2024 Kansas FFA State Convention Guidebook

ROOTED. Throughout every moment of joy, struggle, and success this past year, we’ve been given the opportunity to honor our heritage and traditions. Last year, we collectively emerged, coming together to celebrate all of our achievements. As we approach the 96th Kansas FFA Convention, we’re excited to continue this journey of growth and development while remaining firmly rooted in our values.

Kansas FFA boasts more than 13,500 members across 229 chapters, making this convention a pivotal moment for us to gather, support one another, and celebrate our shared dedication to agriculture. It’s a time to recognize the tireless efforts of members, advisors, and supporters who have served others and championed our industry, all while upholding the legacy of our organization.

Get ready to stay rooted at the 96th Kansas FFA Convention, as the iconic sea of blue corduroy jackets transforms Manhattan into a place for celebration and the blossoming of friendships!

— 2023-2024 Kansas FFA State Officer Team

From left: Christian Peña, Sublette – President; Cecillia Newby, Labette County – Secretary; Karli Neher, Hays – Treasurer; Sage Toews, Canton-Galva – Reporter; Payton Ryba, Cheney – Vice President; Kai Cox, Northern Valley– Sentinel.

On the Cover

Front, counterclockwise, from top: Beloit FFA Chapter celebrated a senior signing day, recognizing outgoing seniors who are pursuing careers in agriculture after graduation whether they are going directly into the workforce or attending a postsecondary institution; Sabetha FFA Chapter members attending National Convention participated in a workshop on habits and how to better themselves each day; West Franklin FFA Chapter members hosted a teacher breakfast during National FFA Week to show appreciation for school staff; Members of the Abilene FFA Chapter developed relationships with a local business by helping to paint panels in exchange for the business sponsoring the chapter’s t-shirts. Back, from left: During their school’s Backto-School Bash, Hoxie FFA Chapter members shared their experiences in FFA and encourage other students to join FFA.; Doniphan West FFA Chapter members hosted an Agricultural Experience Tracker Work & Watch Night, with pizza, a movie and time to develop resumes, career goals, update SAE records, and proficiency applications

Welcome to the state’s largest annual agricultural student convention. As one of more than 2,500 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 2,000 strong, are in Manhattan this week to observe and participate in the activities.

• FFA delegates, 300 elected chapter representatives of 18,750 agriculture students will vote on issues that affect the direction and operation of the Kansas FFA Association.

• FFA advisors, representing 289 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 70 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.

McDonald’s 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 X @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 96th 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 28, 2024

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

WEDNESDAY,

MAY 29, 2024

8:00 am Prepared Public Speaking Leadership Development Event – Preliminary Round Business Building, Rooms 1070, 1078, 2101 and 2103

8:00 am

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

8:30 am- Convention Band & Chorus Rehearsal

5:00 pm McCain Auditorium, Rooms 201 & 204

9:00 am Parliamentary Procedure Leadership Development Event Finals Justin Hall, Room 163

10:00 am Employment Skills Leadership Development Event Report to Business Building, Room 4061

10:00 am Leadership Development Workshop Grant Norfleet, National FFA Secretary K-State Student Union, Bluemont Room

10:30 am Ag Issues Forum Leadership Development Event Business Building, Room 1092

10:30 am Extemporaneous Public Speaking Leadership Development Event – Semi-Finals Business Building, Rooms 3096 and 3097

10:45 am Opportunity Fair Grand Opening K-State Student Union, Grand Ballroom Foyer

11:00 am- 23rd 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 McDonald’s Blue & Gold Conclave – Session 1

K-State Student Union, Big 12 Room

Sponsored by McDonald’s of the Southern Plains

11:00 am

11:00 am

11:00 am

*K-State College of Agriculture Interactive Workshop Navigating Diversity in Agriculture

*K-State College of Agriculture Interactive Workshop The Daily Grind to Make Daily Bread

*K-State College of Agriculture Interactive Workshop Feed Your Curiousity – What is that tall building?

11:00 am- *K-State College of Agriculture Interactive Workshop

1:30 pm Livestock Farm Tours

11:00 am

*K-State College of Agriculture Interactive Workshop Flour Power

11:30 am Prepared Public Speaking

Leadership Development Event – Semi-Finals

Business Building, Rooms 2100 and 2101

11:30 pm Conduct of Chapter Meetings

Leadership Development Event Justin Hall, Rooms 163 & 164

11:30 am Career Development Workshop: Skip College and Start Your Career Now!

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 Redistricting Education Session

2:00 pm State Officer Candidate Facilitations with Delegates

3:15 pm Committee Meetings

4:15 pm

12:30 pm

1:00 pm

Meet the Candidates Ice Cream Social Sponsored by the Kansas Army National Guard

5:30 pm Delegates Dismissed

*Hands-On Service Activity

K-State Alumni Center, Ballroom

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

*K-State College of Agriculture Interactive Workshop The Daily Grind to Make Daily Bread

1:00 pm *K-State College of Agriculture Interactive Workshop Feed Your Curiousity – What is that tall building?

1:30 pm Invitational Spanish Creed Speaking

Leadership Development Event Business Building, Room 1092

W EDNESDAY, M AY 29, 2024

1:30 pm Career Development Workshop:

Outstanding in the Field

(of Application and Interview Competition)

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

1:45 pm *Hands-On Service Activity

K-State Alumni Center, Ballroom

2:00 pm Leadership Development Workshop

Grant Norfleet,

National FFA Secretary

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

2:00 pm *K-State College of Agriculture Interactive Workshop

2:00 pm

Flour Power

Deadline to submit scrapbooks for evaluation

McCain Auditorium, Convention Registration Desk

3:00 pm Creed Speaking Career Development Event Finals

Business Building, Room 1078

3:00 pm Courtesy Corps Meeting

McCain Auditorium Lobby

3:30 pm Leadership Development Workshop

Cortney Zimmerman

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

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

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

Invitational Spanish Creed Speaking Recognition

Sponsored by Carmelita Goossen in honor of her mother

Maria (Belia Treviño) Goossen and father Ervin Goossen

State Sentinel’s Retiring Address

Kai Cox

“All it Takes is 10”

Parliamentary Procedure LDE Recognition

Sponsored by CHS Foundation

Conduct of Chapter Meetings LDE Recognition

Presentation of State Officer Candidates Speeches

Closing Ceremony

9:00 pm- *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

Ty Myers

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.

THURSDAY,

MAY 30, 2024

7:00 am Convention Registration Reopens

7:00 am

McCain Auditorium, Lobby

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 25th Anniversary State Officer Team

Innovative Ideas in Building Communities

State Vice President’s Retiring Address

Payton Ryba “Cultivating Grace”

Kansas FFA Foundation Board of Trustees Recognition

Leadership Information Recognition

Recognition of SAE Grant Recipients

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

KAAE Essay and Video Awards

Recognition of Teacher Service to KAAE and Districts

Golden Owl Awards

Sponsored by Nationwide Insurance

Special Remarks

Sponsored by Harris Crop Insurance, Kevin & Rosemary Harris

Cortney Zimmerman

9:00 am

THURSDAY, M AY 30, 2024

State Proficiency Award Recognition

Sponsored by CHS Foundation

Equine Science through Wildlife Production & Management

See finalists and sponsors, page 19

Closing Ceremony

Marketing Plan Career Development Event

K-State Student Union, Big 12 Room

10:00 am Career Development Workshop

What Can You Do with a Law Degree & How Fast (and Cheap) Can You Get One?

