Kansas FFA Holds True. We continue to strive for growth as individuals, as communities, and in agriculture. Each one of the chapters in our state Holds True to our mission as they create a positive impact and serve those around them.
Every year, our association Holds True to our best traditions by celebrating the accomplishments of our 9,631 members and 211 chapters at our State FFA Convention. Despite these trying times, Kansas FFA has continued to accomplish incredible feats over the course of this last year, and they will be recognized. We are excited to showcase their achievements this week at the 92nd Kansas FFA Virtual State Convention with each and every one of you.
Kansas FFA get ready to experience a unique State Convention that Holds True to the best traditions our organization!
— 2019-2020 Kansas FFA State Officer Team
Clockwise, from left: Lukas Sebesta, Ellsworth Chapter – Treasurer; Logan Elliott, Riverton Chapter – President; Mason Prester, Wilson Chapter – Sentinel; J.W. Wells, Sedan Chapter – Reporter; Elizabeth Wright, Blue Valley Chapter –Secretary; Abby Goins, Labette County Chapter – Vice President.
Front (from top): Arkansas City FFA Chapter members partnered with their city to dig up the succulents in their downtown area and kept them in their greenhouse to overwinter and to propagate, then replanted the succulents and more 250 cuttings back into the downtown containers in the spring. Caney FFA Chapter members hosted more than 400 elementary students and community members at their annual Kiddie Barn to enjoy learning about agriculture in a hands-on way. Back (from left): Marmaton Valley FFA Chapter members helped clean up a local park before the annual Moran Day Celebration. Ellsworth FFA Chapter members learned how to run the cup while tig welding as part of the Career Day which the chapter hosted for their entire school.
JOIN US ONLINE!
We may have moved our convention to the virtual world, but that doesn’t mean we can’t have an amazing time connecting with each other and celebrating Kansas FFA!
HERE’S HOW TO ATTEND CONVENTION
Visit our Facebook Page at facebook.com/ksffa or our YouTube Channel at youtube.com/ksstffa Convention sessions will be streamed live, so we can celebrate together the achievements of our members and chapters. We will be watching with you, chatting in the comments, and having fun! You can even set a reminder for the videos you want to watch.
Videos will be available in-full after the Session has streamed so you can also watch them later, at your convenience.
We’ll also stream videos and post results at www.kansasffaconvention.org
This page will be our convention archive, so you can revisit and watch your favorite videos again and again. Awards and recognition posts beyond those listed in the guidebook will also be shared throughout the week. Check Kansas FFA social media channels, expecially Facebook, for more information.
Share the fun with #FFAHoldsTrue!
Comment on our videos, share them, and post about convention with the hashtag #FFAHoldsTrue or #KSFFA on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
Never before have we been able to invite so many people to enjoy convention, so invite your teachers, family, and friends to tune in and see the best of Kansas FFA.
Convention Schedule
* Events with an asterisk require pre-registration.
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
11:00 am * “A Hero’s Call” Virtual Workshop Tess Seibel, National FFA Vice President 7:00 pm Yoder Meats Kansas Celebration Kick-Off Concert Featuring performaces by Ben McPeak, Lucas Maddy, Caitlyn Ochsner, Josh Abbott, Wade Bowen, and Logan Mize.
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
11:00 am
1:00 pm
* “Embracing our Journey” Virtual Workshop
Koleson McCoy, National FFA President
*Virtual Workshop: Ag Careers: What’s Out There and Where Do I Fit?
