2023 Kansas FFA State Convention Guidebook

EMERGE. Through every moment of joy, struggle, and success this past year, we have had the opportunity to EMERGE. Last year, we were given the chance to unite together for the first time in a while. At the 95th Kansas FFA Convention we are eager to continuing uniting, while also developing and EMERGING as leaders in agriculture.

Kansas FFA is the home to more than 12,600 members within 226 chapters; there is no better time for us all to gather and support each other than at the 95th Kansas FFA Convention. Together we will celebrate members, advisors, and supporters who have devoted time to serving others and representing the agriculture industry. It will be a time to gain knowledge, generate ideas, and get inspiration for the future.

Prepare to EMERGE at the 95th Kansas FFA Convention, as the sea of blue corduroy jackets and a love for Kansas FFA takes over Manhattan!

— 2022-2023 Kansas FFA State Officer Team

From left: Emma Kepley, Riverton – Treasurer; Cali Newdigger, Skyline – Reporter; Kirsten Kyger, Russell – Vice President; Karlie Albright, Royal Valley – President; Aidan Yoho, Yates Center – Secretary; Mackenzie Anderson, Renwick – Sentinel.

On the Cover

Clockwise, from top: Canton-Galva FFA Chapter members highlighted locally sourced agricultural goods at their county commodity booth at the state fair; Hiawatha FFA Chapter members delivered meals to more than 125 local producersto establish good relationships and show their appreciation; Dexter FFA Chapter members recognized their community was a “food desert,” so grew and maintained a community garden to help provide fresh fruits and vegetables for their community; Members of the Southeast District FFA attending the Washington Leadership Conference in front of the United States Capitol (submitted by the Marmaton Valley FFA Chapter); Arkansas City FFA Chapter members hosted a “Turkey Talks,” Thanksgiving feast, which taught members etiquette tips, and gave tips on how to start conversations with others; During National FFA Week, members of the Pretty Prairie FFA Chapter took coloring pages to elementary school for classes Pre-K through fourth grade and talked to the students about FFA and agriculture.

Welcome to the state’s largest annual agricultural student convention. As one of more than 2,250 attendees, you have a key role in creating history in Manhattan. As you can see by the pages of this guidebook, many things are going on throughout our host city this week. Challenge yourself to make the most of this state convention! It showcases how the Kansas FFA Association is developing its members’ potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. The following groups are taking an active role in the convention. Special thanks to those of you who make a positive difference in the lives of today’s youth by offering your time and skills to the Kansas FFA Convention!

• FFA members, more than 1,800 strong, are in Manhattan this week to observe and participate in the activities.

• FFA delegates, 300 elected chapter representatives of 18,300 agriculture students will vote on issues that affect the direction and operation of the Kansas FFA Association.

• FFA advisors, representing 283 chapter advisors—the core of influence, strength and progress in agricultural education and FFA.

• Teacher educators, who prepare agriculture instructors.

• State FFA Degree recipients, representing the highest achievement in the state association, are being recognized for their success, personal development and establishment in agriculture and agribusiness careers.

• Award and Career Development Event winners have set high goals and worked diligently to achieve recognition provided by the State and National FFA Foundations.

• Band and Chorus, more than 65 members from across the state, will provide musical entertainment for convention participants and fulfill an important program role.

• Parents have demonstrated their support of the FFA and recognized its value by encouraging their sons and daughters to participate fully in FFA activities.

• Sponsors invest in the future of today’s youth and agriculture by providing personal support and funds for FFA activities and incentive awards.

• Judges and assistants aid in conducting state judging contests and selecting state winners in FFA award programs and contests.

• Press, radio and TV representatives tell the story of active youth involvement in the agriculture industry through the media.

• FFA Alumni represent former FFA members and friends of the FFA who demonstrate continued support to the organization that contributed much to their personal success.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Dress and Conduct . . .

All FFA members are to be in complete official dress for the State FFA Convention. Please refer to the FFA Code of Ethics for complete official dress requirements. Courtesy Corps will be watching for proper official dress as you enter the convention auditorium. People form their first impression of you and your chapter based on your conduct and appearance. Proper conduct and a neat appearance will continue to build the positive image of the FFA. Here are some guidelines to follow for proper conduct and official dress at our convention.

• Respect the rights and property of others. Show pride in being a member of the FFA.

Your FFA jacket should be kept clean and neat at all times. The FFA jacket must be worn with the zipper fastened to the top, collar turned down and the cuffs should be in place and buttoned. Keep scarves and ties tied at all times.

Official Dress for an FFA member includes: An official FFA jacket zipped to the top.

• Black slacks and black socks/nylons or black skirt and black nylons.

• White collared blouse or white collared shirt.

Official FFA tie or official FFA scarf. Black dress shoes with closed heel and toe.

Courtesy Corps . . .

Throughout Convention, FFA members serve on the Courtesy Corps. A yellow Courtesy Corps badge identifies these individuals. If you have questions during convention, please feel free to ask these FFA members.

* NEW* Blue & Gold Conclave …

Join the members and chapters who have been selected from the Agriscience Fair and National Chapter applications as having an innovative idea, or project. These members will showcase their experiences to inspire opportunities for other Kansas FFA members in the Big 12 Room of the K-State Union on Wednesday at 11 am, Thursday and Friday at 12:30 pm.

FFA Hall of Champions . . .

The Supervised Agricultural Experience programs of the National Proficiency winners and finalists will be highlighted at State Convention. Displays featuring their programs will be featured throughout convention in the McCain Auditorium lobby. We will also be highlighting the achievements of chapters that were named Premier Chapter finalists at the National FFA Convention this past fall. Take a minute to look at the finalist applications for the Agriscience Fair, National Chapter, Proficiency and Star recognitions by scanning the QR code on their respective display. We hope providing these applications in the Hall of Champions serve as an inspiration and learning opportunity for all members.

Connect . . .

Get updates throughout convention at www.ksffa.org/convention, on Twitter @KansasFFA, Facebook facebook.com/ksffa, Snapchat ksffa, and Instagram @ksffa. Include the hashtag #KSFFA in your tweets, Instagram photos and Facebook posts to share your convention experience.

Watch Live and Later . . .

Watch every session of the 95th Kansas FFA Convention live on AcresTV! Download the free AcresTV app on your smartphone or table, watch online at www.watchacrestv.com, or watch on your connected TV (Roku, FireTV or AppleTV) with the free. app

Official photos will be available for download at flickr.com/ksffa

*Events with an asterisk require a ticket or pre-registration for admission.

TUESDAY, MAY 30, 2023

8:30 am

State Band & Chorus Check-In

McCain Auditorium, Rooms 201 & 204

9:00 am - State Band & Chorus Rehearsal

5:00 pm McCain Auditorium, Rooms 201 & 204

12:00 noon

2:00 pm

Parliamentary Procedure Leadership Development Event Report to Justin Hall, Room 109

Ritual Demonstration Leadership Development Event Business Building, Rooms 3043 & 3044

WEDNESDAY, MAY 31, 2023

8:00 am

8:00 am

8:30 am

Prepared Public Speaking Leadership Development Event – Preliminary Round Business Building, Rooms 1070, 1078, 2101 and 2103

Parliamentary Procedure Leadership Development Event Finals

Justin Hall, Room 163

Extemporaneous Public Speaking Leadership Development Event – Preliminary Round Business Building, Rooms 3082, 3083, 3096 and 3097

9:00 am- Convention Band & Chorus Rehearsal

5:00 pm

McCain Auditorium, Rooms 201 & 204

10:00 am Leadership Development Workshop

Karstyn Cantrell, Central Region National FFA Vice President

K-State Student Union, Bluemont Room

10:00 am

10:30 am

*K-State College of Agriculture Interactive Workshop

The Wicked Problem of Global Food Security

Ag Issues Forum Leadership Development Event Business Building, Room 1092

10:45 am Opportunity Fair Grand Opening

K-State Student Union, Grand Ballroom Foyer

11:00 am- 22nd Annual Kansas FFA Opportunity Fair

4:00 pm

K-State Student Union, Grand Ballroom

Sponsored by the Kansas Bankers Association

See list of exhibitors, page 17

11:00 am Convention Registration Opens

McCain Auditorium Lobby

11:00 am Blue & Gold Conclave – Session 1

K-State Student Union, Big 12 Room

11:00 am

Extemporaneous Public Speaking

Leadership Development Event – Semi-Finals

Business Building, Rooms 3096 and 3097

11:00 am Prepared Public Speaking

Leadership Development Event – Semi-Finals

Business Building, Rooms 2100 and 2101

11:00 am

Novice Parliamentary Procedure

Leadership Development Event

Justin Hall, Rooms 163 & 164

11:00 am Employment Skills Leadership Development Event Report to Business Building, Room 4061

11:00 am

11:00 am

11:30 am

*K-State College of Agriculture Interactive Workshop

A Trip Through the Mill

*K-State College of Agriculture Interactive Workshop

Navigating Diversity in Agriculture

*K-State College of Agriculture Interactive Workshop College of Agriculture Livestock Farm Tours

11:30 am Career Development Workshop: Outstanding in Your Field

(of Application and Interview Competition)

K-State Student Union, Wildcat Chambers

12:00 noon Convention Delegate Process Begins

K-State Student Union, Forum Hall Dress code for all delegate activities is official dress.

12:00 noon Check-in

12:45 pm Training and Technology Checks

1:15 pm State Officer Candidate Facilitations with Delegates 2:30 pm

pm

pm Delegates Dismissed

12:00 noon

12:30 pm

12:30 pm

*K-State College of Agriculture Interactive Workshop College of Agriculture Livestock Farm Tours

*K-State College of Agriculture Interactive Workshop College of Agriculture Livestock Farm Tours

*Hands-On Service Activities Various Locations

1:00 pm Creed Speaking Leadership Development Event Report to Business Building, Room 3082

1:00 pm Leadership Quiz Bowl Event Business Building, Room 1070

1:00 pm

1:00 pm

1:30 pm

*K-State College of Agriculture Interactive Workshop College of Agriculture Livestock Farm Tours

*K-State College of Agriculture Interactive Workshop

A Trip Through the Mill

*K-State College of Agriculture Interactive Workshop College of Agriculture Livestock Farm Tours

1:30 pm Career Development Workshop:

Why Your Hometown in Kansas

Might be the Place for You

K-State Alumni Center, Purple Pride Room (3rd Fl.)

