FFA s NEWERA SOUTH DAKOTA May 2011 Vol. 77 No. 3 LIVING 2 SERVE The blue corduroy jacket is a familiar symbol of the FFA organization, worn as part of official dress during most FFA activities. On April 11 at the South Dakota FFA convention in Brookings as part of the first ever SD FFA Day of Service, members removed their jackets and replaced it with an apron, hair net and plastic gloves to help fight hunger. This service project exemplified the portion of the FFA motto Living to Serve by teaming up with the Aberdeen based Kids Against Hunger (KAH) organization in packaging dry ingredient meals. KAH is a humanitarian food-aid organization whose mission is to significantly reduce the number of hungry children in the USA and feed starving children throughout the world. The meals consist of rice, soy, vegetables, vitamins & minerals. The food is designed to have high nutritional value and strengthen the immune system. Each package of food includes six one-cup servings. Each 32 lb. box of food holds 36 bags; each meal costs.23 cents. SD FFA members measured, poured, sealed and boxed 87,460 meals in assembly line fashion throughout the day long event. Members were logged in and out to keep track of service hours, which at days end totaled 460 hours. To help defray the cost of ingredients several businesses and individuals donated funds, among those a group of South Dakota agriculture cooperatives whose donations were matched by the Land O Lakes Foundation for a total of more than $11,000. FFA members left the event knowing that by giving a few minutes of their time they would make a significant difference in the life of a person less fortunate than themselves. 2011-2012 State Officers Elected At the 2011 State FFA Convention, "Infinite Potential" held in Brookings, April 10-12, fifteen candidates interviewed for the six leadership roles in SD FFA for the coming year. Individuals elected to South Dakota State FFA office will travel across the state throughout the year presenting speeches, workshops, camps, conferences, and conducting business for the SD FFA. Those selected to serve the SD FFA for 2011-2012 are listed at right. Ambassadors are Paige Hermanson, Sturgis and Austin Vanderwal, Volga. Ambassador plaques were sponsored by Watertown FFA. R to L: STATE PRESIDENT Paul Dybedahl, Colton STATE VICE PRESIDENT Jamie Flint, Viborg STATE SECRETARY Amanda Buus, Lennox STATE TREASURER Megan DeRouchey, Hoven STATE REPORTER Olivia Siglin, Webster STATE SENTINEL Connor Powell, Chamberlain
Honorary Degrees Awarded 2 MAY 2011: VOL. 77 NO. 3 Published three times per year by the South Dakota FFA Association 2011-2012 STATE OFFICERS PRESIDENT Paul Dybedahl, Colton dibs_2011@hotmail.com VICE-PRESIDENT Jamie Flint, Viborg jlflint_23@hotmail.com SECRETARY Amanda Buus, Lennox amanda_buus@hotmail.com TREASURER Megan DeRouchey, Hoven derouchey_megan@hotmail.com REPORTER Olivia Siglin, Webster siglin_101@hotmail.com SENTINEL Connor Powell, Chamberlain powell_42@hotmail.com AMBASSADORS Austin VanderWal, Sioux Valley Paige Hermanson, Sturgis STATE ADVISOR Nora Kohlenberg Office of Career & Tech. Ed. 700 Governor's Drive Pierre, SD 57501 (605) 773-4747 nora.kohlenberg@state.sd.us FFA ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE SECRETARY Marie Jaacks 107 Wenona Hall, SDSU Box 507 Brookings, SD 57007 (605) 688-4380 marie.jaacks@sdstate.edu EXEC. SECRETARY S ASST. Teresa Telkamp (605) 688-5757 teresa.telkamp@sdstate.edu FOUNDATION DIRECTOR Gerri Eide gerri@sdffafoundation.org (605) 765-9234 ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Gretchen Sharp 39393 133rd St. Bath, SD 57427 Note: Main Operating Address (605) 225-8904 gretchen@sdffafoundation.org ALUMNI DIRECTOR Lesa Jarding 1015 Main Ave #505 Sioux Falls, SD 57104 lesa.jarding@hotmail.com AGED.SDSTATE.edu Honorary Degrees were awarded at the SD FFA State Convention April 10-12, sponsored by Lesa Jarding. The following friends of SD FFA were recognized for their contribution to the state organization (pictured left to right): Holly Marshall-Heber, Redfield Sandy Bremer, Highmore Lori Christensen, Mitchell Dawn Nagel, Gettysburg Sandy Osterday, Java Nathan Sanderson, Pierre Jeff VanderWal, Brentford Stacie Turnbull, Alcester-Hudson Malissa Niles, Woonsocket Not Pictured: Kenny Zulk, Canova Kathy Zulk, Howard Mark and Deb Palmquist of Canova Shannon & Susan Rausch of Hoven, parents of Maria Rausch, retiring State President Dennis & Kim Gassman of Canova, parents of Brittany Gassman, retiring State Vice President Ron & Kathy Kaufman of Oldham, parents of Kiley Kaufman, retiring State Secretary Bill & Kathy Chase of Wolsey, parents of Spencer Chase, retiring State Treasurer Darrell & Sharon Busselman of Lake Benton, MN, parents of Danielle Busselman, retiring State Reporter Those recognized with the Distinguished Service Citations