Past State Farmer Degree Recipients

1934-1935

Henry F. Lynch 1936-1937

Chalmer Gage Ralph Murphy

1937-1938

Charlie Gage Archie Morse 1939-1940

William Blowat David Morse Marvin Sowvlen Tommy Wightmann George Yoshida 1940-1941

George Morse 1941-1942

Samuel Bacchini Raymond Balliet Delbert Olsen Oscar Roemer Arthur Sawada 1943-1944

Charles Chalmers Alfred Ehresman Willfred Garner Alfred Johnson Mert Wilder 1944-1945

Robert Foute Vincent Matranga Irvin Nix John Zehnder 1945-1946

LeRoy Adam Wilbert Wolff Louis Zehnder

1946-1947

Phil Richardson 1947-1948

Ray Dession Mac Johnson Louis Ito Delbert Neilson 1948-1949

Lawrence Gregory 1949-1950

Roger Brumfield James Guttridge Edward Ito Bob Johnson 1950-1951

Fred Angell Lewis Lindsay 1951-1952

Louis Garcia 1952-1953

Don Kammerer 1953-1954

Charles Angell 1954-1955

Jay Camp Howard Wackman 1956-1957

Kenneth Buscher  1958-1959

Vernon Jungkeit  1959-1960

Dwight Dolliver Mike Fleming Blair Hoyt

 1960-1961

Tom Fleming G. Frank Watkins  1961-1962

Stephen Lawrence  1962-1963

Richard Gage John Greber 1965-1966

Stuart Reis 1966-1967

Seth Hoyt Doug Peart Nick Reis 1967-1968

John Backer Richard Backer John Hospenthal Tom Krull Richard Mensch Dave Puett Dan Souza 1968-1969

Bill Daly John Engelbrecht Jim Finley Steve Hoyt Richard Mensch Craig Ostman George Simoes  1969-1970

Tom Backer Harvey Blodgett Frank Camuso Marvin Forsyth Tim Garrison Bruce Haflich Bob Hutchinson Jack Mahon

Chris Mooney Bill Mosher Bill Simas Ricky Werre  1970-1971

Mike Barney Leslie Bartell Louis Blodgett Clark Brown Sherman Doll Richard Govia Greg Hardesty Dan Roemer Mike Tudesko 1971-1972

Ed Dutra Chuck Hardesty Marlene Heinrich Randy Johnson Ken Joslin Van Mitchell  1972-1973

Johanna Blodgett Tom Jillson Ron Oneto Dan Ruman Alan Silva Ron Stepps 1973-1974

Cheryl Brunner Joce Santos 1974-1975

Brian Blodgett Ann Gilbert Toosje Van Warmerdam 1975-1976

Lori Dunbar Tim Ehlers Stan Grosz Mike Holmes Hugh Mooney Tim Reimers Joyce Van Warmerdam Gerald Verkuyl Kathy Young 1976-1977

Debbie Harry Dave McAuliffe

Ouida Mosher 1977-1978

Becky Carruth Mike Hospenthal Jane Jillson Paul Nesley Jeff Strong 1978-1979

Mike Albiani Randy Barnes Bruce Blodgett Debbie Bozaich Georgia Bozaich Mike Harry David Knickerbocker Ken Oneto Margaret Van Warmerdam Art Waddel 1979-1980

Stacy Buljan Cindy Buscher Matt Caudill Tim Green Jeff Hansen Howard Wackman, Jr. Brett Waddell 1980-1981

Annette Buscher Mary Vice Randy Weaver 1981-1982

Jennifer Albiani Sheri Barnes Terry Brown Kathy Bryant Cindy Dent Janine Garcia Rhonda Sassman Jerrett Strong Ruth Verkuyl Mike Wackman Julie Waddell 1982-198

Kevin Austin Mike Bakey Jim Bouris Steve Hannah Jeff Johnson Dave Nicholas Tim Parker

Helena Roodzant Sean Tollenaar 1983-198

Tim Albiani Mike Berrington Tricia Callaghan Michael Francesconi Wes Hughes Marc Leonard Scott MacFarland Bruce Magnan Pat Mauch Steve Musallam Don Nicholas Jeff Nizzoli Louis Parker Michele Simpson Jey Strong 1984-1985

Chris Bobo Chris Connelly John Dunbar Chris Martin Jeanne Monk Nancy Perham Hal Rustin Jon Tollenaar Jessica Wilson Cheri Wright 1985-1986

Steve Cuellar Kathy Davis James Evans Jon Lambert Mike Lambert Sandi Lewis Frank Machado Sandy Mauch Ken Mitchell Jesse Mohr Diane Toste Chris VanDoren Alan Wackman 1986-1987

Dennis Albiani Julie Castor Missi Cole Steve Connelly Mona Fitch Ann Glassel Robert Golden Claudine Horn

Laura Jacobs George Kloberdanz Lori Leonard Doug Machado Doug McClure Kathy Meadows Brenda Mitchell Carrie Mortenson Dan Nicholas Vickie Ring David Shannon Jenny Terry Leland Wagner 1987-1988

