High School Students Take Home Awards
Tue, 12/12/2017 - 10:38am
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Students interested in agriculture and natural resources from high schools, chapters and clubs across the region and state were on the University of Minnesota Crookston campus on Friday, December 1, 2017, to compete in more than 20 agriculture and natural resources related contests. The annual Agriculture and Natural Resources Day competition has been held for more than 30 years on the Crookston campus.
With contests ranging from horticulture and forestry to ag mechanics, livestock and sales, the day brings out the competitive spirit of students culminating in an awards ceremony. The contests are overseen by U of M Crookston Agriculture and Natural Resources Department faculty. The awards ceremony recognizes the top individuals and teams.
Naomi Shamp earned 2nd place individual at the University of Minnesota Crookston General Livestock Judging competition today! First of any Clearbrook-Gonvick FFA members to win this award! Congratulations also to our FFA Creed speakers!!! Bailey Klema earned 6th place and Kayla Ehlers earned 5th place.
An awards ceremony culminated the exciting day. Scholarships, plaques and certificates were awarded to school teams and individuals for each contest. Over $32,000 in scholarships are available to award-winning students. Last year, $750 UMC scholarships were awarded for the high individual in each contest, $600 UMC scholarships were awarded for the second place individual, and $450 UMC scholarships were awarded for the third place individual.