RISE. This year, we have seen a variety of people rise to the occasion. Farmers, healthcare workers, community members, teachers, advisors, students, and FFA members. Our students have shown resilience, inspired those around them, exhibited strength and embodied just how essential agriculture is.
Now we have the opportunity to showcase those traits of Kansas FFA members as we rise together, celebrating accomplishments and actions. With 9,800 members in 219 chapters, we will see the unwavering support and work that is done by chapters, advisors and members all across our state at the 93rd Kansas FFA State Convention with everyone having access to watch from their classroom, or living room.
FFA members, advisors, supporters and community members all have the ability to rise to greater heights, but together Kansas FFA will RISE up for our state convention!
— 2020-2021 Kansas FFA State Officer Team
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On the Cover
Left
Elizabeth Sturgis, Riverton – President; Abby Johnson, Southeast of Saline – Vice President; Kiran Elam, Beloit – Treasurer; Bailey Sipes, Stanton County – Secretary; Hattie Polson, Frankfort – Reporter; Hannah Graybill, Labette County – Sentinel.
Photos submitted by Hays FFA Chapter (top), Greeley County FFA Chapter (bottom left), Royal Valley FFA Chapter (bottom right).
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TUESDAY, JUNE 1, 2021
9:00 am Live Convention Kick-Off Elizabeth Sturgis, Kansas FFA President
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2, 2021
9:00 am Convention Delegate Process Begins 9:00 Call to Order, Roll Call 9:30 Behavioral Based Review 10:00 Candidate Facilitations 11:10 Candidate Speeches 11:40 Meet the Candidates Session
12:10 Scoring System Review
12:30 Recess for Lunch
1:30 Delegate Business Session I National Update
Approval of Degrees, Awards and Nominations
Consideration of Constitutional Amendment Other New Business
Committees meet beginning 15 minutes after the Business Session adjourns.
10:00 am Senior
OPENING SESSION
6:45 pm Pre-Session Stream Begins
7:00 pm National Anthem
Tyler Coursen and Ashlyn Fast, Mission Valley Opening Ceremony
Presentation of Chapter Charters
State Reporter’s Retiring Address
Hattie Polson
“Beyond Compare”
Retiring Advisor Recognition
Mr. Bob VanWinkle, Centralia
State Proficiency Award Winners Recognition – Part I Agricultural Education through Diversified Agricultural Production
Sponsored by Farm Credit Associations of Kansas
Retiring Advisor Recognition
Mr. Kyle Parks, Fort Scott
State Secretary’s Retiring Address
Bailey Sipes “To Be Determined”
National Chapter Awards – Building Communities
Sponsored by Farm Credit Associations of Kansas
Closing Ceremony
THURSDAY, JUNE 3, 2021
10:00 am Leadership Development Event Finals Stage
10:00 Discussion Meet
11:00 Extemporaneous Public Speaking
1:00 Prepared Public Speaking
3:00 Creed Speaking
4:00 pm Delegate Business Session II
Approval of Committee Reports
Unfinished Business from Business Session I
SECOND SESSION
6:45 pm Pre-Session Stream Begins
7:00 pm Opening Ceremony
State Sentinel’s Retiring Address
Hannah
Graybill
“Save the Date”
National Chapter Awards – Growing Leaders
Sponsored by Blue & Gold Sausage Co.
Retiring Advisor Recognition
Mr. Gary Silvers, Pleasant Ridge
State Proficiency Award Winners Recognition – Part II
Diversified Crop Production through Landscape Management
Sponsored by Farm Credit Associations of Kansas
State Treasurer’s Retiring Address
Retiring Advisor Recognition
Mr. Kent Blakeslee, Ellinwood
Closing Ceremony
FRIDAY, JUNE 4, 2021
THIRD SESSION
9:45 am
10:00 am
Pre-Session Stream Begins
Opening Ceremony
Retiring Advisor Recognition
Mr. Chris Fawcett, Dodge City
National Chapter Awards – Strengthening Agriculture
Sponsored by Kansas Soybean
Retiring State FFA Advisor Recognition
Mr. Kurt Dillon
State FFA Degree Ceremony
Sponsored by Kansas Electric Cooperatives and Sunbelt Solomon Solutions
Closing Ceremony
FOURTH SESSION
6:45 pm
7:00 pm
Pre-Session Stream Begins
National Anthem
Ella Rice, Clay Center
Opening Ceremony
Retiring Advisor Recognition
Mr. Larry Pottroff, Horton
State Proficiency Award Winners Recognition – Part III
Nursery Operations through Veterinary Science
Sponsored by Farm Credit Associations of Kansas
State Vice President’s Retiring Address
Abby Johnson “As We Are”
Presentation of Triple Crown Awards
Presentation of Garlow Memorial Trophy
Sponsored by the Bill Garlow Family in memory of Bob Garlow
Retiring Advisor Recognition
Mr. Marvin Fehlman, Phillipsburg
FRIDAY, JUNE 4, 2021
State President’s Retiring Address
Elizabeth Sturgis “Time
to Go”
“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
Recognition of 2020-2021 State FFA Officers
Sponsored by Kansas FFA Alumni
Announcement of 2021-2022 State FFA Officers
Installation of 2021-2022 State FFA Officers
Greetings – New State President
Closing Ceremony
ON-DEMAND WORKSHOPS
The following workshops were presented virtually during the weeks leading up to the 93rd Kansas FFA Convention.