1:45 pm

*Hands-On Service Activities

Various Locations

2:00 pm Leadership Development Workshop

Karstyn Cantrell, Central Region National FFA Vice President

K-State Alumni Center, Tadtman Board Room (2nd Fl.)

2:00 pm

2:00 pm

2:00 pm

*K-State College of Agriculture Interactive Workshop

Make a Difference … Teach Ag!

*K-State College of Agriculture Interactive Workshop

Knot Your Grandma’s Kitchen

*K-State College of Agriculture Interactive Workshop

College of Agriculture Livestock Farm Tours

2:00 pm Deadline to submit scrapbooks for evaluation

McCain Auditorium, Convention Registration Desk

3:00 pm Leadership Development Workshop

Karstyn Cantrell, Central Region National FFA Vice President

K-State Alumni Center, Tadtman Board Room (2nd Fl.)

3:00 pm

3:00 pm

3:30 pm

Creed Speaking Career Development Event Finals

Business Building, Room 2101

Courtesy Corps Meeting

McCain Auditorium Lobby

Career Development Workshop:

Ag Careers for People Who Have Never Met a Stranger

K-State Student Union, Wildcat Chambers

5:45 pm District Officer McCain Preview

McCain Auditorium, Loft

We ask all session attendees to please stay seated throughout the entire session and award winners return to their seats after being recognized on stage.

Member attire in McCain Auditorium will be Official Dress. It will be strictly followed for all stage appearances and award or prize recognitions.

OPENING SESSION

McCain Auditorium

7:00 pm

Laser Light Show

Sponsored by K-State College of Agriculture

Posting of Colors

National Anthem

Opening Ceremony

Welcome to Kansas State University

Bryston Warren

Presentation of Chapter Charters

Creed Public Speaking LDE Recognition

Creed presented by State Creed Speaking Finalists

In Honor of Robert and Melva Armbruster by their Family

9:00 pm-

State Vice President’s Retiring Address

Kirsten Kyger

“The Power to Define”

Parliamentary Procedure LDE Recognition

Sponsored by CHS Foundation

Ritual Demonstration LDE Recognition

Presentation of State Officer Candidates Speeches

Closing Ceremony

*FFA Night at LEAP Trampoline Park

11:00 pm 3011 Anderson Ave

9:30 pm

*Convention Kick-Off Concert

The Hat, 1315 Laramie St (Aggieville)

Sponsored in part by Yoder Meats

Bobby Irwin

Dress code for the concert is as follows:

Jeans of a solid color with no logos, designs, rips, or holes with either unaltered (1) Kansas FFA issued or purchased t-shirt; (2) Chapter FFA issued or purchased shirt; (3) a FFA event issued or purchased t-shirt or (4) button-down/ collared shirt.

• No midriffs exposed. No shorts allowed.

Members arriving at the concert in clothing that does not meet the above listed code will not be allowed to enter until dressed appropriately.

7:00 am Convention Registration Reopens

McCain Auditorium, Lobby

7:00 am State Officer Candidate Breakfast

McCain Auditorium, Loft

Sponsored by K-State College of Agriculture

SECOND SESSION

McCain Auditorium

8:30 am Laser Light Show

Sponsored by K-State College of Agriculture

Opening Ceremony

Presented by the winning Chapter in Ritual Demonstration LDE

Innovative Ideas in Building Communities

State Reporter’s Retiring Address

Presentation of Kansas FFA Foundation

Board of Trustees

Leadership Information Recognition

Recognition of SAE Grant Recipients

Sponsored by National FFA Foundation, Kansas FFA Foundation, Carmichael Irrigation, Harris Crop Insurance, Kansas Corn, Kansas Grain Sorghum, Kansas Soybean, MFA Oil, MKC, Meghan Mueseler, & Allan & Deanna Sents

KAAE Essay and Video Awards

Recognition of Teacher Service to KAAE and Districts

Special Remarks

Sponsored by Harris Crop Insurance, Kevin & Rosemary Harris

Cali Newdigger “Just Fine”

Jill Brown

State Proficiency Award Recognition

Agricultural Education through Diversified Livestock Production

See finalists and sponsors, page 18

Closing Ceremony

9:00 am Marketing Plan Career Development Event

K-State Student Union, Big 12 Room

10:00 am Career Development Workshop

What Your Social Media Says About You

K-State Student Union, Flinthills Room

10:00 am Leadership Development Event Finals Stage

K-State Student Union, Wildcat Chamber

Open to the Public

10:00 am Discussion Meet

11:00 am Extemporaneous Public Speaking

1:00 pm Prepared Public Speaking

10:30 am *K-State College of Agriculture Interactive Workshop

Crops and Weeds in Agronomy

12:00 noon *Proficiency Award Luncheon

K-State Alumni Center, Banquet Room

Presenting sponsor CHS Foundation

12:30 pm Blue & Gold Conclave – Session 2

12:30 pm

K-State Student Union, Big 12 Room

*K-State College of Agriculture Interactive Workshop

Get Real with Repro

THIRD SESSION

McCain Auditorium

2:00 pm Laser Light Show

Sponsored by K-State College of Agriculture

Opening Ceremony

State Proficiency Award Recognition

Equine Science through Wildlife Production & Management

See finalists and sponsors, page 18

State Sentinel’s Retiring Address

Recognition of Kansas FFA Foundation Sponsors

Recognition of Chapter Seed Program

Mackenzie Anderson

“Embrace Your Circle”

2:30 pm

4:30 pm

5:30 pm

Scrapbook Awards

Employment Skills LDE Recognition

Sponsored by Ag 1 Source

Agriscience Student Recognition

Sponsored by Pioneer and Merck Animal Health

Innovative Ideas in Growing Leaders

Recognition of Presidential CTE Scholars

Special Remarks

Karstyn Cantrell

National FFA Central Region Vice President

Scholarship Presentations

Kansas FFA Alumni

Washington Leadership Conference

John Deere Gator Finalist Drawing

Closing Ceremony

Career Development Workshop

Ag Careers for People Who Like to Analyze Information

K-State Student Union, Flinthills Room

Delegate Business Session

K-State Alumni Center

Sponsored by Kansas Bankers Association

State Convention Band & Chorus Concert

McCain Auditorium

Sponsored by Blue & Gold Sausage

State Convention Band

Directed by Yvonne Colle-Burden, Medicine Lodge High School and Alex McMahon, Andover Central High School

State Convention Chorus

Directed by Dr. Anne Gassmann, Kansas Wesleyan University, accompanied by Steve Lueth

FOURTH SESSION

McCain Auditorium

7:00 pm Laser Light Show

Sponsored by K-State College of Agriculture

Opening Ceremony

State Secretary’s Retiring Address

Aidan Yoho

Presentation of VIP Citations

Honorary State FFA Degree Ceremony

Distinguished Service Presentation

Recognition of Discussion Meet Winners

Sponsored by Kansas Farm Bureau

Recognition of Ag Issues Forum LDE Winner

Sponsored by Kansas Department of Agriculture

Extemporaneous Speaking LDE Recognition

Sponsored by Landoll

Prepared Public Speaking LDE Recognition

Sponsored by Kansas FFA Alumni

Innovative Ideas in Strengthening Agriculture

Keynote Speaker

Sponsored by Rick and Bonnie-Coley Malir

Closing Ceremony

9:00 pm *FFA Alumni Dodgeball Tournament

Chester E. Peters Recreation Complex

9:00 pm- *FFA Night at LEAP Trampoline Park 11:00 pm 3011 Anderson Ave

“Write Your Story”

Mike Pierce

“Antarctic Mike”

7:15 am Convention Registration Reopens

McCain Auditorium, Lobby

FIFTH SESSION

McCain Auditorium

8:00 am Laser Light Show

Sponsored by K-State College of Agriculture

Opening Ceremony

Presented by the 25th Anniversary State Officer Team

State Treasurer’s Retiring Address

9:30 am

10:30 am

10:30 am

National Chapter Award Recognition

State of the State Remarks

Mr. Guy Shoulders, State FFA Advisor

Leadership Quiz Bowl Award

Marketing Plan CDE Recognition

Recognition of Kansas Chapters Participating in National Career Development Events and High Individuals

Recognition of Career Development Events Sweepstakes Winners Scholarship Presentations

Kansas FFA Foundation - High Plains Journal, June Beaver Trust, Reck Agri-Realty, Yoder Meats

Ford Trucks/Built Ford Tough

National FFA

Delegate Committee Reports (If needed)

New Business (If needed)

Closing Ceremony

Career Development Workshop

Reality Check: What to Actually Look for in a First Job

K-State Student Union, Flinthills Room

*K-State College of Agriculture Interactive Workshop

Knot Your Grandma’s Kitchen

*Hands-On Service Activities

Various Locations

Emma Kepley

“No Hardwork, No Reward; Know Hardwork, Know Reward”

SIXTH SESSION

McCain Auditorium

10:30 am

Laser Light Show

Sponsored by K-State College of Agriculture

Opening Ceremony

Special Remarks

Kaden & Emily Roush

R Family Farms, Lebanon

State FFA Degree Ceremony

Sponsored by Kansas Electric Cooperatives

Presentation will begin with the Northeast District. See degree recipients, page 25

Drawing for Gator Giveaway

Sponsored by John Deere Agriculture and Turf Division, American Implement Inc., BTI, Carrico Implement Co. Inc., Heritage Tractor, Inc., Hiawatha Implement Co., Landmark Implement Inc., and Prairieland Partners LLC

Closing Ceremony

Immediately following Sixth Session: State FFA Degree Picture

McCain Auditorium

11:00 am- Past State Officer Reunion

1:00 pm

11:00 am

K-State Alumni Center, Banquet Rooms A & D

Career Development Workshop

Ag Careers for People Who Love Being Outside (Even When the Weather is Not Ideal)

