Welcoming FFA students to campus | Fall 2025 UMN Invitational
October 9, 2025
More than 600 students from 57 Minnesota FFA chapters visited the St. Paul campus this week for the annual UMN Invitational—a day centered on nine competitive events including dairy, livestock, poultry, and soils judging, along with several leadership development events. The College hosted "Taste of CFANS," giving students an opportunity to connect through hands-on activities and tours including the Raptor Center, Plant Growth Facilities and Aquaculture Lab.
Many thanks to the faculty, staff, student and alumni volunteers who coordinated the competitions:
- Dairy: Tony Seykora, Isaac Haagen, Isaac Salfer, and Gopher Dairy Club members
- Livestock: Kyle Rozeboom and the Livestock Judging Team members
- Poultry: Luna Akhtar and Mary Hoffman
- Soils: Kari Wolf
- Creed: Sarah Dornink
- Prepared Public Speaking: Kari Schwab
- Extemporaneous Speaking: Brad Greiman
- Conduct of Chapter Meetings: Joel Larsen
- Parliamentary Procedure: Kevin Dahlman
When all was said and done, chickens and eggs were graded, cows and data analyzed, cattle, sheep, and pigs judged, soil evaluated, speeches delivered, and parliamentary procedure demonstrated... quite a showcase of FFA talent!
CFANS provides a diverse set of opportunities and resources for students and educators across the state. Whether you’re a student ready to discover your passions or an educator seeking engaging opportunities for your classroom, you’ll find a wide range of programs and resources here to help open doors to CFANS and beyond.
