2023 Kansas FFA State Convention Guidebook

OFFICIAL GUIDEBOOK May 31 - June 2, 2023 Manhattan, Kansas

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

Kansas FFA is the home to more than 12,600 members within 226 chapters; there is no better time for us all to gather and support each other than at the 95th Kansas FFA Convention.

Together we will celebrate members, advisors, and supporters who have devoted time to serving others and representing the agriculture industry. It will be a time to gain knowledge, generate ideas, and get inspiration for the future.

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

— 2022-2023 Kansas FFA State Officer Team From left: Emma Kepley, Riverton – Treasurer; Cali Newdigger, Skyline – Reporter; Kirsten Kyger, Russell – Vice President; Karlie Albright, Royal Valley – President; Aidan Yoho, Yates Center – Secretary; Mackenzie Anderson, Renwick – Sentinel.

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

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T H E 9 5 th A N N U A L KANSAS FFA CONVENTION

May 31 – June 2, 2023 Kansas State University Campus Manhattan, Kansas

CONTENTS General Information.......................................................................5 Convention Schedule....................................................................6 Opportunity Fair Exhibitors....................................................17 State Career Development Events in Agriculture Winners...............................................................18 State Proficiency Award Finalists........................................19 State FFA Degrees......................................................................... 21 National Chapter Awards........................................................24 Triple Crown Finalists.................................................................24 Past Triple Crown Recipients................................................24 State Officer Candidates.......................................................... 25 Past Kansas FFA Presidents................................................... 25 Past National FFA Officers...................................................... 27 State Star Finalists........................................................................28 Past State Stars...............................................................................29 American FFA Degrees.............................................................. 31 Past American Stars.................................................................... 32 State Band Participants............................................................ 32 State Chorus Participants....................................................... 33 Kansas FFA Foundation Sponsors ...................................42 Maps.......................................................................................................65 Convention Safety.........................................................................68 Acknowledgements....................................................................69 3

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elcome to the state’s largest annual agricultural student convention. As one of more than 2,250 attendees, you have a key role in creating history in Manhattan. As you can see by the pages of this guidebook, many things are going on throughout our host city this week. Challenge yourself to make the most of this state convention! It showcases how the Kansas FFA Association is developing its members’ potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.

The following groups are taking an active role in the convention.

Special thanks to those of you who make a positive difference in the lives of today’s youth by offering your time and skills to the Kansas FFA Convention!

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

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

• FFA advisors, representing 283 chapter advisors—the core of influence, strength and progress in agricultural education and FFA. • Teacher educators, who prepare agriculture instructors.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Dress and Conduct . . .

All FFA members are to be in complete official dress for the State FFA Convention. Please refer to the FFA Code of Ethics for complete official dress requirements. Courtesy Corps will be watching for proper official dress as you enter the convention auditorium.

People form their first impression of you and your chapter based on your conduct and appearance. Proper conduct and a neat appearance will continue to build the positive image of the FFA. Here are some guidelines to follow for proper conduct and official dress at our convention.

• Respect the rights and property of others.

• Show pride in being a member of the FFA. • Your FFA jacket should be kept clean and neat at all times.

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

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

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

• White collared blouse or white collared shirt.

• Official FFA tie or official FFA scarf.

• Black dress shoes with closed heel and toe.

Courtesy Corps . . .

Throughout Convention, FFA members serve on the Courtesy Corps.

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

* NEW* Blue & Gold Conclave …

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

FFA Hall of Champions . . .

The Supervised Agricultural Experience programs of the National Proficiency winners and finalists will be highlighted at State Convention. Displays featuring their programs will be featured throughout convention in the McCain Auditorium lobby. We will also be highlighting the achievements of chapters that were named Premier Chapter finalists at the National FFA Convention this past fall.

Take a minute to look at the finalist applications for the Agriscience Fair, National Chapter, Proficiency and Star recognitions by scanning the QR code on their respective display. We hope providing these applications in the Hall of Champions serve as an inspiration and learning opportunity for all members.

Connect . . .

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

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Watch Live and Later . . .