OPENING SESSION
6:45 pm
Pre-Session Stream Begins
7:00 pm Opening Ceremony
Conveniton Welcome
Logan Elliott, Kansas FFA President
Recognition of Newly Chartered Chapters
State Reporter’s Retiring Address
Presented in part by Cargill
J.W. Wells “Value = Impact”
State Proficiency Award Winners Recognition – Part I
Agricultural Education through Dairy Production – Placement
State Secretary’s Retiring Address
Presented in part by MKC
National Chapter Awards – Building Communities Sponsored by Farm Credit Associations of Kansas
Closing Ceremony
Thursday, May 28, 2020
10:00 am Delegate Committee Meetings
11:00 am Keynote Address
1:00 pm
Koleson McCoy
*Virtual Workshop: Build Your Skills, Not Just a Resume
2:00 pm Delegate Business Session Agenda Includes Announcement of the State Officer Slate
SECOND SESSION
6:45 pm Pre-Session Stream Begins
7:00 pm Opening Ceremony
State Sentinel’s Retiring Address Presented in part by Fueling Kansas
National Chapter Awards – Strengthening Agriculture
Sponsored by Western Farm Show
State Proficiency Award Winners Recognition - Part II Diversified Agricultural Production through Nursery Operations
State Vice President’s Retiring Address
Presented in part by Harris Crop Insurance
Abby Goins “Pursue Authenticity”
Keynote Speaker
Sponsored by Rick & Bonnie Malir
Dr. Rick Rigsby
Closing Ceremony
Friday, May 29, 2020
THIRD SESSION
9:45 am Pre-Session Stream Begins 10:00 am Opening Ceremony
Special Remarks Sponsored by Harris Crop Insurance
Walter Kinzie Founder and CEO, Encore Live
National Chapter Awards – Growing Leaders
Sponsored by American Family Insurance
FRIDAY, MAY 29, 2020
State of the State Remarks
Mr. Kurt Dillon, State FFA Advisor
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.
State FFA Degree Ceremony
Presentation begins with the North Central District Sponsored by Kansas Electric Cooperatives and Sunbelt Solomon Solutions.
State Proficiency Award Winners Recognition - Part III Outdoor Recreation through Wildlife Production & Management
State Treasurer’s Retiring Address Presented in part by Central Valley Ag
Lukas Sebesta “Don’t Forget”
Triple Crown Awards
Garlow Memorial Trophy Sponsored by the Bill Garlow Family in memory of Bob Garlow
State President’s Retiring Address
Presented in part by Kubota
Logan Elliott “True Grit”
“Stars over Kansas” Pageant
Sponsored by Farm Credit Associations of Kansas
Announcement of State Stars
Sponsored by Farm Credit Associations of Kansas, United Bank and Trust, and Kansas Farm Bureau
Announcement and Installation of 2020-2021 State FFA Officers
Greetings – New State President
Closing Ceremony
Thank You!
During the uniqueness of the 92nd Kansas FFA Convention, our volunteer’s continued to “hold true” to their commitment, dedication and support of the Kansas FFA Association. There was no doubt as the association shifted from an in-person event to a virtual experience that members would continue to be recognized for their efforts, retiring addresses of state officers presented, and a new team of state officers elected.
Without the assistance of more than fifty volunteers, we would not have been able to successfully host all the special experiences connected with this virtual convention. Throughout it all our volunteers continued to ask how they could help!
A huge thank you goes out to ALL the volunteers who annually share their time and talents to host a special event like none other for the members of the Kansas FFA Association. If you happen to know or see one of these dedicated individuals, please express your appreciation for all they do!
Taylor Apley, Molly Bertz, Clint Blaes, Robin Blume, Chad Bontrager, Colton Branch, Logan Britton, Billy Brown, Jordan Brown, Jade Comstock, Garrett Craig, Wyatt DeJong, Zana DeJong, Miranda Depenbusch, Bill Disberger, Justine Dlabal, Edie Doane, Michael Dowd, Jancey Hall, Katie Harbert, Bill Harlan, Lori Harlan, Max Harman, Phil Harner, Dalton Henry, Brooks Hetle, Dr. Gaea Hock, Lindsey Huseman, Briana Jacobus, Andy Klein, Sandy Klein, Emily Koop, Kyler Langvardt, Alyson Lister, Garrett Lister, Grace Luebcke, Katie Lybarger, Allysa Martinez, Jackie McClaskey, Susan Metzger, Liz Meyer, Noah Ochsner, Eli Ohlde, Ben Pinkston, Russell Plaschka, Bethany Schifferdecker, Riley Sleichter, Andrew Strasburg, Beth Stuewe, Kerry Wefald, Karl Wilhelm, Sheridan Wimmer, Donnie Wolters, and Scuyler Zenger.