Michael Calicura, Jr. Julie Conn Lisa Greber Jon Green Larry Hughes John Jacobs Stacey Scrivner Elias Silveira Marsha Tucker Wes Turner Gary Warren Leslie Warren 1988-1989

Melissa Andrade Rik Bailey Alison Bozzo Mike Carlson Sheila Cordry Alex DaSilva Scott Davis Joe George Angie Parker Daryle Yount 1989-1990

Tammy Carlson Teri Evans Kyle Kassel Bryan MacDonald JoAnne Monk Wendy Palmer Jeannette Uecker 1990-1991

Mike Correia Jennifer Dohn Justin Duarte Andy Janssen Angela Lambert Doug Lippincott Julio Mello

Danny Morgan Elaine Raymond Lester Silveira 1991-1992

Courtnie Braziel Adrienne Crosby Todd Duarte Albert Dutra John Greber, Jr. Erica Lyons Steve MacDonald Dennis Mauch Bucky McCullar Sarah Sieck Donald Villa 1992-1993

Greg Allen Melanie Beno Kimber Cooney Tony Duarte Kris Gudel Ashley McLauglin Christina Ormande Stacie Raymond Kevin Reinig Amy Richardson Victor Shada Joey Simoes Stephen Smith Stefani Weaver 1993-1994

Raelynn Bayless Julia Birkholz J.T. Bradley Whitney Braziel Amy Christensen Jarrad Coleman Marsha Cox David DaSilva Chris Gertsel Lindsay Hatfield Lori Krull Christina Latham Julia Lewis Wes Lujan Tammy MacDonald Congetta Maita Jennifer Morrow Leland Schneider Ryan Small Dariene Stoecker Ted VanSteyn 1994-1995

Michelle Amaral Jeremy Ansel Michelle Broadbent Jeanene Beno Gina Byers Chris Carlson Jeremy Cloward Sandra Correia Tori Culy Veronica Cunningham Trina Dewey Adria Epton Brian Gertsel Jennifer Graves Jill Heuvel Melody Hileman Jamie Ingle Jodi Ingle Richard Joslin Jill Kenney Valerie London Carlos Macias Zach Maciel Kevin Meier Brock Monroe Wendi Neely Sarah Robinson Kim Rowles Steve Samra Angie Weinberger Jennifer Williamson Robbie Wohle Christy Zoglman 1995-1996

Ronna Alcartado Jennifer Baker Brad Bartholomew Denise Brown Kristy Betschart Megan Correia Jim Dismukes Kaleen Epton Jodi Galbaugh Grayson Gray Greg Hardesty Jason Habedank Melissa Jenkins Rachel Joslin Jessica Joslin Kristie Leitch Tim London Jay Mathews Talia Maita Tiffany MacDonald Travis McAfee Ryan Medel Steve Morrow

Ben Norwood Jared Schneider Karen Steiner Shana Sprague Jamie Summers Sarah Sly Kathleen Van Steyn Richard Vietheer Jenny Yerxa 1996-1997

Anndrea Bachman Jennifer Bishop Nate Brones Tianna Copier Regina Duarte Chuck Fredricks Brandon Gomez Brian Gudel Holly Harms Clint Harris John Hospenthal Laura Hoyme Kristina Kreutzer Matt Lake Jennifer Luiz Leah Mason Tracy Milunovich Heather Nolan Matt Rooney Jesse Simoes Amber Stretars Jamie Valley Justin Van Deusen 1997-1998

Wendy Arbuckle Sara Berry Adam Braziel Dan Burghardt Kim Dinis Jenny Gasper Shelly Kaiser Kim Kelso Michelle Mallory Justin Marshall Candice Mitchell Justine Moore Melanie Mosher Robert Nelson Russell Pierce Becca Rader Nicolasa Sanchez Andy Shepard 1998-1999

Thomas Anderson

Lincoln Bachman Eric Phillip Backer Katherine Brones Justin Donald Cloward Lindsey Louise Cox Jackie Grace Garms Erin Patricia Glassco Tracy Jean Haas Charle Joyce Hardesty Sheryl Ann Hardesty Brett Hetherington Pamela Whitney Heuvel Amanda Janice Hibbert Zach Lee Huff Tara Rae Hyde Bruce Johnsen, Jr. Stephanie Ann Koeppel Kevin William Kreutzer Jake Krpan Anthony Robert Ledahl Tim James Lewis Kevin David Luiz James Gregory Maita Brandon Joel Martin Lindsey Martinez Josh William Mason Heidi McKibben John Randall McLeod Heather Renee Midgley Bridget Miller William T. Montgomery April Diane Partington Addie Jo Reynon Deanna Marie Rockwell Molly Kay Rooney Marc San Filippo Shawn Micheal Stretars Jason Manuel Vieira Beth Waaramaki Justin Christopher Ward Nicholas Brent Webb Jerry Kenneth Wilson Pamela Irene Zamarripa Pat Zimmerman 1999-2000