Watch every session of the 95th Kansas FFA Convention live on AcresTV! Download the free AcresTV app on your smartphone or table, watch online at www.watchacrestv.com, or watch on your connected TV (Roku, FireTV or AppleTV) with the free. app Official photos will be available for download at flickr.com/ksffa. *Events with an asterisk require a ticket or pre-registration for admission.

TUESDAY, MAY 30, 2023 8:30 am

State Band & Chorus Check-In McCain Auditorium, Rooms 201 & 204

9:00 am 5:00 pm

State Band & Chorus Rehearsal 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, Rooms 3043 & 3044

WEDNESDAY, MAY 31, 2023 8:00 am

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

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 3082, 3083, 3096 and 3097

9:00 am5:00 pm

Convention Band & Chorus Rehearsal McCain Auditorium, Rooms 201 & 204

10:00 am

Leadership Development Workshop Karstyn Cantrell, Central Region National FFA Vice President K-State Student Union, Bluemont Room

10:00 am

*K-State College of Agriculture Interactive Workshop The Wicked Problem of Global Food Security

10:30 am

Ag Issues Forum Leadership Development Event Business Building, Room 1092

10:45 am

Opportunity Fair Grand Opening K-State Student Union, Grand Ballroom Foyer

11:00 am4:00 pm

22nd Annual Kansas FFA Opportunity Fair K-State Student Union, Grand Ballroom Sponsored by the Kansas Bankers Association See list of exhibitors, page 17 6

Wednesday, May 31, 2023 11:00 am

Convention Registration Opens McCain Auditorium Lobby

11:00 am

Blue & Gold Conclave – Session 1 K-State Student Union, Big 12 Room

11:00 am

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

11:00 am

Prepared Public Speaking Leadership Development Event – Semi-Finals Business Building, Rooms 2100 and 2101

11:00 am

Novice Parliamentary Procedure Leadership Development Event Justin Hall, Rooms 163 & 164

11:00 am

Employment Skills Leadership Development Event Report to Business Building, Room 4061

11:00 am

*K-State College of Agriculture Interactive Workshop A Trip Through the Mill

11:00 am

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

11:30 am

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

11:30 am

Career Development Workshop: Outstanding in Your Field (of Application and Interview Competition) K-State Student Union, Wildcat Chambers

12:00 noon

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

12:00 noon Check-in 12:45 pm

Training and Technology Checks

1:15 pm

State Officer Candidate Facilitations with Delegates

2:30 pm

Committee Meetings

3:30 pm

Meet the Candidates Ice Cream Social

4:30 pm

Delegates Dismissed

12:00 noon

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

12:30 pm

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

12:30 pm

*Hands-On Service Activities Various Locations

1:00 pm

Creed Speaking Leadership Development Event Report to Business Building, Room 3082

1:00 pm

Leadership Quiz Bowl Event Business Building, Room 1070

1:00 pm

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

1:00 pm

*K-State College of Agriculture Interactive Workshop A Trip Through the Mill

1:30 pm

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

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023 1:30 pm

Career Development Workshop: Why Your Hometown in Kansas Might be the Place for You K-State Alumni Center, Purple Pride Room (3rd Fl.)

1:45 pm

*Hands-On Service Activities Various Locations

2:00 pm

Leadership Development Workshop Karstyn Cantrell, Central Region National FFA Vice President K-State Alumni Center, Tadtman Board Room (2nd Fl.)

2:00 pm

*K-State College of Agriculture Interactive Workshop Make a Difference … Teach Ag!

2:00 pm

*K-State College of Agriculture Interactive Workshop Knot Your Grandma’s Kitchen

2:00 pm

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

2:00 pm

Deadline to submit scrapbooks for evaluation McCain Auditorium, Convention Registration Desk

3:00 pm

Leadership Development Workshop Karstyn Cantrell, Central Region National FFA Vice President K-State Alumni Center, Tadtman Board Room (2nd Fl.)

