On January 24, 2024, the Alliance FFA Proficiency applications went to districts. Proficiency application is when a FFA member fills out an application that shows development in their Supervised Agriculture Experience. A total of 6 members completed these applications, these members were Seth Meyring, Sutten Parkison, Josie Sanders, Ryggin Meyer, Macy Brooks, and Ashley Carr.
The first interview I did was with Sutten Parkison. Sutten is currently in her third year of FFA, and this is her first year doing a proficiency application! Her proficiency application area was Beef Placement. I asked her what her application was about, Sutten answered, “My application was about my work at Black Ranches, and the tasks that I do at my job there. This includes: gathering and processing cattle, pour-on wormer, ear tagging, vaccinations, and horse and cattle dog work.” Her result was a second-place gold rating and she got state-qualified in it!
My next interviewee was Josie Sanders, who is also in her third year of FFA! Josie’s proficiency area was Sales and Services. I asked if she had ever done this before, Josie told me, “This is the first year that this area has been available, so it is a new learning experience for those applying in this area!” Another question was what her proficiency application is about, she said, “My application was about my leatherwork business, Look West Leather Co. I have been running this business since 2020, and I create custom leatherwork products for customers across the country.” Josie received a gold rating and is state-qualified!
All of the Alliance FFA Proficiency Applications made it to state. On February 23, they go to the state to get judged for the finalists. I wish the Alliance FFA Chapter the best of luck!
Results:
Seth Meyring – Beef Placement (Gold)
Sutten Parkison – Beef Placement (Gold)
Josie Sanders – Sales and Services (Gold)
Ryggin Meyer – Equine Placement (Gold)
Macy Brooks – Home and Occ. Safety (Gold)
Ashley Carr – Outdoor Recreation (Gold)
Ashley Carr – Goat Production (Gold)
