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4th overall in the state and Kaelyn taking 5th overall individual in the state! 💛💙🎉

STATE CHAMPS 🐠

Congratulations to the team from J.M. Tate FFA, named as STATE CHAMPION of the 2026 Florida FFA State High School Aquaculture CDE on April 10!

Members of the state champion team, from J.M. Tate High School of Escambia County Public Schools, include Henry Merritt, Aden Bailey, Luke Graham and Daniel Aldridge, with chapter advisor Rachel Veninga.

Henry Merritt placed as the overall high scoring individual, followed by Aden Bailey in second, Luke Graham in third and Daniel Aldridge in sixth as individuals in the competition.


Other top placing teams include...

2 — Ocoee High School FFA (Orange)

Payton Grant — Fourth High Individual
Isabella Mccollum — Seventh High Individual
Zuriya Lopez
Stephen Williams

3 — Orlando Colonial (Orange)

Grafton Harris — Eighth High Individual
Tri Nguyen — Tied Tenth High Individual
Deanna Treuren
Alexander Deimel

4 — Pine Ridge FFA (Volusia)

Kaelyn Kinley — Fifth High Indiviual
Aubrey Cooke
Kolten Stough
Timothy Wheeler

5 — Newberry FFA (Alachua)

Wesley Wichert — Ninth High Individual
Matthew Rogers — Tied Tenth High Individual
Christia Sims
Jacob Birkett

6 — Lake Nona High School FFA (Orange)

Elena Salas Colon — Tied Tenth High Individual
Mia Conesa Cedano
Aaliyah Ortiz
Santiago Rozo Lara

7 — Parrish Community FFA (Manatee)

Warren Peterson
Kristen Brooks
Nathanial Crestani
Kinley Harber

8 — Sickles FFA (Hillsborough)

Cade Robb
Jayda Diaz
Paul Zancara
Andrew P**n


After qualifying for the state finals through placing in the top 10 on the online preliminary earlier this spring, each team competed on the state level, hosted by the UF IFAS Tropical Aquaculture Laboratory in Ruskin on April 10.

The Aquaculture CDE gives member the opportunity to explore aspects of the aquaculture industry, including fish, plants and aquatic habitats, plus learning about topics such as water quality and fishery management.

Congratulations, teams!

Good luck to our Veterinary Science team as they compete today at the Florida FFA State Finals! 🐾 We are beyond proud of each of you and the countless hours of studying and preparation it took to get here. Your dedication and passion for animal care truly shine—now go show the state what you’re made of! 💙💛

Congratulations Landon & Team for advancing to Nationals! We are so proud of you and will be cheering you all on every step of the way! 💚🤍

We are so proud of our Aquaculture team for earning 4th place in the state at yesterday’s State Finals! 🐟💙

Their hard work, dedication, and passion for aquaculture truly paid off, and we couldn’t be more excited to see them succeed at this level. This is an incredible accomplishment, and it reflects the countless hours they’ve put in preparing for this competition.

We’re also excited to share that they will be recognized on stage this June at the Florida FFA Association State Convention! 🌟

Please join us in congratulating these students on an amazing achievement! 👏👏

Pine Ridge High School
Pine Ridge FFA Alumni & Supporters
VCS CTE
Volusia County Schools
Ruben Colón, School Board Member District 5, Volusia County Schools

Wishing our incredible FFA Aquaculture Team the best of luck as they compete at State Finals today! 🐟🌊 Your hard work, dedication, and countless hours of preparation have led you to this moment. We are so proud of each of you—go out there, give it your all, and represent our chapter well. No matter the outcome, you’ve already made us proud. 💙🌽

Here we go!

Nothing fishy here — other than the focus of this awesomely aquatic contest that takes place above the sea today here in Florida! 🐠

Best of luck to each of the state-qualifying teams taking part in the 2026 Florida FFA State Aquaculture CDE today in Ruskin!

See who qualified for state below, and be sure to wish your favorite chapter the best of luck in the comments!

Wishing the best of luck to our very own FFA President, Landon Kumpf, as he heads into the State Officer screening process this week! 🌟

Your hard work, dedication, and passion for FFA have already made our chapter so proud. We know you’ll represent us with confidence, leadership, and heart. No matter the outcome, you’ve already made a lasting impact on everyone around you.

Go show them what you’re made of, Landon—we’re all cheering you on! 💙💛

Pine Ridge High School
VCS CTE
Volusia County Schools
Ruben Colón, School Board Member District 5, Volusia County Schools

Ever wonder where all those tasty pork cuts come from and how much each one contributes to the whole hog?

You’re in the right place! Check out our lively, easy‑to‑follow guide that breaks down the primal cuts and percentages of a market hog.

Whether you’re studying for class, prepping for a show, or diving into meat science just for the thrill of it, we’ve got everything you need to make learning about pork downright exciting!

TOMORROW 3/24 FFA Members! Don’t forget: Future Officer Meeting 6–6:30 PM & Barn Meeting 6:30–7 PM in Mrs. Bishop’s Room. Parents are MANDATORY—be on time! ⏰🐄

Our Chapter President, Landon Kumpf, had the opportunity to attend this year’s State Leadership Summit (SLS)!🌟

During the summit, Landon spent time growing his leadership skills, connecting with other FFA leaders from across the state, and representing our chapter well. He also got the chance to tour the incredible University of Florida Animal Sciences Department facilities, learning more about the opportunities and innovations happening in animal agriculture.

We’re proud of Landon for continuing to step up as a leader and bring new ideas back to our chapter! 💙💛