Pennsylvania FFA’ers place in national contests
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Penn
sylvania FFA’ers joined an
estimated 22,000 members, ad
visors, parents and friends at the
National FFA Convention held
Nov. 14 to 16 in Kansas City, Mo.
The Pennsylvania delegation
competed in a variety of national
FFA contests. Below are the
results of their efforts.
A Pennsylvania team from
Bemville took sixth place in the
national dairy contest in a field of
44 teams. Team members were
Doris Stump, Gary Bicksler and
Troy Koenig. In individual com
petition, Troy and Gary received
gold emblems and Doris received a
silver emblem.
In dairy showmanship, Ryan
Weimer received a gold emblem.
A team from Somerset took
eighth place in the forestry con
test. Team membrs James Sims,
Mike Lorenzo and Bob Akers all
received silver emblems in in
dividual competition.
In the nursery/landscape
competition the Pennsylvania
team placed 11th out of the 39
teams competing. In individual
competition team member Barb
Kudia, Willow Street, received a
gold emblem, while fellow team
members Kerry Ross and Sherri
Frey, both of Willow Street,
received silver emblems.
In the agricultural mechanics
contest, the Pennsylvania team,
consisting of members Todd
Roberts, Charles Zerby and Ray
Schloch, all of Greenville, placed
nineth. In individual placings,
Charles received a gold emblem,
and Ray and Todd each received
silver emblems.
Sharon Zimmerman, Eric Herr
Sheep Production Award
y ; 'y -ves the National FFA Sheep
Production Proficiency Award from Gene Hemphill, group
director-communications, American Sheep Producers
Council, Inc./Sheep Industry Development Program, Inc.,
sponsors of the award. Nancy is a member of the Octorara
FFA Chapter and the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William J.
MacCauley, Jr.
Swine Production Award
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FA Swine Production
Proficiency Award from Kim Havens, assistant executive
director of the National FFA Foundation, representing award
sponsor Pfizer, Inc. Rodney is a member of the Conewago-
New Oxford FFA Chapter and the son of Erma Herr.
and Mark Shiderly, all of Ephrata,
represented Pennsylvania in the
dairy foods contest, placing 16th in
a field 30 teams. In individual
competition Sharon received a
gold emblem, and Eric and Mark
each received silver emblems.
A Pennsylvania team of Nelson
Horning, Kevin Martin, and
Thomas Rausch, all of New
Holland, placed 13th in the farm
business management contest. In
individual competition, Nelson
received a gold emblem, Kevin
received a silver emblem and
Thomas received a bronze em
blem.
The Pennsylvania floriculture
team of Karen Frank, Bonnie Noss
and Dori Kreiner, all of
Mechanicsburg, brought home a
16th place among 37 other teams.
They all received silver emblems
in individual competiton.
In the livestock contest the
Pennsylvania team from Elverson
placed 27th out of 46 competing
Heisey receives Honorary
American Farm Degree
SYRACUSE, NY - Enos B.
Heisey of Manlius, NY, received
the Honorary American Farm
Degree Nov. 15 at the 58th Annual
Convention of the National Future
Farmers of America in Kansas
City. He was among 169 men and
women honored at special
ceremonies with the highest
recognition given to individuals
who have given service to youth,
agriculture and education, and the
FFA organization.
Heisey is public-agricultural
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teams. Team members were Rod
Stoltzfus, who received a silver
emblem in individual competition,
and John Eaton Jr. and Greg
Woodring, who both received
bronze emblems.
The following Pennsylvania
FFA’ers received gold emblems in
the livestock showmanship con
test: Katie Hicks, Robert Bell,
Jere Hoover, Rodney Nissley and
Oanell Hess. Ann Kline received a
silver emblem.
The Pennsylvania team placed
26th in meats competition. In in
dividual competition team
members Cassie Stowe,
Elizabethtown, received a silver
emblem and Mike Hall,
Elizabethtown, received a bronze
emblem.
In the poultry contest the Penn
sylvania team placed 28th. Team
members Duane Hess and Tobin
Shank, both from Millersville,
received bronze emblems in in
dividual competition.
relations manager at Agway. He
was cited for his support of FFA
activities and projects throughout
his professional career. He
currently serves on the board of
the New York State FFA
Leadership Training Foundation
Inc. and is a former chairman of
the New York State FFA Foun
dation Sponsoring Committee. He
holds the Honorary Chapter
Degree, County Degree, Honorary
State Farmer Degrees in New
York and Pennsylvania, and the
Distinguished Services Citation
from the National FFA.
Geary Shade Jr. (left),
Alexandria, with National
FFA secretary Michael
Gayaldo.
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Members of the Pennsylvania FFA state dairy foods team receive congratulations from
special project sponsors of the contest (from left), Carl Walby, sales and marketing
associate, Patz Company, and Jack Padley, manager member services, Mid-Atlantic
Dairymen, Inc. The team placed 16th at the National Convention. Team members (from
left) are Sharon Zimmerman, Mark Shiderly and Eric Herr, all of Ephrata FFA At right is
team coach Steve Smith. Lampeter-Strasburg.
Donald D. Baer of Annville
received his American Farmer
degree, the highest degree
presented by the National FFA
Organization, during the National
FFA Convention held recently in
Kansas City, Mo.
Donald, the son of Mr. and Mrs.
Donald Baer of Annville, is
currently employed by Dol-Mar
Dairy as herdsmen.
He earned the American Farmer
degree on-the basis of work ex
perience at Dol-Mar Dairy.
To qualify for the American
Farmer degree, FFA members
must have advanced through a
system of degrees unique to the
FFA organization.
American Farmer Degrees
with National FFA secretary
tinsburg, with National FFA
secretary Michael Gayaldo.
Mark Patches (left),
Lebanon, with National FFA
secretary Michael Gayaldo.
Pa . Dairy Foods
Donald Baer named
American Farmer
Pa. FFA’ers receive
Team
Larry Shelmire (left),
Quakertown, with National
FFA Secretary Michael
Gayaldo.
Larry Landis
Parkesburg, with
FFA secretary
Gayaldo.
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Daryl Balmer (left),
Lebanon, with National FFA
secretary Michael Gayaldo.
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