Six members of the Maquoketa Valley FFA are going to be recognized at the 96th annual FFA competition in Ames on April 14-16th.
Five of the members are going to be recognized for their SAE proficiencies. An FFA proficiency is a special award that students apply for which is based on their Supervised Agricultural Experience.
Within their SAE the application focuses on their project area and how they have developed specialized skills and preparation for their future careers in or out of the Ag field. Those who receive State Champion will advance to the National Level in October along with recognition and a commemorative plaque. Runner-ups will receive recognition and a commemorative plaque.
The FFA Stars over Iowa is a Special Honor for a student to receive. This year Kody Hoeger applied for a Star over Iowa in the placement field. A Star over Iowa is a special honor that goes off of the students Iowa Degree Application as well as an Essay Application.
Kody Hoeger had the honor of being selected top 6 in the state for his category. Kody will be recognized at State convention with Mr. Osterhaus and Mr. Hoeger. On stage they will announce who officially wins the Star over Iowa category. Kody’s application is based on his work at Hoeger Farms in the placement category.
Proficiency Recipients include:
Lainey Knipper- Goat Production, State Champion, Advance to Nationals
Kaya Knipper- Diversified Agriculture Production, State Runner-up
Haley Ronnebaum- Dairy Production Placement, State Runner-up
Lacy Reth- Equine Science Entrepreneurship, State Runner-up
Harold Mohr- Landscape Management Proficiency, State Runner-up
Kody Hoeger- Diversified Livestock, Silver