JACKSON FFA WINS AT CONVENTION

JACKSON, Mo. -- Jackson Future Farmers of America members won several awards at the 73rd annual state FFA convention in Columbia, Mo., April 19-20.

The Jackson FFA Chapter placed fourth in the Parliamentary Procedure Contest. Team members were Cory Aufdenberg, Scott Crader, John Nothdurft, Aaron Puchbauer and Nikki Wells.

Crader, a Jackson High School senior, was named state winner of the Specialty Animal Production Entrepreneurship Proficiency Award. He is the son of Stan and Debbie Crader of Jackson. He currently owns 18 elk and continues to raise breeding stock for sale at exotic animal auctions.

Elizabeth Wells, a Jackson High School senior, was recognized as Area XII Star in Agribusiness. She is the daughter of David and Rae Wells, and she is employed in a landscaping business.

Puchbauer, a Jackson High School senior, was recognized as the State Star Farmer and Area XII Star Farmer and won a second-place Beef Production Entrepreneurship Proficiency Award.

He is the son of Kent and Jean Puchbauer. He owns a Simmental herd and some commercial Angus cattle and is president of the Jackson FFA Chapter.

Megan Dye received third place in the new state FFA Division 1 Prepared Public Speaking Contest.