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2011 Proceedings - National FFA Organization

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AgriculturAl proficiEncy winnErs continuEd<br />

outdoor recreation—<br />

entrepreneurship/<br />

Placement<br />

Colton barnes—Iowa<br />

Colton Barnes is a part of the legendary<br />

Barnes PRCA Rodeo, started by his<br />

grandfather. He works in breeding stock<br />

and manages 300 bucking and 50 saddle<br />

horses. Colton also manages 150 bucking<br />

bulls and 38 cows. He enjoys the<br />

challenges and loves developing new<br />

skills. Colton is a member of the South<br />

O’Brien <strong>FFA</strong> Chapter, and his advisor is<br />

Eric Kumm. This award is sponsored by<br />

Cabela’s and Yamaha Motor Corporation<br />

USA.<br />

Finalists:<br />

Kaitlyn May beach<br />

King City <strong>FFA</strong> – Calif.<br />

William grant Zimmerman<br />

Girard <strong>FFA</strong> – Kan.<br />

bethanie shae Wood<br />

Lexington <strong>FFA</strong> – Tenn.<br />

Poultry Production—<br />

entrepreneurship/<br />

Placement<br />

Jared Taylor schlosnagle—Kentucky<br />

Jared Taylor Schlosnagle started his<br />

SAE when his parents bought 15 laying<br />

hens for him and his sister to raise. Jared<br />

started a successful business of producing<br />

eggs laid by free-range hens. He has<br />

worked to market his eggs, traveling to<br />

farmers markets and preparing omelets<br />

to show off his product. Jared is a member<br />

of the Shelby County <strong>FFA</strong> Chapter,<br />

and his <strong>FFA</strong> advisor is Kerwin Ewing. This<br />

award is sponsored by Tractor Supply<br />

Company and Tyson Foods, Inc.<br />

Finalists:<br />

alan Carlden eck<br />

Queen Anne’s County <strong>FFA</strong> – Md.<br />

libby a. bender<br />

River Valley <strong>FFA</strong> – Ohio<br />

Carly b. smith<br />

Lexington <strong>FFA</strong> – Okla.<br />

sheep Production—<br />

entrepreneurship/<br />

Placement<br />

nolan robert Hildebrand—California<br />

Nolan Robert Hildebrand started his<br />

sheep enterprise with one ewe and<br />

expanded to 35 wether ewes and two<br />

wether sires. He produces market lambs<br />

to show and sell to other <strong>FFA</strong> and 4-H<br />

members across the state. Nolan has<br />

also had success at fairs and jackpot<br />

shows. He is a member of the Templeton<br />

<strong>FFA</strong> Chapter, and his <strong>FFA</strong> advisors are<br />

Chris Hildebrand, Robin Schroeder and<br />

Erin Thompson. This award is sponsored<br />

by Bimeda Inc. and New Holland.<br />

Finalists:<br />

brandon rick andresen<br />

Benton Community <strong>FFA</strong> – Iowa<br />

alyssa spruill<br />

Stephenville <strong>FFA</strong> – Texas<br />

Joshua D. Huber<br />

Adams-Friendship <strong>FFA</strong> – Wis.<br />

small Animal<br />

Production and care—<br />

entrepreneurship/<br />

Placement<br />

Tanner ray Miller—Oklahoma<br />

Tanner Ray Miller knew he wanted to<br />

raise a small breed of dog. He decided<br />

on the Pembroke Welsh Corgi because of<br />

their low-maintenance, overall demeanor<br />

and popularity. Tanner created facilities<br />

that allowed him to breed throughout the<br />

entire year and also learned veterinary<br />

skills to save expenses. He is a member<br />

of the Mulhall-Orlando <strong>FFA</strong> Chapter, and<br />

his advisor is Allen Miller. This award is<br />

sponsored by Merial.<br />

Finalists:<br />

Desiree Mari nihart<br />

Poway <strong>FFA</strong> – Calif.<br />

Thomas serafin<br />

Paola <strong>FFA</strong> – Kan.<br />

Chris Mullins<br />

McNairy Central <strong>FFA</strong> – Tenn.<br />

24 Believe <strong>Proceedings</strong> <strong>2011</strong><br />

specialty Animal<br />

Production—<br />

entrepreneurship/<br />

Placement<br />

Damon e. pombo—California<br />

Damon E. Pombo raises a herd of Boer<br />

goats. He has 150 breeding does and<br />

three bucks. Originally, Damon sold his<br />

goats for purebred breeding stock, market<br />

show goats and ethnic niche meat.<br />

He expanded his enterprise to also market<br />

his goats as weed control. Damon<br />

is a member of the Tracy <strong>FFA</strong> Chapter.<br />

His <strong>FFA</strong> advisors are Nikki Maddux, Pat<br />

Rooney, Laura Kellery and Jason Gentry.<br />

This award is sponsored by Land<br />

O’Lakes Purina Feed and Tractor Supply<br />

Company.<br />

Finalists:<br />

Kacey K. reinholtz<br />

Mattabeset <strong>FFA</strong> – Conn.<br />

Donald ethan edge<br />

Treutlen <strong>FFA</strong> – Ga.<br />

Jakke K. batten<br />

Waupaca <strong>FFA</strong> – Wis.<br />

specialty crop Production—<br />

entrepreneurship/<br />

Placement<br />

garrett Hightower—Oregon<br />

Garrett Hightower works at Strome Fisher<br />

Farms and produces seeds. He assists in<br />

seed production for sugar beets, hybrid<br />

radishes, coriander and cabbage. Garrett<br />

also produces several varieties of grass<br />

seeds. He has achieved his goal of better<br />

understanding what it means to be a producer<br />

with both successes and setbacks.<br />

Garrett is a member of the Junction City<br />

<strong>FFA</strong> Chapter, and his <strong>FFA</strong> advisor is Kathy<br />

Smith. This award is sponsored by the<br />

<strong>National</strong> <strong>FFA</strong> Foundation.<br />

Finalists:<br />

Tyler allen Dickinson<br />

Santa Maria-Pioneer Valley <strong>FFA</strong> – Calif.<br />

Cody M. blunier<br />

Midland <strong>FFA</strong> – Ill.<br />

garret James Kaltenberg<br />

DeForest <strong>FFA</strong> – Wis.

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