Replay of the workshops is available on-demand through the Convention Portal at convention.ksffa.org.
Additional live workshops will be presented during Convention week. Please watch Kansas FFA social media for additional information on these presentations.
Cancelling Cancel Culture
Successful leadership requires strong communication skills. This interactive workshop will cover the basics of facilitating meaningful conversations about difficult topics. You will get to practice being both a participant and facilitator of important, but potentially controversial conversations and learn skills that will impact how you engage with family, friends, school, work and your community now and in the future.
Presented by Aliah Mestrovich Seay, K-State Research and Extension
Engineering Your Future
This interactive session will help you reflect on your interests, give you tools to research careers and challenge you to take action this summer in order to design a future that fits you. Be sure to have paper and a pen to take notes as we reflect and share.
Presented by Hilary Worcester, MKC
ON-DEMAND SPEAKERS
Just like you might watch Netflix or Amazon Prime at home you will have the opportunity to select a message or several messages from our speakers just when needed. As a chapter leadership team or advisor, the opportunity is yours to watch some of the speakers now, during summer officer retreat or next year when your chapter needs a particular message.
The speakers below will be available on-demand for your chapter to use their messages as you see fit. Messages will be motivational, educational and geared specifically for Kansas FFA members.
Becky Sullivan Fouard Former Kansas State FFA Officer & National Officer, Global Learning and Development, Elanco
Rhett Laubach
Former Oklahoma State FFA Officer, YourNEXTSpeaker
Rep. Tracey Mann
Former Quinter FFA Member, U.S. Representative, Kansas 1st District
Casey Niemann
Former Kansas State FFA Officer Founder, AgriSync
OPPORTUNITY FAIR EXHIBITORS
Access the Opportunity Fair Exhibits through the Convention Portal at convention.ksffa.org.
Wednesday through Friday FFA members have the opportunity to explore different vendors to win daily prizes by completing the scavenger hunts before 5 pm. Winners will be announced during the live Aftershows following the sessions.
4 Seasons Fundraising
Ag Processing, Inc. (AGP)
Alpha of Clovia
Blueville Nursery Inc
Cargill
Central Valley Ag
Colby Community College
Collegiate Farm Bureau
Corteva Agriscience
Cowley College
Farm Credit Associations of Kansas
Fellowship of Christian Farmers
Foley Equipment
Fort Hays State University Ag
Fraternity & Sorority Life at K-State
Fueled by Kansas
Harris Crop Insurance
Heritage Tractor
Hutchinson Community College Ag. Diesel Mechanics Program
IAOM (International Association of Operative Millers)
John Deere
KanEquip Inc.
Kansas Bankers Association
Kansas Corn
Kansas Department of Agriculture
Kansas State UniversityAgricultural Economics
Kansas State UniversityAgricultural Education
Kansas State UniversityCollege of Agriculture
Kansas Teach Ag
Kubota
Manko Window Systems
MKC
Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture
Pioneer Hi-Bred Intl
Prairieland Partners
Pratt Community College
RiverStar Farms
Salina Area Technical College
Seitz Fundraising
Shop Kansas Farms
Southeast Community College
State Technical College of Missouri
The Outreach Program
USDA-NASS
STATE CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENTS IN
AGRICULTURE WINNERS
Agricultural Communications Team—Scott City
Top Individual—Shelby Spreier, Newton Sponsored by High Plains Journal
Agricultural Sales Team—Labette County
Top Individual— Alex Meister, Labette County
Agricultural Technology & Mechanical Systems Team—Louisburg
Top Individual—Benjamin Guetterman, Louisburg
Agronomy Team—Labette County
Top Individual—Kylie March, Labette County Sponsored by Kansas Grain and Feed Association and Kansas Agribusiness Retailers Association
Dairy Cattle Evaluation Team—Iola
Top Individual—Kaylee Lukert, St Marys Sponsored by Zoetis/Animal Health International
Entomology Team—Shawnee Heights
Top Individual—Alex Lehmann, Shawnee Heights Sponsored by Pioneer
Environmental Science Team—Clay Center Sponsored by Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission
Farm & Agribusiness Management Team—Paola
Top Individual—Rylan Armbruster, Paola Sponsored by AgMark, LLC
Floriculture Team—Louisburg
Top Individual—Alyssa Sherron, Spring Hill Sponsored by CHS Foundation
Food Science & Technology Team—Louisburg
Top Individual—Corbin Hamman, Louisburg
Forestry Team—Madison
Horse Evaluation Team—Tonganoxie
Top Individual—Raelynn Keefer, Lawrence Free State
Livestock Evaluation Team—Wamego
Top Individual—Preston Dunn, Stafford
Meats Evaluation & Technology Team—Uniontown
Top Individual—Landon Trout, Scott City Sponsored by Cargill
Milk Quality & Products Team—Louisburg
Top Individual—Dannah Knipp, Louisburg
Nursery / Landscape Team—Ottawa
Top Individual—Chloe Dillon, Ottawa Scholarships sponsored by Stihl
Poultry Evaluation Team—Louisburg
Top Individual—Lola Edwards, Louisburg Sponsored by Amos Kahr Trust
Veterinary Science Team—Labette County
Top Individual—Aidan Yoho, Yates Center
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: For FFA members whose SAE involves owning an agricultural production operation or agribusiness enterprise.
Placement program: For FFA members whose SAE involves working for others for wages or experience.
