Unite. This year we have had the unique opportunity to Unite back together once again!
We are all certainly excited to be back together and better than ever for the 94th Kansas FFA Convention. Our convention will celebrate members, advisors, chapters, and more who have explored and accomplished great feats related to agriculture and leadership.
The 94th Kansas FFA Convention will be the perfect event to celebrate and represent more than 11,600 members from 225 chapters! These members have worked together to sharpen their leadership skills, excel in experience-based learning, and create the future of agriculture. The future of agriculture starts with us!
When we Unite all the districts, chapters, members, and unique stories within Kansas FFA, we will create a convention that is elevated to the next level. Let’s get ready to Unite for the 94th Kansas FFA Convention!
— 2021-2022 Kansas FFA State Officer Team
From left: Rachel Sebesta, Ellsworth – Vice President; Jocelyn Dvorak, Hiawatha – Treasurer; Lydia Watanabe, Arkansas City – Reporter; Ashley Chandler, Neodesha – President; Eric Peterson, Clifton-Clyde – Secretary; Josey Schmidt, Greeley County – Sentinel.
On the Cover
Top: Chapman FFA Chapter members exhibited sheep, goats, piglets, chickens, horses, and a dog to students at the Farm Bureau Ag Day. Bottom left: Clay Center FFA Chapter members served meals to truck drivers bringing in grain to the local elevators during fall harvest. Bottom right: Arkansas City FFA Chapter members participated in a ropes course challenge to build teamwork as part of their three-day retreat.
Welcome to the state’s largest annual agricultural student convention. As one of more than 2,250 attendees, you have a key role in creating history in Manhattan. As you can see by the pages of this guidebook, many things are going on throughout our host city this week. Challenge yourself to make the most of this state convention! It showcases how the Kansas FFA Association is developing its members’ potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.
The following groups are taking an active role in the convention. Special thanks to those of you who make a positive difference in the lives of today’s youth by offering your time and skills to the Kansas FFA Convention!
• FFA members, more than 1,600 strong, are in Manhattan this week to observe and participate in the activities.
• FFA delegates, 300 elected chapter representatives of 11,600 agriculture students will vote on issues that affect the direction and operation of the Kansas FFA Association.
• FFA advisors, representing 283 chapter advisors—the core of influence, strength and progress in agricultural education and FFA.
• Teacher educators, who prepare agriculture instructors.
• State FFA Degree recipients, representing the highest achievement in the state association, are being recognized for their success, personal development and establishment in agriculture and agribusiness careers.
• Award and Career Development Event winners have set high goals and worked diligently to achieve recognition provided by the State and National FFA Foundations.
• Band and Chorus, more than 50 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.
FFA Hall of Achievement . . .
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 and Model of Excellence finalist at the National FFA Convention this past fall.
Connect . . .
Get updates throughout convention at www.ksffa.org/2022convention, on Twitter @KansasFFA, Facebook facebook.com/ksffa, Snapchat ksffa, and Instagram @ksffa. Include the hashtag #KSFFA in your tweets, Instagram photos and Facebook posts to share your convention experience.
Watch Live and Later . . .
Watch every session of the Kansas FFA Convention live on the Kansas FFA Convention website at www.ksffa.org/2022convention Convention videos will also be archived on the Kansas YouTube page, www.youtube.com/KSSTFFA. 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 31, 2022
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
2:00 pm Ritual Demonstration Leadership Development Event Business Building, Room 1070
WEDNESDAY,
JUNE 1, 2022
8:00 am Prepared Public Speaking Leadership Development Event – Preliminary Round Business Building, Rooms 1070, 1078, 2100 and 2101
8:00 am Parliamentary Procedure Leadership Development Event Finals
Justin Hall, Room 163
8:30 am Extemporaneous Public Speaking Leadership Development Event – Preliminary Round Business Building, Rooms 3043, 3044, 3096 and 3097
9:00 am- Convention Band & Chorus Rehearsal
5:00 pm
McCain Auditorium, Rooms 201 & 204
10:00 am Leadership Development Workshop Cortney Zimmerman, Central Region National FFA Vice President K-State Student Union, Bluemont Room
10:00 am *K-State College of Agriculture Interactive Workshop Savor the Flavor in Food Science Call Hall, Room 156
10:30 am Ag Issues Forum Leadership Development Event
K-State Union, Wildcat Chamber
10:30 am “Growing the Base” Advisor Meeting
K-State Union, Big 12 Room
Presented by the Kansas FFA Foundation
10:45 am Opportunity Fair Grand Opening
K-State Student Union, Grand Ballroom Foyer
11:00 am- 21st Annual Kansas FFA Opportunity Fair
4:00 pm K-State Student Union, Grand Ballroom
Sponsored by the Kansas Ag Bankers Association
See list of exhibitors, page 17
11:00 am Convention Registration Opens
McCain Auditorium Lobby
11:00 am Extemporaneous Public Speaking Leadership Development Event – Semi-Finals Business Building, Rooms 3096 and 3097
11:00 am Prepared Public Speaking
Leadership Development Event – Semi-Finals
Business Building, Rooms 2100 and 2101
11:00 am Novice Parliamentary Procedure
Leadership Development Event
Justin Hall, Room 164
11:00 am Employment Skills Leadership Development Event Report to Business Building, Room 4061
11:30 am Workshop: The Global Farmer Experience
Kaylyn Morse, Growing Hope Globally
K-State Union, Cottonwood Room
10:00 am
*K-State College of Agriculture Interactive Workshop
The Wicked Problem of Global Food Security
Leadership Studies, Room 123
10:30 am “Growing the Base” Advisor Meeting
K-State Student Union, Big 12 Room
Presented by the Kansas FFA Foundation
12:00 noon Convention Delegate Process Begins
K-State Student Union, Forum Hall
Dress code for all delegate activities is official dress.
12:00 Check-in
12:45 Training and Technology Checks
1:15 State Officer Candidate Facilitations with Delegates
2:30 Meet the Candidates Ice Cream Social
3:30 Committee Meetings
5:30 Delegates Dismissed
12:30 pm *Service Event
K-State Alumni Center, Banquet Room
Session 1 Report at 12:20 to start packing at 12:30
Session 2 Report at 1:35 to start packing at 1:45
Made possible by MKC and CoBank Sharing Success Grant
12:30 pm
Leadership Development Workshop
Becky Sullivan Fouard, On the Rise Consulting, Past National FFA Officer
K-State Alumni Center, Purple Pride Room (3rd Fl.)
