Wisconsin Star in Agribusiness finalist and winner, Allison Loosen
MADISON, Wis. (June 13, 2024) – Allison Loosen of the Slinger FFA is a Wisconsin Star in Agribusiness finalist.
Exhibiting livestock at various shows and fairs was a given for Allison each spring and summer, but COVID-19 had other plans. Rather than waiting until the next year to get back to shows, Allison created a virtual livestock show, the “Corona Kicker Livestock Show,” and utilized social media to advertise it. The profits from the show allowed her to give monetary prizes to competitors and donate to charities and non-profit organizations like the American Red Cross, National 4-H, and National FFA. When the virtual show was no longer needed in 2021, Allison transitioned the show into Southeast Wisconsin’s first cattle jackpot show, the “Southeast Elite Jackpot Show.” Allison relied on the importance of networking, recruiting all of her judges and gaining many of her showmen this way. While she did receive some help from family and friends, Allison was primarily responsible for almost all aspects of planning at both livestock shows.
Allison is attending Lincoln Land Community College and will receive her Associate’s Degree in Agricultural Arts. Allison wants to attend a four-year university afterward to receive a Bachelor’s degree with plans to work in marketing or sales for an animal agriculture company.
Allison’s parents are Andrew and Angela Loosen. Her advisor is Lillia Janz.
About Wisconsin Association of FFA:
The Wisconsin Association of FFA is a leading student organization due to the efforts of 253 FFA Chapters across the state. With a focus on premier leadership, personal growth and career success, students’ FFA activities complement agricultural classroom instruction by giving them an opportunity to apply their skills and knowledge while gaining real-world experience. These activities are dependent on donor funding through the Wisconsin FFA Foundation. The FFA is also supported by the Wisconsin FFA Alumni Association throughout Wisconsin. For more information about Wisconsin FFA, the Wisconsin FFA Foundation and the Wisconsin FFA Alumni visit https://wisconsinaged.org.
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