dam, Logan ViewSecond: Caitlin Kunz, StuartEarning the right to represent the Nebraska FFA Association at the National Senior Public Speaking Event in Louisville,Kentucky, this October:First Place: Jeff Wallman, Freeman17
Junior Parliamentary ProcedureState awards are sponsored by Nebraska FFA Alumni oomfieldSilver11Chase burySilver1Falls CityBronze6FranklinGold9Gothenburg 1Gold9Gothenburg n ValleyBronze7St. est PointBronzeSilverSecond (state runner up): Chase CountyFirst (state winning gold emblem): Pender18
Senior Parliamentary ProcedureState awards are sponsored by Jack fieldSilver6Blue HillSilver2CentralBronze7Central CityBronze11Chase CountyFirst4CroftonGold6FranklinSilver9Gothenburg 1Silver9Gothenburg ronze7PalmerBronze3Pender 1Second3Pender i CountyWaverlyGoldGoldSecond (state runner up): Pender 1First (first place will represent Nebraska in the National Career Development Event): Chase County19
Ag DemonstrationState awards are sponsored by the Nebraska Department of odge-ClarksonSilver4Laurel-ConcordSilver8Loup CountySilver3NorfolkGold7Palmer 1Silver7Palmer 2Bronze4RandolphBronze10Rock CountySilver6Sandy CreekSilver9South PlatteGold11Southern ValleySecond1WaverlyBronze103West HoltWisner PilgerBronzeFirstSecond (state runner up): Southern ValleyFirst: Wisner-Pilger20
State FFA DegreeAwards are sponsored by Farm Credit Services of AmericaThe State FFA Degree is the highest degree the State Association can bestow. There were 488 candidates selected by theState Degree Selection Committee to receive the State FFA Degree. (See listing at end of this results document.)2013-2014 Nebraska FFA OfficersSelection Process sponsored by Consolidated Telephone CompanySpencer Hartman, President, Imperial FFA ChapterBryce Doeschot, Secretary, Norris FFA ChapterMorgan Kowalewski, Vice President, Gothenburg FFA ChapterAshtyn Shrewsbury, Vice President, Alliance FFA ChapterTrey Mogensen, Vice President, Cedar Rapids FFA ChapterAndrew Neujahr, Vice President, Waverly FFA ChapterDylan Dam, Vice President, Logan View FFA ChapterSpecial Guests and/or Speakers:(in no specific order)Governor Dave Heineman, State of NebraskaLieutenant Governor Lavon HeidemannMarshall Dolch and Josh Earll, Iowa State OfficersMitch Salo and Alex Yancey, Oregon State OfficersEmily Beneda, Kansas State OfficerBrady Revels, Former Florida FFA President and National FFA Vice PresidentStephanie Mann, Agricultural Educator, Crofton, “Agriculture Education as a Career Highlight” speakerBecky Sullivan, Keynote Speaker, Past State and National FFA Officer from KansasGreg Greving, Nebraska Soybean BoardMark Brohman, Executive Director of the Nebraska Environmental TrustGreg Ibach, Director, Nebraska Department of AgricultureDr. Ronnie Green, Vice Chancellor of Agriculture and Natural Resources, UNL; former Virginia FFA OfficerRich Katt, Nebraska Director of Career EducationDr. Steve Brown, National FFA AdvisorJoe Baldassare, Nebraska FFA Alumni PresidentJason Troendle, 2011-2012 National FFA Secretary, MinnesotaRyan Best, 2011-2012 National FFA President, New MexicoTom Dobbe, Farm Credit Services of AmericaGene Englerth, Nebraska and National FFA Convention OrganistSteve Meade, Convention EntertainmentDonlynn Rice, Nebraska Department of EducationChorus Director: Jill Goedeken, Music Director, Lakeview High School, ColumbusSteve Nelson, President, Nebraska Farm BureauGavin Kenney and Haley Harthoorn, Nebraska Ag Youth Institute RepresentativesFeatured FFA Advisors:Jeff Schellpeper, Retiring Advisor, Central FFA ChapterDoug Straight, Retiring Advisor, Shickley FFA Chapter21
Proficiency Award WinnersFirstNameLast cultural Communications –Entrepreneurship/PlacementO'Neill10Nebraska AgRelationsCouncilRachelIbachAgricultural Education –Entrepreneurship/PlacementS-E-M8UNL Department ofAgricultural Leadership,Education andCommunicationJordanGibbAgricultural Mechanics Designand Fabrication –Entrepreneurship/PlacementImperial11EBM ConstructionJacob Goldfuss, amember of theO’Neill FFA Chapter,is the son of Steveand Diane Goldfuss.Jacob’s SAE includesbroadcasting radioprograms, recordingagriculture businessadvertisements,recording news andweather, andserving as a publicrelationsrepresentative.Jacob’s ag edinstructor isKrystl Knabe.Rachel Ibach, amember of theSumner-EddyvilleMiller FFA Chapter,is the daughter ofTodd and BarbIbach. Rachel’s skillsinclude productionof books, videos,projects and lessonsto be used byteachers at SEM foragriculture literacy.Rachel presentsinformation toyoung communitym
The Governor's Award of Excellence rewards FFA chapters who are committed to bettering their communities and improving opportunities for members in their chapter. Grants of 1,000 and 2,500 are available to FFA chapters across the state.