honors organizations, agencies, businesses or other groups who have made outstanding contributions to FFA and agricultural education. (L to R): Bill Lehman, Gettysburg Lance Howe, Redfield Sally Nielson, Watertown Julie Bell, Brookings Jim Krantz, Howard Rechelle Dissing, Canton Not Pictured: Brian & Judy Carlson of Badger and Phil Johnson of Sioux Falls, parents of Hannah Johnson, retiring State Sentinel South Dakota Wheat Growers Honorary American Degree Recipients will accept their recognition at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana in October 2011: Teacher Category: Teachers who have created high-quality agricultural education programs which inspire and motivate their students to strive for success are eligible for an Honorary American FFA Degree. In order to qualify, eighty-five percent of the teacher s agriculture students must have been in FFA in the last year. The teacher must have been teaching agriculture for at least ten years. Bill Lehman, Gettysburg Other Category: Individuals who have provided exceptional service to agriculture, agricultural education or FFA are eligible for the Honorary American FFA Degree. Dave VanderWal, Volga Alicia Knutson, Viborg Tiffany Sanderson, Pierre Marvin Wastell, Omaha, NE Leadership Conference Scholarships Presented The South Dakota FFA Foundation awarded eight $250 scholarships on April 14 to South Dakota FFA members to attend the FFA Washington Leadership Conference in Washington, DC this summer. Washington Leadership Conference is a National FFA program that focuses on service. Students leave the conference with an action plan to implement into their home communities and a better understanding of their personal leadership style. This year's recipients are: Elizabeth Bertolotto, Sturgis; Tori Bowman, Sturgis; Alex Duprel, Sturgis; Kylie Hagen, Milbank; Erica Jurgensen, Dell Rapids; Molly Lee, Faulkton; Danielle Rang, Parker; Kinsey Town, L to R: Elizabeth Bertolotto, Molly Lee, Kinsey Town, Alex Duprel Faulkton. The Washington Leadership Conference Scholarships are sponsored by the South Dakota Corn Utilization Council as a special project of the South Dakota FFA Foundation. Receiving a $112 scholarship from SD FFA Alumni to attend the WLC is Christine Fosheim from Webster.
FFA Stars Honored for Outstanding Projects The State FFA Degree, the highest degree conferred by the South Dakota FFA, was presented to 265 agricultural education students at the 2011 South Dakota State FFA Convention held in Brookings, April 10-12. After a review of the students supervised agricultural experience programs and records plus an oral interview, the sixteen most outstanding were selected to be Star Farmers, Stars in Agribusiness, Stars in Ag Placement, and Stars in Agriscience. Each State Star receives a $300 cash award, a certificate from the National FFA Foundation and a plaque. Finalists each receive $75 and a plaque. Each area is sponsored as a special project of the SD FFA Foundation. A. State Star Farmer Garth Dunlavy, Webster Sponsored by Farm Credit Services of America. Finalists: Travis Boldt, Arlington; Matt Eichacker, McCook Central; Alicia Rist, Viborg. (L to R): Garth Dunlavy, Matt Eichacker, Travis Boldt, Alicia Rist B. State Star in Agribusiness Ethan VanderWal, Sioux Valley Sponsored by Farm Credit Services of America. Finalists: Blake Willman, Wessington Springs (L to R): Baillie, Ethan, Shawn and Kent VanderWal C. State Star in Placement Nick Mueller, Garretson Sponsored by the Dan Streff Family. Finalists: Clayton Wobig, McCook Central; Matt Nelson, McCook Central; Danny Zenk, Webster. (L to R): Advisor/Father Ed Mueller; Mother Julie Mueller; Nick Mueller; Sponsors Karen, Ashley & Dan Streff. D. State Star in Agriscience Victor Gray, Parker Sponsored by Glacial Lakes Energy, LLC, Watertown and Ryan & Whitney Brunner. Finalists: Kaitlyn Stoltenburg, Viborg; Hollie Pommier, Florence; Jocelyn Waite, Florence. (L to R): Ryan Brunner; Kaitlyn Stoltenburg; Victor Gray; Hollie Pommier; Jocelyn Waite. Star Greenhands were also recognized for their accomplishments as first year members with a plaque and $100; $25 and a plaque for each finalist. The award is sponsored by Central Farmers Cooperative as a special project of the SD FFA Foundation. E. Star Greenhand: Nathaniel Steinlicht, Milbank Sponsored by Central Farmers Cooperative. Finalists: Jade Maier, Bowdle; Levi Olinger, Wessington Springs; Jean Skoglund, McCook Central. (L to R): Don Jacobson, Jerry Janisch, Nathaniel Steinlicht and his parents. A B E D C College Scholarship Recipients College scholarships were awarded to South Dakota FFA Members at the State FFA Convention in Brookings April 10-12. The South Dakota FFA awards more than $16,000 in scholarships each year including the following: The Mary Hanson Memorial Scholarship is for FFA members who are