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

1:00 pm

McDonald’s Blue & Gold Conclave – Session 2

K-State Student Union, Big 12 Room

Sponsored by McDonald’s of the Southern Plains

*K-State College of Agriculture Interactive Workshop Get Real with Repro

1:30 pm Leadership Development Workshop Cortney Zimmerman

K-State Student Union, Big 12 Room

THIRD SESSION

McCain Auditorium

2:00 pm Laser Light Show

Sponsored by K-State College of Agriculture

Opening Ceremony

Presented by the winning Chapter in the Conduct of Chapter Meetings LDE

State Proficiency Award Recognition

Sponsored by CHS Foundation

Agricultural Communications through Diversified Livestock Production

See finalists and sponsors, page 19

State Reporter’s Retiring Address

Sage Toews “Fierce Steps”

Recognition of Kansas FFA Foundation Sponsors

Recognition of Chapter Seed Program

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

Grant Norfleet National FFA Secretary

Scholarship Presentations

Kansas FFA Alumni

Washington Leadership Conference

John Deere Gator Finalist Drawing

Closing Ceremony

2:30 pm Career Development Workshop

Building a Resume that Impresses

K-State Student Union, Flinthills Room

4:30 pm Delegate Business Session

5:30 pm

K-State Alumni Center

State Convention Band & Chorus Concert

McCain Auditorium

Sponsored by Blue & Gold Sausage

State Convention Band

Directed by Alex McMahon, Andover Central High School

State Convention Chorus

Directed by Kristin Chisham, Douglass High School

6:45 pm

Band & Chorus Recognition

K-State Student Union, Wildcat Chambers

Sponsored by Hildebrand Dairy

FOURTH SESSION

McCain Auditorium

7:00 pm Laser Light Show

Sponsored by K-State College of Agriculture

Opening Ceremony

State Treasurer’s Retiring Address

Karli Neher

“Leave Them Better”

Presentation of VIP Citations

Honorary State FFA Degree Ceremony

Recognition of Discussion Meet Winners

Sponsored by Kansas Farm Bureau

Recognition of Ag Issues Forum LDE Winner

Sponsored by Kansas Corn

Extemporaneous Speaking LDE Recognition

Sponsored by Kansas FFA Alumni & Supporters

Prepared Public Speaking LDE Recognition

Sponsored by Landoll, Inc.

Innovative Ideas in Strengthening Agriculture

Keynote Speaker

Sponsored by Rick Malir and Bonnie Coley-Malir

Justin McKee

Closing Ceremony

THURSDAY,

9:00 pm Ignite the Night at the Rec

Chester E. Peters Recreation Complex

Sponsored by Kansas Army National Guard, Beck’s Hybrids and iCEV

Kansas FFA Alumni Dodgeball Tournament, Pickle Ball, 3 on 3 Basketball, Sand Volleyball, DJ and more!

FRIDAY, MAY 31, 2024

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

State Secretary’s Retiring Address

Cecillia Newby “Being Your Best”

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, Yoder Meats

Ford Trucks/Built Ford Tough

National FFA

Delegate Committee Reports (If needed)

New Business (If needed)

Closing Ceremony

9:30 am Career Development Workshop

Where Can an Ag Education Degree Take You?

K-State Student Union, Flinthills Room

10:30 am *Hands-On Service Activity

K-State Alumni Center, Ballroom

SIXTH SESSION

McCain Auditorium

10:30 am Laser Light Show

Sponsored by K-State College of Agriculture

Opening Ceremony

Special Remarks

Brityne Rucker

State FFA Degree Ceremony

Sponsored by Kansas Electric Cooperatives Presentation will begin with the Northwest District. See degree recipients, page 21

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., Keating Tractor, 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 Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art

12:00 noon *Stars Over Kansas Luncheon

K-State Alumni Center, Banquet Rooms A & D

Sponsored by Farm Credit Associations of Kansas

12:30 pm McDonald’s Blue & Gold Conclave – Session 3

K-State Student Union, Flinthills Room

Sponsored by McDonald’s of the Southern Plains

SEVENTH SESSION

McCain Auditorium

2:00 pm Laser Light Show

Sponsored by K-State College of Agriculture

Opening Ceremony

State Convention Band

Directed by Alex McMahon, Andover Central High School

Sponsored by Blue & Gold Sausage

State President’s Retiring Address

Christian Peña “A Champions Journey”

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 Kristin Chisham, Douglass High School

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 2023-2024 State FFA Officers

Sponsored by Kansas FFA Alumni

Officer Scholarship Presentation

Sponsored by McDonald’s of the Southern Plains

Election of 2024-2025 State FFA Officers

Recognition of Past State Officers

Installation of 2024-2025 State FFA Officers

Greetings – New State President

Closing Ceremony

20 Minutes following Seventh Session: Blue and Gold Celebration

K-State Berney Family Welcome Center

OPPORTUNITY FAIR EXHIBITORS

190th Air Refueling Wing Kansas Air National Guard

4 Seasons Fundraising

701x, Inc.

Abilene Machine

Ag Educational Solutions

Ag Partners Cooperative, Inc.

AgTrax

Allen Community College

Animal Health International

Berry Companies

Cargill Protein

Carrico Implement

Central Valley Ag

Colby Community College

Concordia University, Nebraska

Cowley College- Department of Agriculture

Crop Quest, Inc.

Farm Credit Associations of Kansas

Farmers Cooperative

Fellowship of Christian Farmers, Int’l

FHSU Ag Department

Flint Hills Farm and Ranch

Foley Equipment

Fresh Country Fund Raising

Grass & Grain

Great Plains Manufacturing

Greenhouse Megastore

Health Innovations Network of Kansas

Heritage Tractor

HME

Hummert International

Hutchinson Community College

Jaguar Transport Holdings, LLC

John Deere

Kalvesta Implement Company, Inc.

KanEquip Inc.

Kansas Bankers Association

Kansas Corn

Kansas Department of Agriculture

Kansas Department of Transportation

Kansas Farm Bureau

Kansas Forest Service

Kansas Grain Sorghum

Kansas Society of Land Surveyors & KSLS Charitable Foundation

Kansas Soybean Commission

Kansas State University

Kansas State University – College of Agriculture

Kansas State University – College of Arts & Sciences

Kansas State University – Carl R. Ice College of Engineering

Kansas State University –Department of Animal Sciences & Industry

Kansas State University –Department of Communications & Agricultural Education

Kansas State University –Department of Grain Science & Industry

Kanza Cooperative Association

KEY Apparel

Landmark Implement

Merck Animal Health

MFA Oil

Midland Marketing Coop

Missouri Welding Institute

MJE Livestock Equipment

MKC

Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture

Northeastern Junior College

PrairieLand Partners

Pratt Community College

Purple Wave Auction

S. & S. Rock Crushing, Inc.

Salina Area Technical

Seitz Fundraising

Seward County Community College

South Dakota State University –College of Agriculture, Food, and Environmental Sciences

SurePoint Ag/Electronics

Turning Point USA

USDA-NASS

West Texas A&M University –Department of Agricultural Sciences

WyoTech

STATE CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENTS

IN AGRICULTURE WINNERS

Agricultural Communications Team—Girard

Top Individual—Lily Gronau, Girard Sponsored by High Plains Journal

Agricultural Sales Team—Labette County

Top Individual—Anna Cantrell, Labette County Sponsored by KFRM

Agricultural Technology & Mechanical Systems Team—Girard

Top Individual—Jacob Lehmann, Shawnee Heights Sponsored by Berry Companies and AGCO

Agronomy Team—Southeast of Saline

Top Individual—Landon Albrecht, Southeast of Saline Sponsored by Kansas Grain and Feed Association and Kansas Agribusiness Retailers Association

Dairy Cattle Evaluation Team—Iola

Top Individual—John Langill, Nemaha Central Sponsored by Royal Dairy

Entomology Team—Labette County

Top Individual—Elli Winbolt, Spring Hill Sponsored by Pioneer

Environmental & Natural Resource Team—Mission Valley Sponsored by Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission

Farm & Agribusiness Management Team—Paola

Top Individual—Kira Johnson, Paola Sponsored by AgMark, LLC

Floriculture Team—Lousiburg

Top Individual—Erin Apple, Louisburg Sponsored by CHS Foundation

Food Science & Technology Team—Louisburg

Top Individual—Parker Koch, Centralia

Forestry Team—Rock Creek

Horse Evaluation Team—Flinthills

Top Individual—Brooklyn Sherron, Spring Hill

Sponsored by University of Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture

Livestock Evaluation Team—Eureka

Top Individual—Kyser Nemecek, Iola Sponsored by NextGen Cattle Co.