State FFA Degrees
The State FFA Degree is the 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
Alex Brownrigg Anderson County
Maya Corley
Autumn Ewert
Becky Kropf
Daelynn Peine
Abigael Reid
Tucker Tush
Rayleigh Wittman
Guy Young
Daniel Bartley Burlington
Bryleigh Isch
Lily Rolf
Drue Thorp
Kobey Miller Crest
Clinton Barker Jayhawk-Linn
Kathryn Dawson
Hayden Lowe
Chad Nation
Aidan Schneider
Connor Schneider
Makenzi Umphenour
Brody White
Bayleigh Lacey Marais des Cygnes Valley
Koby Vanderpool
William Blythe Mission Valley
Jodie Bentz Ottawa
Josiah Jahn
McKenna Schulz
Caroline Wingert
Luke Elkinton Paola
Maci Gerken
Krista Haley
Molly Kane
Leah Mailand
Shelby Minden
Brock Pitzer
Atticus Sondy
Benjamin Timpe
Alejandra Wright
Emma Epps Pleasanton
Megan Gillespie
Madison Schreckhise
John McWilliam Prairie View
Laura Flanery Spring Hill
Adam King
Alyssa Sherron
Tori Gillland Tonganoxie
Will Glotzbach Wabaunsee
North Central
Jacob Burks Beloit
Kiran Elam
Joshua Hollerich
Jenna Loomis
Jacob Porter
Abby Vetter
Brody Barr Blue Valley
Madison Johns
Will Johnson
Ryan Lindell
Rylee Olson
Brook Staten
Benjamin Wichman
Brooklynn Zoeller
Lindsey Ascher Chapman
Hannah Karmann
Breanna Miles
Kevin Mills
Julie Rock
Ty Seibert
Colt Benfer
Eric Peterson
Clay Center
Clifton-Clyde
Rachel Sebesta Ellsworth
Stormy Thompson
Tyler Walford
Gene Hanson
Chase Ahlers Junction City
Morgan Goodwin
Johnathan Hensley
Alexus Messer
Frank Throckmorton
Trevor Haley Minneapolis
Cajsa Carlgren Pike Valley
Jessica Jensen
Brianna Sjolander
Alexis Hansen Republic County
Hunter Hartner
Jena Kunc
Emma Morris
Rhiley Stanton
Dylan White
Tobi Wilber
Tyler Nelson Washington County
Grace Otott
Tyler Simmons
Northeast
Ryan Dunn Atchison County
Simon Schmitz Axtell
Ransom Engelken Centralia
Tara Fox Frankfort
Hattie Polson
Jocelyn Dvorak Hiawatha
Bridget Kucan Holton
Joel Kennedy Jackson Heights
Jerilyn Nelson
Andrew Wege
Anna Cohorst Marysville
Jacob Harries
Abbey Luedders
Kady Figge Onaga
Cassidy Parks Royal Valley
Ivy Bailey Sabetha
Charlie Bestwick
Kody Beyer
Erin Deters
Andrew Frazee
Lauren Gatz
Rylie Borgerding Valley Heights
Nathan Holz Wamego
Northwest
Daisy Hawkins Atwood
Juliann Sis
Kaitlyn Wolters
Colton Vajnar Hays
Monique William
Colt Segarra Hill City
Andrew Foote Hoxie
Kyler Niblock
Mason Schulze Norton
Jonah Smith Plainville
Kayler Getz Quinter
Dalton Kaiser
Kattie Wurm St Francis
Riggs Reneberg Thunder Ridge
Blakely Aldridge Weskan
Hannah Young
South Central
Taylor Nulik Arkansas City
Trenton Arheart Buhler
Kaden Armbruster
Samantha Baldwin
Jackson Berning
Kody Carlton
Jordan Childs
Connor Compton
Jacob Fredrickson
Colt Hahn
Alyssa Herl
South Central, cont’d
Emma Hershberger Buhler
Grace Hickert
Trenton Matney
Ethan McComas
Haley Miller
Morgan Anne Miller
Alex Papenfuss
Piper Schlatter
