Osmond FFA Poultry Judging Team Crowned District 4 Champions!
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The Osmond FFA Poultry Judging Team earned top honors at the District 4 Poultry Judging Contest held Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at the Knox County Fairgrounds in Bloomfield, Nebraska. Competing against schools from across the district, the Osmond team secured the District 4 Championship and qualified for the Nebraska State FFA Poultry Judging Contest in April.
Osmond also had an outstanding showing in individual competition. Ava was named the Individual District Champion, while Addi earned Individual District Runner-Up honors. Alexa finished in third place. Three additional Osmond members earned purple ribbons, with Ady placing ninth, Katarina Miller placing tenth, and Nevaeh placing eleventh. Rounding out the Osmond FFA members earning ribbons were Kaylee, Korrine, and Kenley, each receiving a red ribbon and placing in the top half of the competition.
A total of 94 individuals participated in the contest, representing Bloomfield, Creighton, Crofton, Emerson-Hubbard, Hartington-Newcastle, Lutheran High Northeast, Osmond, Plainview, Randolph, Stanton, and Verdigre.
Throughout the contest, participants rotated through ten different stations designed to evaluate their knowledge and skills related to the poultry industry. Events included market broiler placing, egg-type hen placing, carcass grading, carcass placing, interior egg grading, exterior egg grading, written factors, boneless further processed products, bone-in further processed products, parts identification, and a general knowledge test. These stations challenged students to apply their knowledge of poultry production, processing, product quality, and industry practices.
Representatives from Michael Foods assisted with organizing the contest and served as the official judges. Their involvement provided students with an opportunity to demonstrate their understanding of the poultry industry while learning more about the standards and practices used in the commercial poultry sector.
The Osmond FFA members' success reflects their hard work, preparation, and dedication to developing their agricultural knowledge and career skills. With the District 4 Championship secured, the team will now turn its attention to preparing for the State FFA Poultry Judging Contest in April.
Congratulations to all Osmond FFA members on an outstanding performance and for representing their chapter so well!