Warsaw Area Career Center

WARSAW, IN - The Warsaw FFA Chapter recently competed in the Indiana 4-H/FFA State Livestock Skillathon Career Development Event (CDE) at Purdue University’s Animal Science Research Farms. This year’s event drew an impressive turnout with 797 participants and 262 teams from across Indiana.

In the Senior FFA division, Warsaw Senior FFA Team #1 placed 24th overall out of 156 teams. Individual results included Abigail Gordon, who earned an outstanding 4th place overall, followed by Alayna Alexander (155th), Ayla Hatfield (221st), and Natalie Hohman (334th). Warsaw Senior FFA Team #2 finished 129th with team members Ivan Puga (356th), Gretchen Robinson (370th), and Sadie Reed (504th).

Teams were coached by Warsaw FFA Advisors Mrs. Madelyn Kelsheimer and Mr. Jacob Riley. The Livestock Skillathon challenges students to demonstrate their knowledge of animal science and livestock management. Participants identify livestock breeds, feedstuffs, equipment, and retail meat cuts, and apply their understanding of animal health, care, and industry standards through practical, hands-on experiences.

FFA is a national youth organization serving students in grades 7–12, dedicated to developing leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education. With over 1,042,000 members in more than 9,400 chapters nationwide, FFA continues to make a positive impact by preparing students for future careers in science, business, and technology related to agriculture.

For more information, visit Check www.ffa.org or Check www.inffa.org.

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Photo Provided: Warsaw FFA Livestock Skillathon teams (L to R): Gretchen Robinson, Ayla Hatfield, Abigail Gordon, Alayna Alexander, Sadie Reed, Natalie Hohman, and Ivan Puga.