Sierra Sherry
Tanner Siemens
Cade Taylor
Emma Willison
Erik Moore Central
Jensen Riffel Centre
Jose Zapien Fairfield
Rachel Harman Inman
Lily Tatro
Gavin Carp Maize
Vivian Steffan
Peyton Ensey Marion
Cassandra Meyer
Carson Orpin Moundridge
Jack Parks Peabody-Burns
Clarissa Stokes
Taylor Hedrick Pretty Prairie
Laura Doll Renwick
Abbie Schwab
Austin Simon Renwick
Brock Montgomery Skyline
Takira Blick South Barber
Allie Hoch
Kutter Jewell
Sydney Bacon South Haven
Grace Theurer
Rachel Turek
Slade Wiley
Isaac Jirak Udall
Isaac Patteson
Taima Graves Wellington
Southeast
Abigale Reaves Altoona-Midway
Kloie Clegg Caney
Keaton Herrmann
Cord Dodson Cherryvale
Reagan Alsbaugh Chetopa
Owen Carr Coffeyville
Taylor Isle
Alex Bole Columbus
Landon Coons
Kaden Crain
Jagger Tanner
Karsyn Youngblood Columbus
Walker Corle Elk Valley
Adyson DeWitt
Jimmy Greer
Faith Mcelroy
Malcom Raynor
Southeast, cont’d
Ava Perrier Eureka
McKenna Richardson
Ethan Westerman
Sadie Marchiano Fort Scott
Tricia Combs Girard
Breann Flaharty
Bailea Poland
Lara Wells
Lorie Carpenter Iola
Levi Meiwes
Denton Carrico Labette County
Kylie March
Taya Maxson
Jackson Russell
Elsie Sorrell
Cameron Vail
Cadence Wheeler
Allison Heim Marmaton Valley
Julianna Sprague
Zoi Yoho
Tiffany Adee Neodesha
Eric Boyes Riverton
Lane Goodwin
Daphnii Parker
Elizabeth Sturgis
James Osburn Sedan
Martha Sanders
Taylor O’Brien St Paul
Clay Brillhart Uniontown
Braden Griffiths
Clay Sutterby
Mark Bacca Yates Center
Trent Burton
Taylor Jacobs
Joey Smith
Kayle Smith
Southwest
Burke Shapland Dighton
Caleb Heinz Fowler
Kyle Doll Garden City
Gracie Kraft
Karly Larson
Josey Schmidt Greeley County
Jacob Bell Hugoton
Laramie Brecheisen
Kaleb Grubbs
Luis Ramos
Conner Wells
Dylan Bruntz Ness City
Makenzee Cupp
Caitlin Smee
Cordell Herron Stanton County
State Officer Candidates
Bryce Atchison, Tonganoxie
Ashley Chandler, Neodesha
ReAnna Dunlap, South Barber
Kiran Elam, Beloit
KadyJae Figge, Onaga
Hannah Graybill, Labette County
Johnathan Hensley, Junction City
Abigail Johnson, Southeast of Saline
Colby McManis, Girard
Erik Moore, Central
Alison Owens, Anderson County
Cailin Parks, Holton
Eric Peterson, Clifton-Clyde
Hattie Polson, Frankfort
Bailey Sipes, Stanton County
Elizabeth Sturgis, Riverton
Colton Vajnar, Hays
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.
Grace Otott
Washington County North Central
Joel Kennedy Jackson Heights Northeast
Austin Simon Renwick South Central
Josey Schmidt
Greeley County 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 Glotzbach
Wabaunsee East Central
Tyler Nelson Washington County North Central
Bridget Kucan Holton Northeast
Andrew Foote Hoxie Northwest
Laura Doll Renwick South Central
James Osburn Sedan Southeast
Luis Ramos Hugoton Southwest
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.