residents of Minnehaha or Lincoln counties, where Mrs. Hanson resided. Upon her passing in 1984, Mrs. Hanson's will provided funds to be used towards improving the future leaders of agriculture. This year's $750 scholarship recipients are: Nick Mueller, Garretson; Brooke Pearson, West Central; Brian VanDeStroet, Canton; Chad Teslaa, Harrisburg. The SD FFA Association offers the Blue and Gold Scholarships. Any graduating senior who is planning to enroll in an agriculture-related field in a post-secondary SD institution can receive this $500 scholarship. This year's recipients are Ethan VanderWal, Sioux Valley; Tawnie DeJong, Phillip; Carson Covey, Winner; Jamie Flint, Viborg; Olivia Siglin, Webster. The Wade Lang Memorial Scholarship honors Wade Lang, who served as the South Dakota State FFA Treasurer from 1991-92. Wade died in a car accident about a year after serving the state association. His dedication and enthusiasm inspired those that knew him. In his memory, the 1991-92 State Officer team funds one $500 scholarship each year for a SD FFA member interested in Animal Science. This year's recipient is Austin Bushong, Hitchcock-Tulare. The Bob Titus Memorial Scholarship, which is sponsored by Sioux Falls Ford, was established in memory of Bob Titus, father of past state officer, Jenny Titus-Jacobson, from the 1997-1998 State Officer team. The recipient of this year's $500 scholarship is Devin Backes, Kimball. The Carhartt FFA Scholarship is made possible by Carhartt, Inc. as a special project of the South Dakota FFA Foundation. Carhartt, a privately owned company based in Michigan, is a Corporate Sponsor of the National FFA and in turn has become involved on the state level. This scholarship recognizes and rewards students for their outstanding involvement in the SD FFA. This year's recipient is Aaron Held, Brookings. The Wosje Ag Business Scholarship is sponsored by Chad and Rhonda Wosje. Chad and Rhonda are SDSU graduates and Sioux Valley FFA Alumni. The recipients of this scholarship plan to study agricultural business: Paige Hermanson, Sturgis; Tia McMurtry, Miller. The Agricultural Education Scholarship is a special project of the South Dakota FFA Foundation. This is awarded to a senior FFA member who is planning to study Agricultural Education. This year s recipient is Ashley Tonak, Willow Lake. 3
A B C D E F Members Demonstrate Potential in Convention Showdown A. Agricultural Mechanics Sponsored by CHS 1st Place Team Hoven L to R: Josette Nabeker (advisor), Erik Kaiser, Reid Kaiser, Nathan Jager, Brad Farrell (sponsor). 2nd Brandon Valley 3rd Parker Top Individual: Erik Kaiser, Hoven B. Agricultural Business Management Sponsored by Wells Fargo 1st Place Team Wolsey-Wessington L to R: Brian Bye, Blaine Carey (advisor), Hannah Schwartzrock, Rebecca Runge, Sawyer Langbehn, Abraham Schwartzrock. 2nd Milbank 3rd Willow Lake Top Individual: Abraham Schwartzrock, Wolsey-Wessington C. Agricultural Sales Sponsored by SD Department of Agriculture 1st Place Team Garretson L to R: Shane Mueller, Sarah Hegge, Alysha Kientopf, Kenaniah Swenson. 2nd McCook Central 3rd Winner Top Individual: Matty Kerr, Highmore D. Agronomy Sponsored by SD Seed Trade Association 1st Place Team Webster L to R: Luke Meland, Danny Zenk, Landon Kuecker, Garth Dunlavy, Fred Zenk (advisor). 2nd Harrisburg 3rd Newell Top Individual: Nicole Hamilton, Hitchcock-Tulare E. Dairy Cattle Evaluation Sponsored by the SD Division of the Midwest Dairy Association 1st Place Team Milbank L to R: Jerry Janisch (advisor), Ryan Hepper, Pattie Berkner, Audrey Souza, Brandon Peschong. 2nd Webster 3rd Sioux Valley Top Individual: Audrey Souza, Milbank F. Dairy Foods Sponsored by Land O Lakes, Dairy Products Division 1st Place Team McCook Central. L to R: Terry Rieckman (advisor), Kelsi Kampshoff, Morgan Smith, Christina Tucker, Stefani Matthies. 2nd Milbank 3rd Garretson Top Individual: Stefani Matthies, McCook Central G Nearly 2,000 members and guests attended the South Dakota FFA Convention held on the SDSU Campus in Brookings on April 10-12, 2011. Career Development Events results include: G. Floriculture Sponsored by Shon & Gerri Eide and Gettysburg FFA 1st Place Team Lennox-Sundstrom L to R: Gerri Eide (sponsor), Rachel Raysby, Macy Tipton, Brittany Sweeter, Brianna Johnson, Jim Wilson (advisor). 2nd Hitchcock-Tulare 3rd Rapid City Top Individual: Brittany Smith Lemmon H. Food Science Sponsored by Valley Queen Cheese Factory, Inc. and Candidus & Londa (VanderWal) Nwadike 1st Place Team Milbank L to R: Nathaniel Steinlicht, Sarah Schiesman, Josie Whelan, Natalie Pillatzki, Jerry Janisch (advisor). 2nd Mitchell 3rd Parker Top Individual: Sarah Shliesman, Milbank I. Horse Evaluation Sponsored by K Bar J Leather Co. 1st Place Team Groton L to R: Heather Westby, Taylor Leonhardt, Cheyenne Leonhardt, JoEllen Gonsoir, Adam Franken (advisor). 