K-State Student Union, Flinthills Room

11:30 am

11:45 am

12:00 noon

12:30 pm

*Band & Chorus Recognition

K-State Student Union, Bluemont Room

Sponsored by Blue & Gold Sausage

*Hands-On Service Activities Various Locations

*Stars Over Kansas Luncheon

K-State Alumni Center, Banquet Rooms A & D

Sponsored by Farm Credit Associations of Kansas

Blue & Gold Conclave – Session 3

K-State Student Union, Cottonwood Room

SEVENTH SESSION

McCain Auditorium

2:00 pm Laser Light Show

Sponsored by K-State College of Agriculture

Opening Ceremony

State Convention Band

Directed by Yvonne Colle-Burden, Medicine Lodge High School and Alex McMahon, Andover Central High School

Sponsored by Blue & Gold Sausage

State President’s Retiring Address

Karlie Albright

Presentation of Triple Crown Awards

Presentation of Garlow Memorial Trophy

Sponsored by the Bill Garlow Family in memory of Bob Garlow

State Convention Chorus

Directed by Dr. Anne Gassmann, Kansas Wesleyan University, accompanied by Steve Lueth

Sponsored by Blue & Gold Sausage

“Stars over Kansas” Pageant

Sponsored by Farm Credit Associations of Kansas

Announcement of State Stars

Sponsored by Farm Credit Associations of Kansas, United Bank & Trust, and Kansas Farm Bureau

Recognition of 2022-2023 State FFA Officers

Sponsored by Kansas FFA Alumni

Election of 2023-2024 State FFA Officers

Recognition of Past State Officers

Installation of 2023-2024 State FFA Officers

Greetings – New State President

Closing Ceremony

20 Minutes following Seventh Session:

Blue and Gold Celebration

K-State Berney Family Welcome Center

“Embrace the Loss”

OPPORTUNITY FAIR EXHIBITORS

4 Seasons Fundraising

Abilene Machine

Ag Partners Cooperative, Inc.

Agri Trails Coop

Allen Community College

Alpha Gamma Rho

American Implement/John Deere

Berry Companies

Blueville Nursery Inc.

Cargill Protein

Central Valley Ag

Cloud County Community College

Colby Community CollegeAgriculture

Concordia University

Cowley CollegeDepartment of Agriculture

Crop Quest, Inc.

Emprise Bank

Farm Credit

Fellowship of Christian Farmers

Flint Hills Technical College

Foley Equipment Company

Fort Hays State University

Fort Scott Community College

Harris Crop Insurance

Heritage Tractor

High Plains Journal

Highland Community College

HME - Haas Metal Engineering

Hutchinson Community College

International Association of Operative Millers

John Deere

KanEquip Inc.

Kansas Bankers Association

Kansas Corn

Kansas Department of Agriculture

Kansas Farm Bureau

Kansas Society of Land Surveyors & KSLS Charitable Foundation

Kansas Soybean Commission

Kansas State University - Carl R. Ice College of Engineering

Kansas State University - College of Agriculture

Kansas State University –

Department of Agricultural Economics

Kansas State UniversityDepartment of Animal Sciences & Industry

Kansas State University -

Department of Communications and Agricultural Education

Kansas State University -

Department of Entomology

Kansas State University -

Department of Grain Science & Industry

Kansas State University - Food Science Institute

Kansas Teach Ag

KEY Apparel

Kubota Tractor Company

Loma Vista Nursery

Missouri Welding Institute

MKC

MKC Kitchen

Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture

Neosho County Community College

Northeastern Oklahoma A & M College- Agriculture Department

Northwest Kansas Technical College

Northwest Missouri State University

Oklahoma Panhandle State University

Oklahoma State University

Institute of Technology

Pittsburg State University

PrairieLand Partners

Pratt Community College

Rural Life Commission, Diocese of Salina

Salina Area Technical College

Scoular

Seitz Fundraising

Seward County Community College

Skyland Grain

Southeast Community College

State Technical College of Missouri

SurePoint Ag Systems

University of Nebraska LincolnCollege of Ag Sciences & Natural Resources

USDA Nebraska Agriculture

West Texas A & M University, Department of Agricultural Sciences

WyoTech

STATE CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENTS

IN AGRICULTURE WINNERS

Agricultural Communications Team—West Franklin

Top Individual—Brynn Collier, Jayhawk-Linn

Sponsored by High Plains Journal

Agricultural Sales Team—Hays

Top Individual—Alyssa Bartlett, Paola

Agricultural Technology & Mechanical Systems Team—Chapman

Top Individual—Sam Peck, Chapman

Sponsored by Berry Companies

Agronomy Team—Centre

Top Individual—Landon Albrecht, Southeast of Saline

Sponsored by Kansas Grain and Feed Association and Kansas Agribusiness Retailers Association

Dairy Cattle Evaluation Team—Central Heights

Top Individual—Cody Brown, White City

Entomology Team—Labette County

Top Individual—Lakin Giager, Labette County

Sponsored by Pioneer

Environmental Science Team—Holton

Sponsored by Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission

Farm & Agribusiness Management Team—Paola

Top Individual—Hayley Hines, Paola

Sponsored by AgMark, LLC

Floriculture Team—Spring Hill

Top Individual—Erin Apple, Louisburg

Sponsored by CHS Foundation

Food Science & Technology Team—Louisburg

Top Individual—Taylor Jones, Maize

Sponsored by Kansas Department of Agriculture

Forestry Team—Mission Valley

Sponsored by Kansas Forestry Service

Horse Evaluation Team—Horton

Top Individual—Jackson McCurry, Renwick

Sponsored by Kansas Department of Agriculture

Livestock Evaluation Team—Labette County

Top Individual—Tyree Figge, Onaga

Sponsored by NextGen Cattle Co.

Meats Evaluation & Technology Team—Madison

Top Individual—Brooke Gaines, Madison

Sponsored by Cargill

Milk Quality & Products Team—Louisburg

Top Individual—Brooke Kent, Anderson County

Nursery / Landscape Team—Louisburg

Top Individual—Corbin Hamman, Louisburg

Sponsored by CHS Foundation

Poultry Evaluation Team—Louisburg

Top Individual—Jack Crane, Anderson County

Sponsored by Amos Kahr Trust

Veterinary Science Team—Labette County

Top Individual—Aaliyah Tun, Labette County

Sponsored by Zoetis/Animal Health International

National Land, Homesite & Range Evaluation Teams: Beloit, Cimarron, Fort Scott, Hays, Hugoton, Jackson Heights, Jayhawk-Linn, and South Haven

Sponsored by John Deere Ag & Turf Divison, , Kansas Society of Land Surveyors & KSLS Charitable Foundation

STATE PROFICIENCY AWARD FINALISTS

The agricultural proficiency award program recognizes excellence in supervised agricultural experience (SAE) programs. The program rewards FFA members at the local, district, state and national levels for exceptional accomplishments in progressing toward specific career objectives in agriculture.

Entrepreneurship program (E): For FFA members whose SAE involves owning an agricultural production operation or agribusiness enterprise.

Placement program (P): For FFA members whose SAE involves working for others for wages or experience.

We would like to honor all the district proficiency applications that were considered for state evaluation. Please note that in some cases members won two areas on the district level and were able to select their first proficiency area to be reviewed for state evaluation. If they won that area their second application was removed from consideration. If they were not selected as a winner in their first area of consideration their second application was then reviewed.

Agricultural Education (E/P)

Halle Finnerty, Burlington

Kadence Henke, Republic County

Payton Ryba, Cheney

Sponsored by Kurt Dillon Family and Harmon Bliss Family

Agricultural Mechanics

Design and Fabrication (E/P)

Lawson Jones, Chapman

Sponsored by Abilene Machine

Agricultural Mechanics Repair and Maintenance (P)

Wyatt Fechter, West Elk

Cole McCorkle, Wellington

Sponsored by KanEquip

Agricultural Processing

Josie Buck, Jackson Heights

Emma George, Labette County

Blake LaPean, Eudora

Sponsored by Santa Fe Trail Meats

Agricultural Sales (E)

Benjamin Burling, Eudora

Sponsored by Harris Crop Insurance

Agricultural Sales (P)

Anna Hendricks, West Elk

Nick Kuntz, Mission Valley

Abigail Robinson, Royal Valley

Sponsored by Stewart Seed

Agricultural Services (E/P)

Coy DeWilde, Perry-Lecompton

Brooke Evans, Bucklin

Ethan Kneisler, Lyndon

Sponsored by Farm Credit Associations of Kansas

Agriscience Research –Animal Systems

Maggie Chandler, Neodesha

Mikayla Dibben, Junction City

Jory Ratzlaff, Canton-Galva

Sponsored by Kansas FFA Foundation

Agriscience Research –Integrated Systems

Lilye Cartwright, Junction City

Gracie Karst, Russell

Sponsored byKansas FFA Foundation

Agriscience Research –Plant Systems

Hannah Gideon, Russell

Isabel Huddleston, Junction City

Sponsored by PioneerCoreteva Agriscience

Beef Production (E)

Gracie Karst, Russell Nissa Olsen, Manhattan

Aidan Yoho, Yates Center

Sponsored by Sam & Janet Hands

Beef Production (P)

Emma Aufdemberger, Tonganoxie

Leah Brunner, Centre

Cecillia Newby, Labette County

Sponsored by Tiffany Cattle Co.