William Blythe
Will Johnson
Andrew Wege
Mission Valley East Central
Blue Valley North Central
Jackson Heights Northeast
Mason Schulze Norton Northwest
Levi Meiwes Iola Southeast
Jacob Bell
Hugoton Southwest
National Chapter Awards
Altoona-Midway
Arkansas City
Beloit
Blue Valley
Buhler
Canton-Galva
Centre
Chapman
Chetopa
Clay Center
Ellsworth
Fairfield
Fort Scott
Girard
Hays
Holton
Hugoton
Iola
Marion
Marysville
McLouth
Mission Valley Neodesha
Oxford Republic County Riverton
Royal Valley
Sedan
Smith Center
Southeast of Saline
St. Marys
Stanton County
Tonganoxie
Udall
Valley Heights
Weskan
Yates Center
Past Triple Crown Recipients
Chapman
Clay Center
Hill City
Plainville
Marysville
Clay Center
Clay Center
Hill City
Concordia
Clay Center
Mankato
Plainville
Marion
Mankato
Marion
Hill City
Marion-Florence
Hill City
Plainville
Arkansas City
Hill City
Arkansas City
Norton
Past National FFA Officers
2009-10
2007-08
2004-05
2002-03
1999-2000
1998-99
1996-97
1994-95
1985-86
1983-84
1977-78
1976-77
Bethany Bohnenblust, Labette County Secretary
Becky Sullivan, Spring Hill Secretary
Justine Sterling, South Barber .................................... Vice President
J.J. Jones, Atwood Vice President
Leslie Small, Arkansas City Vice President
Andy Armbruster, South Barber Vice President
Brad Montgomery, Cheylin ......................................... Vice President
Jennafer Neufeld, Inman Vice President
Rick Malir, Wilson President
Ron Wineinger, Marion President
Dee James, Clay Center Vice President
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
1929-30
Leo Paulsen, Concordia Student Secretary
Boyd Waite, Winfield 4th Vice President
Past Kansas FFA Presidents
2020-21
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
2006-07
Bethany Bohnenblust Labette County
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
1969-70
1968-69
1967-68
1966-67
1965-66
Doug Deets
Arkansas City
Lauren Libby Smith Center
Gregory Hands
Garden City
Dale Raymond Garnett
Dennis Shurtz
Arkansas City
Roger Barr Manhattan
1964-65 Terry Odle Stockton
1963-64
1962-63
1961-62
1960-61
1959-60
1958-59
1957-58
1956-57
1955-56
1954-55
1953-54
1952-53
Joe Detrixhe Concordia
Glenn Gottlob Arkansas City
Lawrence Erpelding Effingham
Melvin Hunt Tribune
Steve Robb Lawrence
Ralph Young Tribune
Bob Kreibiel McPherson
William Wachs, Jr. Ellsworth
Larry Figgs Effingham
Harry Dean Peter Edson
Nelson D. Galle Moundridge
Bill Ray James Clay Center
1951-52 Marvin Decker Holton
1950-51 Robert Ball
Garden City
1949-50 Paul Mugler Clay Center
1948-49
1947-48
1946-47
1945-46
John Gigstad Effingham
Harland Priddle
Haven
Richard Chase El Dorado
Rollin J. Casement Sedan
1944-45
1943-44
1942-43
1941-42
1940-41
1939-40
1938-39
1937-38
Jack Hall
Highland Park
Irwin Alefs
Great Bend
Wayne Brent
Chanute
George Stelter
Abilene
Raymond Kaup
Smith Center
Paul Kelley
Solomon
Walter Porter
Council Grove
Albert S. Coates
Merriam
1936-37
1935-36
1934-35
1933-34
1932-33
1931-32
1930-31
1929-30
John Dean
Ottawa
J. W. England III
Merriam
Paul Lock
Washington
Wayne D. Trail
Colby
Waldo Cox
Mound City
Leo Paulsen
Concordia
Lewis Evans
Washington
Boyd Waite
Winfield
The rising sun is the token of a new era in agriculture. If we will follow the leadership of our president, we shall be led out of the darkness of selfishness and into the glorious
sunlight of brotherhood and cooperation.
