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澳门足球博彩官方网址 Agribusiness students shine with second-place finishes in national livestock judging contest

Two male students and four female students, 2 of which are holding NACTA awards, stand in front of an empty animal pen with a NACTA banner hanging behind them.

May 15, 2024

VINCENNES, Ind. - A team of Vincennes University Agribusiness majors showcased their outstanding expertise by placing second in the North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture Livestock Judging Contest last month. In addition to the team's success, 澳门足球博彩官方网址 student Sidnee Mason emerged as a standout performer, placing second as an individual participant.

The 澳门足球博彩官方网址 Livestock Team that rose to the occasion includes (pictured above, l-r): Joe Records (Elnora, Indiana), Mason Guthrie (Salem, Indiana), Sidnee Mason (Hazelton, Indiana), Rayne Held (Freelandville, Indiana), Delani Bateman (Loogootee, Indiana), and Katie Stenftenagel (Jasper, Indiana).

The contest was held at the College of Southern Idaho and was part of the NACTA Judging Conference, which annually hosts a variety of agricultural contests for 2-year and 4-year member institutions. The conference is a vital part of preparing college students for careers in agriculture by improving their decision-making, communication, and technical skills within their chosen field.

“NACTA helped me gain confidence when speaking to individuals I have never met,” Sidnee Mason said. “I learned how operations are ran in Idaho. NACTA will help enhance my 澳门足球博彩官方网址 journey by creating opportunities and connections that would have never been available if I didn’t go.”

The 澳门足球博彩官方网址 Livestock Team's performance at the NACTA Judging Conference reinforces 澳门足球博彩官方网址's dedication to agricultural education and solidifies its position as a leader in preparing students for success in the agriculture industry.

澳门足球博彩官方网址 Agribusiness and Horticulture Program Chair Jennifer Steffy said, "澳门足球博彩官方网址’s students invested significant effort and time to prepare for the Livestock Judging Contest. Placing second is proof of the knowledge, skills, and high-quality education students receive here at 澳门足球博彩官方网址. We take great pride in their amazing achievement, and we are 100 percent certain that these students will make significant contributions to the agricultural industry as they step into the real world."

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