Three Oklahoma FFA members earned National Championships in their Proficiency areas on Thursday at the 99th National FFA Convention in Indianapolis. Oklahoma also grabbed Three National Titles from the National Agriscience Fair results celebrated during the Thursday sessions.
Before the Thursday evening session- the Oklahoma Trio of Jolie Marshall, Liam McMahan and Tyse Buck advanced to the finals of the National FFA Talent Contest to be held Friday afternoon at 5:30 pm on the Lucas Oil Stadium Stage.
For the first time in recent memory, all three Oklahoma national speech contestants qualified for the Final Four in their respective contests. AND- all three ended up second nationally. Jalyn Lundry of Haworth in Creed, Cierra Collins of Frederick in Prepared Public Speaking and Annie Schneider of Seiling in Extemp were each Reserve Grand Champions in their contests.
Proficiency Champions
Agriscience Research – Integrated Systems
Madilyn Bishop of the Stillwater FFA Chapter in Oklahoma conducted multi-year research focused on improving egg freshness, hatchability, and fertility detection using non-invasive methods. Over five projects, each built on the previous one, she demonstrated increasing independence, technical skill, and the ability to apply agricultural science to real-world poultry production challenges. Bishop is supported by her parents, Alex Bishop and Brandi Bishop, and FFA advisors Carl Nipper, Robby Branscum, and Bailey Kliewer.
Ron Hays talked with Bishop after she had been awarded her AgriScience Championship- click on the Listen Bar below to hear their conversation.
Equine Science – Entrepreneurship
Kynseth Zubrod of the Guthrie FFA Chapter in Oklahoma became co-owner and operator of a Percheron breeding and competitive hitch operation, where she managed up to 40 horses annually. Responsibilities included feeding, grooming, exercising, training, health management, breeding preparation, foaling management, and show preparation. Zubrod is supported by her parents, Chad Zubrod and Melissa Zubrod.
Ron Hays talked with Zubrod after she had been awarded the Equine Science Championship- click on the Listen Bar below to hear their conversation.
Agricultural Services– Entrepreneurship/Placement
Wyatt Parker of the Cherokee FFA Chapter in Oklahoma partnered with his brother to establish a custom baling business, baling for up to 17 farmers across their county. As business grew, investments were made in equipment, including a tractor, a baler and a trailer. He acquired essential skills, such as networking, finance, and equipment maintenance, to further his plans for a career in production agriculture. Parker is supported by his parents, Shane Parker and Chris Parker, and by FFA advisor Christy Snider.
Agriscience Fair Championships
The National FFA Agriscience Fair recognizes students who gain real-world, hands-on experiences in agricultural enterprises. Students use scientific principles and emerging technologies to solve complex problems related to agriculture, food and natural resources. The agriscience fair is for middle and high school students. Students compete in one of six categories in the agriscience fair and under one of the six divisions — either individually or in a team. Oklahoma champions include:
Social Science: Division 1
Lyssa Wilmoth of the Stillwater FFA Chapter in Oklahoma
Animal Systems: Division 4
Zane Dyches and Blayklee Stelzer of the Oologah FFA Chapter in Oklahoma
Animal Systems: Division 6
Paetyn Gilliam and Eliana Timmons of the Stillwater FFA Chapter in Oklahoma
Click here for the schedule of events to watch on the FFA Horizons TV.
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