Walla Walla FFA Shines at the Walla Walla Fair and Frontier Days
Published September 19, 2025: Walla Walla Public Schools Week in Review
The Walla Walla FFA Chapter had an outstanding showing at this year’s Walla Walla Fair and Frontier Days, held August 28–31. The annual fair has long been an opportunity for students to showcase their Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) projects, a cornerstone of Agricultural Education. All students enrolled in agriculture courses complete an SAE project, and many choose to participate in the fair as part of their learning experience.
This year, 50 Walla Walla FFA members exhibited a variety of livestock animals. Many students entered market animals, which were sold during the Youth Livestock Sale, while others showed breeding and performance animals in competitive events. The gross proceeds from the sale for Walla Walla FFA members totaled more than $107,000. These sales, supported by generous individuals and local businesses, allow students to reinvest in future projects, save for college, or begin building financial independence.
Beyond livestock, members also entered more than 200 non-animal projects, ranging from floriculture and horticulture displays to welding, metal fabrication, agricultural mechanics, and biology exhibits. Many of these projects earned top awards, reflecting the creativity, craftsmanship, and agricultural knowledge of Walla Walla students.
In addition to fair participation, the chapter is gearing up for an active school year. Events include the Washington FFA Evergreen Tour, the annual Haunted Barn at Trunk or Treat, CDE/LDE Night, Friendsgiving, and more.
2025 Fair and Frontier Days Highlights
Raegan Leiferman – Reserve Champion All-Around Showman, Champion FFA Goat Showman, Reserve Champion FFA Market Goat, 7th Place Individual (Fair Livestock Judging)
Kiauna Snyder – Reserve Champion FFA Goat Showman, Champion FFA Market Goat
Aliyah Urincho-Ochoa – Reserve Champion Novice Goat Showman
Jaycee Cox – Reserve Champion FFA Beef Showman
Max Cox – Reserve Champion FFA Market Steer, Overall FFA Champion Female
Preston Cochran, Aaden Repoff, Wade Huether – 1st Place FFA Tractor Driving Team
FFA Hog Herdsmanship Award – Walla Walla FFA
Best Pen of Four Market Hogs – Walla Walla FFA
Ellie Strickland – 1st Place Individual, Pre-Fair Livestock Judging
Kaiya Witcher – 2nd Place Individual, Pre-Fair Livestock Judging
Kinzey Appleford – 3rd Place Individual, Pre-Fair Livestock Judging; 6th Place Individual (Fair Livestock Judging)
Ellie Ford – 8th Place Individual, Pre-Fair Livestock Judging; 1st Place Individual, Horse Judging
Laney Hand – 9th Place Individual, Pre-Fair Livestock Judging
Sloane Stemple – 10th Place Individual, Pre-Fair Livestock Judging
Rylee Reser – 3rd Place Individual, Fair Livestock Judging
Baylee Appleford & Makenna Wright – Superintendents Award, Outstanding Floriculture Entries
Natalie Taylor – Grand Champion, Reserve Champion, and Best in Show FFA Breed Judging Rabbit; Reserve Champion FFA Rabbit Showman
About Walla Walla FFA
Chartered in 1931, Walla Walla FFA serves as the leadership arm of the Agricultural Education program. The program, taught by instructors Peggy Payne, Clayton Hudiburg, Jennifer Crane, Kirsten Gilbert, and Jessica Johnson, continues to evolve to meet both industry needs and graduation requirements.
Walla Walla FFA is part of the National FFA Organization, the world’s largest student-led youth organization with more than 629,000 members across the U.S., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Its mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education.