1:00 pm Creed Speaking Leadership Development Event Report to Business Building, Room 2100
1:00 pm Leadership Quiz Bowl Event
K-State Student Union, Wildcat Chamber
1:30 pm Career Development Workshop: Get the Skills to Rock the Interview
K-State Student Union, Room 207
2:00 pm Leadership Development Workshops
Becky Sullivan Fouard, On the Rise Consulting, Past National FFA Officer
K-State Alumni Center, Purple Pride Room (3rd Fl.)
Cortney Zimmerman, Central Region National FFA Vice President
K-State Alumni Center, Tadtman Board Room (2nd Fl.)
2:00 pm *K-State College of Agriculture Interactive Workshop
Make a Difference … Teach Ag!
K-State Student Union, Room 206
W EDNESDAY, J UNE 1, 2022
2:00 pm
*K-State College of Agriculture Interactive Workshop
Knot Your Grandma’s Kitchen
Shellenberger Hall, Room 109
2:00 pm Deadline to submit scrapbooks for evaluation
McCain Auditorium, Convention Registration Desk
2:00 pm Kansas FFA Foundation Annual Meeting
2:30 pm
Kansas Farm Bureau, 2627 KFB Plaza
*K-State College of Agriculture Interactive Workshop Crops & Weeds in Agronomy
Agronomy Education Center, 2200 Kimball Ave.
3:00 pm Leadership Development Workshop Cortney Zimmerman, Central Region National FFA Vice President K-State Alumni Center, Tadtman Board Room (2nd Fl.)
3:00 pm Creed Speaking Career Development Event Finals Business Building, Room 2101
3:00 pm Courtesy Corps Meeting
McCain Auditorium Lobby
3:30 pm Career Development Workshop Ag Careers for Those Who are Driven by Numbers K-State Alumni Center, Purple Pride Room (3rd Fl.)
4:30 pm- Food Trucks – The DoughBro, Vista
6:30 pm Bosco Plaza (North Side of Student Union)
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
WEDNESDAY,
Welcome to Kansas State University
Dr. Richard H. Linton, 15th President
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
State Reporter’s Retiring Address
Lydia Watanabe “The Sun Will Rise”
Parliamentary Procedure LDE Recognition
Sponsored by CHS Foundation
Ritual Demonstration 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
Corey
Kent
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,
7:00 am
7:00 am
JUNE 2, 2022
Convention Registration Reopens
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 winning Chapter in Ritual Demonstration LDE
Innovative Ideas in Building Communities
State Sentinel’s Retiring Address
Josey Schmidt “Ad Astra per Aspera”
Presentation of Kansas FFA Foundation Board of Trustees
Leadership Information Recognition
Recognition of SAE Grant Recipients
Sponsored by National FFA Foundation, Central Valley Ag, Harris Crop Insurance, Kansas Corn, Kansas Soybean Commission, Allen & Deanna Sents, and MFA Oil
KAAE Essay Awards
Recognition of the Owls
Special Remarks
Sponsored by Harris Crop Insurance, Kevin & Rosemary Harris
Becky Sullivan Fouard On the Rise Consulting
9:00 am
State Proficiency Award Recognition
Equine Science ‐ Entrepreneurship through Wildlife Production and Management
See finalists and sponsors, page 18
Closing Ceremony
Marketing Plan Career Development Event
K-State Student Union, Big 12 Room
10:00 am Career Development Workshop
Ag Careers: For Those Who Don’t Want to Sit at a Desk
K-State Student Union, Cottonwood 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
11:00 am- Food Trucks – The DoughBro, Vista, Smokin’ Wille’s
1:30 pm Bosco Plaza & McCain Circle Drive
12:00 noon *Proficiency Award Luncheon
K-State Alumni Center, Banquet Room
Presenting sponsor CHS Foundation
THIRD SESSION
McCain Auditorium
2:00 pm Laser Light Show
Sponsored by K-State College of Agriculture
Opening Ceremony
State Proficiency Award Recognition
Agricultural Communications through Environmental Science and Natural Resources
See finalists and sponsors, page 18
State Secretary’s Retiring Address
Eric Peterson “Against the Grain”
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
Cortney Zimmerman
National FFA Central Region Vice President
Scholarship Presentations
Kansas FFA Alumni
Washington Leadership Conference
John Deere Gator Finalist Drawing
Closing Ceremony
2:30 pm Career Development Workshop – Experience Matters: Building Your Resume for Your Dream Job
4:30 pm
K-State Student Union, Cottonwood Room
*Delegate Business Session
K-State Alumni Center, Banquet Room
4:30 pm- Food Trucks – The DoughBro, Vista, Smokin’ Wille’s
6:30 pm Bosco Plaza & McCain Circle Drive
5:30 pm State Convention Band & Chorus Concert
McCain Auditorium
Sponsored by Blue & Gold Sausage
State Convention Band
Directed by Yvonne Colle-Burden, Medicine Lodge High School and Alex McMahon, Andover Central High School
State Convention Chorus
Directed by Dr. Anne Gassmann, Kansas Wesleyan University, accompanied by Dr. Gustavo do Carmo
THURSDAY, JUNE 2,
FOURTH SESSION
McCain Auditorium
7:00 pm Laser Light Show
Sponsored by K-State College of Agriculture
Opening Ceremony
State Vice President’s Retiring Address
Rachel Sebesta “Limitless”
Honorary State FFA Degree Ceremony
VIP Presentation
Recognition of Discussion Meet Winners
Sponsored by Kansas Farm Bureau
Recognition of Ag Issues Forum LDE Winners
Sponsored by Kansas Department of Agriculture
Extemporaneous Speaking LDE Recognition
Sponsored by Landoll
Prepared Public Speaking LDE Recognition
Sponsored by Kansas FFA Alumni
Innovative Ideas in Strengthening Agriculture
Keynote Speaker
Sponsored by Mastek-Sparkman Family Foundation
Dr. Rick Rigsby
Closing Ceremony
9:00 pm *FFA Alumni Dodgeball Tournament
Chester E. Peters Recreation Complex
9:00 pm- *FFA Night at LEAP Trampoline Park 11:00 pm 3011 Anderson Ave
FRIDAY, JUNE 3,
2022
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 Treasurer’s Retiring Address
Jocelyn Dvorak “Ignite Potential”
National Chapter Award Recognition
State of the State Remarks
Mr. Guy Shoulders, State FFA Advisor
Leadership Quiz Bowl Award
Marketing Plan CDE Recognition
Sponsored by Fink Beef Genetics
Recognition of Kansas Chapters Participating in National Career Development Events and High Individuals
Recognition of Career Development Events
Sweepstakes Winners
Scholarship Presentations
June Beaver Trust
Orscheln Farm & Home
Ford Trucks/Built Ford Tough
National FFA
Delegate Committee Reports (If needed)
New Business (If needed)
Closing Ceremony
9:00 am- Past State Officer Reunion
11:00 am K-State Alumni Center, Banquet Rooms A & D
9:30 am Career Development Workshop
Ag Careers: For those Who Love People, Talking & Strategy
K-State Student Union, Wildcat Chamber
10:30 am
10:30 am
*K-State College of Agriculture Interactive Workshop
Savor the Flavor in Food Science
Call Hall, Room 156
*Service Event
Agronomy Education Center, 2200 Kimball Ave.
