The blue and gold jackets of Cedar Rapids Prairie were a prominent fixture at the 98th Iowa FFA State Convention recently held in Ames. Demonstrating a mix of technical expertise, communication skills, and leadership, Prairie FFA members returned home with a haul of top-tier ratings and individual accolades.

The chapter’s success was due to all of our FFA students who competed at state.

Teams included: 

Marketing Plan: Jade Carter, Aven Fisher, Brynnley Fetzer GOLD, 3rd Overall

Team Ag Sales: Teagan Hosek, Abagayle Albert, Marlee Peyton, Raelin Helmrichs (6th Overall Individual) GOLD TEAM

Ag Communications: Maddie Green, Maddi Singbeil, Tess Richards, Alannah Mahoney 
GOLD RATING, 2nd Overall Team

Poultry: Brexton Robinson, Ada Carter, Melia Land, Emelia Reyes GOLD RATING 

Farm Business Management: Easton Stratton, Adelyn Tomas, Cash Davis GOLD RATING 

Greenhand Quiz: Autumn Miller 

Chapter Test: Colton Netolicky 

Chapter Display: Layne Vaske, Bronze 

Ag Issues: Amira Grant, Cam Zeimet, Aiden Ostrum, Parker Nichols, Gavin White, SILVER RATING 

Choir: Amira Grant and Parker Nichols

Iowa Degree Recipients: Teagan Hosek and Maddie Green

Retiring State Secretary: Adam McCrea