The East Knox FFA of East Knox Local Schools announced that its members competed in the state poultry management career development event on March 22 at the Ohio Exposition Center, finishing 16th out of 77 teams. The announcement was made in a press release on April 1, 2025.
According to the East Knox FFA, the team comprised Aiden Kapper, Isabelle Bostic, Hayden Baker, Dylan Springer, Jasmine Smith, and Mackenzie Wilson. Their overall performance was based on the top four individual scores. Kapper finished 16th, Bostic placed 82nd, Baker came in 143rd, and Springer ranked 164th out of 311 competitors. The event challenged participants with various poultry evaluation tasks, including placing broilers, past production hens, and ready-to-cook broiler carcasses. Participants also candled eggs to determine quality grades and graded exterior shell qualities.
Additionally, competitors identified broiler carcass parts and assessed defects in poultry products such as chicken patties and nuggets. They completed a written test covering poultry management topics like industry-related calculations. The event aimed to enhance students' skills in poultry production, processing, marketing, and food safety. It recognized the top ten teams and individuals with awards.
FFA stands for Future Farmers of America. It is a youth organization focused on developing leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education. Founded in 1928, it prepares members for careers in agriculture, business, science, education, and more. According to the National FFA Organization, local chapters are led by student officers and agriculture teachers operating at three levels: local, state, and national.
East Knox Local School District is located in Howard, Ohio. It hosts the East Knox FFA Chapter which supports student development through agricultural education and leadership opportunities. The chapter recognizes achievements such as American and State Degrees and is led by a 2024-2025 officer team including Dylan Springer as President and Hayden Baker as Vice President. According to its website, the chapter organizes events like fruit and strawberry sales to support its activities.