We would like to honor all the district proficiency applications that were considered for state evaluation. Please note that in some cases members won two areas on the district level and were able to select their first proficiency area to be reviewed for state evaluation. If they won that area their second application was removed from consideration. If they were not selected as a winner in their first area of consideration their second application was then reviewed.
Agricultural Education
Charlie Bestwick, Sabetha
Karina Rodriguez, Hugoton
Rachel Sebesta, Ellsworth
Grace Young, Osawatomie
Sponsored by Larry Gossen Family and Harmon Bliss Family (State) and the James F. Lincoln Arc Welding Foundation (National)
Agricultural Mechanics
Design and Fabrication
Lane Goodwin, Riverton
Colton Lohrentz, Buhler
Spencer Ralph, Centralia
Levi Stainbrook, Prairie View
Sponsored by Abilene Machine (State) and Lincoln Electric (National)
Agricultural Mechanics Repair and Maintenance – Placement
Isaac Badders, Iola
Morgan Doll, Renwick
Kyler Havel, Republic County
Drake Thomas, Jayhawk-Linn
Sponsored by KanEquip (State) and Tractor Supply Company (National)
Agricultural Processing
Josie Buck, Jackson Heights
Suheila Rosas, Hugoton
Alyssa Sherron, Spring Hill
Sponsored by City BBQ (State)
Agricultural Sales –Entrepreneurship
Kyra Uphoff, Prairie View
Sponsored by Harris Crop Insurance (State)
Agricultural Sales – Placement
Jodee Borgerding, Marysville
Karson Hermreck, Hugoton
Elsie Sorrell, Labette County
Sponsored by Stewart Seed (State) and Cargill and Fastenal (National)
Agricultural Services
Taylor Cherney, Republic County
Benjamin Kneisler, Royal Valley
Jay McClure, Hugoton Sponsored by Farm Credit Associations of Kansas (State)
Beef Production –Entrepreneurship
Carissa Dahlquist, Council Grove
Wesley Denton, Valley Heights
Weston Schrader, Minneapolis
Corbin Wilkinson, Scott City Aidan Yoho, Yates Center Sponsored by Sam & Janet Hands (State) and Merck Animal Health and Rabo AgriFinance (National)
Beef Production – Placement
Caylee Blew, Pretty Prairie
Tucker Huseman, Ellsworth
Rustin Pearcy, Hugoton
Christina Perkins, West Elk Blayne Wilson, Burlington
Sponsored by Tiffany Cattle Co. (State) and Zoetis (National)
Dairy Production – Placement
Katrina Ball, Republic County
Cauy Phillips, Holton Sponsored by
Kansas Dairy Commission (State) and Kuhn North America (National)
Diversified Agricultural Production
Jacob Bell, Hugoton
Garner Grauerholz, Beloit
Jayla Johnson, St Marys
Parker Meats, Burlington
Tanner Stuchlik, Centre Sponsored by Triangle H Farms –In Memory of Greg Hands (State)
Diversified Crop Production –Entrepreneurship
Nathan Holz, Wamego
Ben Russell, South Haven Sponsored by Vulgamore Family Farms (State)
Diversified Crop Production –Placement
Luke Elkinton, Paola
Coy Stamm, Washington County
Charlie Wettstein, Hugoton
Sponsored by Kansas Corn (State) and AgReliantGenetics and CHS (National)
Diversified Horticulture
Erin Deters, Sabetha
Tori Gilliland, Tonganoxie
Rebekah Vague, Ellsworth Sponsored by Hummert International (State) and The Toro Company (National)
Diversified Livestock Production
Kaitlyn Butler, Chapman
Krista Haley, Paola
Molly McClure, Hugoton
Carlin Stucky, Pretty Prairie Sponsored by Kansas FFA Foundation (State) and Tractor Supply Company and Bekaert Corporation (National)
Lily Rolf, Burlington Sponsored by Midwest Ford Dealers (State) and CHS (National)
Equine Science –Entrepreneurship
Claudia Clark, Hugoton
Morgan D'Albini, Spring Hill
MaKyna Jacobsen, Holton Sponsored by Kansas FFA Foundation (State) and Zoetis and Red Brand (National)
Equine Science – Placement
Jodi Banks, Atchison County
Grace Dillinger, Hugoton
Kendall Schoenhals, Atchison County Sponsored by United Mosquito and Fly Control (State) and Tractor Supply Company (National)
STATE PROFICIENCY AWARD FINALISTS
Fiber and/or Oil Crop Production
Luke Elkinton, Paola
Kylie March, Labette County Sponsored by Kansas Soybean Commission (State) and Bunge (National)
Forage Production
Marten Corwin, Holton Sponsored by Kansas Forage and Grassland Council, Inc. (State) and Claas of America (National)
Forest Management & Products
Jarred Bohnenkemper, Holton Wyatt Lingenfelter, Marais des Cygnes Valley Sponsored by Kansas FFA Foundation (State) and John Deere (National)
Fruit Production
