Arcanum/MVCTC FFA takes 2nd at Eastern State Exposition (Big E)

10/08/2018

The Ag Technology and Mechanical Systems team from the Arcanum MVCTC FFA was invited to compete at the Eastern State Exposition (Big E) in West Springfield, Massachusetts.   The team earned the trip by placing 1st in the Ohio FFA on the Online Test for the Ag Tech and Mech Contest.  Members of the team were Alex Weiss, Levi Walker, Ethan Garbig, and Cael Gostomsky.   At the Big E, the members completed 4 different activities.   The first was a general knowledge written test followed by a team activity cover electrical systems where the team had to troubleshoot an engine electrical system.   The members also completed individual problem-solving stations including chainsaw troubleshooting and small engine maintenance.  Teams from 15 states are invited to compete at the Big E and the team from Arcanum took 2nd place.  Ethan Garbig finished as the 5th place overall individual and Cael Gostomsky finished as the 9th overall individual.