Dairy Production (E)

Cole Meyer, Hanover

Sponsored by Kansas Dairy Commission

S TATE P ROFICIENCY AWARD F INALISTS

Dairy Production (P)

Colby Hammond, Oxford

Kyndall Sextro, Nemaha Central

Peyton Sherron, Spring Hill

Sponsored by Kansas Dairy Commission

Diversified Agricultural Production (E/P)

Madisyn Helwig, Labette County

Ella Pachta, Republic County

Abigail Robinson, Royal Valley

Sponsored by Triangle H Farms –In Memory of Greg Hands

Diversified Crop Production (E)

Augustus Wright, Paola

Sponsored by Vulgamore Family Farms

Diversified Crop Production (P)

Cristian Bain, Oxford

Nicole Haase, Ellsworth

Sponsored by Kansas Corn

Diversified Horticulture (E/P)

Rachael Kesinger, Tonganoxie

Rebekah Vague, Ellsworth

Sponsored by Hummert International

Diversified Livestock Production (E/P)

Troy Duskie, Rock Hills

Delaney New, Holton

Mason Springer, Neodesha

Sponsored by Harms Plainview Ranch

Equine Science (E)

Natalee Bray, Pike Valley

Keaton Ryan, Canton-Galva

Sponsored by Purina Animal Nutrition

Equine Science (P)

Zane Poulsen, Hugoton

Dalton Regehr, Tonganoxie

Bayleigh Schneider, Ell-Saline

Sponsored by United Mosquito and Fly Control

Fiber and/or Oil Crop Production (E/P)

Cody Wille, Iola

Sponsored by Kansas Soybean Commission

Forage Production (E/P)

Ella Pachta, Republic County

Payton Svitak, Center

Aidan Yoho, Yates Center

Sponsored by Kansas Forage and Grassland Council, Inc.

Fruit Production (E/P)

Emilee Gaston, Chapman

Sponsored by Kansas FFA Foundation

Goat Production (E/P)

Maggie Chandler, Neodesha

Channing Dillinger, Hugoton

Tucker Seibert, Chapman

Sponsored by Kevin Davis Family

Grain Production (E/P)

Connor Schwien, Russell

Coy Stamm, Washington County

Noah Wiley, Labette County

Sponsored by Kansas Wheat Commission

Landscape Management (E/P)

Jenna Bittle, Centre

Christian Peña, Sublette

Sponsored by Lawrence Landscape

Outdoor Recreation (E/P)

Benton Kerr, Manhattan

Olivia Rickel, Royal Valley

Sponsored by ONEOK, Inc.

Poultry Production (E/P)

Christopher Cain, Mission Valley

Mikayla Dibben, Junction City

Kaylen Langhofer, Southwestern Heights

Sponsored by Amos Khar Trust

Service Learning (E/P)

Brecken Pearson, Canton‐Galva

Sponsored by Seitz Fundraising

Sheep Production (E/P)

Kacey Butler, Chapman

Rachel Hendricks, West Welk

Ashley Mancera, Hugoton

Sponsored by Hobbs Show Lambs

Small Animal Production & Care (E/P)

Carly Dreher, Iola

Corbett Hinck, Mission Valley

Kori Miller, Washington County

Sponsored by Animal Health Center of Marion County

Specialty Animal Production (E/P)

Jason Mader, Chapman

Michaela Neely, Renwick

Sponsored by Prairie School Farms

Swine Production (E)

Kendra Hermreck, Hugoton

Tucker Leck, Neodesha

Kyler Stephenson, Mission Valley

Sponsored by Kansas Pork Association

Swine Production (P)

Patrick Amaro, Bucklin

Jenna DeRouchey, Wamego

Sponsored by Kansas Pork Association

Turf Grass Management (E/P)

Tyson Parks, Royal Valley

Landon Schreiber, Blue Valley

Reid Walsh, Lakeside

Sponsored by Sod Shop Inc.

Vegetable Production (E/P)

Rebekah Vague, Ellsworth

Noah Wiley, Labette County

Augustus Wright, Paola

Sponsored by From the Land of Kansas Program

STATE FFA DEGREES

STATE PROFICIENCY AWARD FINALISTS

Veterinary Science (E/P)

Mary Caenen, Tonganoxie

Cecillia Newby, Labette County

Eryn Vaughan, Perry-Lecompton

Sponsored by Kansas Veterinary Medical Association

Wildlife Production and Management (E/P)

Trey Melton, Republic County

Sponsored by Ducks Unlimited

The State FFA Degree is the highest degree that any state association may bestow on its members. The golden charm of the State FFA Degree is the symbol of growth and development in the member’s chosen occupation.

East Central

Walker Wayne Porter Anderson County

Ella Louise Reichard

Braxton Spencer

Mallory Rene Wheat

Emma Grace Krueger Burlington

Kyla Cheyenne Lankton

Cody Daniel Myers

Brett Frederick Rand

Hunter Payne Reiling

Brody Curtis Reynolds

Christian Marten Smith

Benjamin Daniel Burling Eudora

Blake LaPean

Camden Rietcheck

Kesten Danley Watson Jayhawk-Linn

Kyler J Anschutz Marais des Cygnes Valley

Jace Michael Stucker

Kyla Joann Vogeler

Corbett Hinck Mission Valley

DeAnna Smith

Kyler Stephenson

Alexis Studebaker

Wade Allen Enman Paola

Kara Renee Helms

Hayley Ann Hines

Eli Brayden Meyers

Ashley Irene Ward

Alexis Baker Prairie View

Maddison Baker

Dillon Brownback

North Central

Abigail Porter Beloit

Tessa Hartman Blue Valley

Bryce Hoeltzel

Jasper Spillman

Quinn Browning

Claire Caldwell Prairie View

Hanna Day

Jessyka Dumcum

Hunter Dunn

Garrett Feugate

Rhett Jackman

Ryleigh Ogan

Garrett Pinkerton

Quinton Rothwell

Will Sherman

Piper L. Whildin

Lauren Jones Seaman

Hannah Schreiner

Aaralynn F Willard Shawnee Heights

Kaydence Gunlock Southern Coffey County

Thomas Scott Nickel

Meredith Duncan Spring Hill

Peyton Sherron

Michael Shick

Cale Andersen Tonganoxie

Isabelle Barker

Sara Celeen

Garrett Fenoglio

Graham Foley

Addisyn Kelly

Jessica Kesinger

Emma Myers

Robert Patterson

Sydney Annmarie Doles Wellsville

Meryn Came Ell-Saline

Mason Ellerman

Lani Richards

Katherine Bruning Ellsworth

S TATE FFA D EGREES

North Central, continued

Noah Goss Ellsworth

Trenton Hays

Aiden Moyer

Rebekah Vague

Gabrielle Dannielle Brown Junction City

Lilye Anne Cartwright

Mikayla Dawn Dibben

Ryan Stuenkel Linn

Benton Kerr Manhattan

Nissa Olsen

Liam David Nichols Minneapolis

Weston Schrader

Natalee Bray Pike Valley

Kiersten Morgan

Emily Hansen Republic County

Trey Melton

Northeast

Dani Chew Atchison County

Brodie McAlexander

Canyon Tull

Montgomery Lindeen Axtell

Owen Strathman

Reece Florence Doniphan West

Jansen Reed Gerstner Frankfort

Devin Helmerichs

Kailei Mitchell Holton

Madeline Murnahan

Delaney New

Taylor Dvorak Horton

Madison B. Stirton

Josie Buck Jackson Heights

Haden Doyle

Connor Bohlken Marysville

Liz Bohlken

Cole Nolte

Northwest

Mackenzie Hagerman Hays

Jalynn Weilert Hays

Gracie Billips Hill City

Ella Hart Hill City

Drew Bretz Hoxie

Ross Hutson

Austyn Cox

Kai Cox

Lakeside

Northern Valley

Northern Valley

Mackenzie Clydesdale Norton

Wade David Norton

Ellie Kats Norton

South Central

Kelsie Bowers Arkansas City

Morgan Carson Buhler

Lillian Coldren

Alexis Colpetzer

Crislyn Frank

Myles Fredrick

Elise Gover

Rylan Parks

Ivan Penrose

Bryce Ruda

Willow Schlatter

Emilie Schweizer

Jonathon Stults

Jordan Teter

Ella Pachta

Steven Garrett Siemsen

Troy Duskie Rock Hills

Ethan Kenworthy

Kayle Wagner

Lauren Whelchel

Paige Zadina

Brett Aaron Buhrman Washington Co.

