March 28, 2024

Newton FFA Agronomy Team competes at state contest

The agronomy team of Jarret Antle, Daniel Townsend, Kaiah McNeeley and Jenna Smith recently traveled to Ames and competed at the Annual Iowa FFA Agronomy Career Development Event and finished with fourth place finish.

The competition consisted of a team event, crop, weed, insect and seed identification, crop and seed judging, grain grading and a written exam.

Team member Daniel Townsend finished in seventh place. Member Kaiah McNeeley finished in 20th place. Member Jenna Smith finished in 28th place. Member Jarret Antle finished in 45th place.