2nd Phillip 3rd Parker Top Individual: Eva Turbiville, Harding Co. J. Livestock Judging Sponsored by the SD Pork Producers Council 1st Place Team Chamberlain L to R: Roxanna Knock (sponsor), Justin Graves (advisor), Teil Glaus, Michael Engel, Tate Glaus, Blain Geppert, Stacy Sorlien (sponsor). 2nd Lennox-Sundstrom 3rd Milbank Top Individual: Tate Glaus, Chamberlain K. Meats Evaluation & Technology Sponsored by John Morrell & Company 1st Place Team McCook Central L to R: Terry Rieckman (advisor), Brad Heumiller, Dominic Blindert, Adam Fendrich, Jon Forster. 2nd Hitchcock-Tulare 3rd Gettysburg Top Individual: Dominic Blindert, McCook Central L. Natural Resources Sponsored by the SD Grassland Coalition 1st Place Team McCook Central L to R: Greg Mehlbrech, Nick Heumiller, Zach Bies, Mitchell Sabers. 2nd Philip 3rd Wolsey-Wessington Top Individual: Zach Bies, McCook Central LIFE IN THE JACKET by Wyatt DeJong, Winner National FFA Officer It is amazing to think just how quickly this year has gone as my teammates and I are already more than halfway completed with our year. The past six months have brought many lessons, joys and incredible people. The experiences have been breathtaking: standing on a ship that was carrying U.S.-grown corn at the port of Nagoya in Japan; having small but meaningful conversations with members from around the country; or a conversation with my neighbor on the airplane. All of these experiences have taught me about people and how agriculture cannot be surpassed in its importance. These experiences have taken me to 14 states and Japan for the following reasons Partnership Tours: California, Tennessee, Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota, Texas State Conventions: Idaho, South Dakota, California, Rhode Island Chapter Visits: North Carolina, Indiana, Arkansas Other Experiences: Goodwill tour to Japan; Board of Directors, Department of Education, and Department of Agriculture meetings in Washington D.C.; Ag Education Summit in Florida. It is truly remarkable to see how diverse agriculture is nation/worldwide and how incredible people are involved. Through the places that I have traveled, it is still special to come home to my family and friends in South Dakota that makes me the happiest. Y all have changed me for the better and make me want to become the best I can be. Thank you for believing in me! I often get the question: What is your favorite part? For me, it is truly the little things that make the biggest difference: an encouraging word, listening ear or even having real, meaningful conversations. Giving because we can and loving others because it is right has truly made this year amazing for me. M. Nursery/Landscape Sponsored by the SD FFA Foundation 1st Place Team Lennox-Sundstrom L to R: Jared Fodness, Colby Reynolds, Gretchen Rops, Travis Buus, Jim Wilson (advisor). 2nd Mitchell 3rd McCook Central Top Individual: Travis Buus, Lennox-Sundstrom. N. Range Plant Identification Held and sponsored by SDSU Range Club 1st Place Team Philip L to R: Doug Hauk (advisor), Ty Cantrell, Avery Johnson, Wyatt Johnson, Dustin Berry. 2nd Newell Team 1 3rd Newell Team 2 Top Individual: Paige Hermanson, Sturgis FFA Scrapbook 1st Place Hoven Public Relations 1st Place Webster Agriscience Student Recognition Program The state winner, receiving a $500 scholarship from the National FFA Foundation is Hollie Pommier, Florence. AGRISCIENCE FAIR Sponsored by SD FFA Foundation. Bio/Mic/Food Science Senior: Hollie Pommier, Florence Junior: Elizabeth Anderson, Bowdle Botany Senior: Elizabeth Bertolotto, Sturgis Junior: Misty Ahrens, Sturgis Engineering Senior: Matt Hummel, Florence Junior: Teal Schmidt, Sturgis Environmental Science Senior: Lacey Quail, Deubrook Zoology Senior: Jenna Brandt, Bowdle Junior: Shane Mueller, Garretson Agri Entrepreneurship Austin Bushong, Hitchcock-Tulare 4 5 H I J K L M N
6 2011 Proficiency Winners The top three winners in each proficiency area were recognized at the 83rd South Dakota FFA State Convention. The Agricultural Proficiency Awards program, like the FFA motto, helps you set goals and learn practical skills. The program rewards FFA members at the local, state and national levels for exceptional accomplishments and excellence in a Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) program. Winners are listed with a description of their first place project. G denotes a gold award, S silver and B bronze. Ag Communications (Entrepreneurship/Placement) Morgan Smith, McCook Central National Sponsor: BI. State Sponsor: Tri State Neighbor, Sioux Falls. Agricultural Education (Placement) Hannah Johnson, Arlington National Sponsor: James F. Lincoln Arc Welding Foundation. State Sponsor: Dr. Lonell Moeller. Ag Mechanics Design & Fabrication (Placement/Entrepreneurship) Cody Hansen, McCook Central National Sponsor: Dodge