Jason Albright Renee Michelle Anderson Amy Boschee Amy Terese Clark Caylan Lee Clark Shawn Christopher Crable Barry Alan Dias Jamie Lynn Dougherty Nicole Maria Flores Mike Keith Grueneberg Kari Lyn Harrold Gregory Edward Holloway

Erin Kathryn Hoyme Shelly Renee Krasaway Jessie Joseph Krpan Teresa Christine Larson Leslie Ann Leitch Jeanne Rae Leonetti Douglas Anthony MacDonald Jason Lee Mahon Sarah DeAnne McDermott Rae Lynn McDonald Heather LeAnn McKibben Michael Fieldon Moore Jason Reginald Peart Nicole Marie Riordan Sara Lynn Sarmento Melissa Ann Schmidt Crystal Dawn Kelsey Smith Jeff Frank Tatlow Joe Steven Terry Russell Cornelius van Steyn Aleda Marie Vaughn Kelly Kathleen Wacker Trevor Jay Weaver Courtney Pauline Weldon Jamie West Kaci Rene Woods 2000-2001

Melissa Albright Tyler Bisnett Melissa Burrichter Bonnie Carter James Cowan Christina Cowen Corey Cox Crustal Davis David DeRouen Kallie Donnelly Brian Ducket Brandon Fletcher Jennifer Folkers Shelly Glassco Shelby Hardesty Earl Hayes Adam Keema Karianne Kossak Alyson Kruse Matt Mahon Nick Mallory Mari McLeod JeffMederios Crystal Nudo Stephani Owen Ashley Parker Buck Reynon Tad Rogers Jason Simshauser Billy Small

Ian Wageman Lindsey Webb Eric Wunschel 2001-2002

Kim Alameda Melissa Chalmers Scott Collins Jennifer Engle Chris Haas Julia Herzog Nick Heuer Robert Hibbert Leslie Horton Sarah Hutchinson Travis Johnson Allison Knyff Lisa Krpan Jeff MacDonald Emily McGrath Brennan Moore Brandon Owen Emily Pezzuto Chris Reinhart Jennifer Smith Inez Wells Jodie West 2002-2003

Eric Aguilar Daniel Averitt Jason Bisnett Mat Boone Stephanie Brewer Raechel Brown Beau Burnsworth Hugo Cabrera Ashley Caldwell Kevin Coles Nicole Colvin Katie Dougherty Dulcey Duckett Carrie Duffek Eric Eldridge Rachel Erwin Stephanie Evans Sarah Fesperman Jacqueline Folkers Kristina Gervara Amadeu Goncalves Shelby Gower Jason Haas Robert Harms Katie Harold Lauren Hospenthal Erin Huff Jacquelyn Hunsaker Natalie Jenson

Jami Johnson Katelyn Kollman Adrianna Lamm Kenny Lawson Dustin Machado Scott Mahon Rikki Martin Bronson Martinez Kevin Martinez Travis Masters Jamie Mendes Stacey Merola Ashely Meyer Jason Miller Martha Murillo Kristin O’Rourke Leeman Parker James Pezzuto Elisha Reed Robert Reigelsberger Marcus Riley Shawn Rudi Daniel Sanchez Isaac Sanchez Nick Schaedler John Schmeltz Jolleen Schultz Danielle Shanabrook Louis Silva Brett Silverman Kent Simpson Meghan Stewart Ashley Taylor Carly Tillotson Wesley Tinkham Cydney Tonkin Rosie Valdovinos Kyle Van Velk Cory Vasques Erin Wahlen Cherie Ward Jackie Ward Amren Ware Tony Zavala 2003-2004

Nicholas Backer Jessi Bishop Heather Brown Grant Conley Maria Coronel Victor Dapelo Thomas Doyle Mark Durand Curtis Eller Piper Glenn Tiffany Godinez Ryan Grooms

Daniel Grueneberg Katie Habertheir Kevin Haberthier Victoria Hein Lu Heu David James Kendel Johnson Stephen Keema Frank Lourence Jr. Patricia Maldonado Jessica Marchetti Nicole Marchetti Diana Mohr Jeremy Mohr Clinton Morris Kimberlee Owen Indrid Perez Krystal Phillips Latasha Reali Ashley Riordan Crista Robinson Jay Skutt Holli Turner Angelina Wion William Witzel Tiffany Wood Tyler Work Ashley Young 2004-2005

Sara Akers Cody Allen Cortney Allen Jill Almeida Caroline Biggs Chris Cahill Sarah Campbell Shawna Champlin Justin Chalmers Josh Chandler Heather Clay Shalen Cook Kasey Craig Philip Dysinger Kelly Fisher Jessica Forster Kayla Fudge Maria Guerrero Kyle Hinegardner Thomas Hooper Jeff Jensen Kyle Kelly Carney King Kelli Linker Brent Lohmiller Jennifer Mauricio Danielle Merkins Brandon Merola

Kristin Miller Sarah O’Connor Jaymie Perrin Ridge Phillips Jamie Questo Lisa Quinones Ericka Reed Conrad Rodgers Ashley Rupp Courtney Savage Brandi Saunders Camille Scott Krysta Steele JD Thrall Michael Vicens Rosie Vizina Chris Vollmar 2005-2006

