FFA Agricultural Mechanics Technology projects were judged Friday at the 2012 Iowa State Fair. Youth from across the state were recognized for their outstanding exhibits.
Projects were judged on the basis of workmanship, design, usefulness, appearance and safety. Restored tractors were judged on appearance, mechanical work, safety and documentation. Oral presentations by the exhibitor were also considered in the judging of all projects.
Complete results below:
First Year Tractor Exhibitor
1) Jacob Miller, Dixon
2) Zachary Neff, Fremont
3) Alison Schrage, Waverly
1958 and Prior
1) Alex Buseman, Charles City
2) Chadd Petrick, Anamosa
3) Cody Cripe, Fairbank
1959 and Later
1) Matt Tekippe, Manchester
2) Jacob Miller, Dixon
3) Ryan Franzen, Nashua
Group of 2 or More Tractor
1) Zane Sickels, Mount Ayr
2) Melissa Gade, Whittemore
3) Meghan Miller, Dixon
Champion Restored Tractor
1) Alex Buseman, Charles City
Restored Farm Equipment
1) Kyle Huber, Wellman
2) Jacob Miller, Dixon
3) Tyler Parish, New Virginia
Computer Designed Project
1) Angela Delariva, Ellsworth
2) Ryan Quam, Boone
3) Krista Downing, Linden
Metal Working/Welding – Small
1) Kyle Huber, Wellman
2) Tristan Gibson, Gilbert
3) Ty Jager, Oskaloosa
Metal Working/Welding – Medium
1) Marshal Wilz, Eddyville
2) Landon Nissen, Tabor
3) Blake Webel, Tabor
Metal Working/Welding – Large
1) Bradley Ver Steegh, Oskaloosa
2) Panarama FFA
3) Colton Beals, Moravia
Woodworking – Indoor
1) Christian Jorgensen, Griswold
2) Hunter Wilz, Eddyville
3) Jakob Jamison, Randolph
Woodworking – Outdoor
1) Hunter Wilz, Eddyville
2) Melanie Palmer, Griswold
3) Aaron Gordon, Ottumwa
“Nothing Compares” to the 2012 Iowa State Fair, August 9-19. The Fairgrounds are located at East 30th and East University Avenue, just 10 minutes east of downtown Des Moines, and are open 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. each day of the Fair. Exhibit hours may vary. For more information, call 800/545-FAIR or visit iowastatefair.org.