Robert McKain, Minneapolis Sponsored by Kansas FFA Foundation (State)
Goat Production
Clay Brillhart, Uniontown
Gracie Jessup, Phillipsburg
Ashtyn Jolly, Atchison County Sponsored by Kevin Davis Family (State) and Tractor Supply Company (National)
Grain Production
Nathan Holz, Wamego Kylie March, Labette County
Nicole Popelka, Republic County
Ethan Theurer, South Haven
Isaac Utz, Holton Sponsored by Kansas Wheat Commission (State) and Wilbur-Ellis Company (National)
Landscape Management
Jenna Curry, Iola Sponsored by Lawrence Landscape (State) and Tractor Supply Company (National)
Nursery Operations
Miranda Maulsby, Coffeyville
Gannon Mosher, Chapman Sponsored by Kansas FFA Foundation (State) and NuFarm (National)
Outdoor Recreation
Destinee Thrush, Chapman
Tyran Zeiset, Hugoton Sponsored by Vivayic, Inc. (State) and Yamaha Motor Corporation USA (National)
STATE PROFICIENCY AWARD FINALISTS
Poultry Production
Emilee Falk, Atchison County
Krista Haley, Paola
Kirsten Heimer, Minneapolis
Levi Meiwes, Iola
Kendall Schoenhals, Haven
Sponsored by Amos Khar Trust (State) and Tractor Supply Company (National)
Service Learning
Levi Stainbrook, Prairie View
Sponsored by Seitz Fundraising (State)
Sheep Production
Maci Behrnes, Atchison County
Addison Emmot, Beloit
Hailey Gillespie, Anderson County
Sadie Marchiano, Fort Scott
Taylor Nulik, Hugoton
Sponsored by Hobbs Show Lambs (State)
Small Animal Production & Care
Victoria Bryan, Hugoton
Lauryn Holloway, Iola
Sponsored by Animal Health Center of Marion County (State) and Tractor Supply Company and Elanco Animal Health (National)
Specialty Animal Production
Jocelyn Dvorak, Hiawatha
Benjamin Timple, Paola
Payton Walk, Greeley County
Sponsored by Prairie School Farms (State)
Swine Production –Entrepreneurship
Kynna Crawford, Hugoton
Dillon Knepp, Centre
Brody Nemecek, Iola Sponsored by Kansas Pork Association (State) and Indiana Farm Bureau and Farm Bureau Insurance (National)
Swine Production – Placement
James DeRouchey, Wamego Sponsored by Kansas Pork Association (State)
Turf Grass Management
Derek Larison, Riverton
Sponsored by Sod Shop Inc. (State) and John Deere (National)
Vegetable Production
Karlie Albright, Royal Valley
Kyra Shelton, Hugoton
Emily Welch, Columbus Sponsored by From the Land of Kansas Program (State) and Tractor Supply Company and Wilbur-Ellis Company (National)
Veterinary Science
Katrina Bartel, Holton Abigail Porter, Beloit
Lydia Watanabe, Arkansas City
Morgan Winebold, Spring Hill Sponsored by Kansas Veterinary Medical Association (State)
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
Todd Allen Crawford Anderson County
Hailey Gillespie
Cody Scott Beal Burlington
Elliott Reid Burns
Gavin Finnerty
Logan Freund
Kyanna Jo Lankton
Parker Eugene Meats
Brian Payer
Maggie Opal Seaman
Serenity A Washburn
Blayne Wilson
Wyatt J Wilson
Cheyenne Higbie Central Heights
Dylan Kimball
Ursula Billings Crest
Kadence Carpenter Jayhawk-Linn
Jenna Holt
Megan Paddock
Drake Richard Thomas
Corbin White
Tyler Coursen Mission Valley
Hannah Marie Foster
Karlee Rachelle Godfrey
Benjamin Clyde Rudeen
Matt Schults
Grace Young Osawatomie
Aaron Riley Campbell Ottawa
Kate Lend Ferguson
Cross Sterling Hornbuckle
Raylee Ann Jones
Regan Audrey Perry
Aaron James Quillen
Maxwell John Douglass Paola
Gus Wright
Aden Dumcum Pleasanton
Taylor Jackson
Copenhagen Browning Prairie View
Allison Loomis
Hunter Minden
Levi Stainbrook
Sara Eggenberger Shawnee Heights
Kaden Dale Ping
Maggie Stadler
Harlan Michael Watson
Tatum Ann Wiruth
Colleen Decker Southern Coffey County
Morgan Winebold Spring Hill
Chance Daniels-Owens Tonganoxie
Cadence Dare
Monique Johnson
Samuel Manus
Karlee Haedyn Feyh Wabaunsee
Jordan Lynn Magette
North Central
Addison May Emmot Beloit
Luke Michael Finney
Garner Guy Grauerholz
Riley Lauren Hess
Tyler Ryan Jones
LeNae Aryn Knight
Madilyn Rose Shaffer
Kaitlyn Butler Chapman
Alex Benson Clay Center
Reece Geer
Douglas Koch Clifton-Clyde
Nicole Haase Ellsworth
Tucker Huseman
Teagon Nienke
Brett Coup Herington
Carrie Roe
Wyatt Shippy
Ashlynn Leigh Shea Junction City
August Hulse Minneapolis
Hayden Lott
Katrina Ball Republic County
Taylor Cherney
Cody Dahl
Curtis Hansen
Kyler Benjamin Wilson Havel
Sterling Judy
Tyler Stindt
Karrigan Dunstan Rock Hills
Evie Meyers
Tanner Shipman
Peyton Piepho Twin Valley
