By Matt Reese
It is impossible to replace the in-person experience of the Ohio FFA Convention for the students who participate, but this year’s virtual installment still had plenty of highlights and recognition for FFA members who worked to make the best of the situation.
The West Holmes FFA took things one step closer to an in-person convention by hosting FFA chapters from several counties with an in-person viewing at the Holmes County Fairgrounds. Dale Minyo served as the emcee for their FFA FUNvention. West Holmes FFA even got to celebrate their own Chase Stitzlein’s Star Farmer win together.
Versailles FFA places 1st in state events
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The Versailles FFA virtually participated in the State Environmental and Natural Resources Career Development Event and placed first in the state on Friday, April 16. Shown are (left to right) Versailles FFA members Caleb Kaiser, Alex Kaiser, Kristopher Marshal, and Jayden Groff.
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VERSAILLES The Versailles FFA virtually participated in the State Environmental and Natural Resources Career Development Event and placed first in the state on Friday, April 16.
Students tested over environmental and natural resources topics, did a team pratricium over water, soil and eco-system analysis and GPS, and presented a presentation about agroforestry. Participants competing in the event included: Alex and Caleb Kaiser, who tied for fourth overall; Jayden Groff, who placed seventh overall; and Kristopher Marshal, who placed ninth overall. Students will compete at the 2021 National FFA Convention in the fall.
Kaiser is Versailles Ag ‘Student of the Month’
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The Agriculture Education Capstone Program at Versailles High School named senior Alex Kaiser its capstone highlight student of the month. Pictured is Versailles High School senior Alex Kaiser on the job at Greenville Ace Hardware.
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VERSAILLES The Agriculture Education Capstone Program at Versailles High School named senior Alex Kaiser its capstone highlight student of the month. The Versailles Agriculture Education Capstone Program is in it’s ninth year. Capstone is a program that gives Versailles High School junior and senior students enrolled in agriculture education an opportunity to gain real-world employment experiences and opportunities while in school.
Verasailles FFA national FFA week
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The Village of Versailles declared National FFA Week. Versailles FFA President Luke Billenstein (right) with Versailles Mayor Jeff Subler.
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The Versailles FFA Officer team helping celebrate the National FFA Week. (Front, L to R): Delaney Barga, Elise George, and Renea Schmitmeyer. (Back, L to R): Dalton Hesson, Maddy Henry, Noah Barga, Alex Kaiser, Laura Wuebker, and Luke Billenstein.
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VERSAILLES The Versailles FFA Chapter is celebrating National FFA Week from Feb. 20 to 27, 2021. The focus of National FFA Week is to tell the community and the country about the great opportunities available through FFA.
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