UNOH hosting the 2026 Ohio FFA Association State Finals in Agricultural Power Diagnostics Contest

The University of Northwestern Ohio is hosting the Ohio Future Farmers of America Association’s State Finals in Agricultural Power Diagnostics Contest on Friday, March 6, 2026. The top 15 high school teams from Ohio will compete for more than $75,000 in scholarships in the 400 Building on UNOH’s campus. Teams qualify by placing 1st in the district contest, or 2nd at the district contest and having one of the top 5 team scores on the online exam for Farm Power Diagnostics.

The State Finals Contest runs from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a lunch break from 12:45 – 1:15 p.m.  The best time to get footage/pictures of the students working and diagnosing equipment is any time other than lunch.

Each team member of the winning teams will receive the following scholarships to the University of Northwestern Ohio:

1^st Place – $10,000

2^nd Place – $6,000

3^rd Place – $5,000

4^th Place – $5,000

5^th Place – $4,000

6^th Place – $3,000

7^th Place – $2,000

8^th Place – $1,000

9^th Place – $1,000

10^th Place – $1,000

Schools qualifying for this year’s contest are: Allen East High School, Ansonia High School, Belmont Career Center, Buckeye Career Center, Delaware Area Career Center, Fairfield Union High School, Fairview High School, Fayetteville High School,  Four County Career Center, Harrison Career Center, Hillsdale High School, Mechanicsburg High School, National Trail-MVCTC, Warren County Career Center, and Wynford High School.