Emily Kropf Lowell, MI Parents: Chris and Kim Kropf Future major: Agribusiness at Michigan State University Interesting fact: I am the 2018 Michigan Apple Queen. Dream job: A position on the Michigan Apple Committee or United States Apple Association
Grace Platte Portland, MI Parents: Ted and Betsy Platte Future major: Agriculture industries at Michigan State University Interesting fact: I am a Michigan FFA state officer. Dream job: Agricultural educator or agricultural politician
Kelsey Maurer Newton, WI Parents: Rick and Julie Maurer Future major: Dairy science at University of Wisconsin – Madison Interesting fact: Cows are by far my favorite animal. Dream job: A dairy farmer
Laken Polega Unionville, MI Parents: Brad and Laken Polega Future major: Animal science at the University of Findlay Interesting fact: I am scared of anything smaller than a large dog. Dream job: Working at the Purina Animal Nutrition Research Farm
Megan Norris Hesperia, MI Parents: Scott and Rhonda Norris Future major: Agribusiness management at Michigan State University Interesting fact: I love playing piano and watching Game of Thrones Dream job: Teaching people in third world countries sustainable farming practices
Shayna Schmidt Standish, MI Parents: Allen and Kisha Schmidt Future major: Agricultural operations at Delta College Interesting fact: I love lifted trucks with big mud tires, the higher the better! Dream job: Owning a business and traveling to different cities and states promoting it.
Bennett Rabach Sturgeon Bay, WI Parents: Annie Rabach Future major: Biochemistry at University of Wisconsin – Madison Kelly Ratajczak Munger, MI Parents: Chris and Karla Ratajczak Future major: Agricultural operations at Delta College Interesting fact: I have three brothers and three sisters. Dream job: Farmer
Maxwell TeBos Allendale, MI Parents: Daniel and Jill TeBos Future major: Agribusiness management at Michigan State University Interesting fact: I run a blueberry patch in the summer. Dream job: President of the United States Rachael Valeria Pulaski, WI Parents: Scott and Paula Valeria Future major: Fisheries and water resources management at University of Wisconsin –Stevens Point Interesting fact: I volunteer with the DNR doing aquatic surveys and stocking. Dream job: Freshwater fishery biologist
Derek Vander Hoff Hillsdale, MI Parents: John and Lee Anne Vander Hoff Future major: Agribusiness Management Interesting fact: I have a collection of Legos. Dream job: Working in the dairy industry Kimberly Van Donsel Luxemburg, WI Parents: Chad and Renee Van Donsel Future major: Animal science at University of Wisconsin – Platteville Interesting fact: I was the 2017 Wisconsin State Fair Premier Goat Exhibitor Dream job: Operating a feed store where I can also run my animal nutrition business Colin Wussow Cecil, WI Parents: Ron and Nicolle Wussow Future major: Agribusiness at University of Wisconsin – River Falls Interesting fact: I show dairy cows Dream job: Owning dairy cattle and operating a custom harvesting business ■
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Thank you for taking the time to attend the 90th Michigan FFA State Convention! Your support of our organization is greatly appreciated and we look forward to seeing and working with you in the future!
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—The Michigan FFA State Officer Team
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—Wisconsin FFA Foundation
Thank you for supporting Michigan State University National Agri-Marketing Association (MSU NAMA) with your generous donation! We look forward to representing Michigan agriculture as we compete with our marketing plan in the national contest. Thanks again! —MSU NAMA, Student chapter
Over 3,500 FFA members, advisors and advocates attended [the 89th Wisconsin FFA Convention] and the halls were filled with excitement and blue jackets. Your partnership made this event possible and we value your support of the Wisconsin FFA!
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