Meats Evaluation & Technology Team—Pleasant Ridge

Top Individual—Sarai Parsons, Pleasant Ridge Sponsored by Cargill

Milk Quality & Products Team—Anderson County

Top Individual—Hanna Bailey, Girard

Nursery / Landscape Team—Holton

Top Individual—Jacob Huyett, Holton Sponsored by CHS Foundation

Poultry Evaluation Team—Caney

Top Individual—Janie Pond, Caney Sponsored by Amos Kahr Trust

Veterinary Science Team—Labette County

Top Individual—Jaci Falkenstien, Labette County Sponsored by Zoetis/Animal Health International

National Land, Homesite & Range Evaluation Teams: Andale, Bucklin, Girard, Ingalls, Jackson Heights, Louisburg, South Haven, Stockton 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 Communications (E/P)

Logan Graber, Pretty Prairie

Sponsored by Kansas Farmer Magazine

Agricultural Education (E/P)

Nora Bosse, Wamego

Carson Fouard, Ell-Saline

Sponsored by Kurt Dillon Family and Harmon Bliss Family

Agricultural Mechanics

Design and Fabrication (E/P)

Clancy Cummings, West Elk

Andrew Garman, Pike Valley

Bryson Schull, Paola

Sponsored by Abilene Machine

Agricultural Mechanics Repair and Maintenance (P)

Jackson Freeman, Shawnee Heights

Luke Metzger, Sabetha

Sponsored by KanEquip

Agricultural Processing

Madeline Bontrager, Holton

Micah Kessinger, West Elk

Joel Zillinger, Norton

Sponsored by Santa Fe Trail Meats

Agricultural Sales (E)

Brady Ketzner, Cheylin

Delaney New, Holton

Sponsored by Harris Crop Insurance

Agricultural Sales (P)

Kourtney Dibben, Junction City

Kara Helms, Paola

Madelyn Schiltz, Oakley

Sponsored by Stewart Seed

Agricultural Services (E/P)

Dane Haverkamp, Nemaha Central Creyo Koop, West Elk Eli Meyers, Paola Sponsored by Farm Credit Associations of Kansas

Agriscience Research –Animal Systems

Ava Oentrich, Junction City

Agriscience Research –Integrated Systems

Maggie Chandler, Neodesha Hannah Gideon, Russell Jory Ratzlaff, Canton-Galva

Agriscience Research –Plant Systems

Isabel Huddleston, Junction City

Elle Jacobs, Smith Center Sponsored by PioneerCorteva Agriscience

Beef Production (E)

Creed Caldwell, Prairie View

Emma Karst, Russell Aidan Mingus, Perry-Lecompton Sponsored by Sam & Janet Hands

Beef Production (P)

Adelaide Haverkamp, Nemaha Central Jackson McCurry, Andale

Cecillia Newby, Labette County Sponsored by Tiffany Cattle Co.

Dairy Production (E)

Gavin Carson, White City

Alexandria Kester, Royal Valley Sponsored by Kansas Dairy Commission

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Dairy Production (P)

Lauren Benfer, Clay Center

Krysten Hamby, Buhler

Laura Metzger, Sabetha Sponsored by Kansas Dairy Commission

Diversified Agricultural Production (E/P)

Josie Kueser, Ellsworth

Lane McMannis, Canton-Galva

Lucas White, Holton

Sponsored by Triangle H Farms –In Memory of Greg Hands

Diversified Crop Production (E)

Ean Doane, Smith Center

Paxton Voet , Marysville

Clayton Wagner, Labette County Sponsored by Vulgamore Family Farms

Diversified Crop Production (P)

Karsen Kroupa, Centre

Wyatt Shields, Holton

Hallie Sutherland, Iola Sponsored by Kansas Corn

Diversified Horticulture (E/P)

Jacob Huyett, Holton

Candace Lippe, Clay Center Sponsored by Hummert International

Diversified Livestock Production (E/P)

Maggie Bohl, Ellsworth

Kierra Eck, Russell

Lora Larison, Holton Sponsored by Hutchinson Community College

Environmental Science and Natural Resource Management

Colton Bettenbrock, Ellsworth

Graham Foley, Tonganoxie Sponsored by Midwest Ford Dealers Association

Equine Science (E)

Laura Goodman, Sabetha

Emerson Hoppes, Canton-Galva

Piper L. Whildin, Prairie View Sponsored by Harms Plainview Ranch

Equine Science (P)

Claudia Grimm, Sabetha

Kairi Quinn, Spring Hill

Cadence Togersen, Ellsworth

Sponsored by United Mosquito and Fly Control

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

Noah Wiley, Labette County Sponsored by Kansas Soybean Commission

Forage Production (E/P)

Levi Judd, West Franklin

Tatum Rountree, Wellington

Jacob Wendland, Riley County

Sponsored by Kansas Forage and Grassland Council, Inc.

Forest Management & Products (E/P)

Dergan True, Southern Coffey County Lucas White, Holton Sponsored by Kansas Forest Service

Fruit and Nut Production (E/P)

Timothy Ames, Uniontown

Clare McKain, Minneapolis Sponsored by Sturgis Enterprises

Goat Production (E/P)

Chesnie Dickinson, Beloint Abigail Meiwes , Iola

Olivia Sprang, Valley Falls

Sponsored by Kevin Davis Family

Grain Production (E/P)

Kourtney Dibben, Junction City

Cason Leonard, Sublette

Emerson Montgomery, Sabetha Sponsored by Kansas Wheat Commission

Landscape Management (E/P)

Noah Bartel, Holton

Jenna Bittle, Centre

Grady Gleason, Garden City

Sponsored by Lawrence Landscape

Nursery Operations (E/P)

Jansen Gerstner, Frankfort

Emilee Remmers, Centre

Dylan Ruger, Spring Hill

Outdoor Recreation (E/P)

Kara Helms, Paola

Poultry Production (E/P)

Kaylen Langhofer, Southwestern Heights

Jaydon Morrison, Iola

Grady Oentrich, Junction City

Sponsored by Tractor Supply Co.

