Students from across the state were awarded Proficiency Awards at the 95th annual Nebraska FFA State Convention held March 29-31. The Proficiency Awards program encourages members to set personal goals and learn practical skills. The program provides recognition to FFA members for exceptional accomplishments and excellence in their Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) programs.
The Supervised Agricultural Experience program is an individualized application of classroom learning beyond scheduled class time and has been a standard part of agricultural education since 1917. Students’ SAEs may be entrepreneurial enterprises, employment experiences or research projects. Student’s application won both district and area competitions before being considered by the state-selected committee in February.
Jayda Meyring, of Alliance, took first place in Beef Production—Placement. Jayda Meyring of the Alliance FFA Chapter is the daughter of Jay and Shauna Meyring. Jayda’s skills include diagnosing and treating illnesses in feedlot cattle, selecting cattle to be marketed on the grid and using low stress handling techniques. Jayda’s FFA Advisors are Ashtyn Vivion and Brent Thomas. Meyring also took third place in Diversified Livestock Production.
Delaney Childers, of Alliance, took first place in Veterinary Science. Delaney Childers of the Alliance FFA Chapter is the daughter of Jim and Katie Childers. Delaney’s skills include assisting with breeding and surgical procedures, performing laboratory tests, and properly restraining and handling animals for veterinary procedures. Delaney’s FFA Advisors are Ashtyn Vivion and Brent Thomas.