Session 1 Report at 10:20 to start packing at 10:30
Session 2 Report at 11:35 to start packing at 11:45
SIXTH SESSION
McCain Auditorium
10:30 am Laser Light Show
Sponsored by K-State College of Agriculture
Opening Ceremony
Special Remarks
Hannah Reynolds Limestone Floral, Wichita
State FFA Degree Ceremony
Sponsored by Kansas Electric Cooperatives
Presentation will begin with the North Central District. See degree recipients, page 25
Drawing for Gator Giveaway
Sponsored by John Deere Agriculture and Turf Division, American Implement Inc., BTI, Carrico Implement Co. Inc., Heritage Tractor, Inc., Hiawatha Implement Co., Landmark Implement Inc., and Prairieland Partners LLC
Directed by Yvonne Colle-Burden, Medicine Lodge High School and Alex McMahon, Andover Central High School
Sponsored by Blue & Gold Sausage
State President’s Retiring Address
Ashley Chandler “I
Will”
Special Announcement – Kansas FFA Foundation
Presentation of Triple Crown Awards
Presentation of Garlow Memorial Trophy
Sponsored by the Bill Garlow Family in memory of Bob Garlow
State Convention Chorus
Directed by Dr. Anne Gassmann, Kansas Wesleyan University, accompanied by Dr. Gustavo do Carmo
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 2021-2022 State FFA Officers
Sponsored by Kansas FFA Alumni
Election of 2022-2023 State FFA Officers
Recognition of Past State Officers
Installation of 2022-2023 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
4 Seasons Fundraising
Abilene Machine
Ag Partners Cooperative, Inc.
Ag Processing Inc (AGP)
Allen Community College
Alma Creamery LLC
American Implement
American Implement
American Society of Baking
Berry Companies
Blueville Nursery, Inc
Cargill Protein
Central Valley Ag
CERT Machines
Chick-fil-A
Colby Community College
Collegiate Farm Bureau
Concordia University, NE
Corteva Agriscience and Pioneer
Cowley College
Diocese of Salina Rural Life Commission
Emprise Bank
Farm Credit Associations of Kansas
Fellowship of Christian Farmers
Flint Hills Technical College
Foley Equipment
Fort Hays State University
Harris Crop Insurance
Heritage Tractor
Hummert International
Hutchinson Community College Agriculture Department/Livestock Judging Team
John Deere
K-State Grain Science & Industry
KanEquip Inc.
Kansas Bankers Association
Kansas Corn
Kansas Department of Agriculture
Kansas State University Agricultural Economics
Kansas State University College of Agriculture
Kansas State University
Communications and Agricultural Education
Kansas State University, Carl R. Ice College of Engineering
Kansas Teach Ag
Key Apparel
Loma Vista Nursery
MFA Incorporated
Missouri Welding Institute
MKC
Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture
NEO A&M College - Ag Department
North Central Kansas Technical College
Northwest Kansas Technical College
Nutrients for Life Foundation
Pittsburg State University
Pratt Community College Agriculture Department
RoadBuilders
Salina Area Technical College
Seitz Fundraising
Seward County Community College
Shop Kansas Farms
Skyland Grain, LLC
Southeast Community College
State Technical College of Missouri
SurePoint Ag Systems
The Outreach Program
Woofter Construction and Irrigation
STATE CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENTS
IN AGRICULTURE WINNERS
Agricultural Communications Team—Ellsworth
Top Individual—Sydney Maurer, Inman Sponsored by High Plains Journal
Agricultural Sales Team—Labette County
Top Individual—Natalia Onelio, Arkansas City Sponsored by KFRM and Lewis Hybrids
Agricultural Technology & Mechanical Systems Team—Louisburg
Top Individual—Trey Lockwood, Horton Sponsored by Berry Companies
Agronomy Team—Labette County
Top Individual—Lakin Giager, Labette County Sponsored by Kansas Grain and Feed Association and Kansas Agribusiness Retailers Association
Dairy Cattle Evaluation Team—Burlington
Top Individual—Kyanna Lankton, Burlington Sponsored by Royal Farms Dairy and McCarty Family Farms
Entomology Team—Labette County
Top Individual—Alex Lehmann, Shawnee Heights Sponsored by Pioneer
Environmental Science Team—Clay Center Sponsored by Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission
Farm & Agribusiness Management Team—Labette County
Top Individual—Charli Alloway, Labette County Sponsored by AgMark, LLC
Floriculture Team—Eudora
Top Individual—Reed Richards, Eudora Sponsored by CHS Foundation
Food Science & Technology Team—Louisburg
Top Individual—Zoe Rhodes, Girard Sponsored by Alma Creamery
Forestry Team—Holton Horse Evaluation Team—Eudora
Top Individual—Jenna Milford, Eudora
Livestock Evaluation Team—Fort Scott
Top Individual—Reegan McDaniel, Fort Scott
Meats Evaluation & Technology Team—Minneapolis
Top Individual—Hayden Lott, Minneapolis Sponsored by Cargill
Milk Quality & Products Team—Anderson County
Top Individual—Sayleen Partida, Anderson County Sponsored by Kansas Dairy Ingredients
Nursery / Landscape Team—Louisburg
Top Individual—Sami Leikam, Louisburg
Poultry Evaluation Team—Anderson County
Top Individual—Janie Pond, Caney Sponsored by Amos Kahr Trust
Veterinary Science Team—Louisburg
Top Individual—Aidan Yoho, Yates Center Sponsored by Zoetis/Animal Health International
Teams Participating in National Land, Homesite & Range Evaluation CDE: Holton, Hugoton, Ingalls, Ottawa, South Haven, Stockton, Tonganoxie
Sponsored by John Deere Ag & Turf Divison
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)
Hayden Endicott, Riverton