Service Learning (E/P)

Zoie Crupper, West Elk

Carson Fouard, Ell-Saline

Hayley Hines, Paola

Sponsored by Seitz Fundraising

Sheep Production (E/P)

Tate Crystal, Fort Scott

Lora Larison, Holton

Jacob Wendland, Riley County

Sponsored by Hobbs Show Lambs

Small Animal Production & Care (E/P)

Alyssia Brown, Chapman

Kaylee Dillow, Labette County

Corbett Hinck, Mission Valley

Sponsored by Animal Health Center of Marion County

Specialty Animal Production (E/P)

Jason Mader, Chapman

Sponsored by Prairie School Farms

Swine Production (E)

Kyser Nemecek, Iola

Tyson Parks, Royal Valley

Kyler Stephenson, Mission Valley

Sponsored by Kansas Pork Association

Swine Production (P)

Landon Baetz, Lakeside

Tucker Leck, Neodesha

Jyllian Stapleton, Sabetha

Sponsored by Kansas Pork Association

STATE FFA DEGREES

Turf Grass Management (E/P)

Noah Bartel, Holton

Rhett Jackman, Prairie View

Sponsored by Sod Shop Inc.

Vegetable Production (E/P)

Karsen Kroupa, Centre

Kennedy Smith, Holton Rebekah Vague, Ellsworth

Sponsored by From the Land of Kansas Program

Veterinary Science (E/P)

Katelyn Haines, Wellington

Adalyn Pfizenmaier, Clay Center

Madison Seyb, Stanton County Sponsored by Kansas Veterinary Medical Association

Wildlife Production and Management (E/P)