Payton Michael LeDuc

Jaydon Layne Otott

Sarah Nadine Portenier

Elizabeth Grace Wright

Cody Jay Brown White City

Bailey Rapp

Shaylee Sanford

Corissa Bandel McLouth

Henry Cloyd

Trenton Dale

Anna Patz

Aden Feldkamp Nemaha Central

Dane Haverkamp

Jalyn Davis Rossville

Cheyenne Hittle Royal Valley

Benjamin Kneisler

Olivia Rickel

Abigail Robinson

Kate Beyer Sabetha

Anthony Deters

Jacob Garber

Jake King Troy

Emma Brungardt Valley Heights

Jenna DeRouchey Wamego

Jenessa Anne Ruder Norton

Ryley Sharpe Oakley

Austin Dierking Phillipsburg

Layton Johnson Phillipsburg

Braden Polifka Quinter

Mileah Elaine Backhus Russell

Gracie Rose Karst Russell

Ean Doane Smith Center

Hayden Lehmann Smith Center

Makaila A. Matthies St. Francis

Lane McMannis Canton-Galva

Brecken Pearson

Grant Hervey Central

Julia Brunner Centre

Kyle Peterson

Jaden Zimmerman Chaparral

Camryn DeVore Cheney

Wyatt Jarman

Payton Ryba

Aubrey Strodtman

Kade Williams

Cord Womack

Grace Henderson Dexter

Cadie Thomson

South Central, continued

Erica Gaeddert Fairfield

Taylor Mathes

Dylan Metzger

Erin Schwertfeger

Rex Zongker

Colton Brock Goessel

Caleb Burkholder

Sam Herrel

Justin Nickel

Patrick Rust

Jake Wiens

Luke Hartung Haven

Jacob Paul Eck Inman

Kylie Danae Flaming

Peyton Erickson Little River

Kayla Fox

Braeden Grasser

Courtney Stansbury

Colby Keesling Lyons

Stone Starbuck

Isabel Newberry-Rivera Maize

Jaymee Renfro-Dubovich

Kyle Basye Newton

Brylee Budde

Southeast

Laramie Rae Bruce Caney

Brady Hurt Chanute

Cayden Vance

Jaylan Mark Coffeyville

Morgan Grace Way

Jaydn Hale Columbus

Cole Youngblood

Kinzie Cleaver Erie

Chellby Cosby

Ethan Dillinger

Sylvie Frakes Eureka

Rebecca Jones

Lyle Perrier

Tate Crystal Fort Scott

Reegan McDaniel

Blaine Pitts

Thatcher Cox Fredonia

Alex Jones

Wyatt Miller

Hanna Bailey Girard

Cody Burns

Lily Gronau

Abigail Meiwes Iola

Jaydon Morrison

Cody Wille

Riley June Bebb Labette County

Sydney Kathryn Foster

Dallas Hill

Southwest

Jose Amaya Ashland

Robert White

Lincoln Martin Bucklin

Emily Dryden

Claudia Clark

Catie Gooch

Allison Goode

Ashley Mancera

Isaac Moreland

Jacob Budde

Jadyn Eckert Newton

Lana Mayfield

Cody Sauerwein

Jace Gosch Norwich

Ethan McIntire

Lindy Donley Oxford

Eva Marie Navrat

Weston Tucker Gaines Peabody-Burns

Alex Mitchell Young

Angel Isael Hernandez Pratt

Allie Anna Hoeme

Luke J. Huslig

Tayt K. Myers

Maddox Parker Riffey

Kena Marie Sterling

Michaela Neely Renwick

Bryce Duvall South Barber

Cash Tomberlin

Chloe Lynn Hibbs Wellington

Shianna Mae Hughes

Skylar Nicole Koehn

Cole Albert McCorkle

Reagan Marie Roberts Labette County

Tanner Nathan Templeton

Lane Michael Darbro Madison

Makenna Lea Engle

Luke Fankhauser

Brooke Cierre Gaines

Hayden David Helm

Avery Ann Miller

Mallory Clare Heim Marmaton Valley

Bailey Ann LaRue

Chad Babcock Neodesha

Julieona Erbe

Andrew Heck

Kirstyn Busby Riverton

Lake Crowder

Ryder Goodman

Jace Haywood

Katie Moran

Byron Fry Uniontown

Joaquin Marin

Adysin McCarley

Brycen Stewart

Tayler Leeann Ghramm West Elk

Chrissy Ella Hare

Courtney Shay Hare

Ethan Michael Hogan

Savannah Marie Stroot

Lakota Persing Hugoton

Shea Robertson

Orinn Norris Lakin

Holcomb

Hugoton

Kyron Jayd Jayd Koehn Leoti

Abigail Zabel Satanta

Allison Marie Deines Scott City

Colton Adams Stanton County

Christian Peña Sublette

NATIONAL CHAPTER AWARDS

The National Chapter Award Program is designed to recognize FFA chapters that actively implement the mission and strategies of the organization. These chapters improve chapter operations using the National Quality Chapter Standards and a Program of Activities that emphasize growing leaders, building communities and strengthening agriculture. Chapters are rewarded for providing educational experiences for the entire membership.

Altoona-Midway

Arkansas City

Beloit

Blue Valley

Buhler

Caney

Canton-Galva

Centre

Chapman

Cheney

Clay Center

Dexter

Doniphan West

Ell-Saline

Ellsworth

Fairfield

Girard

Haven

Hiawatha

Holton

Inman

Iola

Jefferson West

TRIPLE CROWN FINALISTS

Marmaton Valley

Marysville

McLouth

Minneapolis

Ottawa

Oxford

Pretty Prairie

Renwick

Republic County

Riverton

Royal Valley

Russell

Sedan

Shawnee Heights

Skyline

Smith Center

Southeast of Saline

Spring Hill

Tonganoxie

Troy

Udall

Victoria

West Elk

Wilson

TRIPLE CROWN RECIPIENTS

STATE OFFICER CANDIDATES

Katina Bartel, Holton

Kacey Butler, Chapman

Kai Cox, Northern Valley

Tessa Hartman, Blue Valley

Karli Neher, Hays

Cecillia Newby, Labette County

Nissa Olsen, Manhattan

Christian Peña, Sublette

Jaymee Renfro-Dubovich, Maize

Payton Ryba, Cheney

Hannah Schreiner, Seaman

Sage Toews, Canton-Galva

PAST KANSAS FFA PRESIDENTS

2023-24

2022-23 Karlie Albright

2021-22

Royal Valley

Ashley Chandler

Neodesha

2020-21 Elizabeth Sturgis

2019-20

Riverton

Logan Elliott

Riverton

2018-19 Max Harman

Inman

2017-18 Eli Ohlde

Clifton-Clyde

2016-17 Elizabeth Meyer

Marion-Florence

2015-16 Karl Wilhelm

Holton

2014-15 Taylor Green

Southeast of Saline

2013-14 Lindy Bilberry

Garden City

2012-13 Emily Beneda

Wilson

2011-12 Jordan Pieschl

Ell-Saline

2010-11 Andrew Strasburg

Fredonia

2009-10 Garrett Lister

Marysville

2008-09 Emily Surdez

Sabetha

P AST K ANSAS FFA P RESIDENTS

2007-08 Bethany Bohnenblust

Labette County

2006-07 Dalton Henry Blue Valley

2005-06 Shawn Turner Ottawa

2004-05 Dan Atkisson Stockton

2003-04 Justine Sterling South Barber

2002-03 Jacob Lauer Holcomb

2001-02 Lindsey George Uniontown

2000-01 J.J. Jones Atwood

1999-2000 Beth Ludlum Uniontown

1998-99 Leslie Small Arkansas City

1997-98 Emily Belton Centre

1996-97 Andy Armbruster South Barber

1995-96 Ryan Hiesterman Washington

1994-95 Ross Hellwig Labette County

1993-94 Emily Harsch Marais des Cygnes

1992-93 Paul Friedrichs

1991-92 Matt Schweer Holcomb

1990-91 Larry Whipple Jetmore

1989-90 John Niemann Atchison County

1988-89 Dennis Fry Uniontown

1987-88 Justin McKee

Labette County

1986-87 Mary Wilson Oberlin

1985-86 Tom Hemmer Salina

1984-85 Daryl Yarrow Clay Center

1983-84 Rick Malir Wilson

1982-83 Mike Torrey Wamego

1981-82

1980-81

1979-80

1978-79

1977-78

Wineinger

Ohlde

Reinhardt

1975-76

1974-75

1973-74

1972-73

1971-72

1970-71

1969-70

1968-69

1967-68

1966-67

1965-66

1964-65

1963-64

1962-63

1961-62

Libby

1959-60

1958-59

1957-58

1956-57

1955-56 Larry Figgs

Effingham

1954-55 Harry Dean Peter Edson

1953-54 Nelson D. Galle

Moundridge

1952-53 Bill Ray James Clay Center

1951-52 Marvin Decker Holton

1950-51 Robert Ball Garden City

1949-50 Paul Mugler Clay Center

1948-49 John Gigstad Effingham

1947-48 Harland Priddle

Haven

1946-47 Richard Chase El Dorado

1945-46 Rollin J. Casement Sedan

1944-45 Jack Hall Highland Park

1943-44 Irwin Alefs

Great Bend

1942-43 Wayne Brent Chanute

1941-42 George Stelter

Abilene

1940-41 Raymond Kaup Smith Center

1939-40 Paul Kelley

Solomon

1938-39 Walter Porter Council Grove

1937-38 Albert S. Coates Merriam

1936-37 John Dean

Ottawa

1935-36 J. W. England III Merriam

1934-35 Paul Lock

Washington

1933-34 Wayne D. Trail Colby

1932-33 Waldo Cox Mound City

1931-32 Leo Paulsen

Concordia

1930-31 Lewis Evans

Washington

1929-30 Boyd Waite Winfield

PAST NATIONAL FFA OFFICERS

PAST KANSAS FFA PRESIDENTS

1977-78 Dee James, Clay Center Vice President

1976-77 Sam Brownback, Prairie View ......................... Vice President

1975-76 Ron Wilson, Manhattan Vice President

1973-74 Mark Mayfield, Caney President

1965-66 Joe Detrixhe, Concordia Student Secretary

1943 George Stelter, Abilene ................................ 3rd Vice President

1938-39 Albert Caotes, Jr., Shawnee Mission 3rd Vice President

1932-33 Leo Paulsen, Concordia Student Secretary

1929-30 Boyd Waite, Winfield 4th Vice President

STATE STAR FINALISTS

The State Star Awards represent the best of the best among hundreds of State FFA Degree recipients.

Star in Agribusiness

The FFA member with the best non-production entrepreneurial agribusiness SAE and proven leadership skills is selected to be the State Star in Agribusiness, the highest achievement for a person pursuing a career in agribusiness.

Benjamin Burling Eudora East Central

Rebekah Vague Ellsworth North Central

Christian Peña Sublette Southwest

Star in Ag Placement

The FFA member with the best placement SAE program and proven leadership skills is selected to be the State Star in Agricultural Placement. The member’s placement experience can include paid labor hours or directed unpaid labor hours.

Will Sherman Prairie View East Central

Abigail Porter Beloit North Central

Cole Nolte Marysville Northeast

Kyle Peterson Centre South Central

Cody Wille Iola Southeast

Star Farmer

The FFA member with the top production agriculture SAE program each year is recognized as the State Star Farmer. Considered the highest recognition in the state for an aspiring young farmer, the award recognizes achievement in both career and leadership development.

