Sept. 17 - Elm Creek

 

Jr. Division
Andrew Armatys, 6th; Adam McIntyre, 7th; Andy Reardon, 26th, out of a group of 146 contestants.

Sr. Division
Kevin Beierman, 10th; Josh Ritterbush, 18th; Sammi VanDeWalle, 20th; Michael VanDeWalle, 26th; Jake Greger, 33rd, out of group of 136 contestants

Overall, Cedar Rapids FFA members placed on average better than we ever have in the past. Range judging consists of: Identifying 24 plants and listing four to six characteristics; Determining the range site name at three different stations, evaluate each site for range condition and degree of use; making recommendations for range improvement on a map along with determining the proper stocking rate of livestock; and answering 10 general quiz questions.