Drew Allen Buhrman Washington
County
Jack Timmothy Gilliam
Alyssa Jo Kern
Shailyn June Zenger
Northeast
Jodi Banks Atchison County
Emilee Falk
Meagan Pitts
Emma Albers Doniphan West
Broc Leatherman
Magi Jacques Frankfort
Emma Barnett Holton
Olivia McAsey
Grace Utz
Colby Doyle Jackson Heights
Austin Harries Marysville
Chloe Voet
Elle Jolley McLouth
Kara Riffel Rock Creek
Ellie Coleman Royal Valley
Jayla Johnson St Marys
Sophie Brungardt Valley Heights
Wesley Denton
STATE FFA DEGREES
Northwest
Lillian Rippe Atwood
Veronica Bieker Ellis
Isabella Bolling
Grace Elizabeth Redetzke Hays
Carson Harting Norton
Sydney Menagh
Mason Urban
Edgar Banuelos Thunder Ridge
Bethany Rother Weskan
South Central
Nagomi Lydia Watanabe Arkansas City
Tommie Lynn Wood
Dalton Boeger Buhler
Kira Bryant
Dade Coldren
Thade Combs
Malachi Fabian
Corey Gilbert
Brooklyn Golden
Seth Gould
Preston Gover
Rae Groth
Mallory Hanen
Katelyn Herman
Colton Lohrentz
Kaysen Seidel
Kinley Siemens
Karlee Wiggins
Samantha Engler Centre
Elias Jirak
Dillon Knepp
Lane Methvin
Jacob Bauman Fairfield
Bethany Anne Herrel Goessel
Berlin Lewis
Luke Wiens
Alyssa Joy Nisly Haven
Grace Sawatzky
Nathan Schmidt
Kendall Hayden Schoenhals
Parker Eck Inman
Derika Annalynn Kaye Helms
Larissa Queen
Blake Shultz Pretty Prairie
Morgan Doll Renwick
Cali Newdigger Skyline
Porsha Renee Binning South Barber
Sydney Hallman South Haven
Lucas Kuchar
Slate VanZant
Southeast
Amber Dawn Ross Chetopa
Ani Elizabeth Rexwinkle Coffeyville
Jade Ohmart Columbus
Tucker Peine
Emily Welch
Hannah Grace Van Cleave Erie
Dalten Raymond Grabast Eureka
Miranda Arndt Fort Scott
Amanda Renee Emmerson
Dylan Hazelbaker
Elli Matline Milburn
Brooklyn Renee Pruitt
Bailye Danyel Whitehead
Sierra Ann Wright
Camden Hobbs Fredonia
Hunter Bennett Girard
Jaycie Braman
Kadie Pouche
Broc Scales
Jenna Curry Iola
Chloe Sell
Henry Wicoff
Noah Lee Grady Labette County
Natalie Chapman Riverton
Hayden Endicott
Joseph Goodwin
Dusti Henderson
Coulter Huddleston
Grace Hunley
Derek Larison
Victoria Willoughby
Kristy Beene Uniontown
Gwen Fry
Chayse Hobbs Yates Center
Hannah Jones
Taven Smoot
Anna L Westerman
Southwest
Halle Annette Robinson Dodge City
Payton Walk Greeley County
Judith Avila Hugoton
Nicholas Bryan
Victoria Bryan
Kynna Crawford
Esli Lopez
Jay McClure
Molly McClure
Karina Rodriguez
Suheila Rosas
Kyra Shelton
Jena Ratliff Ness City
Ava Reis
Ansley Grothusen Scott City
Landon Trout
NATIONAL CHAPTER AWARDS/ TRIPLE CROWN FINALISTS
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.
Arkansas City
Beloit
Blue Valley Clay Center
Ell-Saline
Ellsworth
Fort Scott
Hays
Hugoton
Iola
Jayhawk-Linn
Marmaton Valley
Minneapolis
Neodesha
Oxford
Republic County
Riverton
Royal Valley
Tonganoxie
Udall
PAST TRIPLE CROWN RECIPIENTS
1997 Chapman
1996 Clay Center
1995 Hill City 1994 Plainville 1993 Marysville 1992 Clay Center 1991 Clay Center 1990 Hill City
Concordia 1988 Clay Center 1987 Mankato 1986 Plainville 1985 Marion
Mankato 1983 Marion 1982 Hill City 1981 Marion-Florence
Hill City 1979 Plainville
Arkansas City
Hill City
Arkansas City
Norton
PAST KANSAS FFA PRESIDENTS
2021-22
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
2011-12
2010-11
2009-10
2008-09
2007-08
Emily Beneda Wilson
Jordan Pieschl Ell-Saline
Andrew Strasburg Fredonia
Garrett Lister Marysville
Emily Surdez Sabetha
Bethany Bohnenblust
2006-07
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
1996-97
1995-96
1994-95
1993-94
Emily Belton Centre
Andy Armbruster
South Barber
Ryan Hiesterman Washington
Ross Hellwig Labette County
Emily Harsch Marais des Cygnes
1992-93 Paul Friedrichs Marysville
1991-92
1990-91
1989-90
Matt Schweer Holcomb
Larry Whipple Jetmore
John Niemann Atchison County
1988-89 Dennis Fry Uniontown
1987-88
1986-87
1985-86
1984-85
1983-84
1982-83
1981-82
Justin McKee Labette County
Mary Wilson Oberlin
Tom Hemmer Salina
Daryl Yarrow Clay Center
Rick Malir Wilson
Mike Torrey Wamego
Ron Wineinger Marion
1980-81 Tim Ohlde Linn
1979-80
1978-79
Randy Reinhardt Erie
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
STATE OFFICER CANDIDATES
Ashley Chandler, Neodesha
Jocelyn Dvorak, Hiawatha
Eric Peterson, Clifton-Clyde
Josey Schmidt, Greeley County
Rachel Sebesta, Ellsworth
Lydia Watanabe, Arkansas City
Cadence Wheeler, Labette County
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.