Sponsored by Kansas Farmer Magazine (State) and Bader Rutter and Associates, Inc. and Red Brand (National)
Agricultural Education (E/P)
Grace Young, Osawatomie
Cali Newdigger, Skyline
Sponsored by Kurt Dillon Family and Harmon Bliss Family (State) and CHS and Harris Products Group- A Lincoln Electric Company (National)
Agricultural Mechanics Design and Fabrication (E/P)
Colbey Hinck, Mission Valley
Kyle Peterson, Centre
Charlie Wettstein, Hugoton
Sponsored by Abilene Machine (State) and Carry-On Trailer Corporation and Lincoln Electric and Harris Products Group (National)
Agricultural Mechanics Repair and Maintenance (P)
Cole Nolte, Marysville
Wyatt Fechter, West Elk
Allison Goode, Hugoton
Sponsored by KanEquip (State) and John Deere (National)
Agricultural Processing
Will Sherman, Prairie View
Josie Buck, Jackson Heights
Sponsored by City BBQ (State)
Agricultural Sales (E)
Canyon Tull, Atchison County Sponsored by Harris Crop Insurance (State) and Nutrien Ag Solutions and Valent USA Corporation (National)
Agricultural Sales (P)
Nick Kuntz, Mission Valley
Kendon Wege, Royal Valley
Anna Hendricks, West Elk Sponsored by Stewart Seed (State) and Cargill, Fastenal and Wilbur-Ellis Company (National)
Agricultural Services (E/P)
Megan Paddock, Jayhawk‐Linn Lily Lefferd, Royal Valley
Allison Deines, Scott City Sponsored by Farm Credit Associations of Kansas (State) and Helena Agri-Enterprises (National)
Agriscience Research –
Integrated Systems
Rachel Sebesta, Ellsworth Kaden Weltmer, Smith Center
Sponsored by PioneerCoreteva Agriscience (State)
Beef Production (E)
Lauren Aust, Prairie View
Nissa Olsen, Manhattan
Kristy Beene, Uniontown Sponsored by Sam & Janet Hands (State) and Merck Animal Health and Rabo AgriFinance (National)
S TATE P ROFICIENCY AWARD F INALISTS
Beef Production (P)
Kaden Stroup, Prairie View
Weston Schrader, Minneapolis
Andrew Endicott, Ashland Sponsored by Tiffany Cattle Co. (State) and Zoetis (National)
Dairy Production (P)
Lane Barrett, Rural Vista
Madelyn Janssen, Canton‐Galva Sponsored by Kansas Dairy Commission (State)
Diversified Agricultural Production (E/P)
Karlie Albright, Royal Valley
Tanner Stuchlik, Centre
Cody Wille, Iola Sponsored by Triangle H Farms –In Memory of Greg Hands (State)
Diversified Crop Production (E)
Megan Paddock, Jayhawk‐Linn
Isaac Utz, Holton
Ben Russell, South Haven Sponsored by Vulgamore Family Farms (State) and Valent USA Corporation (National)
Diversified Crop Production (P)
Coy Stamm, Washington County
Colton Miller, Renwick
Noah Wiley, Labette County Sponsored by Kansas Corn (State) and AgReliantGenetics (National)
Diversified Horticulture (E/P)
Rebekah Vague, Ellsworth
Cassidy Chase, Oxford Sponsored by Hummert International (State)
Diversified Livestock Production (E/P)
Tucker Huseman, Ellsworth
Delaney New, Holton Jacob Bell, Hugoton Sponsored by Harms Plainview Ranch (State) and CHS and Tractor Supply Company (National)
Equine Science (E)
Jenna Milford, Eudora
Emmilie McNeely‐Losey, Doniphan West Corbin Wilkinson, Scott City Sponsored by Purina Animal Nutrition(State) and Zoetis and Red Brand (National)
Equine Science (P)
Maxwell Douglass, Paola Reese Byers, Renwick Sponsored by United Mosquito and Fly Control (State) and Tractor Supply Company (National)
Fiber and/or Oil Crop Production (E/P)
Alyssa Kern, Washington County
Kari Perkins, Labette County Sponsored by Kansas Soybean Commission (State) and Bunge and CHS (National)
Forage Production (E/P)
Ella Pachta, Republic County
Isaac Utz, Holton
Jay McClure, Hugoton Sponsored by Kansas Forage and Grassland Council, Inc. (State) and Claas of America (National)
Forest Management & Products (E/P)
Garrett Collins, Holton Sponsored by Kansas Forest Service (State) and John Deere (National)
Goat Production (E/P)
Baylee Newberry, Wellington
Aidan Bartholomew, Erie Shea Robertson, Hugoton Sponsored by Kevin Davis Family (State) and Tractor Supply Company (National)
Grain Production (E/P)
Luke Elkinton, Paola
Emma Albers, Doniphan West
Justin Nickel, Goessel Sponsored by Kansas Wheat Commission (State) and Topcon, Valent USA Corporation and Wilbur-Ellis Company (National)
Landscape Management (E/P)
Rebekah Vague, Ellsworth
Matthew Pryce, Wellington
Chloe Sell, Iola Sponsored by Lawrence Landscape (State) and Tractor Supply Company (National)
Nursery Operations (E/P)
Riley Graber, Goessel Sponsored by Kansas FFA Foundation (State)
Outdoor Recreation (E/P)
Mickelly Soyez Marion Sponsored by Caleb and Lindsey Snider (State) and Yamaha Motor Corporation USA (National)
Poultry Production (E/P)
Christopher Cain, Mission Valley Mikayla Dibben, Junction City
Ember Kinsch, Riverton Sponsored by Amos Khar Trust (State) and Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation, Tractor Supply Company and U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (National)
Service Learning (E/P)
Olivia Rickel, Royal Valley
Brecken Pearson, Canton‐Galva
Sponsored by Seitz Fundraising (State) and CHS (National)
Sheep Production (E/P)
Hailey Gillespie, Anderson County
Kacey Butler, Chapman
Maci Behrnes, Atchison County
Sponsored by Hobbs Show Lambs (State)
Small Animal Production & Care (E/P)
Kori Miller, Washington County
Madeline Murnahan, Jackson Heights
Gracie Gatton, Labette County
Sponsored by Animal Health Center of Marion County (State) and Tractor Supply Company and Elanco Animal Health (National)
Specialty Animal Production (E/P)
Benjamin Timpe, Paola Grady Fox, Frankfort