Jenna Adkins Jenna Alexander Candice Aranda Kelly Bayles Aaron Brazier Rebecca Brazier Jessica Brewer Tyler Calouro Brittany Daly Ashley Darm Daniella De Cesari Ryan DeMasters Jeff DePew Casie Doyle Jennifer Enos Ashlee Evans Matt Germain Amanda Gilbert Erik Godinez Frank Gomes Lisa Hamrick Kaila Hansen Rebecca Hein Kaci Hume Angela Jacobs Erin Keema Tamara Kucherenko Nonie Lemert Steven Lewis Judyrenee Lopez Miguel Lourence William McAdams Shawn McMahon Kelley Meyer Cara Milliken Steven Mitchell BJ Mosley Lindsey Moss Patrick Mullins

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Shane Lowman Brett Lundin Michael Lyttle Tommy Maldonado Laura McFadden Julius McGee Breanna McNulty Marci McTaggart Alex Merkins Lindsey Merrill Brandon Merritt Jason Nicholl John Ousley Lendsie Page Robinson Pham Nick Pilatti Rachelle Raeta Robert Razzano Erin Reed Courtney Rhodes Cayla Robinson Tiffany Rogers Morgan Sebree Ryan Shropshire Sarina Smith Sam Solorzano Ben Stincelli Ben Strause Joseph Tadson Zack Tanner Alison Tinkham Sarah Turner Maureen Ventura Marissa Vice Kevin Walsh Troy Watson Olivia Wells Dan Werre Debra Wood Allison Wynn Caitlyn Young Alyssa Zayas Michaela Zayas 2007-2008

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American Farmer Degree Recipients

There are numerous American Farmers from our Chapter. This is the highest degree that any Future Farmer can receive. Delbert Olson 1934

Received his degree with an outstanding registered Jersey herd.

Charles Gage 1939

Charles was a dairyman in the registered Ayrshire breed. He is now retired from Elk Grove Unified School District Transportation Department.

George Morse 1943

George was a very successful farmer. He now lives in Valley High.

Seth Hoyt 1969

Seth received his degree while in the registered Shorthorn business. He now works in the Agriculture Service field.

Hugh Mooney 1979

Hugh is in the registered Shorthorn business, currently maintaining his Shorthorn herd while teaching Vocational Agriculture. He is a graduate of Chico State University, and is currently teaching Ag. Science at Galt High School.

Joyce Van Warmerdam 1979

Joyce received her degree for two reasons: (1) her excellent dairy project and (2) a high degree of activity in the F.F.A. on the local, regional, state and national level.

Ken Oneto 1981

Ken won his award because of his proficiency in crops, Ag. Mechanics and Ag. Electrification. He is currently employed in a farming operation with Oneto Brothers. Ken is a graduate of Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.

Randy Barnes 1982

Randy is in the registered Suffolk and Rambouillet sheep business. He is also a qualified auctioneer. Randy is a graduate of Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, where he majored in Ag. Business.

Bruce Blodgett 1982

Bruce received his degree because of an excellent flock of registered Suffolk sheep and a Work Experience project in the family Christmas Tree Farm. Bruce is a graduate of CSU Fresno where he obtained his master’s degree in Ag. Business.

Mike Harry 1982

Mike is in the registered Hereford cattle business. His award was based on his Hereford cattle and his fine record of activities in the F.F.A. Mike is presently employed in the cattle business, and is a graduate of the University of California at Davis.

Mike Albiani 1983

Mike received his degree for his very active participation in F.F.A. at the local, regional and state levels, as well as an excellent registered Shorthorn breeding project. Mike is currently a Vocational Agriculture Instructor. He is a graduate of Fresno State University.

Randy Weaver 1983

Randy received his degree for his excellent registered Duroc breeding project, as well as outside work experience. He is a graduate of CSU Fresno.

Jennifer Albiani 1984

Jennifer earned her degree through her active participation in numerous F.F.A. activities, as well as her extremely successful Shorthorn breeding cattle project. She is a graduate of CSU Fresno where she majored in Agricultural Education.

Sean Tollenar 1984

Sean attained his degree through his outstanding level of achievement in all phases of the F.F.A. In addition to this achievement, he built an excellent Dairy Project. Sean received the 1983 Star State Farmer Award, and he is a graduate in Dairy Science from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.

Dave Nicholas 1985

Dave secured his American Farmer Degree by always striving for a high level of achievement in the F.F.A. He was extremely active in F.F.A. leadership activities and he developed an excellent registered Suffolk sheep project. Other endeavors include a Sheep Shearing and Fitting Service, which served as his Work Experience project. Dave is a graduate of Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.

Tim Albiani 1986

Tim received his American Farmer Degree because of his widespread F.F.A. participation and quality registered Shorthorn project. His F.F.A. experiences include Chapter and Sectional officer, Regional Beef Proficiency Winner, four gold's in Project Competition and runner up in the Regional Extemporaneous Speech Contest. Tim's leadership experiences and project development make him a strong American Farmer. He is a graduate of the University of California, Davis.

