Wyoming FFA announces winners of 2025 Wool Judging Competition

The Wyoming FFA Association reports the 2025 Wyoming FFA Wool Judging Competition took place on Jan. 14, in Laramie. The competition was held in conjunction with the University of Wyomingʼs 7220 Wool Invitational, celebrating the rich heritage and importance of the wool and sheep industry in Wyoming.

The top honors in this year’s high school competition were awarded to:

● High Individual Overall: Adrien Brubaker, Kaycee

● High Team Overall: Snowy Range FFA Laramie) 

The top honors in this year’s junior high competition were: 

● High Individual Overall: Sophie Swaney, Whitcomb FFA 

● High Team Overall: Whitcomb FFA Moorcroft)

According to the Wyoming FFA Association, wool judging is a specialized competition that challenges students to evaluate and grade wool based on its quality, cleanliness, length, and strength. Participants must also demonstrate their knowledge of the wool grading system, which plays a crucial role in determining its market value.

“Like all of the Wyoming FFA career development events, wool sharpens critical thinking and decision-making skills. This competition also deepens students’ understanding of one of Wyomingʼs key agricultural industries,ˮ Wyoming FFA State Advisor Stacy Broda said.

As one of the nationʼs top producers of wool, Wyomingʼs sheep and wool industry is a cornerstone of the stateʼs agricultural economy. 

“Events like the Wyoming FFA Wool Judging Competition encourage the next generation of agricultural leaders to engage with and support this vital sector,ˮ Broda said. “By participating, students gain hands-on experience and an appreciation for the skills required to maintain the industryʼs high standards.ˮ 

The winners will be recognized on stage and receive their awards at the Wyoming FFA Convention on April 10, 2025, in Cheyenne.

“Thank you to Dylan Laverell and the UW Wool Judging Team for hosting the event and helping Wyoming FFA members learn these important industry skills,” Broda said.
To learn more about the Wyoming FFA, click here.