Belladonna Toy, Marion Sponsored by Prairie School Farms (State)
Swine Production (E)
Kyler Stephenson, Mission Valley
James DeRouchey, Wamego
ShyAnne Wiley, Labette County Sponsored by Kansas Pork Association (State) and Indiana Farm Bureau and Farm Bureau Insurance (National)
STATE FFA DEGREES
Swine Production (P)
Mason Springer, Neodesha Sponsored by Kansas Pork Association (State) and Phibro Animal Health Corporation (National)
Turf Grass Management (E/P)
Jenna Curry, Iola Sponsored by Sod Shop Inc. (State) and John Deere and Tractor Supply Company (National)
Vegetable Production (E/P)
Abigail Robinson, Royal Valley
Noah Wiley, Labette County Sponsored by From the Land of Kansas Program (State) and Tractor Supply Company and Wilbur-Ellis Company (National)
Veterinary Science (E/P)
Abigail Porter, Beloit
Emma Albers, Doniphan West
Cecillia Newby, Labette County Sponsored by Kansas Veterinary Medical Association (State)
Wildlife Production and Management (E/P)
Augustus Wright, Paola
Trey Melton, Republic County
Payton Walk, Greeley County Sponsored by Ducks Unlimited (State) and Tractor Supply Company (National)
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
Jason Alexander Allison Anderson County
Amelia Jayne Cubit
Tyler Gillespie
Riley Lane Young
Grant Hegg Burlington
Toby Lynn Reavis
Halle Finnerty
Cody Robert Long
Tanner Anthony Noonan
Tori Rossillon
Carissa Dalquest Council Grove
Taylor Hadl Eudora
Cody Loganbill
Jenna Lyn Milford
Taylor Burns Jayhawk-Linn
Brynn Collier
Hunter Allen Herschel Holt
Jeret Ray Nichols
Cole Lacey Marais des Cygnes
Wyatt R Lingenfelter
AKaylee Prunty
Braden Reed
Christopher Cain Mission Valley
Colbey Lee Hinck
Nicolas Kuntz
Ashton Lee Lowe
Caylie Ann VanMeter
Haylee Diane Claar Ottawa
Logan Scott Confer
S TATE FFA D EGREES
East Central, continued
Todd James Crosley Ottawa
Austin Wayne Curtis
Cody Lane Ferguson
Jacelyn Elizabeth Hedges
Raelee Nicole Morrow
Seth Aistrup Paola
Kody Hendrickson
Vanessa Lynn Berrey
Lauren Aust Prairie View
Addison Bloodgood
Emma Chambers
Jade Chambers
Sophia Fleer
Jessica Petric
Hallie Snyder
Braxton Stainbrook
Kaden Stroup
Kyra Uphoff
Brady VanVlack
North Central
Ethan J Anderson Beloit
Wyatt Patrick Broeckelman
Karody Lynn Kadel
Sierra Anne Kopsa
Samantha K Zimmerman
Tate Michael Kadel
Kacey Butler Chapman
Keegan Craig
Brayden Lexow
Shelby Siebold Clay Center
Hannah Andringa Ellsworth
Kirsten Meier
Jasmine RaeLee Lynn Bruce Junction City
Juliauna Throckmorton
Kayla Marie Young
Jacob Brown Minneapolis
Jaren Harrison Ngunjiri Aurand Pike Valley
Tate David Callaway
Northeast
Addison Schletzbaum Atchison County
Maci Behrnes
Ashtyn Jolly
Jenna Pitts
Emmilie McNeely-Losey Doniphan West
Carlie Windmeyer
Grady Fox Frankfort
Julia Studer
Allison Arment Hiawatha
Amariah Allen Holton
Katina Bartel
Dakota Abel Jackson Heights
Jodee Borgerding Marysville
Northwest
Amelia Kathleen Jaeger Hays
Karli Shae Neher
Cyrus Walter Vajnar
Max Alan Claassen Shawnee Heights
Brooklyn Drew Correll
Rachel Rene Donaldson
Landon Stadler
Lucas Kale Younger
Josie Weers Southern Coffey County
Andrew Campbell Spring Hill
Kameron Crotchett
Aidan Smith
Emma Aufdemberge Tonganoxie
Mary Caenen
Garrett Edwards
Cooper Jones
Rachael Kesinger
Dalton Regehr
Garrett Walden
Khloe Langston Pike Valley
Joshua Rhay Martin
Brylee Judy Republic County
Nicole Popelka
Jacob Barry Rock Hills
Jada Beach
Caitlynn Scarrow
Rachel Hubele Rural Vista
Ajay Brown
Aidan Hower
Leah B Riedy
Hadley Elkins Southeast of Saline
Hannah Trimble
Michaela Lynn Jueneman
Washington County
Kori Jean Miller
Mandy B Simmons
Coy Stamm
Kennedy Coffin McLouth
Ella Gantz
Kyndall Sextro Nemaha Central
Karlie Albright Royal Valley
Cooper Daugherty
Lily Lefferd
Kendon Wege
Megan Brockhoff Sabetha
Kendrick Edelman
Kaylee Lukert St Marys
Hallie Borgerding Valley Heights
Conner House
James Micheal DeRouchey Wamego
Julie Anne Schindler Lakeside
Reilly Stremel-Smith
Carter Machelle Walsh
Kirsten Kyger Russell
Kaley Wagner Smith Center
South Central
CKarmen Palmer
Kristin Watchous
Arkansas City
Arkansas City
Connor Andujo Buhler
Jackson Childs
Thomas Compton Buhler
Hunter Durham
Jaylee Giles
Maren Lackey
Kacey Lehl
Mace McCabe
Brock McCurdy
Jared McQuilliam
Carson Moler
Bradley Neill
Marissa Orem
Wyatt Ratzlaff
Tanner Tustian
Bonner Van Bruggen
Caroline Wagner
Kaden Warner
Abigail Yutzy
Garrett Maltbie Canton-Galva
Sage Toews
Quinten Bina Centre
Tanner Stuchlik
Kadence Smith Chaparral
Southeast
Emma Nicole Hockett Caney
Maggie Elizabeth McVey
Nichole Kelly Adams Chetopa
Bailey Dixon Coffeyville
Trinity Kuehn
Deziree Lee
Emily Raelynn Long
Miranda Maulsby
John Moyer Columbus
Ally Wells
Aidan Bartholomew Erie
Grant Taylor
Jessee Cox Fort Scott
Kaitlyn Leavell
Alexis Marchiano
Brooklynn Meech
Ryan Jarboe Girard
Faith Poland
Zoe Rhodes
Kaleb Scales
Carlie Vail
Ainsley Viets
Carly Dreher Iola
Cecillia LeaAnn Newby Labette County
Emma Michelle George
Lakin E Giager
Madisyn Grace Helwig
Katie Belle Zwahlen
Brady Fowler Fairfield
Paisley Smyth
Zack Zongker
Keaton Loop Haven
Jhet Spradlin
Mabel Nichole Black Inman
Kyle Bruce Little River
Ty Herzog
Mickelly Soyez Marion
Eli Ladd Newton
Kerstin Tommer
Cristian Bain Oxford
Cassidy Jean Chase
Colby Hammond
Lily Kopfer
Mackenzie J Anderson Renwick
Emily Bonilla
Lindsay Mies
Colton Miller
Lily Reichenberger
Will Tice
Bianca Binning South Barber
Ruston Erikson
Avery Grieve
Dylan DeWitt South Haven
Ben Russell
