Tipton FFA qualifies for State Livestock Evaluation Contest

(ABOVE LEFT) The Tipton Livestock Evaluation Team – Mason Tice, Dylan Achenbach, Eli Ripberger, Corbin Geiger, Caroline Rodibaugh, and Maggie Cline – competed in seven classes of livestock judging at the East Central Regional Contest, with the senior team advancing to state. (ABOVE RIGHT) Senior division competitor Dylan Achenbach placed fifth individually, helping lead Tipton’s team to a strong regional showing. (Photos provided)

Posted By: The Reporter April 17, 2026

Submitted by Tipton Community School Corp.

Representatives of the Tipton FFA/4-H Livestock Judging Team participated in the East Central Regional Livestock Contest earlier this month at the Hancock County Fairgrounds.

Livestock evaluation consists of carefully analyzing animals and measuring them against a standard that is commonly accepted as being ideal. Team members evaluated a total of seven classes of sheep, goats, swine, and cattle and provided oral reasons for two to three of the classes.

The senior FFA team consisting of Maggie Cline, Mason Tice, and Dylan Achenbach placed seventh. Individually, Achenbach placed fifth in the senior division. Tipton Junior team members included Caroline Rodibaugh, Eli Ripberger, and Corbin Geiger. The senior team advances to the State Livestock Evaluation Career Development event on May 2 at the Boone County Fairgrounds. Thank you to Bryan Cline and Jason Shuck for giving of their time and efforts to lead the livestock team this year.