Gothenburg FFA
Sponsors: Mrs. AnnaLisa Mosel, Mrs. Erika Brown, Miss Elise Johnson
2023-24 FFA Officers
Seniors: Braeden Anderson, Carter Anderson, Cole Atkinson, Lexi Johnson
Juniors: Casey Wahlgren, Taylor. Burge, Jacie Naprstek, Madi Cornwell, Kalli Strauser, Jonathan Davis, Max Wyatt
Gothenburg Takes Gold in Two District Contests
Pictured in the front from left: Reid Wahlgren, Jhett Daum, Dallee Barns, Aleigha Negley. Back from left: Connory Canales, Zane Franzen, Brecken Carlson, Burke Finke, Beckett Anderson and Maci Hansen
FFA Reporter Lexi Johnson
On Wednesday the Oct. 11, the Gothenburg FFA Team took on Round 1 of District Contests. The events of the day were as follows; Agronomy, Farm Business Management and Livestock Judging. We had many accomplished teams show off their skills and knowledge. We are so proud of all of the members who competed under the Gothenburg FFA jacket last week.
The Agronomy contest is a contest all about identifying different types of weeds, plants, diseases, insects and equipment that are found in the field. Braeden Anderson took home District Champion, Carson Reiman was Runner-Up, Casey Wahlgren was 4th place, Carter Anderson was 10th and Boone Tederman was 27th. As a team, Gothenburg was able to surpass the competition and take home 1st Place Team! The team coach, Braeden Anderson is very proud of the team and his team is very excited for the state contest.
The Farm Business Management contest includes a financial and marketing exam with ranch and farm business math analysis questions. Evan Johnson took home District Runner-Up, Jonathan Davis was 4th, Dylan Meints was 13th and Logan Feather was 14th. The team was District Champion and will be advancing to the State Competition! Jonathan Davis is very proud of all of his team members. He plans on keeping the same motivation and energy for the State Competition.
The Livestock Judging contest has contestants judge all species of ranch livestock, and give 2 to 3 sets of reasons to a set of judges on why they placed a certain class of animals the way they did. The Jr. High Team consisted of; Landon Feather (6th), Burke Finke (15th), Aleigha Negley (24th), Dallee Barns (28th), Jhett Daum (43rd), Reid Wahlgren (48th), Connroy Canales (59th), Maci Hanses (67th), Brecken Carlson (69th), Jasper Matties, Anslee Ostergard and Beckett Anderson placed in the Top 80. The Jr. High took home 3rd, 13th and 17th places. The Junior Team consisted of; Zane Franzen (23rd), Payton Peterson (53rd), Abby Negley (68th) and Ashlyn Peterson placed in the Top 100. Abby Negley was 10th in her group of Reasons and Payton Peterson was 11th. Zane Franzen was 14th in Reasons in his group and Ashlyn Peterson was 15th. The Senior Individual was Lexi Johnson. She placed 16th Overall, 6th in Reasons and set the highest score on Breeding Ewes with a 48/50. Lexi Johnson, the member coach is very proud of all of her participants and looking forward to the growth of the younger members in future years.