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 6
individuals compete in 2 teams. Which consisted of Lily Johnson, Frank Freund, Hayden Kleen
placed 9th. Team 2 consisting of Jarrett Hansen, Jacquie Freund and Rylie Vandevanter
placed 25th out of 47 teams.

The Soils Judging Career Development Event is designed towards motivating 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 soils judging and was very
pleased with how our team placed!”