Trent Haag, West Elk 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

Carson Kuhlman Anderson County

Sayleen Partida

Isaak Porter

Spencer Rockers

Austin Teter

Colt Baker Burlington

Taggart Isch

Madison Keim

Ashdynn Lehmann

Kent Stukey

Brody Webb

Nash Cardell Central Heights

Emma Cubit

Carter Kimball

Brooklyn Bogan Jayhawk-Linn

Abigail Holt

Callie Holt

Cierra Lindsey

Taryn Poole

Adison Randall

Olivia Lacey Marais des Cygnes Valley

Dagan Murray Mission Valley

Carlie Van Meter

Bethany DeDonder North Lyon County

Lilly Parks

Austin Woodrow North Lyon County

Braxton Young

Mackenzie Cunningham Ottawa

Aiden Finch

Tyler Kerns

Erin Livingston

Brynn Perry

Brock Wadkins

Laura Wingert

Ellie Baska Paola

Lane Beery

Lana Enman

Kena Leonard

Bree Allen Prairie View

Gage Belcher

Mary Jane Britz

Creed Caldwell

Whitley Cox-Halliburton

Sadie Ellis

Ryleigh Lueker

Colten McCrea

Rebecca Miller

Kaylee Ring

Kadance Shelton

Madison Stahl

Rian Stainbrook Prairie View

Isabella Stolle

Kallynn Stroup

Wylie Teagarden

Alina Velez

S TATE FFA D EGREES

Kallie Bell Seaman

Daniel Biggs

Violet White

Daegan Crouch Shawnee Heights

Jackson Freeman

Ryleigh Kelly

Jacob Lehmann

Colton Stahlheber

Seth Gleue Southern Coffey County

Isaac Higdon

Kynlee Lind

Emily Ludolph

Kaytlynn Winn

Dergan True

Logan Alexander Spring Hill

Carter Meek

North Central

Zoey Debenham Abilene

Adam Snowball

Abram Stirtz

Riley Croisant Beloit

Chesnie Dickinson

Sophie Easter

Kolbie Bartlett Bennington

Brock Burgman Blue Valley

Kolby Craig Chapman

Emmy Gfeller

Nora Kvacik

Chase Lillard

Hanna Miller

Tucker Seibert

Carson Fouard Ell-Saline

Hunter Holmgren

Reygan Schrock

Colton Bettenbrock Ellsworth

Maggie Bohl

Will Donley

Rylee Holt

Cadence Togersen

Tyus Becker Herington

Emma Kickhaefer

Northeast

Blaise Blessing Axtell

Chloey Strathman

Samantha Johll Frankfort

Sophie Polson

Kasey Smith

Aaralynn Allen Holton

Tiah Gross

Lora Larison

Emma Harries Marysville

Shaylee Vering

Adelaide Haverkamp Nemaha Central

Derek Wurtz

Northwest

Matthew Hendricks Cheylin

Brady Ketzner

Blayne Reid

Emma Anderson Hays

Kara Bemis

Jaiden Pfannenstiel

Marisa Wasinger Hays

Garrett Billips

Taydem Mitzner

Kairi Quinn Spring Hill

Kylie Rogers

Dylan Ruger

Kevin Sanford

Lillian Toyne

Elli Winbolt

Gage Wingerter

Tate Deever Wabaunsee

Zachary Frank

Calvin Magette

Luke Wertzberger

Kathryn Cameron West Franklin

Kenna Cooley

Hope Crabtree

Bryce Hatfield

Adelle Higbie

Isabel Huddleston Junction City

Leon Leadabrand

Ava Oentrich

Jordan Thiem

Keiondrae Wilcox

Ava Widman Manhattan

Maddy Krueger Minneapolis

Andrew Garman Pike Valley

Sean Morgan

Miles Rickard

Morgan Shelton

Lily Havel Republic County

Kadence Henke

Macey Homeier

Hanna Orr

Camryn Reynolds

Gracia Siemsen

Keaton Kirmer Riley County

Jacob Wendland

Gavin Carson White City

Parker Diekmann

Amelia Friedli

Jacob Kasten

Aidan Mingus Perry-Lecompton

David Hays

Joie Boyer Royal Valley

Tyson Parks

McKenna Gatz Sabetha

Cole Grimes

Aiden Lang

Laura Metzger

Ellie Wessel

Olivia Sprang Valley Falls

Ciera Steinlicht

Joel Zillinger Norton

Graham Dreiling Russell

Kierra Eck

Hannah Gideon Russell

Emma Karst

Teagen Pfeifer

Connor Schwien

Hill City

Ruby Gomel-Osthoff Smith Center

Easton Hrabe

Sierra Kingsbury Smith Center

Kaitlyn Maruska

Hannah Rothchild

Kaden Weltmer

South Central

Lucas Rohlman Andale

Kylee Simon

Stetson Shook Arkansas City

Peyton Coldren Buhler

Marlie Cooper

Brynlee Frank

Krysten Hamby

Amos Harder

Kaden Lohrentz

Hunter Metzger

Mikayla Milburn

Madison Shain

Makenna Siemens

Emmie Stallman

Isom Marston Canton-Galva

Jory Ratzlaff

Taylor Groene Central

Kaitlynn Bina Centre

Jenna Bittle

Karsen Kroupa

Jenaya Plett

Isabel Rziha

Alexandria Stuchlik

Payton Svitak

Anakyn Smith Chaparral

Amelia Meng Cheney

Jaelynn Peintner

Luke Reno

Breanna Wells

Amy Wright

Kaitlynn Buxton Dexter

Brooke Haunschild

Riley Schalk

Connor Fowler Fairfield

Southeast

Summer Raymond Altoona-Midway

Emmi Burris Caney

Sarah Pond

Kilee Cummings Chanute

Tessa Golay

Jeanette Guernsey

Brayden Swiler

Liz Thompson

Madyson Gann Cherryvale

Taylor Plumley

Olivia Saucedo

Halle Hayes Coffeyville

Lauren Lee

Anna Merka

Emma Thompson

Ashlyn Velasquez

Addy Boaz Erie

Cody Elliott

Jacksen Powell

Dakota Hazelbaker Fort Scott

Gracin Pitts

Blaiton Terry

Graci Murphy Girard

Ainsley Norton

Natalia Onelio

S

Maggie Hingst St. Francis

Riley Klinzmann

Delaney Myers

Ellie Gard Fairfield

Auburne Katz

Charles Mendenhall

Marissa Pugh

Connor Blubaugh Haven

Brody Boese

Diego DeSantiago

Tatumn Lutes

Zachary Martisko Inman

KateLyn Nichols

Kami Grasser Little River

Carter Stansbury

Lauren Andringa Lyons

Wrikin Scobbee

Treven Webb

Taylor Jones Maize

Virginia Steffan

Ashleigh Timmons Newton

Kruce Liddeke Norwich

Kyler Murphy

Alayna Reese

Max Wineinger

Renee Hamm Pratt

Konli Sterling

Devin Strohl

Brogan Stucky Pretty Prairie

Hazen Willis

Jessica Jahay South Barber

Alivia Bacon South Haven

Pake Spencer

Cole Theurer

Jacee Theurer

Katelyn Haines Wellington

Tatum Rountree

Avery Smith Girard

Bethany Beshear Independence

Isabella Jones

Autumn Roe

Kyser Nemecek Iola

Hallie Sutherland

Aubrey Boss Labette County

Kinsley Boss

Anna Cantrell

Macy Clevenger

Kaylee Dillow

Kaycee Reed

Laynee Reed

Noah Wiley

Lily Hudson Madison

Colton Isch

Cohen Luthi

Haylee Lanham Marmaton Valley

Mason Springer Neodesha

Caleb Hodge Riverton

Ethan Hodge

Oakley Carter Sedan

Jade Peak Southeast

Masen Powell Uniontown

Jozie Stagg

STATE FFA DEGREES

Zoie Crupper West Elk

Clancy Cummings

Marisa Ghramm

Trent Haag

Ale Hurt

Southwest

Patrick Amaro Bucklin

Brooke Evans

Harlee Tilley

Madison Deaver Cimarron

Paslie Werth

Nicole Bustillos Hugoton

Tobias Grubbs

Jayce Heger

Torrin King

Carter McClure

Zane Poulsen

AMERICAN FFA DEGREES

Micah Kessinger West Elk

Creyo Koop

Josey Toon

Trailyn Wiseman

Emery Yoho Yates Center

John Shelton Hugoton

Mitchell Lehman Ingalls

Lane Lightner

Layton Simon

Kami Whipple

Megan Jacobs LaCrosse

Kaylen Langhofer Southwestern Heights

Madison Seyb Stanton County

Cason Leonard Sublette

Lilli Moke

Carsten Vaughan

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 96th National FFA Convention on November 4, 2023.

Austin Simon Andale

Addison May Emmot Beloit

Elliott Burns Burlington

Logan Freund

Kyanna Jo Lankton

Drue Michael Thorp

Serenity Washburn

Quinten Bina Centre

Tanner Stuchlik

Kaitlyn Butler Chapman

Reece Geer Clay Center

Nicole Haase Ellsworth

Brady Fowler Fairfield

Payton Walk Greeley County

Grace Dillinger Hugoton

Jay McClure

Charlie Wettstein

Levi Meiwes Iola

Henry Wicoff

Juliauna Throckmorton Junction City

Carter Machelle Walsh Lakeside

Bodhi Smith Lakin

Jodee Borgerding Marysville

Christopher Cain Mission Valley

Colbey Hinck

Grace Young Osawatomie

Krista Haley Paola

Kody Hendrickson

Augustus Wright

Lauren Aust Prairie View

Kaden Stroup

Nicole Popelka Republic County

Lane Goodwin Riverton

Derek Larison

Karlie Albright Royal Valley

Kendon Wege

Rory Walker Sedan

Lucas Kale Younger Shawnee Heights

Cali Newdigger Skyline Schools

Adam King Spring Hill

Morgan Winebold

Tori Gilliland Tonganoxie

Kristy Beene Uniontown

Gwen Fry

James DeRouchey Wamego

Tyler Gene Nelson Washington County

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.

Chapters listed in bold are finalists for the Triple Crown Award.

Abilene

Altoona-Midway

Arkansas City

Beloit

Buhler

Caney

Canton-Galva

Centre

Chapman

Cheney

Clay Center

Dexter

Doniphan West

Ellsworth

Fairfield

Girard

Haven

Hays

Hill City

Hoxie

Inman

Iola

Jefferson West

Junction City

Marysville

McLouth

Minneapolis

Mission Valley

Ottawa

Pike Valley

Riverton

Royal Valley

Russell

Sabetha

Shawnee Heights

Skyline

Smith Center

Southeast of Saline

West Franklin

Winfield

PAST TRIPLE CROWN RECIPIENTS

1994 Plainville

1993 Marysville

1992 Clay Center

1991 Clay Center

1990 Hill City

1989 Concordia

1988 Clay Center

1987 Mankato

1986 Plainville

Marion

1985 Marion 1984 Mankato

Hill City 1981 Marion-Florence

1980 Hill City

1979 Plainville

1978 Arkansas City

1977 Hill City

1976 Arkansas City

1975 Norton

STATE OFFICER CANDIDATES

Bricen Benyshek, Concordia

Natalee Bray, Pike Valley

Quinn Browning, Prairie View

Hayley Hines, Paola

Jory Ratzlaff, Canton-Galva

Zoe Rhodes, Girard Mason Springer, Neodesha Emma Thompson, Coffeyville

Jacob Wendland, Riley County

PAST KANSAS FFA PRESIDENTS

2024-25

2023-24 Christian Peña Sublette

2022-23 Karlie Albright Royal Valley

2021-22 Ashley Chandler Neodesha

2020-21 Elizabeth Sturgis Riverton

2019-20 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

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 Marysville

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 Ron Wineinger Marion

1980-81 Tim Ohlde Linn

1979-80 Randy Reinhardt Erie

1978-79 Jeff Yarrow Clay Center

1977-78 Dee James Clay Center

1976-77 Jay Selanders Garnett

1975-76 Jay Mayfield Caney

1974-75 Sam Brownback Prairie View

1973-74 Ron Wilson Manhattan

1972-73 Brad Trexler Hill City

1971-72 Mark Mayfield Caney

1970-71 Doug Deets

Arkansas City

1969-70 Lauren Libby Smith Center

1968-69 Gregory Hands Garden City

1967-68 Dale Raymond Garnett

1966-67 Dennis Shurtz Arkansas City

1965-66 Roger Barr Manhattan

1964-65 Terry Odle Stockton

1963-64 Joe Detrixhe Concordia

1962-63 Glenn Gottlob Arkansas City

1961-62 Lawrence Erpelding Effingham

1960-61 Melvin Hunt Tribune

1959-60 Steve Robb Lawrence

1958-59 Ralph Young Tribune

1957-58 Bob Kreibiel McPherson

1956-57 William Wachs, Jr. Ellsworth

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

2009-10 Bethany Bohnenblust, Labette County Secretary

2007-08 Becky Sullivan, Spring Hill .............................................. Secretary

2004-05

2002-03

Justine Sterling, South Barber Vice President

J.J. Jones, Atwood Vice President

1999-2000 Leslie Small, Arkansas City Vice President

1998-99 Andy Armbruster, South Barber ................... Vice President

1996-97 Brad Montgomery, Cheylin Vice President

1994-95

Jennafer Neufeld, Inman Vice President

1985-86 Rick Malir, Wilson President

1983-84 Ron Wineinger, Marion President

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.

Creed Caldwell Prairie View East Central

Andrew Garman

Tyson Parks

Brady Ketzner

Kaylen Langhofer

Pike Valley North Central

Royal Valley Northeast

Cheylin Northwest

Southwestern Heights 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.

Maggie Bohl

Laura Metzger

Blayne Reid

Krysten Hamby

Noah Wiley

Zane Poulsen

Star Farmer

Ellsworth North Central

Sabetha Northeast

Cheylin Northwest

Buhler South Central

Labette County Southeast

Hugoton Southwest

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.