Bryan Payer Burlington East Central
Derek Larison Riverton Southeast
Jay McClure Hugoton 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.
Blayne Wilson Burlington East Central
Nicole Haase Ellsworth North Central
Colby Doyle Jackson Heights Northeast
Joseph Goodwin Riverton Southeast
Payton Walk Greeley County 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.
Parker Meats Burlington East Central
Alex Benson Clay Center North Central
Wesley Denton Valley Heights Northeast
Dusti Henderson Riverton Southeast
Molly McClure Hugoton Southwest
PAST STATE STARS
2021 Star in Agribusiness
2021 Star Farmer
2021 Star in Ag Placement
2020 Star in Agribusiness
2020 Star Farmer
2020 Star in Ag Placement
2019 Star in Agribusiness
2019 Star Farmer
2019 Star in Ag Placement
2018 Star in Agribusiness
2018 Star Farmer
2018 Star in Ag Placement
2017 Star in Agribusiness
2017 Star Farmer
2017 Star in Ag Placement
2016 Star in Agribusiness
2016 Star Farmer
2016 Star in Ag Placement
2015 Star in Agribusiness
2015 Star Farmer
2015 Star in Ag Placement
2014 Star in Agribusiness
2014 Star Farmer
2014 Star in Ag Placement
2013 Star in Agribusiness
2013 Star Farmer
2013 Star in Ag Placement
2012 Star in Agribusiness
2012 Star Farmer
2012 Star in Ag Placement
Austin Simon, Renwick
Levi Meiwes, Iola
Tyler Nelson, Washington County
Kylar Lee, Burlington
Ethan Dickerson, Natoma
Emily Swiger, Coffeyville
Emily Glenn, Scott City
Natalie Hawkins, Atwood
Ryan Stewart, Washington County
Cordell Waggoner, Haven
Tyler Phillips, Mission Valley
Deven Foster, Labette County
Austin Nordyke, Hugoton
Samantha Beauchamp, Holton
Cole Riggin, Riverton
Tate Tremblay, Hill City
Wyatt Harting, Norton
Kord Curran, Girard
Stone Hayden, Chapman
Caleb Obermeyer, Marysville
Tristan Davis, Central Heights
Bryan Otott, Washington County
Zachary Foster, Labette County
Rich Ryckert, Paola
Ethan Schwarz, Oakley
Greg Harris, Chapman
Nathan Doss, Washington County
2011 Star in Agribusiness Nicholas Peckman, Paola
2011 Star Farmer Kaden Rousch, Smith Center
2011 Star in Ag Placement
2010 Star in Agribusiness
Dalton Black, Buhler
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
2007 Star in Agribusiness
2007 Star Farmer
2007 Star in Ag Placement
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
2006 Star in Agribusiness Jay Stamm, Washington
2006 Star Farmer Clarke Nelson, Northern Valley
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
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
2003 Star Farmer Chase Bontrager, Holton
2003 Star in Ag Placement
Damian Helms, Linn
PAST STATE STARS
2002 Star in Agribusiness
2002 Star Farmer
2002 Star in Ag Placement
Edwin Cooper, Altoona-Midway
Brent Overmiller, Smith Center
Tyler Diepenbrock, Centre
2001 Star in Agribusiness Joey McNaul, Buhler
2001 Star Farmer Caleb McNally, South Barber
2000 Star in Agribusiness Angela Bramlage, Troy
2000 Star Farmer
1999 Star in Agribusiness
Orrin Holle, Atwood
Michael Cosseman, Jetmore
1999 Star Farmer Anthony Heigert, Wabaunsee
1998 Star in Agribusiness
1998 Star Farmer
Clint Church, Iola
Steven Friess, Labette County
1997 Star in Agribusiness 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 Ryan Reiff, Chapman
1995 Star Farmer Elizabeth Neufeld, Inman
1994 Star in Agribusiness
Trevor Lieb, Pike Valley
1994 Star Farmer Ryan Higbie, Williamsburg
1993 Star in Agribusiness Chris Cairns, Concordia
1993 Star Farmer Jerrod Westfahl, Haven
1992 Star in Agribusiness 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
1989 Star Farmer
1988 Star Agribusinessman
1988 Star Farmer
1987 Star Agribusinessman
1987 Star Farmer
1986 Star Agribusinessman
Jackie Coltrane, Southeast
John Stika, Centre
Mark Stenho, Belleville
Brad Grabs, Chaparral
Troy Rudman, Palco
Bruce Livingston, North Central
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 Todd Stritzke, Caney
1984 Star Farmer Matt Wineinger, Marion/Florence
1983 Star Agribusinessman David Pachta, Belleville
1983 Star Farmer Jeff Ochampaugh, Plainville
1982 Star Agribusinessman Mike Torrey, Wamego
1982 Star Farmer Loren Pachta, Belleville
1981 Star Agribusinessman Daryl Cress, Fredonia
1981 Star Farmer Darrin Jesse, Southeast
1980 Star Agribusinessman
Larry Wiezorek, Washburn Rural
1980 Star Farmer David Crosson, Minneapolis
1979 Star Agribusinessman
Mike Disberger, Haven
1979 Star Farmer Kevin Robinson, Mission Valley
1978 Star Agribusinessman R. Joe Harris, Erie
1978 Star Farmer 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
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
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
PAST AMERICAN STARS
2017
Austin Nordyke, Hugoton Star in Agribusiness
Alex Goeckel, Washington County Star in Ag Placement
Caleb Alexander, Garden City Star in Agribusiness 2003
Orrin Holle, Atwood
Kyle Cott, Clay Center Star in Ag Placement 2001
Steven Friess, Labette County Star Farmer 1999
1982
1975
Michael Springer, Neodesha Star Farmer
Kevin Robinson, Mission Valley Star Farmer
Dan Worcester, Hill City Star Farmer 1957
Paul Leck, Washington Star Farmer
Jim Jarnigan, Jetmore Star Farmer 1935
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 one 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 as part of the the 93rd National FFA Convention, October 27-29, 2020.
