Archbold’s Nicholas Fry was recognized on the stage of the National FFA Convention on Friday October 23 as a National Finalist (Top 4 in the Nation) for the Diversified Crop- Entrepreneurship Proficiency Award.

Fry’s project consists of corn, wheat, and soybeans; raised on land for which he pays cash rent, in both Henry and Fulton Counties. Nicholas started off with one field of wheat, which he then grew to over 120 acres over the next three years. He is responsible for tillage, planting, and harvesting his own crops (as well as contributing to his family’s farming operation), making decisions on herbicide and chemical applications, transporting crops to market, and making his own marketing decisions.

Fry was named the winner of the Ohio Proficiency at the State FFA Convention in May, and was selected as a National Finalist in August. He is the first National Finalist from Archbold since 2007.

Congratulations Nicholas!