Gregory County FFA earns several awards at State Convention

The seven Gregory County FFA members who received a State Degree are, back row, l to r: Aubree Miller, Leo Mosterd, Matthew Smith, and Morgan Tietgen; front row, l to r: Katelyn Hagberg, Ava Kerner, and Shyanna Steffen.

The Ag Mechanics team — Tyler Kenzy, Mitch Zimbelmann, Mac Zimbelmann, and Bentley Dehning, shown l to r — placed 8th overall.

Emily Diekmann, Morgan Peck, Emerson Swan, and Katelynn Hagberg of the Horse Evaluation team finished 10th overall.

Ellie Talsma helped introduce State FFA State Treasurer Laney Andrews for her retiring address.

The Gregory County FFA 25-26 officer team of President Aubree Miller, VP Leo Mosterd, Secretary Ava Kerner, Treasurer Tyler Kenzy, Reporter Daytona Paris, and Sentinel Ellie Talsma are shown l to r with their 7th place National Chapter plaque.

Ava Kerner earned a Proficiency Degree, placing third in Agricultural Communications.

Charissa Ring placed 4th overall individually in Floriculture.

Bouquets and Brushstrokes of Burke, owned by Kim Petersen, received a Distinguished Service Award for her contributions to FFA and agricultural education.