Kyler Stephenson Mission Valley East Central

Ella Pachta Republic County

North Central

Delaney New Holton Northeast

Ean Doane Smith Center Northwest

Luke Hartung Haven South Central

Catie Gooch Hugoton Southwest

PAST STATE STARS

2023 Star in Agribusiness

2023 Star Farmer

2023 Star in Ag Placement

2022 Star in Agribusiness

2022 Star Farmer

2022 Star in Ag Placement

2021 Star in Agribusiness

2021 Star Farmer

2021 Star in Ag Placement

2020 Star in Agribusiness

2020 Star Farmer

2020 Star in Ag Placement

2019 Star in Agribusiness

2019 Star Farmer

2019 Star in Ag Placement

2018 Star in Agribusiness

2018 Star Farmer

2018 Star in Ag Placement

2017 Star in Agribusiness

2017 Star Farmer

2017 Star in Ag Placement

2016 Star in Agribusiness

2016 Star Farmer

2016 Star in Ag Placement

2015 Star in Agribusiness

2015 Star Farmer

2015 Star in Ag Placement

2014 Star in Agribusiness

2014 Star Farmer

2014 Star in Ag Placement

2013 Star in Agribusiness

2013 Star Farmer

2013 Star in Ag Placement

2012 Star in Agribusiness

2012 Star Farmer

2012 Star in Ag Placement

2011 Star in Agribusiness

2011 Star Farmer

2011 Star in Ag Placement

2010 Star in Agribusiness

2010 Star Farmer

2010 Star in Ag Placement

2009 Star in Agribusiness

2009 Star Farmer

2009 Star in Ag Placement

2008 Star in Agribusiness

2008 Star Farmer

2008 Star in Ag Placement

2007 Star in Agribusiness

2007 Star Farmer

2007 Star in Ag Placement

2006 Star in Agribusiness

2006 Star Farmer

2006 Star in Ag Placement

2005 Star in Agribusiness

2005 Star Farmer

Karlie Albright, Royal Valley

Aidan Yoho, Yates Center

Katina Bartel, Holton

Jay McClure, Hugoton

Wesley Denton, Valley Heights

Nicole Haase, Ellsworth

Austin Simon, Renwick

Levi Meiwes, Iola

Tyler Nelson, Washington County

Kylar Lee, Burlington

Ethan Dickerson, Natoma

Emily Swiger, Coffeyville

Emily Glenn, Scott City

Natalie Hawkins, Atwood

Ryan Stewart, Washington County

Cordell Waggoner, Haven

Tyler Phillips, Mission Valley

Deven Foster, Labette County

Austin Nordyke, Hugoton

Samantha Beauchamp, Holton

Cole Riggin, Riverton

Tate Tremblay, Hill City

Wyatt Harting, Norton

Kord Curran, Girard

Stone Hayden, Chapman

Caleb Obermeyer, Marysville

Tristan Davis, Central Heights

Bryan Otott, Washington County

Zachary Foster, Labette County

Rich Ryckert, Paola

Ethan Schwarz, Oakley

Greg Harris, Chapman

Nathan Doss, Washington County

Nicholas Peckman, Paola

Kaden Rousch, Smith Center

Dalton Black, Buhler

Kayla Schmitz, Doniphan West

Tyler Rose, Washington County

Alex Goeckel, Washington County

Garrett Lister, Marysville

Ben Meyer, Linn

Tucker Stewart, Washington County

Ben Hutto, Riverton

Miles Theurer, South Haven

Jesse Muller, Labette County

Ryan Windholz, Hays

Eric Bekemeyer, Washington County

Kally Hood, Rock Creek

Jay Stamm, Washington

Clarke Nelson, Northern Valley

D. Austin Winter, Holton

Alex Gottlob, Winfield

Kyler Ohlde, Linn

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2005

2004

2004

2004

2003

2003

2003

2002

2002

S TATE S TARS

1978 Star Agribusinessman

R. Joe Harris, Erie

1978 Star Farmer Michael Smith, Norton

1977 Star Agribusinessman

1977 Star Farmer

1976 Star Agribusinessman

1976 Star Farmer

1975 Star Agribusinessman

C. J. Riemann, Hill City

Lorena Croucher, Garnett

Charles Hatch, Salina

Monte Jessup, Phillipsburg

John Bennett, Erie

1975 Star Farmer Jeff Stroup, Prairie View

1974 Star Agribusinessman Vaughn Kirland, Dodge City

1974 Star Farmer

1973 Star Farmer

1972 Star Farmer

1971 Star Farmer

1970 Star Farmer

Lankard, Garnett

Ochs, Jetmore

Garlow, Concordia

Bradford, Jetmore

Roth, Clay Center

1969 Star Farmer W. Benson Keil, Concordia

1968 Star Farmer

Conway, Plainville

1967 Star Farmer Michael T. Samples, Erie

1966 Star Farmer Robert E. Wiles, Leoti

1965 Star Farmer Myron D. Schmidt, Goessel

1964 Star Farmer Donald McLaughlin, Stockton

1963 Star Farmer Vernon Mathes, Harper

1962 Star Farmer Dennie Dechert, Colby

1961 Star Farmer Ronald Mercer, Columbus

1960 Star Farmer Terry Hager, Norton

1959 Star Farmer Clint Birkenbaugh, Kingman

1958 Star Farmer Eldon Eastman, Arkansas City

1957 Star Farmer Leo Schwartz, Hanover

AMERICAN FFA DEGREES

The American FFA Degree is awarded to members who have demonstrated the highest level of commitment to FFA and made significant accomplishments in their supervised agricultural experiences (SAEs).The American FFA Degree is awarded at the National FFA Convention & Expo each year to less than 1 percent of FFA members making it one of the organization’s highest honors.

In addition to their degree, each recipient receives a gold American FFA Degree key. These members received their American FFA Degree at the 95th National FFA Convention on October 29, 2022.

Brandt James Bolte  Beloit

Kiran Raine Elam

Cody Scott Beal  Burlington

Bryleigh Jordyn Isch

Brian Christopher Payer

Lily Marie Rolf

Blayne Wilson

Emma C. Pool  Caney

Amber Dawn Ross  Chetopa

Alex Benson  Clay Center

Taylor Isle  Coffeyville

Rachel Sebesta  Ellsworth

Jose Zapien  Fairfield

Kyle Doll  Garden City

Karly Larson

Josey Schmidt  Greeley County

Jocelyn Dvorak  Hiawatha

Jacob Bell  Hugoton

Nicholas Bryan

Kynna Crawford

Molly McClure

Taylor Nulik

Bailey James Eck  Inman

Lily Tatro

Brody Nemecek  Iola

Kylie Breanne March  Labette County

Austin Harries  Marysville

Chloe Voet

AMERICAN FFA DEGREES

William Blythe  Mission Valley

Caitlin Smee  Ness City

Kady J. Figge  Onaga

Copenhagen Browning  Prairie View

Allison Loomis

Levi Stainbrook

Laura Doll  Renwick

Colt Gregory  Riverton

Elizabeth Sturgis

Ivy Bailey  Sabetha

Richard Bestwick

Lauren Gatz

Landon Trout  Scott City

PAST AMERICAN STARS

Allie Hoch  South Barber

Elizabeth Ann Scott  Southeast

Abigail Johnson  Southeast of Saline

Alyssa Sherron  Spring Hill

Ellie Braun  Tonganoxie

Cadence Dare

Demi Hull

Samuel Manus

Wesley Denton  Valley Heights

Alyssa J. Kern  Washington County

Grace V. Otott

Taven Smoot  Yates Center

2017 Austin Nordyke, Hugoton Star in Agribusiness

2011 Alex Goeckel, Washington County Star in Ag Placement

2007 Caleb Alexander, Garden City Star in Agribusiness

2003 Orrin Holle, Atwood Star Farmer

2002 Kyle Cott, Clay Center Star in Ag Placement

2001 Steven Friess, Labette County Star Farmer

1999 Michael Springer, Neodesha Star Farmer

1982 Kevin Robinson, Mission Valley Star Farmer

1975 Dan Worcester, Hill City Star Farmer

1957 Jim Jarnigan, Jetmore Star Farmer

1935 Paul Leck, Washington Star Farmer

STATE BAND PARTICIPANTS

Directors – Yvonne Colle-Burden, Medicine Lodge High School & Alex McMahon, Andover Central High School

Parker Koch Centralia

Katelynn Kennedy Chanute

Brayden Swiler

Kaitlyn Webb Cheney

Kayla Julian Ellis

Greta Klein Ellsworth

Kate Rathbun

Payton Bowling Fort Scott

Maya Ethridge

James Marquadrt Greeley County

Dylan Anderson Holton

Elisa Bartel

Noah Bartel

Madeline Bontrager

Jace Huyett

Jacob Huyett

Paul Funk Inman

Cierra Lindsey Jayhawk-Linn

Casten Wirth Lyndon

LesLeigh Cary Marmaton Valley

Christopher Ferguson

Andrew Duever Marysville

Rose Latta

Grace Turner

David Hays Perry-Lecompton

Mariah Zavala Royal Valley

Megan Matulka Skyline

Emily Ludolph Southern Coffey

Coleton DeLong St. Marys

Claire Foster

Emma Jones

Ronin Richardson

Dalton Schleif

Rebecca Schleif

Kiera Thomas

Elena Toenjes

Preston Mermis Thomas More Prep-Marian

Katelin Ritchie Wilson

STATE CHORUS PARTICIPANTS

Director – Dr. Anne Gassmann, Kansas Wesleyan University

Accompanist – Steve Lueth

Kimberly Crouch Ashland

Shannon Wood

Kristyn McAndrew Cheney

Gabriella Robben

Rafael Silva Doniphan West

Jayden Burrows Hugoton

Tobias Grubbs

Lorenzo Martinez

Clare Hockett Lyndon

Vonda Landwehr Medicine Lodge

Braxton Grimes Minneapolis

Shelby Vance

Erica Lieb Pike Valley

Kiersten Morgan

Avarie Hightower Prairie View

Colten McCrea

Lauren Jones Seaman

Cole Howland South Barber

Isaiah Sanchez Southeast of Saline

Tyler Christian Southern Coffey

Hayley Keim

John Rolf

Colton Summers

Dergan True

Kaytlynn Winn

Trey Winn

Graham Foley Tonganoxie

Thomas Wright

Ava Hawkins West Franklin

Katelynn Shepherd

Ally Williams

Dear Kansas FFA Family and Friends,

Welcome to State Convention! We are excited that you have joined us this week to celebrate the achievements of the past year and to recognize the excellence achieved by members and the 226 chapters as they have worked to fulfill the mission of the FFA by making a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education. We know that thousands of hours have been invested, culminating with their recognition during these days.

