FFS Subdistricts at Algona

By Morgan B.

Every year, around 3,000 Iowan FFA members compete at Nationals. But getting to nationals is not an easy task. The road to nationals starts with sub-districts. This year five members of the Roland-story FFA chapter had the opportunity to compete at subdistricts in Algona on February 11, 2025.

Competitors included Morgan Bryan in ag sales, Mason Tice in radio broadcasting, Mya Oberender, Taylor Rechkemmer, and Hadley Carlson in chapter program. 

Chapter program was the first Roland-Story team to go. Freshmen Mya, Taylor, and Hadley were the first people from Roland Story to compete in Chapter program since advisor, Katelyn Zimmerman, took over the ag program. They got a gold and placed 4th overall, but were unable to advance to districts. 

Sophomore Mason Tice was the next to compete. He tried radio broadcasting for the first time this year after competing in Creed speaking his Freshman year. He received a gold rating and placed 5th overall, but did not advance to districts. 

The last person to go was Junior Morgan Bryan. In the past, she competed in chapter display, green hand quiz, conduct of meetings, and parliamentary procedure. This year she tried ag sales for the first time and sold acre nitrogen efficiency use fertilizer. She received gold and placed 4th overall, but did not advance to districts. 

Although no one advanced to district: sub-districts were a success and every competitor received gold. Members are now preparing for the district competition on Saturday, March 1. 


Location: Algona, IA 50511, USA

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