Hello! My name is Melissa Ploeckelman! I grew up on a small dairy farm in Stetsonville WI. That is where the seed of passion for agriculture was planted. I learned so much on the farm, everything from how to milk a cow to how to tap a maple tree. I started 4-H in second grade where I eventually became the secretary, vice president, and then the president! I was also active in the Colby FFA, and ran for and received state FFA Office in 2006-2007. I am a senior in the University of Wisconsin River falls. Currently I am 22 years old with one sister and three brothers. I was chosen as the Wisconsin Valley Fairest of the Fair on May 17th 2008. It was a wonderful opportunity! I wouldn’t have traded it for the world! In January, I ran for and was crowned the 2009 Wisconsin Fairest of the Fairs. I am now a lifetime member of the FFA Alumni along with being involved in Agricultural Education Society, Alpha Tau Alpha (ATA), and National Residents Hall Honorary (NRHH) at school. I am enjoying my time as the Wisconsin Fairest of the Fairs! I keep myself busy, but find joy in everything I do! A friend of mine once gave me a little bell and said, “You will meet a lot of people in your life time. For every person you meet, you will make an impact. Every time you hear this bell ring was a moment you made an impact on a person. Was that impact positive?” That has become one of my missions in life, to meet as many people as possible and make a positive impact on their lives! I look forward to meeting you!