Ethan Theurer
Baylee Jae Newberry Wellington
Matthew Rayley Pryce
Colton Ballard Madison
Marlea Harlan
Casey John Helm
Gavin Lee Isch
Haley Nikole Isch
Jo Leann Samuels
Garin Gilmore Riverton
Tyler Haywood
Tony Hodge
Emma Kepley
Ember Kinsch
Ashley Kunath Sedan
Rory Walker
Jakeob Stewart Uniontown
Katy D Beeman West Elk
Wyatt Henry Fechter
Macy Marie Haag
Anna Maria Hendricks
Rachel Elizabeth Hendricks
Karly Taryn Kill
Molly Autumn McClendon
Dustin Richard Montgomery
Tate W Stewart
Jarrett Lynn Wilson
Harlee Jo Town
Hannah Whetstone
Sadye Coltrane Yates Center
Aidan Yoho
Southwest
Andrew Endicott
Karson Harrington
Raylee Johnson
Sage Waggoner
Rileigh Holcomb
Kyra Nolan
Ashland
Grace Dillinger
Taylor Grubbs
Charlie Wettstein
Tyran Zeiset
Bucklin
Greeley County
Hugoton
Bodhi Smith Lakin
Samantha Kleweno Ness City
Conner Rey Armendariz Scott City
Zachery John Rohrbough
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.
Arkansas City
Beloit
Buhler
Canton-Galva
Chapman
Cherryvale
Clay Center
Coffeyville
Dexter
Ell-Saline
Ellsworth
Fairfield
Girard
Hays
Holton
Hugoton
Iola
TRIPLE CROWN FINALISTS
Arkansas City
Buhler
Canton-Galva
Chapman
Clay Center
Dexter
Ell-Saline
Ellsworth
Hays
Holton
Hugoton
Jayhawk-Linn
McLouth
Minneapolis
Mission Valley
Oxford
Pratt
Renwick
Republic County
Riverton
Royal Valley
Sedan
Smith Center
Southeast of Saline
Tonganoxie
Udall
Valley Heights
West Elk
Jayhawk-Linn
Minneapolis
Mission Valley
Oxford
Republic County
Riverton
Royal Valley
Sedan
Southeast of Saline
Tonganoxie
Udall
PAST TRIPLE CROWN RECIPIENTS
Ellsworth
Udall
Ellsworth
Chapman
Chapman
Chapman
Chapman
Chapman
Chapman
Chapman
Wilson
Wilson
Riverton
Riverton
Holton
Arkansas City
Arkansas City
Holton
Holton
Holton
Holton
Arkansas City
STATE OFFICER CANDIDATES
Karlie Albright, Royal Valley Mackenzie Anderson, Renwick Emma Kepley, Riverton
Arkansas City
Chapman
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
Kirsten Kyger, Russell Cali Newdigger, Skyline Aidan Yoho, Yates Center
PAST KANSAS FFA PRESIDENTS
2022-23
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
PAST K ANSAS FFA P RESIDENTS
2008-09
2007-08
Emily Surdez Sabetha
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 Justine Sterling, South Barber Vice President
2002-03 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.
Karlie Albright Royal Valley Northeast
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.
Colbey Hinck Mission Valley East Central
Keegan Craig Chapman North Central
Katina Bartel Holton Northeast
Kirsten Kyger
Russell Northwest
Brady Fowler Fairfield South Central
Ainsley Viets
Andrew Endicott
Star Farmer
Girard Southeast
Ashland 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.
Lauren Aust Prairie View East Central
Kori Miller Washington County North Central
Maci Behrnes Atchison County Northeast
Kaley Wagner Smith Center Northwest
Tanner Stuchlik Centre South Central
Aidan Yoho
Yates Center Southeast
Grace Dillinger Hugoton Southwest
PAST STATE STARS
2022 Star in Agribusiness
2022 Star Farmer
2022 Star in Ag Placement
2021 Star in Agribusiness
2021 Star Farmer
2021 Star in Ag Placement
2020 Star in Agribusiness
2020 Star Farmer
2020 Star in Ag Placement
2019 Star in Agribusiness
2019 Star Farmer
2019 Star in Ag Placement
2018 Star in Agribusiness
2018 Star Farmer
2018 Star in Ag Placement
2017 Star in Agribusiness
2017 Star Farmer
2017 Star in Ag Placement
2016 Star in Agribusiness
2016 Star Farmer
2016 Star in Ag Placement
2015 Star in Agribusiness
2015 Star Farmer
2015 Star in Ag Placement
2014 Star in Agribusiness
2014 Star Farmer
2014 Star in Ag Placement
2013 Star in Agribusiness
2013 Star Farmer
2013 Star in Ag Placement
2012 Star in Agribusiness
2012 Star Farmer
2012 Star in Ag Placement
Jay McClure, Hugoton
Wesley Denton, Valley Heights
Nicole Haase, Ellsworth
Austin Simon, Renwick
Levi Meiwes, Iola
Tyler Nelson, Washington County
Kylar Lee, Burlington
Ethan Dickerson, Natoma
Emily Swiger, Coffeyville
Emily Glenn, Scott City
Natalie Hawkins, Atwood
Ryan Stewart, Washington County
Cordell Waggoner, Haven
Tyler Phillips, Mission Valley
Deven Foster, Labette County
Austin Nordyke, Hugoton
Samantha Beauchamp, Holton
Cole Riggin, Riverton
Tate Tremblay, Hill City
Wyatt Harting, Norton
Kord Curran, Girard
Stone Hayden, Chapman
Caleb Obermeyer, Marysville
Tristan Davis, Central Heights
Bryan Otott, Washington County
Zachary Foster, Labette County
Rich Ryckert, Paola
Ethan Schwarz, Oakley
Greg Harris, Chapman
Nathan Doss, Washington County
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 Ben Meyer, Linn
2009 Star in Ag Placement Tucker Stewart, Washington County
2008 Star in Agribusiness
2008 Star Farmer
2008 Star in Ag Placement
2007 Star in Agribusiness
2007 Star Farmer
Ben Hutto, Riverton
Miles Theurer, South Haven
Jesse Muller, Labette County
Ryan Windholz, Hays
Eric Bekemeyer, Washington County
2007 Star in Ag Placement Kally Hood, Rock Creek
2006 Star in Agribusiness
2006 Star Farmer
2006 Star in Ag Placement
Jay Stamm, Washington
Clarke Nelson, Northern Valley
D. Austin Winter, Holton
2005 Star in Agribusiness Alex Gottlob, Winfield
2005 Star Farmer Kyler Ohlde, Linn
2005 Star in Ag Placement
2004 Star in Agribusiness
2004 Star Farmer
Kyle Smith, Arkansas City
Caleb Alexander, Garden City
Chris Bamberger, Jetmore
PAST S TATE S TARS
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
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
