Archbold FFA makes history with three Ohio Star finalists

By Brianna Smith

The Ohio Star State FFA Degree Awards are among the highest honors an FFA member can earn at the state level, representing not just agricultural excellence, but a commitment to growth, service, and leadership. For one student to qualify is a feat. For three students from the same chapter? That’s history in the making.

At the 2025 Ohio FFA Convention, Archbold FFA will send three members to the stage as finalists in three separate Star State FFA Degree Award categories: Titus Rufenacht, Baylee Lumbrezer, and Aaron Miller. Each have completed impressive Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAE), participated in leadership activities, and competed in Career Development Events (CDE). All three are recent graduates of Archbold High School and served in various leadership roles within the Archbold FFA.

Titus Rufenacht is a finalist for the Star Farmer award, as well as the beef entrepreneurship proficiency. His SAE includes feeding out cattle from calf to steer and managing his own corn and soybean acres.… Continue reading