Trucks. State Sponsor: Cammack Ranch Supply, Union Center. Agricultural Mechanics Energy Systems (Entrepreneurship/Placement) Riley Schwader, Howard National Sponsors: Lincoln Electric Company and New Holland. State Sponsors: Scott Supply Co. and S.D. FFA Foundation. Ag Mechanics Repair & Maintenance (Entrepreneurship) Nick Mueller, Garretson National Sponsor: Briggs and Stratton Corporation Foundation, Inc. State Sponsor: SD FFA Foundation. Ag Mechanics Repair & Maintenance (Placement) Alex Roeber, Hitchcock-Tulare National Sponsor: Tractor Supply Company. State Sponsor: SD FFA Foundation. Agricultural Processing (Entrepreneurship/Placement) Olivia Siglin, Webster National Sponsor: Archer Daniels Midland Co. State Sponsor: South Dakota Soybean Processors, Volga. Agricultural Sales (Entrepreneurship) Erik Anderson, McCook Central National Sponsors: Crop Production Services and Monsato. State Sponsor: Legend Seeds, Inc. Agricultural Sales (Placement) Chad TeSlaa, Harrisburg National Sponsor: Vigortone Ag Products. State Sponsor: Hojer Gelbvieh Ranch. Agricultural Services (Entrepreneurship/Placement) Victor Tuschen, McCook Central National Sponsor: AgriCredit Acceptance, LLC. State Sponsors: Midwest Cooperatives, Pierre; Northern Plains Cooperative, Gettysburg and Eastern Farmers Cooperative, Garretson. Beef Production (Entrepreneurship) Cheyenne Edmundson, Garretson National Sponsor: Nasco Division of Nasco International Inc. State Sponsors: Lake Preston Charolais Breeders: Jensen, Odden, Stewart, Wienk and Vedvei Charolais. Beef Production (Placement) Zachary Heumiller, McCook Central National Sponsors: Fort Dodge Animal Health and Midwest PMS. State Sponsor: SD Cattlemen's Association. Dairy Production (Entrepreneurship) Travis Boldt, Arlington National Sponsors: DeLaval Inc. and New Holland. State Sponsor: Associated Milk Producers, Inc. Dairy Production (Placement) Jennifer Gunnink, Elkton National Sponsor: Monsanto. State Sponsor: Associated Milk Producers Inc. Diversified Agricultural Production (Entrepreneurship/Placement)Mark Huls, McCook Central National Sponsor: J.R. Simplot Company. State Sponsor: South Dakota FFA Foundation. Diversified Crop Production (Entrepreneurship) Landon Kuecker, Webster National Sponsor: National FFA Foundation. State Sponsor: Cargill, Inc. Diversified Crop Production (Placement) Erik Anderson, McCook Central National Sponsor: National Crop Insurance Service. State Sponsor: Channel Bio, LLC. Diversified Horticulture (Entrepreneurship/Placement) Jordan Heumiller, McCook Central National Sponsor: Nationwide Insurance Foundation. State Sponsor: South Dakota FFA Foundation. Diversified Livestock Production (Entrepreneurship) Kiley Kaufman, DeSmet National Sponsors: Tractor Supply Company and Tarter Gate Co. State Sponsors: McFleeg Feeds, First National Bank of Yankton. Diversified Livestock Production (Placement) Jean Skoglund, McCook Central National Sponsor: National FFA Foundation. State Sponsor: Sioux Nation Ag Center of South Dakota. Emerging Agricultural Technology (Entrepreneurship/Placement) Alicia Rist, Viborg National Sponsors: Ag Leader Technologies and BASF. State Sponsor: Kimball Livestock Exchange. Environmental Science & Natural Resources Management Adam Fendrich, McCook Central (Entrepreneurship/Placement) National Sponsor: Triscuit. State Sponsor: South Dakota Association of Conservation Districts. Equine Science (Entrepreneurship) Jessica Faris, Harrisburg National Sponsor: Land O Lakes Feeds/Purina Mills. State Sponsors: Amani Arabians, Tim Anderson and Kim Niven of Milbank. The first ever South Dakota Department of Agriculture s Specialty Crop Grant Incentive Program was presented as the 2011 SD FFA Convention. The program was designed to award FFA members who have a Specialty Crop SAE in its first or second year. The specialty crop business must be commercially viable and have plans for future growth. Candidates for the Specialty Crop incentive program will grow their SAE to be competitive in future proficiency awards. This year s recipient of the Specialty Crop Grant Incentive Program was Kaitlyn Dix of Morristown, a member of the Lemmon FFA Chapter. Kaitlyn s specialty crop SAE began in 2008 when she took over the family garden. She Equine Science (Placement) Calista Winter, Harrisburg National Sponsors: Tractor Supply Co., Nutrena-Cargill Animal Nutrition. State Sponsors: Scott Cammack, Dawn Nagel, Susan Stoterau, and Webster FFA. Fiber and/or Oil Crop Production (Entrepreneurship/Placement) Taylor Osterberg, McCook Central National Sponsors: Bunge North America and Cargill. State Sponsor: SD Soybean Research & Promotion Council. Floriculture (Entrepreneurship/Placement) Shelby Schrank, McCook Central National Sponsor: Bayer Environmental Science. State Sponsors: Harrisburg FFA and SD FFA Foundation. Food Science and