Jon Tollenaar 1986

Jon fulfilled his degree requirements through a high level of F.F.A. activities. Not only did he hold the chapter presidency two consecutive years, but he also served as Sacramento Section President. His quality Holstein Dairy Cattle project was recognized at a number of Project Competitions as the Outstanding Project in Division 1 and 2, and earned him the Star Sectional and Star Regional Farmer award. Jon is a graduate of Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo where he obtained a degree in Dairy Science.

Ken Mitchell 1987

Ken attained his degree through very active participation in the F.F.A., as well as an outstanding turkey project. Ken was Chapter President as well as Central Region Reporter. He was the Western Region Poultry Proficiency winner, and his S.O.E.P. also won him four Gold Awards in Project Competition. Ken is a graduate of Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, and currently manages Mitchell Turkey Farm.

Chris Van Doren 1987

Chris earned the American Farmer degree because of his Holstein Dairy Project and his many activities in the F.F.A. He earned many awards with his Holsteins, and numerous times was the Outstanding Project in Project Competition. Chris graduated from Cal Poly at San Luis Obispo.

Dennis Albiani 1988

Dennis received his American Farmer Degree for his participation in many high level F.F.A. activities. Dennis served as a chapter officer for two years, Sacramento Section President, Central Region President and the California Association F.F.A. Vice President in 1987-88. His quality project of Registered Shorthorn breeding cattle has earned him many awards at the state level, including Premier Exhibitor at the California State Fair, and Sectional and Regional Star Farmer. Dennis graduated from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.

Michael Calicura, Jr. 1990

Michael fulfilled his degree requirements through a high level of F.F.A. activities. He held the office of Chapter President for two years and was also selected to serve on the State F.F.A. Nominating Committee. His quality projects in swine, beef cattle and work experience earned him gold awards in Project Competition, Sectional Star Agribusiness man and State Proficiency Winner in Agricultural Sales and Service. Michael was selected as the outstanding member of the Elk Grove F.F.A. Chapter for three consecutive years.

Lisa Greber 1990

Lisa attained her degree through active participation in the F.F.A. and an outstanding project of Angus beef cattle, swine and work experience. Lisa won many gold awards in Project Competition and served as a chapter officer. Lisa is a graduate of Fresno State College.

Daryle Yount 1990

Daryle secured his degree through his outstanding work experience program in Agricultural Sales and Service in which he was selected the Regional Proficiency Winner. He also had a market swine project and was very active in F.F.A. activities, serving as Chapter Sentinel. He is currently living and working in Lodi.

John Greber 1993

John received his degree through his active participation in the F.F.A. He was the outstanding F.F.A. member for two years, served as a Chapter officer, and had excellent projects in beef, swine, sheep and work experience. With these projects he received many golds in Project Competition.

Kris Gudel 1994

Kris fulfilled his degree requirements through active participation in the F.F.A. He held the office of Chapter Vice President and Sentinel, and won gold awards in Project Competition. His outstanding project of Registered Shorthorn Cattle won him many awards, and Kris had an excellent paid work experience project in landscaping.

Courtnie Braziel 1994

Courtnie attained her degree through very active participation in the F.F.A. and a lot of hard work behind the scenes. She had outstanding projects in Suffolk sheep, Pigmy goats and paid work experience, and earned many golds in Project Competition.

Tammy MacDonald 1995

Tammy's attitude towards life earned her the American Farmer Degree. Constantly serving and helping other F.F.A. members, she also had a strong beef and work experience project. Tammy was an asset to our program and will be successful at any career she chooses.

Whitney Braziel 1995

Whitney had a very strong project that consisted of sheep, goats, beef and work experience. Whitney had many hundreds of hours of community service in Elk Grove, where we hope she will settle after college.

Ted Van Steyn 1995

Ted fulfilled his degree requirements with a very successful dairy/work experience project. He works very hard at every project he tackles, from Dairy cattle selection to champion Farm Records Team. Ted was involved in most things the Chapter had to offer. He is currently working on the family dairy in Elk Grove.

Steve Samra 1996

Steve earned his degree through his extensive grain production enterprise. He is currently working for the U.S. D.A. as well as continuing his farming enterprises.

Jill Heuvel 1996

Jill won many awards with her registered Hampshire sheep project. She was a very active F.F.A. member and often found time to help younger members. She is currently teaching Agriculture at the high school level.

Adria Epton 1996

Adria had a very strong work experience project on a horse ranch. She was a very a strong F.F.A. member and served as a chapter officer. Adria was also active in many community service activities.

J. R. Hardesty 1997

J.R. earned his degree with an extensive work experience project for Hardesty Trucking and Bar JP Ranch. He was a State winner in the Agricultural Sales and Service Proficiency Award area. J.R. is currently working for Bar JP Ranch and beginning his own ranching business.