1999 Star in Agribusiness Michael Cosseman, Jetmore
1999 Star Farmer Anthony Heigert, Wabaunsee
1998 Star in Agribusiness
Clint Church, Iola
1998 Star Farmer Steven Friess, Labette County
1997 Star in Agribusiness
Dale Brown, Girard
1997 Star Farmer Ervin Underwood, Mankato
1996 Star in Agribusiness
1996 Star Farmer
Nathan Shaffer, Smith Center
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
1993 Star Farmer
Chris Cairns, Concordia
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
1990 Star Farmer
1989 Star Agribusinessman
1989 Star Farmer
1988 Star Agribusinessman
Brian Biddle, Winfield
Robert Duey, North Central
Steven J. Elstrom, Salina
Leland Porter, Clay Center
Jackie Coltrane, Southeast
John Stika, Centre
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 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
1976 Star Farmer
1975 Star Agribusinessman
1975 Star Farmer
1974 Star Agribusinessman
1974 Star Farmer
1973 Star Farmer
1972 Star Farmer
1971 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
1970 Star Farmer Ron Roth, Clay Center
1969 Star Farmer
1968 Star Farmer
1967 Star Farmer
1966 Star Farmer
W. Benson Keil, Concordia
Kenneth Conway, Plainville
Michael T. Samples, Erie
Robert E. Wiles, Leoti
1965 Star Farmer Myron D. Schmidt, Goessel
1964 Star Farmer Donald McLaughlin, Stockton
1963 Star Farmer Vernon Mathes, Harper
1962 Star Farmer Dennie Dechert, Colby
1961 Star Farmer Ronald Mercer, Columbus
1960 Star Farmer Terry Hager, Norton
1959 Star Farmer Clint Birkenbaugh, Kingman
1958 Star Farmer
Eldon Eastman, Arkansas City
1957 Star Farmer Leo Schwartz, Hanover
AMERICAN FFA DEGREES
The American FFA Degree is awarded to members who have demonstrated the highest level of commitment to FFA and made significant accomplishments in their supervised agricultural experiences (SAEs).The American FFA Degree is awarded at the National FFA Convention & Expo each year to less than 1 percent of FFA members making it one of the organization’s highest honors.
In addition to their degree, each recipient receives a gold American FFA Degree key. These members received their American FFA Degree at the 94th National FFA Convention on October 30, 2021.
Simon Schmitz Axtell Cale McCabe Buhler
Francisco Hernandez Burlington Kylar Lee
Dallanie Schrader
Brailey Lynn Koehler Chaparral Brieley Anne Koehler
Nautica May Lynn Smith
Reagan Joseph Alsbaugh Chetopa Brooke Germann Clay Center
Emily Danielle Swiger Coffeyville Alex Bole Columbus
Karsyn Youngblood
Kim Achilles Haven
Scott Allan Schmidt
Gene Hanson Herington Cordell Kickhaefer
Joel Kennedy Jackson Heights
Jerilyn Nelson
Johnathan William Hensley Junction City
Alexus Marie Messer
Frank J. Throckmorton
Hannah Rose Graybill Labette County
Jackson Wolfe Russell
Yesenia Arias Leoti
Carson Orpin Moundridge
Ashley Chandler Neodesha
Jaden Smith Northern Valley
Alexis Hansen Republic County
Cassidy Parks Royal Valley
AMERICAN
James Osburn Sedan
Rebekah Thompson Southeast of Saline
Bailey Sipes Stanton County
Rylie Borgerding Valley Heights
PAST AMERICAN STARS
2017
2011
2007
2003
2002
2001
1999
1982
Will Glotzbach Wabaunsee
Nathan Holz Wamego
Taylor Jacobs Yates Center
Tytan Royce Smoot
Austin Nordyke, Hugoton Star in Agribusiness
Alex Goeckel, Washington County Star in Ag Placement
Caleb Alexander, Garden City Star in Agribusiness
Orrin Holle, Atwood Star Farmer
Kyle Cott, Clay Center Star in Ag Placement
Steven Friess, Labette County Star Farmer
Michael Springer, Neodesha Star Farmer
Kevin Robinson, Mission Valley Star Farmer
1975 Dan Worcester, Hill City Star Farmer
1957 Jim Jarnigan, Jetmore Star Farmer
1935 Paul Leck, Washington Star Farmer
STATE BAND PARTICIPANTS
Directors – Yvonne Colle-Burden, Medicine Lodge High School & Alex McMahon, Andover Central High School
Parker Koch Centralia
Bricen Benyshek Concordia
Kayla Julian Ellis
Greta Klein Ellsworth
Katina Bartel Holton
Noah Bartel
Jacob Huyett
Andrew Duever Marysville
Mable Caldwell McLouth
Grace Forsberg
Allison Cole Osborne County
Qwinton Morris
Alexander Young Peabody‐Burns
Reese Byers Renwick
Megan Brockhoff Sabetha
Emily Christiansen Southern Coffey
Brayton Lind
Claire Foster St Marys
Zachary Fox
Emma Jones
Rebecca Schleif
Elena Toenjes
Kaycee Singh Dhillon
Kiera Thomas
STATE CHORUS PARTICIPANTS
Director – Dr. Anne Gassmann, Kansas Wesleyan University
Accompanist – Dr. Gustavo do Carmo
Trinity Albers Greeley County
Isabella Burden Medicine Lodge
Faith Henke
Vonda Landwehr
Jacob Brown Minneapolis
Braxton Grimes
Jaren Aurand
Kiersten Morgan
Pike Valley
Bianca Binning South Barber
Jazzmin Binning
Tyten Courson
Karson Hall Southeast of Saline
Bronc Noll Southern Coffey
Dergan True
Kaytlynn Winn
Ava Hawkins West Franklin
Katelynn Shepherd
Allyson Williams
K a n s a s F F A me mb e r s & a l u mn i b y : L
WE BELIEVE IN THE FUTURE OF AGRICULTURE
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S u p p o r t i n g c o l l e g e s t u d e n t s w i t h
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I n v e s t i n g i n y o u n g f a r m e r s t h r o u g h
p r o f e s s i o n a l d e v e l o p m e n t t a i l o r e d t o
m e e t f a r m i n g ' s u n i q u e b u s i n e s s
c h a l l e n g e s a n d d y n a m i c s
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l a b s a n d r e s o u r c e s i n t o K a n s a s a g
e d u c a t i o n & s c i e n c e c l a s s r o o m s
TODAY’S LEARNERS ARE TOMORROW’S LEADERS.
