Chandler High School’s Future Farmers of America chapter is celebrating a season capped by a solid showing at a state-level competition.

Students earned multiple team and individual accolades, including a state championship and the opportunity to compete on a national stage.

This included top performances at the Arizona FFA State Career Development Event competitions and the Maricopa County Fair.

The Chandler FFA Floriculture team earned Gold and the title of State Champions, securing a spot to represent Arizona at the National FFA Convention in Indiana later this year.

In addition to state-level competitions, Chandler FFA made a strong impression during Breeding Week at the Maricopa County Fair, where students brought home 10 champion buckles for their showmanship and livestock excellence.

FFA is a longtime national youth organization that prepares members for leadership and careers in the science, business, and technology of agriculture.

Chandler Unified students in agriscience classes have the opportunity to compete in FFA. Agriscience is one of more than 20 career and technical education programs available to district students.

STATE CHAMPIONS – Floriculture Team

• Lucas V. – 2nd Place High Individual
• Malia N. – 7th Place High Individual
• Aubrey M. – 8th Place High Individual
• Aldo D. – 9th Place High Individual

Other top state placements:

• Food Science Team – 2nd Place in State
• Eliza L. – 8th Place High Individual
• Peyton S., Silvia H., Ellie C.
• Agricultural Sales Team – 3rd Place in State
• Sophia G. – 8th Place High Individual
• Kadence L. Isabelle B., Tamaiah B.
• Farm Business Management Team – 5th Place in State
• Isabelle H. – 10th Place High Individual
• Sophia M., Jaiden V., Grace F.
• Nursery Landscape Team – 9th Place in State
• Aldo D., Lucas V., Carlos P.
• Poultry Evaluation Team – 7th Place in State
• Silvia H. – 6th Place High Individual
• Isabella H., Sophia M., Grace F.

Maricopa County Fair:

• Omar M. – Grand Champion Hampshire Hog
• Kennedy S. – Grand Champion Intermediate Novice Swine Showman, Grand Champion Intermediate Swine Showman, 4th in Round Robin
• Yissel H. – Grand Champion Senior Novice Swine Showman
• Nora R. – Reserve Champion Senior Novice Swine Showman
• Drake F. – Grand Champion Novice Intermediate Lamb Showman
• Isabella H. – Reserve Champion Novice Intermediate Goat Showman
• Leo O. – Best of Show Cavy (Guinea Pig)
• Jayda S. – Grand Champion Intermediate Novice Rabbit Showman, Reserve Champion Intermediate Rabbit Showman
• Adrianna E. – 1st Place Natural Lamb Class
• Audri O. – 2nd Place in Boer Goat Class

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