Mount Vernon FFA teams qualify for state soils contest

On Tuesday, Sept. 30, Mount Vernon FFA members competed in the District Soils Career Development Event held in Rushville.

The contest brought together top teams from across the region to test their knowledge and skills in evaluating soil properties and making informed land-use decisions.

Mount Vernon FFA continued its success from the county level, with both teams earning district recognition and qualifying for the state contest: Urban Soils Team – third place; Rural/Agricultural Soils Team – fifth place.

Individually, several Mount Vernon members placed among the top competitors in the district: Third – Izzy Barron; sixth – Madison Seng; 10th – Phoebe Mussard.

“The district contest is always a big step up in competition, and I’m proud of how our students represented Mount Vernon,” said Stephanie Plumly, FFA advisor. “Qualifying both teams for state is a huge accomplishment.”Both Mount Vernon teams will now advance to the State Soils Contest on Oct. 11.