Adelle Higbie West Franklin East Central

Brock Burgman

Blue Valley North Central

Lora Larison Holton Northeast

Kaden Weltmer

Stetson Shook

Smith Center Northwest

Arkansas City South Central

Mason Springer Neodesha Southeast

Carter McClure

Hugoton Southwest

PAST STATE STARS

2024 Star in Agribusiness

2024 Star Farmer

2024 Star in Ag Placement

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

Christian Peña, Sublette

Ella Pachta, Republic County

Abigail Porter, Beloit

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

2012 Star Farmer Greg Harris, Chapman

2012 Star in Ag Placement Nathan Doss, Washington County

2011 Star in Agribusiness Nicholas Peckman, Paola

2011 Star Farmer Kaden Rousch, Smith Center

2011 Star in Ag Placement Dalton Black, Buhler

2010 Star in Agribusiness Kayla Schmitz, Doniphan West

2010 Star Farmer Tyler Rose, Washington County

2010 Star in Ag Placement Alex Goeckel, Washington County

2009 Star in Agribusiness Garrett Lister, Marysville

2009 Star Farmer

2009 Star in Ag Placement

2008 Star in Agribusiness

2008 Star Farmer

2008 Star in Ag Placement

Ben Meyer, Linn

Tucker Stewart, Washington County

Ben Hutto, Riverton

Miles Theurer, South Haven

Jesse Muller, Labette County

2007 Star in Agribusiness Ryan Windholz, Hays

2007 Star Farmer

2007 Star in Ag Placement

Eric Bekemeyer, Washington County

Kally Hood, Rock Creek

2006 Star in Agribusiness Jay Stamm, Washington

2006 Star Farmer Clarke Nelson, Northern Valley

2006 Star in Ag Placement D. Austin Winter, Holton

2005 Star in Agribusiness

2005 Star Farmer

2005 Star in Ag Placement

2004 Star in Agribusiness

2004 Star Farmer

2004 Star in Ag Placement

2003 Star in Agribusiness

2003 Star Farmer

2003 Star in Ag Placement

2002 Star in Agribusiness

2002 Star Farmer

2002 Star in Ag Placement

2001 Star in Agribusiness

2001 Star Farmer

2000 Star in Agribusiness

Alex Gottlob, Winfield

Kyler Ohlde, Linn

Kyle Smith, Arkansas City

Caleb Alexander, Garden City

Chris Bamberger, Jetmore

Clint Wahrman, Atwood

Brock Peters, Linn

Chase Bontrager, Holton

Damian Helms, Linn

Edwin Cooper, Altoona-Midway

Brent Overmiller, Smith Center

Tyler Diepenbrock, Centre

Joey McNaul, Buhler

Caleb McNally, South Barber

Angela Bramlage, Troy

2000 Star Farmer Orrin Holle, Atwood

1999 Star in Agribusiness

Michael Cosseman, Jetmore

1999 Star Farmer Anthony Heigert, Wabaunsee

1998 Star in Agribusiness

1998 Star Farmer

1997 Star in Agribusiness

Clint Church, Iola

Steven Friess, Labette County

Dale Brown, Girard

1997 Star Farmer Ervin Underwood, Mankato

1996 Star in Agribusiness

Nathan Shaffer, Smith Center

1996 Star Farmer Michael Springer, Neodesha

1995 Star in Agribusiness

1995 Star Farmer

1994 Star in Agribusiness

Ryan Reiff, Chapman

Elizabeth Neufeld, Inman

Trevor Lieb, Pike Valley

1994 Star Farmer Ryan Higbie, Williamsburg

1993 Star in Agribusiness

1993 Star Farmer

1992 Star in Agribusiness

Chris Cairns, Concordia

Jerrod Westfahl, Haven

Kim Whitney, Norton

1992 Star Farmer Brian Sinn, North Central

1991 Star in Agribusiness

1991 Star Farmer

1990 Star Agribusinessman

Brian Biddle, Winfield

Robert Duey, North Central

Steven J. Elstrom, Salina

1990 Star Farmer Leland Porter, Clay Center

1989 Star Agribusinessman

Jackie Coltrane, Southeast

1989 Star Farmer John Stika, Centre

1988 Star Agribusinessman

Mark Stenho, Belleville

1988 Star Farmer Brad Grabs, Chaparral

1987 Star Agribusinessman Troy Rudman, Palco

1987 Star Farmer Bruce Livingston, North Central

1986 Star Agribusinessman Devan Sarver, Iola

1986 Star Farmer Tim Turek, South Haven

1985 Star Agribusinessman Kevin Pool, Coffeyville

1985 Star Farmer Brad Swearingen, Hiawatha

1984 Star Agribusinessman

1984 Star Farmer

1983 Star Agribusinessman

1983 Star Farmer

1982 Star Agribusinessman

Todd Stritzke, Caney

Matt Wineinger, Marion/Florence

David Pachta, Belleville

Jeff Ochampaugh, Plainville

Mike Torrey, Wamego

1982 Star Farmer Loren Pachta, Belleville

1981 Star Agribusinessman

Daryl Cress, Fredonia

1981 Star Farmer Darrin Jesse, Southeast

1980 Star Agribusinessman

1980 Star Farmer

1979 Star Agribusinessman

1979 Star Farmer

Larry Wiezorek, Washburn Rural

David Crosson, Minneapolis

Mike Disberger, Haven

Kevin Robinson, Mission Valley

AMERICAN FFA DEGREES

1978 Star Agribusinessman

1978 Star Farmer

R. Joe Harris, Erie

Michael Smith, Norton

1977 Star Agribusinessman C. J. Riemann, Hill City

1977 Star Farmer Lorena Croucher, Garnett

1976 Star Agribusinessman

Charles Hatch, Salina

1976 Star Farmer Monte Jessup, Phillipsburg

1975 Star Agribusinessman

1975 Star Farmer

1974 Star Agribusinessman

John Bennett, Erie

Jeff Stroup, Prairie View

Vaughn Kirland, Dodge City

1974 Star Farmer Kenneth Lankard, Garnett

1973 Star Farmer

Alan Ochs, Jetmore

1972 Star Farmer Don Garlow, Concordia

1971 Star Farmer Dennis Bradford, Jetmore

1970 Star Farmer Ron Roth, Clay Center

1969 Star Farmer W. Benson Keil, Concordia

1968 Star Farmer Kenneth 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

PAST AMERICAN STARS

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

Director – Alex McMahon, Andover Central High School

Tyler Batson Bluestem

Mason Brenton

Jacie Koch Centralia

Parker Koch

William Strauss

Savannah Valenzuela

Devlin Ogg Frankfort

James Marquardt Greeley County

Dana Howard Hiawatha

Dylan Anderson Holton

Elisa Bartel

Jace Huyett

Jacob Huyett

Madelin Beshear Independence

Paul Funk Inman

Cierra Lindsey Jayhawk-Linn

Easton Ford Manhattan

Gabriel McKinley

LesLeigh Cary Marmaton Valley

Andrew Duever Marysville

Grace Turner

Charley Coffin McLouth

Kurtis Caruthers Mulvane

Izzy Loveless

Ainsley Wood

Zain Kaufman Neodesha

Brynna Brown Norton

Lillie Weiser Onaga

Jesse Dettmer Phillipsburg

Lydia Walker

Mariah Zavala Royal Valley

Shelby Swanson Seaman

Emily Ludolph Southern Coffey

Cyrus Nickel

August Stutzman St. Marys

Kiera Thomas

Preston Mermis TMP-Marian

Lucas Langley Washburn Rural

Taylor Kaufman Wichita Southeast

STATE CHORUS PARTICIPANTS

