Kuna FFA Attends State Career Development Events

Agronomy team 1st place – (L-R) Brynn Powell, Kaisa Werner, Josh Winger, Mark Nebeker, Mr. Edwards, Mr. Dygert, Mr. Blackstock.

By Anna Rodriguez

Kuna FFA Chapter Reporter

From June 7^th – 11^th Vandal gold and black gave way to FFA blue and gold.  Members from the Kuna FFA Chapter traveled to Moscow, Idaho and competed at the State Career Development Events (CDE’s). They competed in 8 events: Agronomy, Meats Technology, Dairy Cattle Evaluation, Livestock Evaluation, Ag Mechanics, Forestry, Dairy Foods, and Environmental & Natural Resources.

The agronomy team which consisted of Joshua Winger, Brynn Powell, Mark Nebeker, and Kaisa Werner took top honors in the state, and will represent Idaho at the national convention next fall. Each team member placed in the top ten individually. Joshua Winger scored a perfect score in all areas, and was the top individual in the state.  Brynn Powell placed 2^nd, Mark Nebeker was 3^rd, and Kaisa Werner rounded out the top ten taking 9^thplace overall.

The Kuna chapter was proud to have other members in attendance. They were:

Meats 2^nd : Kevin Brown (1^st), Mark Nebeker (9^th), Anna Rodriguez, Michelle Ball

Dairy 4^th : Jeni Hagler, Brett Berheim, Maggie Reynolds, Anna Rodriguez

Livestock 2^nd : Scott Hukill (5^th), Brett Blackstock, Kevin Brown, Zachary Reynolds

Ag Mechanics 3^rd : Sam Emmert, Brett Berheim, Brett Blackstock, Artem Mayngardt

Forestry 9^th : Kaisa Werner, Bob Humphrey, Hailey Cortez, Shad Mills

Dairy Foods 10^th : Katelyn Szatkowski, Alyssa Shankel, Marria Unser, Brittni Unser

Environmental & Natural Resources 3^rd: Chris Ball (6^th), Jessica Reynolds (8^th), Michelle Ball, Shad Mills