As you read through the program, take special note of those companies, organizations, and individuals who have been willing to invest in the Kansas FFA Foundation. Given the opportunity, please thank them personally for supporting the Kansas FFA and our quest to prepare students for success.  We are blessed to have such amazing support for our young people!

This week, as you reminisce about your personal experiences during the FFA, consider how you can make a difference for future members of the organization. Your financial gift, or the establishment of an estate gift or multi-year pledge can make a significant difference for FFA members for generations to come. The Kansas FFA Foundation is a registered 501(c) 3 organization and gifts are fully tax deductible.

Thank you for being here this week and celebrating alongside our members, agriculture education professionals, industry leaders, and supporters. Together the future of agriculture in Kansas and beyond looks bright.

Forever Blue,

Beth Gaines, Executive Director

On behalf of the Kansas FFA Foundation Board of Trustees

KANSAS FFA FOUNDATION SPONSORS

Donations received July 1, 2022 – May 10, 2023

C orporate p artners

Premier – $50,000 & above

5 Star – $20,000 to $49,999

4 Star – $10,000 to $19,999

4 Star, continued

3 Star – $5,000 to $9,999

AGP

Berry Companies, Inc.

Carl and Melinda Helwig Department of BAE

Enbridge

High Plains Journal LLC

John Deere U.S. Ag and Turf

Kansas Association of Agriculture Educators

Kansas Bankers Association

Kanza Cooperative Association

Smithfield Foods

Sturgis Enterprises

Yoder Meats

2 Star – $2,000 to $4,999

4 Seasons Fundraising

Ag Mark, LLC

American’s Team

Colorado FFA Foundation

Culver’s Topeka #755

Emprise Bank

GNBank NA

Heartland Regional Stockyards

iCEV

Kalvesta Implement

KanEquip

Kansas Dairy Ingredients

Kansas Society of Land Surveyors & KSLS Charitable Foundation

Landoll Company, LLC.

Long McArthur Ford

Mel Hambelton Ford

MFA Oil

River Star Farms

Seitz Fundraising

Tarwaters

United Bank & Trust

Zoetis/Animal Health International

1 Star – $1 to $1,999

701x Inc.

Abilene Machine

Ag 1 Source

American Implement

Animal Health Center of Marion Co.

Astra Bank

Beer Goggles

Blueville Nursery, Inc

Big Iron Auctions, Livestock Division

Bill Stevenson Agency

Bob Harvey and Associates

Buchanan and Company, Inc.

Bucklin Tractor and Implement

Burkdoll Bros, Inc.

Capitol View Masonry LLC

Carmichael Irrigation

Carrico Implement Inc.

Central National Bank

CJ Feed and Supply, Inc.

Crow-Moddie Ford

Danenberg Jewelers

Darling Ingredients

DBA Prairieland Partners LLC

Denison State Bank

Diamond D LLC

Dickinson County Farm Bureau Association

Dix Angus Ranch

Farm Country Ford

First Bank Kansas

Frankenbery Farms LLC

Franklin P. and Arthur W.

Perdue Foundation

From the Land of Kansas

Frontier Farm Credit

Geary County Farm Bureau Assn

Gerardy Cattle

Goetz Trucking

Growing America’s Farmers, Inc.

Harms Plainview Ranch

Heinen Bros Agra Service

Heritage Tractor, Inc.

Hiawatha Implement

Hobbs Show Lambs

Hollis Trucking

Hubbard Feeds

Hugoton FFA Alumni

Intrust Bank

J. B. Pearl Sales and Service

Jayson Hanschu Insurance

Jerald and Joann Riemann Trust

KAAE-SEK

Kansas Dairy Commission

Kansas Electric Cooperative

Kansas Farmer

Kansas Forage and Grassland Council

Kansas Forest Service

Kansas Land Realty and Auction

Kansas Pork Association

Kansas Wheat Commission

KansasLand Tire and Service

Knights of Columbus

Knotty Pine Oil Co, Inc.

Lacey Kramer Agency & Associates LLC- American Family Insurance

Kramer Farms

Lawrence Delta Zeta Alumnae

Lawrence Landscape

Lazy H Ranch

LJ Ranch LTD

Lonny Brewer Auto Repair & Tow, Inc.

Marshall County Farm Bureau

Mary Jo Hafliger

Agency - American Family Insurance

Max Motors

Mid Kansas Ag Inc

Midland Marketing

Midway Motors Supercenter

I nd I v I dual d onors

K ANSAS FFA F OUNDATION S PONSORS

Morgan Diesel, Inc.

Oakes Ford

Outlaw Truck and Tractor Pulling

Pioneer

Piqua State Bank

Pollyanna: Ladies of Hugoton, KS

PrairieLand Partners

Pratt Feeders

Purina Animal Nutrition

Quality Motors

Quivira Insurance

Republic Co. FFA Alumni

RevHoney

Rezac Livestock Commission Co., Inc.

Riley County Farm Bureau

Riverton FFA Chapter

Saline County Farm Bureau Association

Santa Fe Trail Meats

SJN Bank of Kansas

Sod Shop Inc.

Squeaks Club Inc.

Stafford County Farm Bureau

Stewart Seed LLC

Sumner County Farm Bureau

Sunflower Trailer Sales, Inc

Tiffany Cattle Co.

