The Atlantic FFA chapter competed in the Southwest Iowa District Soils Judging Contest at the Armstrong Research Farm in Lewis on Wednesday, September 25th. Atlantic FFA had six individuals compete in two teams. These teams consisted of Lily Johnson, Frank Freund, and Hayden Kleen, who placed ninth. Team two consisted of Jarrett Hansen, Jacquie Freund, and Rylie Vandevanter, who placed 25th out of 47 teams.

The Soils Judging Career Development Event is designed to motivate students to gain knowledge on surface features, the soil profile, land capability and productivity, evaluation of land use and management practices, and suitability of soils for nonagricultural uses. Students also develop the ability to observe selected soil properties and use these observations to interpret and evaluate these properties for recommendations for land use. After the contest took place, Lily Johnson said, “I enjoyed getting the opportunity to go study soil and learn about the different things that contribute to soil judging and was very pleased with how our team placed!”