Gabriel Elliott ................................ Riverton
Michael Elliott
Hunter Endicott
Kaylee Gum
Tyler Gum
Tyler Larison
Cade Riggin
Emily Albright Royal Valley
Blake Chance
Jon Wells ............................................... Sedan
Slater Blick South Barber
Cole Coggins
ReAnna Dunlap
Neal Gugelmeyer
Savannah Hughbanks
Cody Jahay
Nick Malone
Seth Brown South Haven
Samantha LeBlanc ............ Spring Hill
Brenden Meek
Kate Schoenberg
Brady Trimble Valley Heights
Ryan Stewart Washington County
Abigail Lowe Wellington
Cody Metz
Hunter McCurdy West Franklin
Courtney Priest Winfield
Jordan Weseloh .............. Yates Center
PAST NATIONAL FFA OFFICERS
2009-10
2007-08
Bethany Bohnenblust, Labette County Secretary
Becky Sullivan, Spring Hill Secretary
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
Jennafer Neufeld, Inman Vice President
Brad Montgomery, Cheylin Vice President 1994-95
Rick Malir, Wilson .................................................................. President
Ron Wineinger, Marion President
Dee James, Clay Center
Sam Brownback, Prairie View
Ron Wilson, Manhattan .......................................
Mark Mayfield, Caney President 1965-66
1943
1938-39
1932-33
1929-30
Joe Detrixhe, Concordia Student Secretary
George Stelter, Abilene 3rd Vice President
Albert Coates, Jr., Shawnee Mission 3rd Vice President
Leo Paulsen, Concordia ............................... Student Secretary
Boyd Waite, Winfield 4th Vice President
KANSAS FOUNDATION
Dear Kansas FFA members, alumni, and guests,
Welcome to the 2021 Kansas State FFA Convention! We are excited for this week and ready to celebrate the achievements made by members and the accomplishments of some of our 216 Kansas FFA chapters as we recognize some of the best and brightest future agriculture leaders. Even though the past 12 months have been like nothing we’ve ever experienced before, the strength, resilience, and perseverance of our members and agriculture education teachers have shown through..
Although we are not gathering this week on the campus of Kansas State, the support and excitement we have for these members continues at the highest level. We have been truly blessed with amazing companies, organizations, and individuals who have been willing to invest in the Kansas FFA Foundation this past year, allowing us to support young people through programs, scholarships, grants, and opportunities.
As you thumb through this program booklet, take note of the companies and individuals mentioned here as sponsors, and please express your appreciation to them as you interact with them in your communities or do business with them throughout the year. We truly could not accomplish our mission of developing premier leadership and personal growth in young people without their support.
As you take in convention events this week from the comfort of your local communities and homes, please think about how you’ve been able to “Rise up” thanks to the influence of the Kansas FFA or a dedicated agriculture education teacher. Through all of the difficulties of this past year, we can still be thankful for our many blessings. If you are so inclined, you are invited to make a one-time, recurring monthly gift or even establish an estate plan that would honor Kansas FFA for years to come.
