Local Students Shine at Cameron University’s 2024 Agriculture Interscholastic Meet

Cameron University recently held its 2024 Agriculture Interscholastic Meet, attracting over 675 students from 60 high schools across Oklahoma. The event took place on the university campus in mid-April and has been a tradition for over 50 years. It provides a platform for students to enhance their skills in various agricultural areas, such as animal science, agronomy, and business, in preparation for state-level competitions.

The meet included both team and individual competitions. Kingfisher High School won in Agricultural Communications, Altus High School topped the Agricultural Quiz Bowl, Edmond High School excelled in Agricultural Sales, and Moore High School led in the Animal Science Quiz Bowl. Other categories were Farm and Ranch Management, Food Science, and Veterinary Science, won by Coalgate, Cache, and Cache High Schools respectively.

Individual awards were also given. Janna Crawford from Lawton took first place in Agricultural Communications. Emma Fasching, Delphia Howell, and Addi Ochsner from Edmond tied for first in Agricultural Sales. Rachel Prince from Coalgate won in Farm and Ranch Management, and Tiffany Vartanian from Tuttle led in the FFA Meats category.

The competition also showcased skills in specialized areas like Homesite Evaluation, Land Judging, and Milk Quality & Products, with participants from Morris, Stratford, and Edmond winning these categories. The event emphasized the importance of agricultural education and its role in developing future leaders in the field.

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