-Opening Ceremony
Past State Stars
2020 Star in Agribusiness
2020 Star Farmer
2020 Star in Ag Placement
2019 Star in Agribusiness
2019 Star Farmer
2019 Star in Ag Placement
Kylar Lee, Burlington
Ethan Dickerson, Natoma
Emily Swiger, Coffeyville
2018 Star in Agribusiness Emily Glenn, Scott City
2018 Star Farmer
2018 Star in Ag Placement
2017 Star in Agribusiness
2017 Star Farmer
2017 Star in Ag Placement
2016 Star in Agribusiness
Natalie Hawkins, Atwood
Ryan Stewart, Washington County
Cordell Waggoner, Haven
Tyler Phillips, Mission Valley
Deven Foster, Labette County
Austin Nordyke, Hugoton
2016 Star Farmer Samantha Beauchamp, Holton
2016 Star in Ag Placement Cole Riggin, Riverton
2015 Star in Agribusiness
Tate Tremblay, Hill City
2015 Star Farmer Wyatt Harting, Norton
2015 Star in Ag Placement Kord Curran, Girard
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
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
2000 Star Farmer
1999 Star in Agribusiness
1999 Star Farmer
1998 Star in Agribusiness
1998 Star Farmer
1997 Star in Agribusiness
1997 Star Farmer
1996 Star in Agribusiness
1996 Star Farmer
1995 Star in Agribusiness
1995 Star Farmer
1994 Star in Agribusiness
1994 Star Farmer
1993 Star in Agribusiness
1993 Star Farmer
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
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
Orrin Holle, Atwood
Michael Cosseman, Jetmore
Anthony Heigert, Wabaunsee
Clint Church, Iola
Steven Friess, Labette County
Dale Brown, Girard
Ervin Underwood, Mankato
Nathan Shaffer, Smith Center
Michael Springer, Neodesha
Ryan Reiff, Chapman
Elizabeth Neufeld, Inman
Trevor Lieb, Pike Valley
Ryan Higbie, Williamsburg
Chris Cairns, Concordia
Jerrod Westfahl, Haven
PAST STATE STARS
1992 Star in Agribusiness
1992 Star Farmer
1991 Star in Agribusiness
1991 Star Farmer
1990 Star Agribusinessman
1990 Star Farmer
1989 Star Agribusinessman
1989 Star Farmer
1988 Star Agribusinessman
1988 Star Farmer
1987 Star Agribusinessman
1987 Star Farmer
1986 Star Agribusinessman
1986 Star Farmer
1985 Star Agribusinessman
1985 Star Farmer
1984 Star Agribusinessman
1984 Star Farmer
1983 Star Agribusinessman
1983 Star Farmer
1982 Star Agribusinessman
1982 Star Farmer
1981 Star Agribusinessman
1981 Star Farmer
1980 Star Agribusinessman
1980 Star Farmer
1979 Star Agribusinessman
1979 Star Farmer
1978 Star Agribusinessman
1978 Star Farmer
1977 Star Agribusinessman
Kim Whitney, Norton
Brian Sinn, North Central
Brian Biddle, Winfield
Robert Duey, North Central
Steven J. Elstrom, Salina
Leland Porter, Clay Center
Jackie Coltrane, Southeast
John Stika, Centre
Mark Stenho, Belleville
Brad Grabs, Chaparral
Troy Rudman, Palco
Bruce Livingston, North Central
Devan Sarver, Iola
Tim Turek, South Haven
Kevin Pool, Coffeyville
Brad Swearingen, Hiawatha
Todd Stritzke, Caney
Matt Wineinger, Marion/Florence
David Pachta, Belleville
Jeff Ochampaugh, Plainville
Mike Torrey, Wamego
Loren Pachta, Belleville
Daryl Cress, Fredonia
