Whitko FFA Competes in Livestock SkillathonWhitko Future Farmers of America chapter competed in the State Livestock Skillathon CDE this past weekend.
The Skillathon contest is made up of a written quiz and learning stations such as breed identification, feed identification, equipment identification, meat identification as well as some team activities such as quality assurance skills.
Whitko placed seventh in the state against 50 other FFA chapters. Jordyn Leininger was sixth overall. One hundred eighty-four members competed in this event. The team is coached by Roger K. Carr.
Livestock Skillathon Contests provide a valuable educational experience for youth. The content of these contests provide a framework for youth to learn a variety of topics related to the production and management of beef cattle, meat goats, sheep and swine.