Congetta Maita 1997

Congetta served the Elk Grove Chapter as a very involved young lady. She was elected Chapter President and served on many committees. She was a member of the Greenhand, Parliamentary Procedure and Farm Records teams. Her projects consisted of registered Red Angus cattle, greenhouse plants and sheep.

Richard Vietheer 1997

Richard was very active in the Elk Grove F.F.A., serving as Chapter President. He was a member of the Livestock, Parliamentary Procedure and Cooperative Marketing teams. His projects consisted of registered Shorthorn breeding cattle, work experience and home improvement. He was also a State Proficiency Finalist.

Jennifer Luiz 1998

Jennifer was a strong leader and organizer who were totally involved in F.F.A. She served as President at the local level, and Treasurer at the regional level. Jennifer's projects were beef, sheep and swine. She was on the State Championship Cooperative Marketing Team, as well as competed in Parliamentary Procedure and Job Interview contests.

Talia Maita 1998

Talia fulfilled her requirements for the American Farmer Degree through very active participation in the F.F.A. She served as the local President, while keeping a strong work experience project at Robinson and Sheldon Feed. She also had a very nice herd of Red Angus. Talia is a cattle woman in El Dorado County.

Justin Moore 1999

Justin's Supervised Agricultural Experience Project included market swine and work experience at Bradshaw Veterinary Clinic. He was also very active in community service on behalf of the chapter. He is currently attending Cosumnes River College and working at Bradshaw Veterinary Clinic.

Adam Braziel 1999

Adam had the strongest work experience program in the history of the chapter, working for Hardesty Hay Haulers. He also ran his own hay hauling business. He is currently self-employed.

Pam Heuvel 2000

Pam had a strong Hampshire sheep project, as well as work experience for her Supervised Agricultural Experience Program. She served as chapter officer for 2 years, and was an exceptional student.

Sheryl Hardesty 2000

Sheryl had a very strong work experience program, working for Hardesty Hay and Cattle Company. She was very active, and her "can do" attitude will serve her well in whatever she attempts.

Beth Waaramaki 2000

Beth's strong work experience program at Sheldon Feed, as well as her activity on very successful judging teams made her a real success. Elk Grove FFA was lucky to have her in the chapter.

Caitlin Cooney 2000

Caitlin had an excellent flock of colored sheep and a strong work experience project. She was very active in chapter activities from judging teams to community service.

Tim Lewis 2000

Tim had a strong work experience program in both outdoor recreation and viticulture (he was a finalist at the National Convention). Tim also was an Agriculture Exchange Student in Costa Rica.

Julia Daehling 2000

Julia's excellent S.A.E.P. consisted of market steers, horses and work experience in a commercial nursery. She was very active in chapter activities and continues with community service at a high level as an adult.

Kevin Luiz 2000

Kevin served as a chapter officer for 2 years, and was recognized as one of the best leaders in chapter history. His project consisted of market swine and work experience. He is a graduate of the University of California at Davis.

Nick Webb 2000

Nick's project consisted of work experience in agricultural processing, where he is still a huge success. His S.A.E.P. was recognized at the National Convention with a Gold Award.

Amy Clark 2001

Amy had a breeding sheep, market lamb and work experience project. She was also actively involved in many successful judging teams.

Tracy Haas 2001

Tracy filled many leadership positions as Chapter Officer, Regional Officer, and State Officer. Her projects consisted of breeding sheep, market sheep, and work experience. She is a graduate of Texas A & M.

Leslie Leitch 2001

Leslie served as Chapter Secretary, and had breeding Shropshire sheep, market lamb and work experience projects. She was also very active in community service activities.

Shawn Stretars 2001

Shawn had very successful rabbit and work experience projects. In addition, he was very active in community service events.

Russell Van Steyn 2001

Russell was a State Proficiency Winner in Dairy Production and Placement. He was the Chapter Treasurer, and one of the strongest candidates for national award that Elk Grove FFA has ever had.

Trevor Weaver 2001

Trevor served three years as chapter officer, including two years as President. His projects included market swine, market sheep, and work experience. He was also involved in many successful state judging teams, and won the State Proficiency Winner in Placement in Emerging Technologies in Agriculture.

Kallie Donnelly 2002

Kallie was a national finalist in Sales and Service Placement Proficiency. She had a very strong work experience project at Sheldon Feed & Supply, and was extremely active in FFA activities. She served as a chapter officer for two years, and was on three state winning judging teams.

Ashley Parker 2002

In addition to an excellent work experience project, Ashley raised market sheep, market swine, and a market steer. She served as a chapter officer, and was on a state winning judging team.

Buck Reynon 2002

Buck has a very strong horse and work experience project, and was state runner-up in Horse Proficiency. He was extremely active in FFA activities, including showing horses and assisting younger members with their projects.

Lindsey Webb 2002

Lindsey had a very strong work experience project, working at Sheldon Feed & Supply. She was very active in the FFA, serving as a chapter officer for two years, and exhibiting market lambs for five years. She was also a member of a state winning judging team for three years.

Nick Heuer 2003

Nick showed market swine, and served as Chapter President. His work experience project was excellent, working for Elk Grove Parks and Recreation as a Landscaper.