Director – Kristin Chisham, Douglass High School

Accompanist – Leah Claypool

Kimberly Crouch Ashland

Hayden Garman

Tiffany Watkins

Katy Prieb Canton-Galva

Addison Bina Centre

Reece Langvardt Chapman

Kristyn McAndrew Cheney

Gabriella Robben

Rafael Silva Doniphan West

Mary Habjan Eudora

Mollie Ruff Hodgeman County

Tobias Grubbs Hugoton

Lorenzo Martinez

Addison Wedel Inman

Clare Hockett Lyndon

Braxton Grimes Minneapolis

Shelby Vance Minneapolis

Emma Petersilie Ness City

Jhett Johnson Phillipsburg

Colten McCrea Prairie View

Aundre Perez Rock Creek

Eve Bailey Sabetha

Lauren Jones Seaman

Tyler Archuleta South Barber

Cole Howland

Brianna Summers Southern Coffey

Dergan True

Kaytlynn Winn

Katelyn Burger Stanton County

Sydney Heller Sylvan-Lucas

Graham Foley Tonganoxie

Caitilin Phengdara Wichita Southeast

To Kansas FFA Family and Friends,

Welcome to State Convention! We are excited for this week’s convention festivities where we celebrate achievements of the past year and recognize the excellence achieved by members from chapters all over the state of Kansas. This week, our agricultural educators together with student representatives of more than 13,000 members across chapters in 103 of the 105 counties in Kansas, converge with donors, leaders, and supporters of the FFA. No doubt, thousands of hours have been invested in projects, events, and instruction and here we celebrate and recognize the achievements over this past year and prepare for the next year’s ambitious plans, all working to achieve the mission of the FFA, and making a positive difference in lives of students through leadership development, personal growth, and career success.

As you read through this program, take note of the many companies, organizations, and individuals who have been willing and continue to invest in the Kansas FFA Foundation. As you may meet some of them and have the opportunity, please take a moment to thank them personally for supporting the Kansas FFA in the quest to prepare each new generation of students for success. We are truly blessed to have and continue to grow this amazing support for our student programs.

Throughout this week’s events, I encourage you to take a moment to reminisce about your own personal experiences in FFA, and to pause for a moment just to take it all in. Consider how one day also, you may make a difference in the lives of students in the future, or to borrow a memorable line, how you may also, “Pay it Forward”. The Kansas FFA Foundation exists to allow for gifts of all kinds, financial, estate gifts, multi-year pledges, and through the organization, all gifts make substantial differences in the lives of FFA members for generations to come.

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.

Michael “Mike” Smith, Chairman Kansas FFA Foundation Board of Trustees

KANSAS FFA FOUNDATION SPONSORS

Donations received July 1, 2023 – May 10, 2024

Premier – $50,000 & above

5 Star – $20,000 to $49,999

4 Star – $10,000 to $19,999

3 Star – $5,000 to $9,999

Ag Partners Cooperative

AGP

Berry Companies, Inc.

Chapman FFA Alumni

Corteva Agriscience

Heartland Regional Stockyards

Kansas Association of Agricultural Educators

Kansas Ag Bankers Division

KSU College of Agriculture

Marysville FFA Alumni

Royal Dairy

United Bank & Trust

Yoder Meats

2 Star – $2,000 to $4,999

4 Seasons Fundraising

Ag Mark, LLC

America’s Team

Beck’s Hybrids

CDC-BME Crader Distributing

Culver’s Topeka #755

Emprise Bank

GNBank NA

Kansas Agribusiness Retailers Assn

Kansas FFA Alumni

Kansas Grain & Feed Association

Kansas Society of Land Surveyors & KSLS Charitable Foundation

Kanza Cooperative Association

Land O’Lakes Foundation

Mel Hambelton Ford

MFA Oil

Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture

NextGen Cattle Co

Prairie Land Electric Coop

Riverstar Farms

Seitz Fundraising

Zoetis/Animal Health International

1 Star – $1 to $1,999

701x Inc.

Ag 1 Source

Ag Press/Grass & Grain

AgriCenter

All Creatures Vet Clinic

American Implement

Anderes Seed

Animal Health Center of Marion Co.

Barber Co. Conservation District

Bauer Agency

Big Iron Auctions, Livestock Division

Bill Stevenson Agency

Brevant Seeds

Bucklin Tractor and Implement

Butler Co. Conservation District

Cargill - Cattle Procurment

Carrico Implement Inc.

Centera Bank

E and E Ag Insurance LLC

Elkhart Co. Pork Producers

Farm Country Ford

Franklin Co. Conservation Dist.

From the Land of Kansas

Heinen Bros Agra Service

Heritage Tractor, Inc.

Hiawatha Implement

High Plains Farm Credit

Horizon Real Estate Services

Hubbard Feeds

Hugoton FFA Alumni

Hummert International

Hutchinson Community College

ICEV

Jayson Hanschu Insurance

Kalvesta Implement

KanEquip

Kansas Dairy Commission

Kansas Electric Cooperative

Kansas Farmer

Kansas Forage and Grassland Council

Kansas Forest Service

Kansas Pork Association

Kansas Veterinary Medical Association

Kansas Wheat Commission

Kanza Bank

Keating Tractor and Equipment Inc

Kentucky 4-H Foundation, Inc.

Kingman Co. 4-H Foundation

Kingman County 4-H Council

Kingman Healthcare Center

Kramer Agency & Associates LLC

Kroger

Labette Bank

Landmark Implement, Inc

Landoll Company Inc.

Lawrence Landscape

Lone Star Cemetery Association, Inc.

Midland Marketing

Mitchell County Conservation District

MJE, LLC

Morton Buildings

Mt Vernon FFA Alumni Association

Nemaha County Conservation District

Newberry Family Motors

Northwest Tech

Oakes Ford

Outlaw Truck and Tractor Pulling

Pottawatomie County Conservation Dist.

PrairieLand Partners

Precision Ag & Seed Services

Rick Honeyman Ford

S&S Rock Crushing, Inc.

Santa Fe Trail Meats

Section 16 Teachers

Security State Bank

Simon Bros.

Sod Shop Inc.

Stevens County Farm Bureau

Stewart Seed LLC

Sunflower Well Service

Taylor Communications/KFRM

TE-PE Oil and Gas Co.

The Peoples Bank

Thompson Brothers’ Industrial Supplies, Inc.

Tiffany Cattle Co.

Tractor Supply

Triangle H Farms

Tubbs & Sons Ford Sales

TWI Insurance Services

United Mosquito & Fly Control

Valor Auto Group

Walmart Spark Wise & Reber, L.C.