Technology (Entrepreneurship/Placement) Jocelyn Waite, Florence National Sponsor: Kraft Foods Inc. State Sponsors: Candidus & Londa (Vanderwal) Nwadike and Milbank Community Foundation. Forage Production (Entrepreneurship/Placement) Jay Huls, McCook Central National Sponsor: National FFA Foundation. State Sponsor: Kuecker Seed Farm, Inc., Webster. Forest Management and Production (Entrepreneurship/Placement) Travis Larson, Webster National Sponsors: Dodge Trucks and John Deere. State Sponsor: South Dakota FFA Foundation. Fruit Production Courtney Rickett, Harrisburg National Sponsor: DuPont Company. State Sponsor: MinnTex. Grain Production (Entrepreneurship) Matt Eichacker, McCook Central National Sponsor: Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. State Sponsor: South Dakota Wheat Commission. Grain Production (Placement) Clayton Wobig, McCook Central National Sponsor: Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. State Sponsor: South Dakota Corn Utilization Council. Home and/or Community Development (Entrepreneurship/Placement) Tonya Ernster, McCook Central National Sponsor: Carhartt. State Sponsor: Monsanto. Landscape Management (Entrepreneurship/Placement) Ryan Penning, Harrisburg National Sponsor: John Deere. State Sponsor: South Dakota FFA Foundation. Nursery Operations (Entrepreneurship/Placement) Danny Zenk, Webster National Sponsor: Dodge Trucks. State Sponsor: South Dakota FFA Foundation. Outdoor Recreation (Entrepreneurship/Placement) Abby Flanders, Harrisburg National Sponsor: Cabela s. State Sponsors: Schoenbeck Law, Watertown; Jack s Campers, Mitchell and S.D. FFA Foundation. Poultry Production (Entrepreneurship/Placement) Garrett Masat, Hitchcock Tulare National Sponsors: Tractor Supply Company and Tyson Foods, Inc. State Sponsor: Dakota Layers, LLC. Sheep Production (Entrepreneurship/Placement) Jamie Flint, Viborg National Sponsors: Bimeda, Inc. and New Holland. State Sponsors: Newell Ram Sale and Iowa Lamb, Hawarden, IA. Small Animal Production and Care (Entrepreneurship/Placement) Taryn Adams, Harrisburg National Sponsor: Merial. State Sponsor: Robert Rennoloet, Dr. of Veterinarian Medicine, Mike McIntyre, D.V.M., Winfred and South Dakota Veterinian Medical Association. Specialty Animal Production (Entrepreneurship/Placement) Jacob Etrheim, Garretson National Sponsor: Land O Lakes Feed/Purina Mills. State Sponsors: Roger DeRouchey and SD FFA Foundation. Swine Production (Entrepreneurship) Sarah Hegge, Garretson National Sponsors: LA-CO Markal and Tyson Foods, Inc. State Sponsor: South Dakota Pork Producers Council. Swine Production (Placement) Will Crum, Winner National Sponsors: Sunglo Feeds and Phibro Animal Health. State Sponsors: Murphy Farms, LLC and Clark Co. Contract Growers. Turf Grass Management (Entrepreneurship/Placement) Marshall Spaans, McCook Central National Sponsor: John Deere. State Sponsor: Croplan Genetics. Vegetable Production (Entrepreneurship/Placement) Ethan VanderWal, Sioux Valley National Sponsors: John Deere and Wilbur-Ellis Co. State Sponsor: Clark & Lyla Hanson in honor of Bill & Stella Hanson. Veterinary Science (Entrepreneurship/Placement) Elle Tornberg, Harrisburg National Sponsor: American Veterinary Medical Association. State Sponsor: Mike McIntyre, D.V.M., Winfred. Wildlife Production and Management (Entrepreneurship/Placement) Austin Bushong, Hitchcock Tulare National Sponsor: Land O Lakes Feed/Purina Mills. State Sponsor: Craig & Mauve Weinkauf in memory of Arthur J. Weinkauf. Specialty Crop Grant Incentive Program expanded her garden to include small fruit trees in a third-acre orchard. From peas and carrots to berries and apples, Kaitlyn has grown both regular and hybrid varieties of garden fruits and vegetables. In addition to growing specialty crops, Kaitlyn sells her garden produce and homemade jams and jellies throughout the harvest season. Kaitlyn utilizes indoor greenhouses to get seeds started so they re ready for the garden when the ground thaws. Kaitlyn plans to expand by planting more perennial berries and fruit trees to increase the variety of produce and products to sell. South Dakota Secretary of Agriculture, Walt Bones presented the award.