Lisa Krpan 2003

Lisa showed market steers, and had a work experience project, working at Bradshaw Veterinary Clinic. She was extremely active in community service projects.

Natalie Jensen 2004

Natalie showed market lambs, and had an excellent equine work experience project. In addition, she was a chapter officer and participated on a judging team.

Scott Mahon 2004

Scott served as a chapter officer, and was very active in the chapter. He had a grade beef breeding project and market beef project. He also participated on a state winning judging team.

Leeman Parker 2004

Leeman had a market and breeding swine project. He also served as a chapter officer, and participated on many judging teams.

Erin Wahlen 2004

Erin had an excellent equine project, and was very successful at her work experience project at Sheldon Feed and Supply. She served as a chapter officer for two years, and was active in the California State FFA Association.

Jessie Bishop 2005

Jessi showed market sheep, and had a wide variety of work experience projects. She served as a chapter officer, and was a leader in the chapter.

Grant Connley 2005

Grant was a very positive individual. He raised market steers throughout his FFA career. He also had a strong work experience at local ranches and feed stores. He was very active in the FFA chapter.

Mark Durand 2005

Mark raised steers and had a very good work experience project in the salmon fishing industry. He won the State Proficiency Award in Outdoor Recreation.

Tiffany Godinez 2005

Tiffany had a market lamb and landscape maintenance work experience project. She was an active member of the chapter for four years.

Daniel Grueneberg 2005

Daniel raised market swine and had a work experience project. He served as Chapter President, and was a tremendous leader. He also had some breeding beef cattle.

Victoria Hein 2005

Victoria had a large breeding sheep project. She was very active in chapter affairs.

David James 2005

David had a landscape work experience project.  

Stephen Keema 2005

Stephen had a very strong general ranch work experience project, with special strengths in ag mechanics. He was very active in the FFA chapter.

Patty Maldanado 2005

Patty was a National Finalist in Agriscience Fair. She had a wide variety of work experience including working in vet hospital and landscape maintenance. Patty was also a chapter officer.

Latasha Reali 2005

Latasha was active in chapter activities. She had a wide variety of projects, including market swine and landscape maintenance. She was also a very active volunteer at Project Ride. Latasha was the State winner for the H.O. Sargeant Award.

Ashley Riordan 2005

Ashley had a market hog and work experience project. She was very active in community service activities and was an asset to the chapter.

William Witzel 2005

William had a strong work experience project, working for Sheldon Feed and Supply. He also raised market hogs.

Ashley Young 2005

Ashley was a State Winner and National Finalist in Equine Science Placement. She had a very successful horse project, and was very active in FFA activities.

Nick Backer 2006

Nick had a strong work experience project, working on his family cattle ranch. He exhibited market steers at the Sacramento County Fair.

Chris Cahill 2006

Chris exhibited market hogs at the Sacramento County Fair. He also had a work experience project, working at Mitchell Turkey Farm. Chris was a very active member of the chapter.

Justin Chalmers 2006

Justin had a work experience project, working at Mitchell Turkey Farm. He is currently studying Poultry Science in college.

Joshua Chandler 2006

Josh exhibited market hogs at the Sacramento County Fair. He was a state proficiency award winner in Turf Grass Management. Josh also served as a chapter officer, and was a member of the Farm Records Team.

Phillip Dysinger 2006

Phillip showed goats and was very active with his work experience project working at a dog groomer.

Jessica Forster 2006

Jessica was a State Proficiency Winner in Beef Production. She raised a herd of registered Angus cattle, and exhibited them each year at the Sacramento County Fair and the California State Fair. Jessica was also a chapter officer and a member of the Farm Records Team.

Thomas Hooper 2006

Thomas exhibited market hogs each year at the Sacramento County Fair. In addition to his swine project, he had an aquaculture project and work experience project working for Sheldon Feed and Supply. Thomas was also a chapter officer.  

Kyle Kelly 2006

Kyle served as an officer for two years, the second as Chapter President. He had a market hog project and was very active in the chapter.

Brandon Merola 2006

Brandon had a breeding and market beef project. He was active in chapter activities and had a strong work experience project working at Sheldon Feed and Supply.

Ericka Reed 2006

Ericka was an Equine Proficiency Award Winner and a very active member of the chapter.

Ashley Rupp 2006

Ashley was active in chapter activities and had a strong work experience project. She also showed market swine.

Brandi Saunders 2006

Brandi exhibited market and breeding beef at the Sacramento County Fair. She was a proficiency winner in Diversified Livestock and Forage production.

Jenna Alexander 2007

Jenna maintained a landscape maintenance project on the softball fields at Elk Grove High she now attends Purdue University on scholarship.

Lisa Hamrick 2007

Lisa raised rode and showed horses along with a sheep project while in school. She is attending college working on a degree in animal science.

Rebecca Hein 2007

Rebecca raised sheep for all four years in FFA. She currently attends Chico State University. She was awarded several Golden Bears for her quilting.

Kaci Hume 2007

Kaci had both market beef and Mule projects during high school. She was an active mule showman and breeder. She won many awards in project competition.