3:00 pm

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 People Who Have Never Met a Stranger K-State Student Union, Wildcat Chambers

5:45 pm

District Officer McCain Preview McCain Auditorium, Loft

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

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

OPENING SESSION

McCain Auditorium 7:00 pm

Laser Light Show Sponsored by K-State College of Agriculture Posting of Colors National Anthem Opening Ceremony Welcome to Kansas State University Bryston Warren Presentation of Chapter Charters Creed Public Speaking LDE Recognition Creed presented by State Creed Speaking Finalists In Honor of Robert and Melva Armbruster by their Family 8

Wednesday, May 31, 2023 State Vice President’s Retiring Address

Kirsten Kyger

“The Power to Define”

Parliamentary Procedure LDE Recognition Sponsored by CHS Foundation Ritual Demonstration LDE Recognition Presentation of State Officer Candidates Speeches Closing Ceremony 9:00 pm11:00 pm

*FFA Night at LEAP Trampoline Park 3011 Anderson Ave

9:30 pm

*Convention Kick-Off Concert The Hat, 1315 Laramie St (Aggieville) Sponsored in part by Yoder Meats

Bobby Irwin

Dress code for the concert is as follows: • Jeans of a solid color with no logos, designs, rips, or holes with either unaltered (1) Kansas FFA issued or purchased t-shirt; (2) Chapter FFA issued or purchased shirt; (3) a FFA event issued or purchased t-shirt or (4) button-down/ collared shirt.

• No midriffs exposed.

• No shorts allowed.

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

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THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 2023 7:00 am

Convention Registration Reopens McCain Auditorium, Lobby

7:00 am

State Officer Candidate Breakfast McCain Auditorium, Loft Sponsored by K-State College of Agriculture

SECOND SESSION

McCain Auditorium 8:30 am

Laser Light Show Sponsored by K-State College of Agriculture Opening Ceremony Presented by the winning Chapter in Ritual Demonstration LDE Innovative Ideas in Building Communities State Reporter’s Retiring Address

Cali Newdigger “Just Fine”

Presentation of Kansas FFA Foundation Board of Trustees Leadership Information Recognition Recognition of SAE Grant Recipients Sponsored by National FFA Foundation, Kansas FFA Foundation, Carmichael Irrigation, Harris Crop Insurance, Kansas Corn, Kansas Grain Sorghum, Kansas Soybean, MFA Oil, MKC, Meghan Mueseler, & Allan & Deanna Sents KAAE Essay and Video Awards Recognition of Teacher Service to KAAE and Districts Special Remarks Sponsored by Harris Crop Insurance, Kevin & Rosemary Harris

Jill Brown

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Thursday, June 1, 2023 State Proficiency Award Recognition Agricultural Education through Diversified Livestock Production See finalists and sponsors, page 18 Closing Ceremony 9:00 am

Marketing Plan Career Development Event K-State Student Union, Big 12 Room

10:00 am

Career Development Workshop What Your Social Media Says About You K-State Student Union, Flinthills Room

10:00 am

Leadership Development Event Finals Stage K-State Student Union, Wildcat Chamber Open to the Public 10:00 am Discussion Meet 11:00 am Extemporaneous Public Speaking 1:00 pm Prepared Public Speaking

10:30 am

*K-State College of Agriculture Interactive Workshop Crops and Weeds in Agronomy

12:00 noon

*Proficiency Award Luncheon K-State Alumni Center, Banquet Room Presenting sponsor CHS Foundation

12:30 pm

Blue & Gold Conclave – Session 2 K-State Student Union, Big 12 Room

12:30 pm

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

THIRD SESSION

McCain Auditorium 2:00 pm

Laser Light Show Sponsored by K-State College of Agriculture Opening Ceremony State Proficiency Award Recognition Equine Science through Wildlife Production & Management See finalists and sponsors, page 18 State Sentinel’s Retiring Address

Mackenzie Anderson

“Embrace Your Circle”

Recognition of Kansas FFA Foundation Sponsors Recognition of Chapter Seed Program 11

Thursday, June 1, 2023 Scrapbook Awards Employment Skills LDE Recognition Sponsored by Ag 1 Source Agriscience Student Recognition Sponsored by Pioneer and Merck Animal Health Innovative Ideas in Growing Leaders Recognition of Presidential CTE Scholars Special Remarks

