Miami East-MVCTC FFA Chapter members compete at the State Soils Career Development event includes Kinsley Courtright, left to right, Wyatt Black, Gunner Palivec, and Cooper Palivec.

Courtesy Photo | Miami East-MVCTC FFA Chapter

CASSTOWN — Members of the Miami East-MVCTC FFA Chapter competed in the Ohio FFA State Urban and Agricultural Soils Career Development Events on Saturday, Oct. 13.

The state contest was held at a farm north of Plain City. Each event required participants to evaluate four soil sites and take a written test and soil survey test.

The agricultural soils event required students to evaluate land for farming purposes through risk factors such as soil erosion, soil compaction, water quality, and soil health limitations. Additionally, they made suggestions on best management practices that would be implemented.

The team placed 33 out of 50. Team members were Wyatt Black, Gunner Palivec, Cooper Palivec, and Kinsley Courtright. The highest placing individual from Miami East was Wyatt Black at 72 out 181.