Preparations put in place

By Kameron Jutten of Palisade, Neb.
Apr 9, 2026
Apr 9, 2026

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By Kameron Jutten of Palisade, Neb.

This past week was really busy with State FFA and getting ready for Easter. State FFA went well overall. I earned a purple ribbon in ag sales, which I’m proud of, even though I know I could have done better. The good thing is I still have two more years to earn a medal, so I have time to improve.

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Kameron Jutten is a youth Producer Progress Reporter for the Midwest Messenger, giving updates from the crop and cattle operation operated by his family, including brothers and their parents John and Amey Jutten. Kameron is a sophomore and FFA sentinel for the Wauneta-Palisade chapter in addition to playing football, basketball and track.