Fairfield and Cisne FFA Chapters demonstrated outstanding achievement during the Section 23 Proficiency Award Judging held at Mt. Carmel High School on Wednesday.
Fairfield FFA had a standout night, securing victories in 12 proficiency award categories at the Section 23 Proficiency Recordbooks event. As a result, Fairfield FFA members will advance to the District Proficiency Awards, scheduled for March 4 at Mt. Vernon.
The Fairfield FFA winners and their categories include:
Layne Weber – Manufacturing/Trades
Jude Carter – Ag Mechanics Repair
Jaxon Basnett – Ag Sales
Harv Keyser – Diversified Ag Production
Will Lewis – Environment/Natural Resources
Will French – Equine Science Entrepreneur
Breychen Kovacich – Equine Science
Grant Wiles – Fruit Production
Wren Braddock – Outdoor Recreation
Ryan Vaughan – Service Learning
Kacie Kinsolving – Small Animal Care
Addy King – Wildlife Management
Twenty-two Cisne FFA members submitted Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAEs), commonly known as recordbooks, at the Section 23 Proficiency Award Judging. Several Cisne members earned first place in their respective categories, qualifying them for the District 5 interview competition on March 4 at Mt. Vernon High School.
Cisne FFA first place winners include:
Katlyn Young – Ag Services Placement
Shane Locey – AgriScience Research, Animal Systems
Ashtyn Smith – AgriScience Research, Integrated Systems
Esme Krupp – AgriScience Research, Plant Systems
Lane Allen – Beef Production, Entrepreneurship
Allison Shannon – Diversified Livestock Production
Claire Cannon – Food Service Placement
Rebecca King – Grain Production Entrepreneurship
Addisyn Hutchcraft – Sheep Production
Kenzie Alvis – Swine Production Entrepreneurship
Ava Greifzu – Vegetable Production
Additional chapter participants represented Cisne in a variety of other categories, further highlighting the chapter’s dedication and diverse agricultural expertise:
Ag Mech Repair & Maintenance – Liam McCarthy
Agricultural Processing – Reese Beckel
Diversified Ag Production – Entrepreneurship – Cale Shannon
Diversified Horticulture – Placement – Erick Atwood
Equine Science Entrepreneurship – Peyton Johnston
Equine Science Placement – Claire Matthews
Goat Production Entrepreneurship – Ava Lewis
Poultry Production – Mikkie Hearle
Small Animal Production & Care – Kendall Barnfield
Specialty Animal Production – Brody Hutchcraft
Turf Grass Management – Hagen Howard
Both Fairfield and Cisne FFA chapters look ahead to the District competitions, hoping to build on their strong performances and continue their tradition of agricultural excellence.