Oklahoma Youth Top Agriculture Achievement Contest

03/21/2021
AFR Youth Program
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OKLAHOMA CITY—Ten agricultural youth from across Oklahoma have earned top placings in the 2021 American Farmers & Ranchers/Oklahoma Farmers Union (AFR/OFU) Agricultural Achievement Contest. The contest was conducted in conjunction with the Oklahoma Youth Expo (OYE) in Oklahoma City March 12-17. This year, AFR/OFU presented $5,000 in prizes to contestants prior to the Oklahoma Youth Expo Grand Drive March 18.

The AFR/OFU Agricultural Achievement Contest recognizes outstanding youth in Oklahoma who display exceptional showmanship skills and possess extensive knowledge of the livestock industry, including production, management, processing and end product utilization.

 

“As an organization, we are proud to offer development and scholarship opportunities to the youth of Oklahoma,” said AFR/OFU President Scott Blubaugh. “Our annual Agricultural Achievement contest in particular is a great way for us to support the future of Oklahoma agriculture.”

Participation in the AFR/OFU Agricultural Achievement Contest is limited to Oklahoma junior and senior high school students who exhibit an animal at OYE. Contestants participate in showmanship rounds with their OYE animal and take a written test about the livestock industry. The top 10 finalists are interviewed on their individual livestock project and the industry as a whole to determine final placing.

The 2021 AFR/OFU Ag Achievement Top Ten are:

First Place: Braden Burns, Kingfisher FFA

Second Place: Cooper Thompson, Adair FFA

Third Place: Abby Bell, Bristow FFA

Fourth Place: Josie Doshier, Woodland FFA

Fifth Place: Liberty Carson, Yukon FFA

Sixth Place: Larahmy Blakely, Oologah FFA

Seventh Place: Macy Koch, Perry FFA

Eighth Place: Kye Heldermon, Marlow FFA

Ninth Place: Garrick Smith, Moore FFA

Tenth Place: Kenzie McAlister, Stillwater FFA

 

The AFR/OFU Ag Achievement Contest is just one of many AFR Youth Program traditions. The organization also hosts a youth leadership summit, statewide scholarships, speech contests, livestock judging and grading competitions, and many other development opportunities. For more information on this contest or other AFR Youth Program projects, contact AFR/OFU Youth Development Coordinator Tailor Fields at (405)218-5566 or [email protected].