Darrin Jesse, Southeast
Larry Wiezorek, Washburn Rural
David Crosson, Minneapolis
Mike Disberger, Haven
Kevin Robinson, Mission Valley
R. Joe Harris, Erie
Michael Smith, Norton
C. J. Riemann, Hill City
1977 Star Farmer Lorena Croucher, Garnett
1976 Star Agribusinessman
1976 Star Farmer
1975 Star Agribusinessman
1975 Star Farmer
1974 Star Agribusinessman
1974 Star Farmer
1973 Star Farmer
1972 Star Farmer
1971 Star Farmer
1970 Star Farmer
1969 Star Farmer
1968 Star Farmer
1967 Star Farmer
1966 Star Farmer
1965 Star Farmer
1964 Star Farmer
1963 Star Farmer
1962 Star Farmer
1961 Star Farmer
1960 Star Farmer
1959 Star Farmer
1958 Star Farmer
1957 Star Farmer
Charles Hatch, Salina
Monte Jessup, Phillipsburg
John Bennett, Erie
Jeff Stroup, Prairie View
Vaughn Kirland, Dodge City
Kenneth Lankard, Garnett
Alan Ochs, Jetmore
Don Garlow, Concordia
Dennis Bradford, Jetmore
Ron Roth, Clay Center
W. Benson Keil, Concordia
Kenneth Conway, Plainville
Michael T. Samples, Erie
Robert E. Wiles, Leoti
Myron D. Schmidt, Goessel
Donald McLaughlin, Stockton
Vernon Mathes, Harper
Dennie Dechert, Colby
Ronald Mercer, Columbus
Terry Hager, Norton
Clint Birkenbaugh, Kingman
Eldon Eastman, Arkansas City
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 92nd National FFA Convention on November 2, 2019.
Michael Wright Blue Valley
Tyson Breshears Burlington
Chad Ryan Hibdon Central Heights
Zach Barney Centre
Greg David Oborny
Hunter Smith Chaparral
Kinzey Cott Clay Center
Garrett Craig
Courtney Sherbert
Camryn Youngers Dodge City
Cory Smith Doniphan West
Austin Taylor
Devin Taylor
Lukas Sebesta Ellsworth
Lacey Linnae Vesecky Eudora
Clifford R Hershberger Fredonia
Jessica Alyn Brynds Girard
Mary E Zimmerman
Emily Meier Goessel
Madeline Meier
Cordell Ray Waggoner Haven
Marie Reveles Hays
Henry Beesley Hugoton
Ashton C Brunk Inman
Maxwell James Harman
Katie Krehbiel
Ally Leslie
Collin David Wedel
Kaylee Wedel
Caitlin Dreher Iola
Clara Kathleen Wicoff
John Kennedy Jackson Heights
Quentin Cahill Unphenour Jayhawk-Linn
Katelyn Harbert Kingman
Past American Stars
Ryan Earl Beeson Labette County
Deven Foster
Abby Susanne Goins
Shyanne Jane Jones
Mallorie Danielle Keltz
Megan Cheyenne March
Raelee Olivia Moore
Heather Nichole Smith
Aubrie Sorrell
Kayleigh Wilson
Kyndall Brooke Norris Manhattan
William A. Holeman Marmaton Valley
Emily Jean Smart
Rebekah Marie Cain Mission Valley
Tanner Lee Duncan Paola
Devin Michael Elliott
Katlyn R Hendrickson
Dayton Snyder Prairie View
Tate Wickstrum Riley County
Cole Riggin Riverton
Emily Glenn Scott City
Jordan Beeley South Central
Kayden Wolf South Haven
Michael Dowd Spring Hill
Alan Hinds Tonganoxie
Samantha Koch
Rebekah Martin
Tanner Walden
Malorie Depenbusch Udall
Miranda Depenbusch
Gavin Fry Uniontown
Devin Jay McClayland Wabaunsee
Brandon David Wertzberger
Scuyler John Zenger Washington County
Andria Dry Wellington
Rachel Ann Bellar West Elk
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