Tractor Supply

Triangle H Farms

Tubbs & Sons Ford Sales

TWI Insurance Services

Twin H Cattle Company LLC

United Mosquito & Fly Control

Valor Auto Group

Wabaunsee Co Farm Bureau

Wareham Insurance

Washington FFA Alumni

Wege’s Feed Service

XF Enterprises, Inc. Xtra Factors

Yost Ford

Premier – $10,000 & above

June Beaver

Jarrod & Jami Gillig

Mike & Jodi Guetterman Family

Kevin & Rosemary Harris

Tom & Maggie Hemmer

Rick & Bonnie Coley Malir

Casey & Tammy Niemann

K ANSAS FFA F OUNDATION S PONSORS

John & Jennifer Niemann

Randy & Cheryl Reinhardt

Ken & Diane Wagner

Matthew & Donelle Wolters

5 Star – $5,000 to $9,999

Andy Armbruster & Ben Smith

Jeff & Allie Cather

Larry & Donna Erpelding

Nelson & Marilyn Galle

Doug & Nancy Hofbauer

Springer Family Farms- Lee, Chuck and Michael

Michael & Julia Torrey

4 Star – $2,500 to $4,999

Jill & Mike Arensdorf

Brad & Janell Aust

Greg & Beth Krissek

Emily & Jeremy Lehning

Kassie & Austin Long

Mark & Halley Nett

Riley Sleichter

Noah White

3 Star $1,000 to $2,499

Danette & Todd Amstein

Jim & Johanna Anderes- Anderes Seed

Tom & Donna Benoit

Chad & Mandy Bontrager Family

Rick & Deborah Bryan

Keith & Nicole Bryant

Kevin & Brenda Davis

Bo & Hannah Downing

Sam & Janet Hands

Allison & Russell Haynes

J.J. Jones

Emily & Reed Koop

Garrett & Alyson Lister

Beth Ludlum

Melanie Mainquist

Frank & Kallie Male

Jackie McClaskey & Mike Matson

Dale & Judy Springer

Todd Sturgis- Sturgis Properties, LLC

Colleen & Allen Trater

Jonathan & Ann Ulmer

Keith & Sheri Westervelt

Ken & Deb Wood

Yancy & Christina Wright

2 Star $500 to $999

Lorri Adams

Rod Belleau and Tim Belleau

Clint Blaes

Robert & Mary Broeckelman

Robert Casper

Jerry & Anita DeWeese

Kurt & Pam Dillon

Chad Epler

Rich & Shirley Felts

Emily French

Kevin & Brenda Gleason

Drew Goering

Max Harman

Gaea & Mathew Hock

Patricia Houghton

Mark & Lindsay Huseman

Amy & Christopher Jackson

Mary Kane

John & Kristin Kennedy

1 Star – $250 to $449

Corky & Jeri Albright

Arndt Farms

Donna Ashcraft

Neil Bekemeyer

Mary Lou Birkbeck

Harmon & Diana Bliss

Kasie Bogart

Michael Burns

Eric & Jackie Chandler

Kody & Rebecca Chase

Scott Clark

Kenneth Conway

Dustin DeBoer

Dr. Cory Epler

Sara Girard

Todd & Janell Harman

Doug & Stacey Keas

Robert Kohman

Jason Lacey

Nathan Laudan

Bob & Kay Lee

Casey Mattke

Mark Mayfield

Anthony Meals

Herb & Shari Meischen

Meghan Mueseler

Tim & Debra Ohlde

Rick Perkins

Lisa & Jerod Ryckert

Lloyd & Judy Schneider

Shay Simoneau

Jim & Kelly Sipes

Jessica Smith

Emily & Nathan Staton

Robert Stewart

Andrew Strasburg

Elizabeth & William Thomas

Paula Waggoner

Karl & Bailey Wilhelm

Nedra Yohos

Tracey & Audrey Mann

Mark & Marsha Meyer

Jackie Mundt

Andrew Nelson

Larry & Marceta Reilly

Guy & Leslie Shoulders

Trenton & Maci Smedley

Mike & Mary Smith

Jacob Sumpter

Kayla Sweeney

Shawn Turner

Kim Viets

Heather Weathers

John & Marlene Wells

Dennis Will

Aidan Yoho

Jill Zimmerman

OUNDATION S PONSORS

Rising Sun – $1 to $249

Aaron & Jenny Abeldt

Martin Albright

Scott & Barb Albright

David Alexander

Aaron & Erika Allen

Dave Anderson

Kathy Anderson

Matthew & Megan Anguiano

Robert & Kathy Atkisson

Leonard Augustine

Mike Augustine

Cindy Baker

Joyce Baslee

Jennifer Bauer

Matthew Baxter

Gary & Linda Bayless

Kayla Becker

Vonda Behrens- VK’s Farm and Floral

Gloria Belton

Don Benoit

Melisa Bertz

Alicia Bigelow

Mike & Peggy Blaes

Kent Blakeslee

Kristi Blazek

Don & Rosemary Boggs

Jay & Brenda Bohnenblust

Lori Bonjour

Zachary Boone

KayLonni Bradley

Braun Limousin Cattle Co

Brandi Bray

Parry Briggs

Janet & Harley Broers

Rundell Brown

Shane Brueggen

Glenn Brunkow

Ashley Bugbee

Melissa Burling

Rick Bushnell

Steve Buss

Allen Campbell

Kaycee Campbell

Melvin Capps

Alice Carmack

Kenny & Christine Carter

Ryan Carter

Hannah Champlin

Ryan Chase

Jack Clark

John & Mary Clark

Troy Cooley

Brenda Corbin

Jerrod Couse

Sandy Coulson

Kimberly Coveney

Cindy Cramer

Sydney Cullison

Jacob Dallman

Angie Daly

Michael & Janet Danenberg

Mike & Sheila Day

Staci DeGeer

Gregg Denholm

Joseph & Sandra Detrixhe

Bill & Brandie Disberger

Kristin Dolechek

Jody Donohue

Jamie Douglas

Julie Dowd- The Sharper Edge

Michael Dowd

Brent Dyer

Mark Ellis

Amy Feigley

Dustin Finkenbinder

Cade Fiske

Jim & Dana Foote

Mike Fordyce

Rebecca Fouard- On The Rise Group

Bruce & Bobbie Fouts

Kelly Franke

Dennis & Julie Fry- Sweet Rose Farm

Beth Gaines

Paula Gardner

Shelley Gardner

Dean & Sarah Gideon

Jeff & Karen Gillespie

Fred & Mary Ann Gillig

Carmelita Goossen

Scott & Lane Gordon

Sarah & Brent Goss Family

Larry & Fay Gossen

Lyle Gottschalk

Jason & Wendee Grady

Art Gross

Annette Gude

Merle & Debra Hadachek

Dustin Hamel

Eathan Hamel

Amy & Jeff Harris

Melinda Harrison

Nathan Hart

Patricia Knust Henderson

Eddie & Roma Henley

Dalton & Sarah Henry

Ann Hentzen Page

Marlin & Beverly Hershberger

Wes Higgs

Jordan Hildebrand

Shandy Hill

Dr. Kelly Hoelting

Mike Hofer

Cheyenne Holliday

Josh Holmes

Jim Hoppings

Jerilyn Houghton

Jason Hughes

Loy & Sandra James

Max Jarvis

Casey Jensen

Nathan & Kelly Johnson

Lori Joiner

Brigham Joy

Stan Kaiser- Golden Belt Feeders

Dale & Lila Keesecker

Luke Kennedy

Kregg Kircher

Dean & Jacqueline Klahr

Dennis & Eunice Klahr

Ashley Klozenbucher

Berend Koops

Lacey Kramer

Bruce Krob

Dana & Jimmy Ladner

Kyler Langvardt

Scot Lanham

Larry Larkin

Megan Larson

Kelsey Lee

Michelle Lever

Tara Lindahl

Lee Lindsey

DeeDee Little

Deserie Loveland

Tom Mader

Krista Mauck

Caitlin McBeain

Stephen McCall

Deriek McGee

Sheldon McKinney

Jerry McReynolds

Greg Meemken

Neil Meriwether

Josie Messenger

Abrah Meyer

Dwight Meyer

Ivan Meyer

Nicholas Meyer

Vicki Meyers

Brenda Mikesell

Mongeau Farms FLP

Sarah Molzahn

Verl & Kelly Muir

Maxine Nelson

Fred & Connie Neufeld

Dave & Anita Nichols

Rob Nicholson

Rod & Rhonda Nulik

Drew Obermeyer

Tracy Oelschlaeger

Mark & Shawna O’Halloran

Arleta Ohlmeier

Corrine Olsen

Kristi Pappas

Brian & Karen Pelton

Kelly & Mark Perrier

Jamie Peters

Ranetta Pfalser

Wendie Phelps

Angela Preston

Angela Ragland

Glenda & Matthew Redding

Lillan & Francis Reichart

Jaymee Renfro-Dubovich

Beverly Reynolds

Danny & Terry Rice

L. Dru & Candance Richard

Jennette Rietcheck

Lynn Rippe

William Robbins

Denis Rockers

Michelle Rossman

Sue Rowland

Lilyan Runyon

Madyson Runyon

Jennifer Russell

Edward Ryan

Terry Ryan

Bryce Sammons

Jeff Sammons

Dan & Kandee Schaefer

LaReina & Jeffrey Schmitt

Bret Schneller

Suzanne Schultz

Brad Schwartz

Rachel Sebesta

Gary & Nina Seibert

Jay Sherrod

Michelle Shifflet

Sandy Simpson

Terry & Phonda Sizemore

Joseph & Penny Smith-Silver Smith

Genetics

Kerry & Paula Landoll- Smith

Melodie & Merlyn Spare

Kade Spresser

Bradley & Judy Stephens

Kevin Steward

Karl Dawn & Jeremy Stover

Gretchen Strah

Meghan Strassburg

Jed Strnad

Lori Sunderman

Jason Sutterby

Rebecca Sutterby

Panatha Swanson

Adam Synoground

Matthew & Paula Taylor

Sharon & Kevin Thielen

David Tokic

David Tomascheck

Bonnie Townsend

Issac True Blood

Lyle & Kathy Turner

Curtis Vanderveen

Ken Vine

Vohs Farms- Larry and Stephanie Vohs

Louis Voss

Jason Walker

Dawn Wallace

Tom Walters

Van & Sharon Ward

Doug Wareham

Rob & Heldi Wareham

Stan Watt

Jeanie Wege

Alan Weiser

Nathan & Natalie Welch

Tony Weldon

Monae Westhoff

Michelle White

Clara Wicoff

Howard & Elise Woodbury

Jordan & Sarah Worcester

Lacey & Mark Wray

Jarrett Yohon

Adam Zeigler

Timothy & Lisa Zenger

Chapter Seed Participants

Bolded Chapters donated at least $1,000 to the Kansas FFA Foundation, and received a complimentary registration to State FFA Convention.

BLUESTEM

CIMARRON

2022-2023 FUNDRAISING CHAPTERS

GARDEN CITY GIRARD

SEAMAN

Anderson County

Atchison County

Axtell

Blue Valley

Burlington

Central Heights

Central Plains

Centre Chapman

Cherryvale

Clay Center

Conway Springs

Council Grove

Crest

Doniphan West

Ell Saline

Ellinwood

Ellis

Erie

Eudora

Frankfort

Fredonia

Goessel

Greeley County

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2022-2023 Fundraising Chapters

Hanover

Hiawatha

Hill City

Hillsboro

Holcomb

Holton

Hope

Horton

Hoxie

Iola

Jackson Heights

Jayhawk Linn

Jefferson West

Lincoln

Lyndon

Marais des Cygne

Marion

Mission Valley

Natoma

Nemaha Central

Neodesha

Newton

Northern Heights

Norton

Olathe West

Onaga

Osawatomie

Ottawa

Oxford

Paola

Perry-Lecompton

Plainville

Pleasant Ridge

Pleasanton

Prairie View

Quinter

Republic County

Riverside

Rock Creek

Rossville

Royal Valley

Russell

Sabetha

Satanta

Scott City

Seaman

Shawnee Heights

Silver Lake

Smith Center

Solomon

Southeast

Southeast of Saline

Southern Coffey

Southwestern Heights

Spring Hill

St. Francis

St. Mary’s

Stockton

Thunder Ridge

Tonganoxie

Troy

Udall

Valley Heights

Wabaunsee

WaKeeney

Wamego

Washington

Wellsville

West Franklin

White City

Yates Center

JohnDeere.com/Ag

Gator Giveaway Participating Dealers

American Implement

BTI

Carrico Implement Inc.

Heritage Tractor, Inc.

Hiawatha Implement

Landmark Implement, Inc

PrairieLand Partners

John Deere proudly supports the Kansas FFA Foundation and all the members that make the

of agriculture bright.

Waters Hall

Call Hall

K-STATE STUDENT UNION

Ground Floor

First Floor

Second Floor

THANK YOU!

More than 200 alumni • industry representatives • and other individuals united to provide countless hours of their time to plan • organize • and execute all of the events of the Kansas FFA Convention. Kansas is blessed to give members • guests • and supporters an amazing experience of celebration and growth • all with a 100% volunteer-run convention. When seeing any of these volunteers • be sure to thank them for all their work in making the 95th Kansas FFA Convention possible!

Tiffany Adee • Taylor Apley • Allison Arment

Corley Becker • Tessa Beeman • Charlie Bestwick

Molly Biggs • Clint Blaes • Colton Branch • Kaitlyn Butler

Tyler Cates • Allison Chambers • Ashley Chandler

Jackie Chandler • Carol Days • Kurt Dillon

Justine Dlabal • Edie Doane • Robin Dolby

Michael Dowd • Logan Elliott • Drew Goering

Abby Goins • Hannah Graybill • Hannah Hahn

Jancey Hall • Bill Harlan • Lori Harlan • Max Harman

Alicia Hendron • Dalton Henry • Lynne Hinrichsen

Dr. Gaea Hock • Mikey Hughes • Lindsey Huseman Krissy

Isle • Briana Jacobus • Abby Johnson

Denver Johnston • Dean Klahr • Emily Koop

Kyler Langvardt • Nathan Laudan • Abi Lillard

Alyson Lister • Garrett Lister • Hayden Lott • Mary Marsh

Jackie McClaskey • Janae McKinney • Erik Moore

Glendolyn Neely • Cailin Parks • Dr. Russell Plaschka

Mason Prester • Kara Riffel • Jade Robben • Grace Roth

Weston Schrader • Sarah Seargant • Rachel Sebesta

Kaitlyn Seiwert • Alyssa Sherron • Dr. Lucas Shivers

Bailey Sipes • Andrea Sisson • Beth Stuewe

Elizabeth Sturgis • Madison Sultz • Tom Torres

Shawn Turner • Lydia Watanabe • Kerry Wefald

JW Wells • Bailey Wilhelm • Karl Wilhelm

Elizabeth Wright