Please thank our SD FFA Foundation Sponsors! Albrecht Brothers Angus Amani Arabians American Bank and Trust Cammack Ranch Supply, Inc. Candidus & Londa Nwadike Cargill, Inc. Cattlecents Consulting, Inc. Central Farmers Cooperative Channel Bio, LLC Clark & Lyla Hanson Clay & Angie Edwards Craig Weinkauf Croplan Genetics Eastern Farmers Cooperative Glacial Lakes Energy, LLC Gro Master, Inc. Hojer Gelbvieh Ranch Jeff & Beth Vander Wal Jerry Schmitz Kimball Livestock Exchange Knutson Suffolks Kuecker Seed Farm, Inc. Lake Norden Cheese Company Davisco Foods LeRoy & Cathie Draine Adee Honey Farms Alcester-Hudson FFA Associated Milk Producers, Inc. Austreim Landscaping, Inc. Beresford FFA Bison FFA Blake & Glenda Eisenbeisz Bones Elevator Co. Bowdle FFA Brad Bies Bridgewater-Emery FFA Bruce & Kim Paterson C & B Operations Chelsey Abler Chester FFA Chuck Sutton Clark FFA Clint Sombke Cory & Melissa Schrag Dakota Ethanol, LLC/LACP Dakota Farm Talk Dakota Risk Management Dane & Donna Lambert Dave & Juliane Stratmeyer David & Donna Acheson Dell Rapids FFA Dennis Gassman Deubrook FFA Don Kaberna Don Sutera E-3 Ag Sales, Inc. Ed Mueller Eric & Roxanne Knock Eugene & Stella Nagel Faulkton FFA First Dakota National Bank First State Bank of Roscoe Florence FFA Fred & Joan DeRouchey Frontier Mills, Inc. Gary Bachman Gary L. Hansen Garretson FFA Gerri & Shon Eide Gettysburg FFA Global Dairy Greg Salmen Gretchen & Brian Sharp Gylling Data Management, Inc. Hansen Family Foundation Hansmeier & Son, Inc. Harding County FFA Harlan Palo Harrisburg FFA Holly Heber Howe Seeds, Inc Hurley & Associates Jacob Englin Janet Cronin Jared Knock Jason Johnke Jeff Skinner Jim Woster Joan Stoterau John Morrell & Co. John Weber Kathy & Eric Hildebrandt Keith Hainy Kent Vander Wal Kevin & Ann Vostad GOLD ( $ 250 $ 499) SILVER ( $ 100 $ 249) Lesa Jarding Ludens Implement McCook Central FFA Mike McIntyre, DVM Milton Sunde MinnTex Pioneer Hi-Bred International R & R Pheasant Hunting Randy Peterson SD Agribusiness Association SD Assn. of Conservation Districts SD Broadcasters Association SD Cattlemen s Association SD Crop Improvement Association SD Farm Bureau SD Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers SD Farmers Union SD Grasslands Coalition SD Soybean Processors, LLC Sheri & Dan Kahnke The Dan Streff Family Travis & Joleen Shuring Tri-State Neighbor Wells Fargo Community Development KGFX Land O Lakes Larry & Sandra Nelson Lemmon FFA Leon & Genevieve Minor Leonard Sigdestad, D.V.M. Loren Helmer Loren Kasten Lorenz Manufacturing Co. Lynn & Brenda Maass Marilyn Gronlund Marion FFA Mark & Susan Geib Mark Christensen Marlin Jenner Mary Christensen McFleeg Inc. Michelle Osterman Mike Brink Mike Ringgenberg Milbank Community Foundation Milbank FFA Miller FFA Monte & Ruth Mason Murphy Farms LLC Newell FFA Newell Ram Sale New Underwood FFA Norman Koehlmoos Northern Plains Cooperative Patsy Rieckman Paul Knecht Peterson s L7 Bar Limousin Platte-Geddes FFA Ramdell s F&M Ltd. Randy & Linnette Albers Richard Stoebner Rocky Blare Roger DeRouchey Roger Olson Ron & Kathy Kaufman Roy & Sara Gjerde Ryan Brunner Ryan Cammack Ryan Eichler Schoenbeck Law Scott & Laura Nordlund Scott Supply Co. Midwest Dairy Association SD Division SDAAE SD Seed Trade Association SDSU Meats Club SD Veterinary Medical Association Shannon Rausch Shawn Schlueter Sisseton FFA Sunshine Angus Farms Terry Jaspers Tiffany & Nathan Sanderson Travis Lape Tri-Valley FFA Valley Queen Cheese Factory, Inc. Wall FFA Walt & De Johnson Walter Ellefson Warren Window & Supply Watertown Area FFA Wayne Weishaar Wendy Sweeter Wessington Springs FFA Congratulations to all FFA members and chapters on a successful SD State FFA Convention! Our first state wide Living 2 Serve project at convention was one of many convention successes, with 460 hours of FFA student labor logged in one day, assembling 87,460 Kids Against Hunger meals for those in need. Thank you to all of the individual and business sponsors that made all aspects of convention possible! Without dedicated sponsors, the SD FFA would not be able to provide the opportunities which develop the infinite potential of our agriculture education students. In this time of lean school budgets, sponsors are crucial in keeping Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources programs in our schools. Advisors, stationed Here by the Owl are another key to the successes of local agriculture programs. If an advisor influenced you or someone you know, on a career choice, or life goals go to www.sdffafoundation.org to share their impact. The SD FFA Foundation wants to say thank you and assist advisors in their efforts. WEBSTER SETS THE IMAGE WITH PUBLIC RELATIONS AWARD In everything FFA members do, they are representing the FFA. When someone sees them in the newspaper, on the internet, out in the community, or participating in Career Development Events, opinions are being formed not only of a certain chapter, but of the entire organization. The Image Builder Award is given to those chapters who have strived to build that positive impression through the media. At the South Dakota State FFA Convention held April 10-12, the winner of this year s Public Relations (Image Builder Award) award was recognized. Congratulations to the Webster FFA Chapter for their outstanding work and for being this year s Image Builder Award winner. I believe in the future of agriculture with a faith born not of words, but of deeds ~FFA Creed~ Help South Dakota s FFA members learn, lead and succeed by contributing to the S.D. FFA Foundation today! Please record my contribution of $ FFA Jacket Program Please use my $55 contribution to sponsor an FFA Jacket for a S.D. FFA Member Name Address City State ZIP Phone The S.D. FFA Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation. Your donation is eligible for a charitable deduction on your federal income tax return. Consult your tax advisor. 7
