Hillsboro FFA Soil Judging Team competes in state contest
Lead Summary
By
Scottie Eastes-
On Oct. 12, the Soil Judging Team from the Hillsboro FFA Chapter went to Marysville to compete in the State Soils Contest. The team included Claire Wilkin, Katie Craig, Joe Helterbrand and Alora Brown.
Throughout this contest, each member must express their knowledge on soil quality and structure while also determining if the soil is adequate enough to support crop life. Helterbrand placed 34th individually, and Brown placed 42nd individually. The Soil Judging Team from the Hillsboro FFA Chapter placed 15th overall.
“I had an amazing time at the state contest, and I enjoyed hanging out with the soil team,” Helterbrand said.
In the district competition, the Hillsboro FFA Soils team placed fifth.
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Throughout this contest, each member must express their knowledge on soil quality and structure while also determining if the soil is adequate enough to support crop life. Helterbrand placed 34th individually, and Brown placed 42nd individually. The Soil Judging Team from the Hillsboro FFA Chapter placed 15th overall.
“I had an amazing time at the state contest, and I enjoyed hanging out with the soil team,” Helterbrand said.
In the district competition, the Hillsboro FFA Soils team placed fifth.
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