Individual Donors

Premier – $10,000 & above

June Beaver

Robert & Bunny Broeckelman

Kevin & Rosemary Harris

Tom & Maggie Hemmer

Rick Malir & Bonnie Coley-Malir

John & Jennifer Niemann

Randy & Cheryl Reinhardt

David VanderGriend

Ken & Diane Wagner

Keith & Sheri Westervelt

Jerrod & Amy Westfahl

5 Star – $5,000 to $9,999

Dave & Diana Bradbury

Michael Burns

Jeff & Allie Cather

Brad & Ann Cox

Larry & Donna Erpelding

Nelson & Marilyn Galle

Doug & Nancy Hofbauer

Joe & Dana Newland

Mike & Julia Torrey

4 Star – $2,500 to $4,999

Kyle Essley & Sarah Friedricks

Hannah & Ryan Hahn

Todd & Janell Harman

Greg & Beth Krissek

Emily & Jeremy Lehning

Kassie & Austin Long

Halley & Mark Nett

Todd Sturgis

3 Star $1,000 to $2,499

Lorri Adams

Scott & Barb Albright

Danette & Todd Amstein

Tom & Donna Benoit

Don & Rosemary Boggs

Chad & Mandy Bontrager

Family

Justine & Chris Converse

Kevin & Brenda Davis

Gregg & Penny Doud

Becky & Tristan Fouard

Kevin & Brenda Gleason

Sam & Janet Hands

Catherine Kane

Garrett & Alyson Lister

Jackie McClaskey &

Mike Matson

2 Star $500 to $999

Jennifer Anderson

David Crossen

Kurt & Pam Dillon

Kevin Donnelly

Bo Downing

Rich and Shirley Felts

Emily and Justin French

Randy and Terrie Galle

Larry Gleue

Drew Goering

Max Harman

Mark & Kim Harms

Joe & Megan Hobbs

Gaea & Mathew Hock

Lindsey & Mark Huseman

Becky & Andrew Johnson

1 Star – $250 to $449

Jim & Johanna Anderes

Matthew & Megan Anguiano

Harmon & Diana Bliss

Jackie & Eric Chandler

Rebecca & Kody Chase

Scott Clark

Brandie & Bill Disberger

Verne Dow

Cory Epler

Chad & Laura Epler

Beth Gaines

Sarah & Brent Goss Family

Anthony Meals

Sean Miller

Tom & Carolyn Perrier

DeWayne Rosson

Mark & Nancy

Schifferdecker

Kylene & Spencer Scott

Renee Scott

Kevin & Rochelle Sheddrick

Dennis Shurtz

Kelly & Jim Sipes

Riley Sleichter

Andrew Cole Strasburg

Colleen & Allen Trater

Jonathan & Ann Ulmer

Yancy & Christina Wright

J.J. Jones

Mary Kane

John & Kristin Kennedy

Robert Kohman

Casey Mattke

Mark Mayfield

Nicki McLain

Meghan Mueseler

Rick Perkins

Guy & Leslie Shoulders

Jessie Smith

Emily & Nathan Staton

Zach Vincent

Pat & Janel Wiederholt

Karl & Bailey Wilhelm

Dennis Will

Steven Helm

Susan Kirk

Corey Krehbiel

Nathan Laudan

Tracey & Audrey Mann

Mark & Marsha Meyer

Jackie Mundt

Andy Nelson

Arleta Ohlmeier

Jason & Kara Peterson

Mike & Mary Smith

Karl Dawn & Jeremy Stover

K ANSAS FFA F OUNDATION S PONSORS

Everette Thomas

Shawn Turner

Kim Viets

Doug Wareham

John & Marlene Wells

Brenda and Mark Wolters

Chapter Seed Participants

Beloit

Buhler

Centre Chapman

Ellsworth

Hiawatha

Hill City

Holton

Hugoton

Ingalls Iola

Jefferson West

Marion-Florence

McLouth

Minneapolis

Mission Valley

Osborne County

Republic County

Royal Valley

Sedan

South Barber

Southeast of Saline

Southwestern Heights

Winfield

Bolded Chapter reached the milestone of $1,000 donated to the Kansas FFA Foundation, and received a complimentary registration to State FFA Convention.

Anderson County

Atchison County

Axtell

Blue Valley

Burlington Caney

Central Heights

Centre

Chapman

Cherryvale

Clay Center

Clearwater

Council Grove

Crest

Doniphan West

Ell Saline

Ellis

Ellsworth

Erie

Frankfort

Fredonia

Goessel

Greeley County

Hanover

Hiawatha

Hill City

Hillsboro

Holcomb

Holton

Hope Horton Hoxie

Hutchinson CTE

Independence Iola

Jackson Heights

Jayhawk Linn

Jefferson West

Junction City

Lincoln Linn

Lyndon

Marais des Cygnes

Marion

Mission Valley

Natoma

Nemaha Central

Neodesha

Newton

Northern Valley

Norton

Olathe Adv. Tech

Olathe West

Onaga

Osawatomie

Ottawa

Oxford

Norwich

Paola

Perry-Lecompton

Plainville

Pleasanton

Quinter

Rawlins County

Republic County

Riverside

Rock Creek

Rossville

Royal Valley

Russell

Sabetha

Salina Satanta

Scott City

Seaman

Shawnee Heights

Silver Lake

Smith Center

Solomon

Southeast

Southeast of Saline

Southern Coffey

Southwestern Hgts.

Spring Hill

St. Francis

St. Mary’s

Stockton

Thunder Ridge

Tonganoxie

Troy

Udall

Wabaunsee

WaKeeney

Wamego

Washburn Rural

Washington

West Franklin

White City

Wichita County

Yates Center

K-STATE CAMPUS

THE FFA CREED

I believe in the future of agriculture, with a faith born not of words but of deeds – achievements won by the present and past generations of agriculturists; in the promise of better days through better ways, even as the better things we now enjoy have come to us from the struggles of former years.

I believe that to live and work on a good farm, or to be engaged in other agricultural pursuits, is pleasant as well as challenging; for I know the joys and discomforts of agricultural life and hold an inborn fondness for those associations which, even in hours of discouragement, I cannot deny.

I believe in leadership from ourselves and respect from others. I believe in my own ability to work efficiently and think clearly, with such knowledge and skill as I can secure, and in the ability of progressive agriculturists to serve our own and the public interest in producing and marketing the product of our toil.

I believe in less dependence on begging and more power in bargaining; in the life abundant and enough honest wealth to help make it so – for others as well as myself; in less need for charity and more of it when needed; in being happy myself and playing square with those whose happiness depends upon me.

I believe that American agriculture can and will hold true to the best traditions of our national life and that I can exert an influence in my home and community which will stand solid for my part in that inspiring task.

The creed was written by E.M. Tiffany of Lyndon, Kansas, and adopted at the Third National FFA Convention. It was revised at the 38th and 63rd National FFA Conventions.

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 96th Kansas FFA Convention possible!

Barabra Albright• Karlie Albright • Taylor Apley

Molly Biggs • Clint Blaes • Robin Blume

Colton Branch • Billy Brown • Tyler Cates

Jackie Chandler • Ali Corbett • Rylee Coy • Kurt Dillon

Justine Dlabal • Edie Doane • Michael Dowd

Logan Elliott • Lakin Giager • Drew Goering

Tessa Golay • Hannah Graybill • Hannah Hahn

Jancey Hall • Bill Harlan • Lori Harlan • Max Harman

Dalton Henry • Gaea Hock • Rachel Hood

Mikey Hughes • August Hulse • Lindsey Huseman

Abby Johnson • Amara Johnson • Denver Johnston

Emily Koop • Kirsten Kyger • Kyler Langvardt

Kellen Liebsch • Abi Lillard • Alyson Lister • Garrett Lister

Mary Marsh • Jackie McClaskey • Janae McKinney

Glendolyn Neely • Heather Ober • Cailin Parks

Bailey Peterson-Wilhelm • Russell Plaschka

Mason Prester • Kara Riffel • Jade Robben • Grace Roth

Bethany Schifferdecker-Ens • Weston Schrader

Sarah Sergeant• Peyton Sherron • Lucas Shivers

Bailey Sipes• Andrea Sisson • Riley Sleichter

Adam Spencer • Beth Stuewe • Elizabeth Sturgis

Tom Torres • Shawn Turner • Kerry Wefald • Noah White

Elizabeth Wright • Aidan Yoho