The Black River FFA Chapter recently participated in the Indian Lake Spring Judging
Invitational as they prepared for the upcoming Ohio FFA State Judging Competition.
This event provided members with valuable experience in evaluating livestock and
poultry, sharpening their skills in preparation for the state contest.
In the Poultry Evaluation competition, participants demonstrated their knowledge of
poultry production, management, processing, marketing, food safety, and product
quality. The Black River team showcased their expertise, earning impressive individual
placements: Emma McCann (4th place), and middle school team members - Kade
Kelso (3rd place), and Aidan Sas (4th place).
-Submitted by Rylee Howard, Black River FFA Reporter
The General Livestock Judging contest challenged members to evaluate both
breeding and market classes for sheep, goats, swine, and beef cattle. The Black
River team secured 27th place overall, with strong individual performances from
Parker Broadsword (39th), Adalee Hollan (65th), Rylee Howard (184th), Addison
Flynn (257th), Charlie Hollan (404th), and 8th grader Emily Kiser (27th).
Congratulations to all our members for their hard work and dedication! Their
commitment to improving their judging skills will undoubtedly serve them well in future
competitions. Best of luck as they continue to prepare for the state contest!