State Degrees

This year, 956 Ohio FFA members earned their State FFA Degree, the highest honor a state can bestow upon its members. Eight of those members are from South Central! These individuals exemplify hard work, passion and an incredible level of dedication. These members have remained committed to their Supervised Agricultural Experiences as well as their involvement in their FFA Chapters and communities.

Isaac Brown, son of Eric and Tracy Brown of Norwalk. Isaac earned his State FFA Degree through his work at Boulder Ridge Farms, participating in the Soils and Parliamentary Procedure Career Development Events and serving our community through various community service activities such as Fall Fun Fest setup and Canned Food Drives to support our local communities.

Benjamin Chaffee III, son of Ben and Jody Chaffee of North Fairfield. Ben earned his State FFA Degree through his work at Four Reasons Farm, Will-o-Knoll Farm and Chaffee Farms in Sycamore, Ohio. Ben additionally participated in Career Development Events such as Soils and General Livestock and community service hours spent with the Bed Battalion and the Huron County Jr. Fair Board.

Hunter Cooper, son of Brian and Amanda Shepherd of North Fairfield. Hunter earned his State FFA Degree through his work at Double A Egg Farm, participating in Career Development Events such as Small Engines and Parliamentary Procedure and through serving our community by volunteering at the North Fairfield Food Bank and ringing the bell for the Salvation Army in Greenwich.

Kyser French, son of Robert and Crystal French of Plymouth. Kyser earned his State FFA Degree through work on numerous farms and assisting his father in their shop. Kyser participated in the Poultry and Parliamentary Procedure Career Development Events while additionally assisting his community through his work on Bed Battalion and on local canned food drives.

Rylee Hopkins, daughter of Randall and Jaimee Fannin of North Fairfield. Rylee earned her State FFA Degree through her work at Bent Creek Kennels, participating in the Poultry and Forestry Career Development Events and through serving the community through work such as setting up for Fall Fun Fest and ringing the bell for the Salvation Army in Greenwich.

Emily Keene, daughter of Adam and Lanette Keene of Plymouth. Emily earned her state degree through her market beef and goat projects. Emily participated in the Soils and General Livestock Career Development Events. She additionally serves her community through volunteering in activities such Bed Battalion and ringing the bell for the Salvation Army in Greenwich.

Mason Kiesel, son of Brian and Laura Kiesel of New London. Mason earned his State FFA Degree through his work at Krystowski Tractor Sales in Wellington. Mason participated in the Tractor Trouble Shooting and Soils Career Development Events. Mason has served his community through assisting with Fall Fun Fest and working with the Bed Battalion.

Ivy Ott, daughter of Matt and Tasheena Ott of North Fairfield. Ivy earned her State FFA Degree through her Market Goat, Fair Pigeons and working lawn care for her family. Ivy participated in the Poultry and Soils Career Development Events. She additionally serves her community through her volunteer work for the Huron County Jr. Fair Board and assistance with Fall Fun Fest set up in Norwalk.

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