Grinnell FFA Livestock Judging team brings home top honors

       Members of the Grinnell FFA Livestock Judging Team finished sixth in the nation and were 4th in the sheep/goat division at the American Royal 4-H/FFA Livestock Judging Contest in Kansas City on Oct. 20. Pictured are, from left: Tristan Graff, Maggie Dayton, Kolton Kline and Aden Wolfe. Submitted photo.

         What a memorable weekend!
       The Grinnell FFA represented the State of Iowa extremely well at the American Royal 4-H/FFA Livestock Judging Contest on Sunday, Oct. 20 in Kansas City. The team of Kolton Kline, Tristan Graff, Maggie Dayton and Aden Wolfe earned the right to compete in this National competition after placing in the top three at the State FFA Livestock Judging Contest in August.
        The team finished 6th in the Nation and were the 4th team in the sheep/goat division!
     Aden Wolfe had an outstanding day! He won the sheep/goats division and the swine division as an individual, and was 5th overall in oral reasons! He ended up 3rd Overall Top Individual! Congratulations to them all on their amazing finish at their first National competition!
     "As their advisor and coach, I can't tell you how awesome these kids are to work with," said Ashley Wolfe.  "Respectful and coachable. They listen, absorb, question and sometimes argue (Aden Wolfe )."
     "Huge thank you to my husband, Matt Wolfe, for helping coach this team! Your time and expertise are so valuable. We appreciate you," added Ashley.

       Aden Wolfe had an outstanding day! He won the sheep/goats division and the swine division as an individual, and was 5th overall in oral reasons at the American Royal 4-H/FFA Livestock Judging Contest. He ended up 3rd Overall Top Individual! Aden is shown with his mother, Ashley, the Grinnell FFA advisor. Submitted photo.