FFA Ag Mechanics Competition Revs-Up Its Engine at the Iowa State Fair

DES MOINES, IA (08/21/2018) (readMedia)-- Restored tractors and metal working topped off the Ag Mechanics competition judged Friday at the 2018 Iowa State Fair.

Entries were judged on workmanship, design, usefulness, appearance and safety.

Results below:

Restored Tractor 1958 & Prior: Dawson Schultz, Northeast

Restored Tractor 1959 & Later: Parker Kray, Monticello

Restored Tractor by First Year Exhibitor: Dillon Lee, North Fayette Valley

Restored Tractor by Group: Hunter Anderson, Nevada

Metal Working (Small): Luke Stortenbecker, East Mills

Metal Working (Medium): Ella Carlson, South Hamilton

Metal Working (Large): Phillip Spoelstra, North Mahaska

Restored Farm Equipment: Henry Corbin, Nevada

Garden Tractor: Michael Harter, Agri-Power

Woodworking (Indoor): Brady North, Diamond Trail

Woodworking (Outdoor): Hannah Rohwedder, Calamus-Wheatland

Chapter Award

1) Agri- Power - Eddyville

2) Nevada

3) East Mills

4) Linn Mar

5) Panora

6) Carroll Area

7) North Mahaska

8) Calamus-Wheatland

9) Audubon

10) North Fayette Valley

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Frequently ranked as one of the top events in the country, the Iowa State Fair is the single largest event in the state of Iowa and one of the oldest and largest agricultural and industrial expositions in the country. Annually attracting more than a million people from all over the world, the Iowa State Fair located at East 30th and East University, just 10 minutes from downtown Des Moines is Iowa's greatest celebration with a salute to the best in agriculture, industry, entertainment and achievement. "Nothing Compares" to State Fair Moments, August 9-19, 2018. For more information, visit www.iowastatefair.org.