All in for agriculture

Involvement in Youth Council reinforces commitment to ag for Nebraska student

Kristen Sindelar
Dec 30, 2022
Dec 30, 2022

Kreikemeier 3.png — Since starting college, Ethan Kreikemeier has taken on more responsibilities at his family’s feedlot near West Point, Neb.
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Growing up on a farm, Ethan Kreikemeier was familiar with agriculture. He was active in 4-H as a youth and the FFA chapter at Guardian Angels Central Catholic, where he attended school.

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Kreikemeier 1.png — Ethan Kreikemeier attended the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Ind., to receive his American Degreethis fall.
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Kreikemeier 2.png — Members of the NAYC Council from left to right: Ethan Kreikemeier, Noah Summers (NAYI delegate), Jenna Knake (NAYI delegate) and Savannah Gerlach (NAYC counselor).
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Reporter Kristen Sindelar has loved agriculture her entire life, coming from a diversified farm with three generations working side-by-side in northeastern Nebraska. Reach her at Kristen.Sindelar@midwestmessenger.com.