Levi Kukes, second from right, and Quincy High School rangeland competition teammates, from left, Kallie Kooistra, Taylor Tangen, Angel Farias, Chloe Westra, Lilly Thompson and Caden Cameron at the District 9 competition in September.
December 27, 2022
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December 27, 2022 1:51 p.m.
How to read the range
Quincy High School’s Levi Kukes to compete in international rangeland management contest
QUINCY — An experienced observer – or somebody who’s done their homework – can study a piece of rangeland and find clues to its condition. The vegetation on a specific section of range, its distribution, the way the land slopes, the soil type – it all has something to say, at least to someone who’s done their homework. Levi Kukes has done his homework.