Allegany High School FFA students, Daniel Ly, Kinsey Hostetler, Colin Sheehe, and Sam Wu, competed at a state Land Judging competition in Baltimore County, MD, on October 20, 2023. The FFA Land Judging competition is designed to develop skills in determining soil characteristics and determining land capability classes based upon the characteristics. Skills are also developed in determining the agricultural land use and land treatment practices that should be applied to conserve soil and water while utilizing the land for its most intensive use. The Allegany High School team placed 3rd in the state. Colin Sheehe placed 2nd in the state of Maryland for his individual score in the event and Kinsey Hostetler placed 5th in the state with her individual score.