STAR CHAPTERS AWARDED The Garretson, Lake Preston & McCook Central FFA Chapters received Star National Chapter Awards at the South Dakota State FFA Convention in Brookings, April 10-12. The purpose of the Star National Chapter Awards is to encourage chapters to develop and use a strong Program of Activities. Successful chapters plan and carry out activities centered around three key areas: student, chapter, and community development. Those most successful are recognized with the Star National Chapter Award. Sponsors of this area: National Chapter plaques by Wells Fargo Bank of South Dakota; Community Development plaques by Patsy Rieckman & Daughters; Governor s Citation Award by Western Printing, Inc. L to R: Alysha Kientopf, Nick Mueller, Sam Duncan McCook Central FFA Chapter: Third Place National Chapter Second Place Community Development Lake Preston FFA Chapter: Second Place National Chapter Third Place Community Development In First Place National Chapter, First Place Community Development and Governor s Citation, the Garretson FFA Chapter conducted the following: Student Development: The three project areas focused on were Healthy Lifestyles, Career Skills and SAE. Members conducted bicycle safety program, anti-tobacco programs cooperating with the local TATU group, and publicized National Farm Safety week. 100% of the Garretson FFA members engaged in SAE projects through incentive programs including proficiency awards, scholarships and cooperative projects where members averaged 1.25 projects, earning more than $74,868 in 14,823 hours of work. Members learned career skills through participation in career events with 93% of membership participating above the local level. Chapter Development: Members focused on Public Relations, Financial, and Leadership. Members used numerous media methods and activities to promote FFA week that touched every age, culminating in a breakfast at the end of the week. Chapter leadership was developed through group involvement in developing a program of activities. To raise money, members started a two-acre sweet corn project and sold the corn at a local farmer s market. Community Development: Showcasing projects in Ag Awareness, Human Resources and Citizenship. Projects completed included restoring the local museum and constructing a room for agricultural displays. Members worked with the elderly by planting a garden and donating the produce, planting flowers around the nursing home, and donating fruit. Citizenship projects conducted by FFA members included two blood drives, a food drive that brought in almost 600 lbs of food, and fundraisers for the Red Cross and Give-A-Gift program. South Dakota ranks again AT national land & range The 60th Annual National Land & Range Judging Contest was held in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma with seven teams from South Dakota competing. Seven hundred teen FFA and 4-H members competed in the contest held May 3-5. Total registration for the event exceeded 1,000 people with coaches, sponsors, officials and group leaders in addition to the contestants. The FFA and 4-H participating teams qualified for the national event by placing among the top five teams at contests held in their home states. The first two days of the three-day event offered contestants opportunities to visit nearby practice sites to get acquainted with Oklahoma soils and plants with information available from soil experts. The actual contest site remained a secret until contest day, so no one had an unfair advantage. Contestants and coaches gathered on contest morning to discover the official location. They traveled to the site with a police escort, in a caravan of more than 100 vehicles spanning several miles. The event ended May 5 with an awards banquet in the Great Hall of the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum. Oklahoma Lt. Governor Todd Lamb welcomed the participants. Congratulations to the SD FFA teams, who placed as follows: LAND: 15th Willow Lake 58th McCook Central 76th Garretson 79th Wessington Springs RANGE: 5th Newell 15th Hitchcock-Tulare 22nd Webster For complete and individual results, visit www.landjudging.com. L to R: Karen Swan, Alumni Supporter; Jodie Dunbar, Newell FFA Advisor; Makayla Heisler, Kristen Dunn, Coral Starr, Jonny Champion, Cady Olson, Brodie Shaykett, Tyler Swan, Jordan Brunner, TJ Swan, Butte County Extension Educator; Dave Ollila, Newell FFA Advisor 8