Karstyn Cantrell

National FFA Central Region Vice President

Scholarship Presentations Kansas FFA Alumni Washington Leadership Conference

John Deere Gator Finalist Drawing Closing Ceremony 2:30 pm

Career Development Workshop Ag Careers for People Who Like to Analyze Information K-State Student Union, Flinthills Room

4:30 pm

Delegate Business Session K-State Alumni Center Sponsored by Kansas Bankers Association

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 Steve Lueth

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

FOURTH SESSION

McCain Auditorium 7:00 pm

Laser Light Show Sponsored by K-State College of Agriculture Opening Ceremony State Secretary’s Retiring Address

Aidan Yoho

“Write Your Story”

Presentation of VIP Citations Honorary State FFA Degree Ceremony Distinguished Service Presentation Recognition of Discussion Meet Winners Sponsored by Kansas Farm Bureau Recognition of Ag Issues Forum LDE Winner Sponsored by Kansas Department of Agriculture Extemporaneous Speaking LDE Recognition Sponsored by Landoll Prepared Public Speaking LDE Recognition Sponsored by Kansas FFA Alumni Innovative Ideas in Strengthening Agriculture Keynote Speaker Sponsored by Rick and Bonnie-Coley Malir

Mike Pierce

“Antarctic Mike”

Closing Ceremony 9:00 pm

*FFA Alumni Dodgeball Tournament Chester E. Peters Recreation Complex

9:00 pm11:00 pm

*FFA Night at LEAP Trampoline Park 3011 Anderson Ave 13

FRIDAY, JUNE 2, 2023 7:15 am

Convention Registration Reopens McCain Auditorium, Lobby

FIFTH SESSION

McCain Auditorium 8:00 am

Laser Light Show Sponsored by K-State College of Agriculture Opening Ceremony Presented by the 25th Anniversary State Officer Team State Treasurer’s Retiring Address

Emma Kepley

“No Hardwork, No Reward; Know Hardwork, Know Reward” National Chapter Award Recognition State of the State Remarks Mr. Guy Shoulders, State FFA Advisor Leadership Quiz Bowl Award Marketing Plan CDE Recognition Recognition of Kansas Chapters Participating in National Career Development Events and High Individuals Recognition of Career Development Events Sweepstakes Winners Scholarship Presentations Kansas FFA Foundation - High Plains Journal, June Beaver Trust, Reck Agri-Realty, Yoder Meats Ford Trucks/Built Ford Tough National FFA

Delegate Committee Reports (If needed) New Business (If needed) Closing Ceremony 9:30 am

Career Development Workshop Reality Check: What to Actually Look for in a First Job K-State Student Union, Flinthills Room

10:30 am

*K-State College of Agriculture Interactive Workshop Knot Your Grandma’s Kitchen

10:30 am

*Hands-On Service Activities Various Locations 14

Friday, June 2, 2023

SIXTH SESSION

McCain Auditorium 10:30 am

Laser Light Show Sponsored by K-State College of Agriculture Opening Ceremony Special Remarks

Kaden & Emily Roush R Family Farms, Lebanon

State FFA Degree Ceremony Sponsored by Kansas Electric Cooperatives Presentation will begin with the Northeast District.

See degree recipients, page 25 Drawing for Gator Giveaway Sponsored by John Deere Agriculture and Turf Division, American Implement Inc., BTI, Carrico Implement Co. Inc., Heritage Tractor, Inc., Hiawatha Implement Co., Landmark Implement Inc., and Prairieland Partners LLC Closing Ceremony Immediately following Sixth Session: State FFA Degree Picture McCain Auditorium 11:00 am1:00 pm

Past State Officer Reunion K-State Alumni Center, Banquet Rooms A & D

11:00 am

Career Development Workshop Ag Careers for People Who Love Being Outside (Even When the Weather is Not Ideal) K-State Student Union, Flinthills Room

11:30 am

*Band & Chorus Recognition K-State Student Union, Bluemont Room Sponsored by Blue & Gold Sausage