Sincerely,
Kevin Harris Chair, Kansas FFA Foundation Board of Trustees
KANSAS FFA FOUNDATION SPONSORS
Donations received July 1, 2020 – May 10, 2021
Corporate Partners
Premier – $50,000 and above
Midwest Ford Dealers
Overland Park
• Built Ford Tough Scholarships
• State Officer Scholarships
• Proficiency Award Program
• Sponsor of the Kansas FFA F-150 Truck
5 Star – $20,000 to $49,999
Cargill
Wichita
• Meats Evaluation & Technology CDE
• State Conference for Chapter Leaders
• CASE Scholarships
• New FFA Chapter Support
Frontier Farm Credit
Omaha, Nebraska
• Student Handbook Program
• Student Scholarships
• “I Believe” Fund
Kansas Corn Commission
Manhattan Agricultural Education Programs
• Diversified Crop ProductionEntrepreneurship Proficiency Award
• Kansas FFA District Banquets
• BEST Program
• SAE Grants
• “I Believe” Fund
Kansas Department of Agriculture
Manhattan
• BEST Program Convention Support
• General Program Support
KANSAS FFA FOUNDATION SPONSORS
Kansas Soybean Commission
Topeka
SAE Grants
• Proficiency Award Program
• BEST Program
• Pre-Service Teacher Scholarships
• Blue & Gold Scholarship Scramble
CHS Foundation
Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota
• Parliamentary Procedure LDE
State Convention Keynote Speaker
• CDE High Individual Scholarships
• Leader Lab
• State Officer Training
• Teach Ag Campaign and Scholarships
4 Star – $10,000 to $19,999 Atwoods
Enid, Oklahoma
• “I Believe” Fund
Central Valley Ag Beloit
• “I Believe” Fund
Kansas Farm Credit Services Association
• State Star in Agribusiness
National Chapter Award – Building Communities
• Stars Over Kansas Video Production
• Proficiency Award Pageant
• State Convention Programming
Harris Crop Insurance
Abilene
• SAE Grants
• Agricultural Sales – Entrepreneurship
Proficiency Award
• Convention Keynote Speaker
KAAE Support
• BEST Program
• Educator Programs
Kansas Farm Bureau Manhattan
• Discussion Meet LDE
• State Star in Ag Placement
• Educator Mentoring Program
• New Chapter Grants
• BEST Program
K-State College of Agriculture
Manhattan
• State Convention Laser Light Show
• District Officers Conference
• State Career Development Host
• State FFA Officer Program
Merck Animal Health
DeSoto
• BEST Program
• Agriscience Fair
• CASE Scholarships
MKC
Moundridge
• SAE Grants
GIft of Blue
• “I Believe” Fund
3 Star – $5,000 to $9,999
American Implement, Garden City
Blue and Gold Sausage Co., Jones, Oklahoma
CoBank, ACB, Greenwood Village, Colorado
Corteva Agriscience, Johnston, Iowa
John Deere Turf & Ag, Lenexa
Kansas Bankers Association:
Kansas Ag Bankers Division, Topeka
Kansas FFA Alumni, Inman
Land O'Lakes Foundation, St. Paul, Minnesota
Orscheln Farm & Home, Moberly, Missouri
Yoder Meats, Yoder
2 Star – $2,000 to $4,999
Cavenders, Tyler, Texas
Kansas Agribusiness Retailers Association, Topeka
Kansas Association of Agricultural Educators, Cuba
Kansas Grain and Feed Association, Topeka
Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission, Colwich
Kanza Cooperative Association, Iuka
RiverStar Farms, Mercedes, Texas
Seitz Fundraising, Fredricksburg, Texas
Sunbelt Solomon Solutions, Solomon
Sunflower Animal Hospital Inc, Shawnee
United Bank & Trust, Linn
KANSAS FFA FOUNDATION SPONSORS
1 Star – $1 to $1,999
Abilene Machine, Abilene
Ag 1 Source, Hesston Ag Direct /FCS, Omaha, Nebraska
Animal Health Center of Marion Co., Marion Beer Goggles, Manhattan
Bill Stevenson Agency, Horton
Blueville Nursery, Inc, Manhattan
Bucklin Tractor and Implement, Bucklin
Burt Farm & Ranch Realty LLC, Washington
Burtis Motors, Garden City
Carrico Implement Inc., Beloit
Casten Farm, LLC, Manhattan City Barbecue, LLC, Dublin, Ohio
Wilson ¢ Yates Center ¢ # 2007 $ 2008 % 2009 ^ 2010 + 2011
2020-2021 FUNDRAISING CHAPTERS
Abilene
Anderson County
Axtell
Blue Valley
Buhler
Burlington Central Heights
Centralia
Centre
Chapman
Crest
Dexter
Doniphan West
Ellis
Ell-Saline
Ellsworth
Frankfort
Fredonia
Goessel
Greeley County
Hanover
Herington
Hiawatha
Hill City
Hillsboro
Holcomb
Holton
Hoxie
Independence
Iola
Jackson Heights
Jayhawk-Linn
Jefferson West
Linn
Lyndon
Marais des
Cygnes
Marion-Florence
Mission Valley
Natoma
Nemaha Central
Ness City
Newton
Onaga
Ottawa
Paola
Plainville
Pleasanton
Prairie View
Quinter
Republic County
Rock Creek
Rossville
Royal Valley
Rural Vista
Russell
Sabetha
Scott City
Shawnee Heights
Silver Lake
Smith Center
Solomon Southeast
Southeast of Saline
Southern Coffey
Southwestern
Heights
St. Francis
St. Marys
St. Paul
Stockton
Thunder Ridge
Tonganoxie
Troy
Ulysses
Valley Heights
Wabaunsee
Wamego
Washington County
West Franklin
Wichita County
Wilson
Yates Center
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.
More than 200 alumni, industry, and other individuals dedicate countless hours of their time to plan, organize, and execute all of the events that make up the Kansas FFA Convention. Even this year, as we gather virtually, Kansas is blessed to give members, guests, and supporters an amazing experience for celebration and growth, all with a volunteer-run convention. Thank you to these volunteers who have risen to the challenge, and put in many hours of time to make the 93rd Kansas FFA Convention possible!
Taylor Apley • Clint Blaes • Robin Blume
Chad Bontrager • Colton Branch • Logan Britton
Danielle Comstock • Garrett Craig • Kevin Davis
Justine Dlabal • Edie Doane • Michael Dowd
Logan Elliott • Abby Goins • Hannah Hahn
Jancey Hall • Bill Harlan • Lori Harlan • Max Harman
Phil Harner • Dalton Henry • Brooks Hetle • Alan Hinds