Shawn McMahon 2007

Shawn maintained a hog project for four years and attends Sacramento State University.

Lindsey Moss 2007

Lindsey raised hogs for two years and sheep for two years. She was a national science fair competitor. She attended CSU Chico.

Megan Riordan 2007

Megan showed beef cattle for four years. She participated in project competition and community service events.

Curt Rohrbach 2007

Curt raised hogs for four years. He now is a welder/ warehouseman. He was a state finalist in Agricultural Mechanics proficiency.

Josh Thompson 2007

Josh raised hogs for four years and worked at Sheldon Feed. He is a warehouseman and heavy equipment operator.

Eric Tucker 2007

Eric works at Sheldon Feed and Supply and raised lambs for four years. He is attending Cosumnes River College

Mandy Chandler 2008

Mandy raised market sheep and swine, was a sectional officer and a public speaker. She attends BYU Idaho.

Robert Razzano 2008

Robert raised market and breeding beef for four years and attends Cosumnes River College. He also works in the beef cattle industry.

Alyssa Zayas 2008

Alyssa raised hogs for four years and attends Folsom Lake Community College and was a chapter officer.

Samantha Gilbert 2008

Samantha was a chapter and sectional officer and raised hogs for four years and worked at Sheldon Feed. She currently attends Cal Poly.  

Stephanie Goeb 2008

Stephanie raised hogs for four years and worked at Sheldon Feed and Supply. She was a sectional officer, state officer candidate and attends Cal Poly SLO.

Liz Harland 2008

Liz was a chapter officer and raised market hogs. She attends San Diego State University where she is very involved in foreign service.

Justine Donnelly 2010

As a freshman, Justine was on the BIG team. She joined the ag leadership class as a junior and was involved in most of the chapter activities. She had an extensive SAE working as a trainer and ranch hand on a cutting horse ranch.

Kayla Fountain 2010

Kayla’s SAE consisted of raising sheep for production as well as market for the Sacramento County Fair and the California State Fair. She was a member of the Farm Records team as well as the Vegetable Crop Judging team.

Jessica Stokes 2010

Jessica raised market lambs as her SAE. She was a member of both the State Champion Farm Business Management Team as well as the State Champion Farm Records Team. She also had the national champion agriscience fair project in the engineering division.

Jordan Albiani 2011

Jordan raised market steers as her SAE. She was a member of the Ag Issues Forum team and was a State champion and Reserve National Champion. She also competed at the national level for agriscience and served as Chapter Vice President. Jordan now attends Cal Poly San Luis Obispo as an Ag Science Major.

Chelsea Molina 2011

Chelsea raised market hogs as her SAE. She was an avid member of the Marketing Plan team and competed at the National level for agriscience and received 2nd place in her division. Chelsea also served as the Chapter Vice President. She now attends Cal Poly San Luis Obispo as an Ag Communications Major.

Lauren Moss 2011

Lauren raised market hogs as her SAE and was a strong competitor at the Sacramento County Fair. She competed in National Agriscience and received 2nd place. Lauren served the chapter as the Chapter Secretary. She now attends Cal Poly San Luis Obispo as an Ag Science Major.

Jake Carlson 2012

Jake grew up in rural Elk Grove where he has his dairy goat operation. Jake raised and showed Saanens and Toggenburgs and produced some of the best dairy goats in the country. Jake attends Fresno State where he is pursuing a major in animal science.

Tom Hardesty 2012

Tom grew up on a family beef cattle and hay operation which served as his SAE. Tom attends Cal Poly SLO where he is majoring in Ag business.

Kirianne Olsen 2012

Kirianne raised market sheep and goats for the County Fair for four years. She attends Modesto Junior College where she wroks and major in Animal Science

Kyle Davis 2013

Kyle raised a market lambs. He also made large welding projects for the county and state fairs. He was a member of the welding team and worked for a welding operation.

Josh Donnelly 2013

Josh had an Angus cow-calf pair and raised market hogs. He served as a chapter officer for two years and was a central region officer.

Madison Albiani 2014

Madison had a shorthorn breeding beef project and also raised breeding sheep. She participated at both the county and state fair throughout her time as an Elk Grove FFA member. She was a National Agriscience winner and attended the Convention multiple times. Maddie served as a chapter officer twice. She now attends Cal Poly and is majoring in Animal Science.

Jackie Hardesty 2014

Jackie’s SAE program consisted of breeding cattle, market cattle, and hay production. Jackie served as a chapter officer two consecutive years. She now attends CRC studying Agricultural Business.

Abby Carlson 2015

Abby’s SAE program consisted of a herd of La Mancha and Saanen dairy goats shown at the county and state levels. Abby’s herd contains some of the best does and udders in the U.S. She is currently pursuing a degree in Agriculture Communications at Fresno State.

Asia Solano-Lim Asia’s specialized in small animals. She had her own breeding and show 2015 poultry, ducks and rabbits. Additionally, she showed market lambs. Asia is pursuing a degree in Agriculture Education at Chico State.