Each generation of agricultural leaders must be prepared for lifelong success. That’s why the CHS Foundation proudly supports high-impact youth leadership programs like FFA. And why we help cultivate learning and career opportunities through university initiatives across the country. We believe in the power of tomorrow, and it all starts with advancing innovation today.
Visit chsfoundation.org to learn about our ongoing commitment to leadership.
Dear Kansas FFA Family and Friends,
Welcome to State Convention! We are excited that you have joined with us this week to celebrate the achievements of the past year and to recognize excellence achieved by members and the 225 chapters as they have worked to fullfil the mission of the FFA by making a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. We know that thousands of hours have been invested, culminating with their recognition during these days.
As you read through the program, take special note of those companies, organizations and individuals who have been willing to invest in the Kansas FFA Foundation. Given the opportunity, please thank them personally for supporting the Kansas FFA and our quest to prepare students for success. We are blessed to have such amazing support for our young people!
This week, as you reminisce about your personal experiences during the FFA, consider how you can make a difference for future members of the organization. Your financial gift, or the establishment of an estate gift or multi-year pledge can make a significant difference for FFA members for generations to come. The Kansas FFA Foundation is a registered 501(c) 3 organization and gifts are fully tax deductible.
Thank you for being here this week and celebrating alongside our members, agriculture education professionals, industry leaders and supporters. Together the future of agriculture in Kansas and beyond looks bright.
Forever Blue,
Beth Gaines, Executive Director On behalf of the Kansas FFA Foundation Board of Trustees
At Merck Animal Health, we know the future of our industry depends on the students of today.
That’s why our commitment to developing our future leaders is unconditional.
Berry Companies may be in the construction equipment industry, but we don't just equip people physically. We are a company that is passionate about leadership development, training and empowering employees, and providing learning opportunities for the next generation.
Proud Sponsor of the Kansas FFA
KAAE
Helping ag teachers since 1933.
A FARMER-OWNED COOPERATIVE AND PROUD
SUPPORTER OF KANSAS FFA
Anderson County
Atchison County
Axtell
Blue Valley
Burlington Centre
Central Heights
Chapman
Chase
Clay Center
Council Grove
Crest
Dexter
Doniphan West
Ellinwood
Ellis
Emporia
Ell-Saline
Eudora
Flinthills
Frankfort
Fredonia
Goessel
Greeley County
Hanover
2021-2022 Fundraising Chapters
Hiawatha
Hill City
Hillsboro
Hodgeman County
Holcomb
Holton
Horton
Hoxie
Independence
Iola
Junction City
Jackson Heights
Jayhawk Linn
Jefferson West
Leoti
Lincoln Linn
Lyndon
Marais Des Cygnes
Marion
Mission Valley
Natoma
Nemaha Central
Ness City
Neodesha
Northern Heights
Onaga
Osawatomie
Ottawa
Paola
Perry-Lecompton
Plainville
Pleasant Ridge
Pleasanton
Phillipsburg
Prairie View
Pretty Prairie
Quinter
Republic County
Riley County
Rock Creek
Rossville
Royal Valley
Rural Vista
Russell
Sabetha
Scott City
Shawnee Heights
Silver Lake
Smith Center
Solomon
Southeast
Southern Coffey County
Southeast of Saline
Southwestern Heights
St. Francis
St. Mary’s
Stockton
Thunder Ridge
Tonganoxie
Troy
Udall
Valley Heights
Washington County
Wabaunsee
WaKeeney
Wamego
West Franklin
Wilson
Yates Center
K-STATE CAMPUS
Waters Hall
Justin Hall Business Building
Bluemont Hall
Call Hall
K-STATE ALUMNI CENTER
K-STATE STUDENT UNION
Ground Floor
First Floor
Second Floor
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 94th Kansas FFA Convention possible!
Taylor Apley • Corley Becker • Clint Blaes • Robin Blume
Chad Bontrager • Colton Branch • Logan Britton
Christian Calliham • Tyler Cates • Kinzey Cott
Allyson Deaver • Wyatt DeJong • Zana DeJong
Kurt Dillon • Justine Dlabal • Edie Doane • Michael Dowd
Janae McKinney • Cailin Parks • Bailey Peterson-Wilhelm
Morgan Phillips • Victoria Pickens • Katelyn Pinkston
Bethany Plake • Russell Plaschka • Kara Riffel
Jade Robben • Grace Roth • Sarah Sergeant
Lucas Shivers • Mary Soukup • Kassody Still
Beth Stuewe • Elizabeth Sturgis • Karl Wilhelm
Lexi Wright
MEDICAL AND EMERGENCY CARE
Ascension
1823 College Avenue
785-776-3322
Via Christi Hospital
MMG Walk-In Clinic
2900 Amhearst Ave.
785-320-6770
K+Stat Urgent Care
711 Commons Pl. 930 Hayes Dr., Ste. B 785-537-6264 785-565-0016
K-State Campus Police
108 Edwards Hall Non-Emergency: 785-532-6412
Relive the Memories
After the final gavel, relive the memories by downloading official convention photos at flickr.com/ksffa
Convention videos will be available on the Kansas FFA YouTube channel at youtube.com/KSSTFFA.
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.
