Luke Sprecher of the Sauk Prairie FFA is a Wisconsin Star in Agricultural Placement.

The Star in Agricultural Placement award is given to students that are working in a variety of job opportunities in the agricultural industry.

Luke started to work at Kevin Enge Farms after his neighbor asked if he would be interested in assisting to milk cows. When he first started working, he only milked cows and fed calves. Since then, his knowledge surrounding the dairy industry has not only increased, but he learned how to repair the milking equipment, tractors, and other pieces of machinery around the farm. Through Luke’s management of the herd, he was able to improve the genetics within the herd and increase the profitability on the farm.

In the future, Luke plans to attend the University of Wisconsin – Short Course program and hopes to continue his farming career on his own farm or working as a manager of a local farm.

Luke’s parents are Greg and Wendy Sprecher. His advisor is Mr. Troy Talford.

Additional Placings:  

2^nd Place-Brandon Jakobi, Loyal

3^rd Place-Hannah Dahl, Columbus

4^th Place-Dillian Schwockert, Montello                              

5^th Place-Claire Duch, New London