Eight State degrees huge success for Fillmore Central FFA

By Amy Hadachek
Apr 7, 2026
Apr 7, 2026

Fillmore Central FFA 1.jpg — Fillmore Central FFA Chapter
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By Amy Hadachek

It’s a huge achievement having eight members of the Fillmore Central FFA Chapter receive a State Degree.

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Fillmore Central FFA 2.jpg — The Fillmore Central FFA officer team includes Caleb Nun, left, Ellie Janing, Austyn Nun, advisor Kurt VanDeWalle, Alexis Saatmann, Jayden Stofer, Haley Reinsch and Addie Treinen.
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Fillmore Central FFA 3.JPG — State Degree recipients from the Fillmore Central FFA Chapter are Addie Treinen, left, Haley Reinsch, Jayden Stofer, Chase Myers, Jaret Potthoff, Austyn Nun, Ellie Janing, and Alexis Saatmann.
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