11:45 am

*Hands-On Service Activities Various Locations

12:00 noon

*Stars Over Kansas Luncheon K-State Alumni Center, Banquet Rooms A & D Sponsored by Farm Credit Associations of Kansas

12:30 pm

Blue & Gold Conclave – Session 3 K-State Student Union, Cottonwood Room

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Friday, June 2, 2023

SEVENTH SESSION

McCain Auditorium 2:00 pm

Laser Light Show Sponsored by K-State College of Agriculture Opening Ceremony State Convention Band Directed by Yvonne Colle-Burden, Medicine Lodge High School and Alex McMahon, Andover Central High School Sponsored by Blue & Gold Sausage State President’s Retiring Address

Karlie Albright

“Embrace the Loss”

Presentation of Triple Crown Awards Presentation of Garlow Memorial Trophy Sponsored by the Bill Garlow Family in memory of Bob Garlow State Convention Chorus Directed by Dr. Anne Gassmann, Kansas Wesleyan University, accompanied by Steve Lueth Sponsored by Blue & Gold Sausage “Stars over Kansas” Pageant Sponsored by Farm Credit Associations of Kansas Announcement of State Stars Sponsored by Farm Credit Associations of Kansas, United Bank & Trust, and Kansas Farm Bureau Recognition of 2022-2023 State FFA Officers Sponsored by Kansas FFA Alumni Election of 2023-2024 State FFA Officers Recognition of Past State Officers Installation of 2023-2024 State FFA Officers Greetings – New State President Closing Ceremony 20 Minutes following Seventh Session: Blue and Gold Celebration K-State Berney Family Welcome Center

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OPPORTUNITY FAIR EXHIBITORS 4 Seasons Fundraising Abilene Machine Ag Partners Cooperative, Inc. Agri Trails Coop Allen Community College Alpha Gamma Rho American Implement/John Deere Berry Companies Blueville Nursery Inc. Cargill Protein Central Valley Ag Cloud County Community College Colby Community College Agriculture Concordia University Cowley CollegeDepartment of Agriculture Crop Quest, Inc. Emprise Bank Farm Credit Fellowship of Christian Farmers Flint Hills Technical College Foley Equipment Company Fort Hays State University Fort Scott Community College Harris Crop Insurance Heritage Tractor High Plains Journal Highland Community College HME - Haas Metal Engineering Hutchinson Community College International Association of Operative Millers John Deere KanEquip Inc. Kansas Bankers Association Kansas Corn Kansas Department of Agriculture Kansas Farm Bureau Kansas Society of Land Surveyors & KSLS Charitable Foundation Kansas Soybean Commission Kansas State University - Carl R. Ice College of Engineering Kansas State University - College of Agriculture Kansas State University – Department of Agricultural Economics Kansas State University Department of Animal Sciences & Industry

Kansas State University Department of Communications and Agricultural Education Kansas State University Department of Entomology Kansas State University Department of Grain Science & Industry Kansas State University - Food Science Institute Kansas Teach Ag KEY Apparel Kubota Tractor Company Loma Vista Nursery Missouri Welding Institute MKC MKC Kitchen Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture Neosho County Community College Northeastern Oklahoma A & M College- Agriculture Department Northwest Kansas Technical College Northwest Missouri State University Oklahoma Panhandle State University Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology Pittsburg State University PrairieLand Partners Pratt Community College Rural Life Commission, Diocese of Salina Salina Area Technical College Scoular Seitz Fundraising Seward County Community College Skyland Grain Southeast Community College State Technical College of Missouri SurePoint Ag Systems University of Nebraska Lincoln College of Ag Sciences & Natural Resources USDA Nebraska Agriculture West Texas A & M University, Department of Agricultural Sciences WyoTech

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STATE CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENTS IN AGRICULTURE WINNERS

Agricultural Communications Team—West Franklin Top Individual—Brynn Collier, Jayhawk-Linn Sponsored by High Plains Journal Agricultural Sales

Team—Hays Top Individual—Alyssa Bartlett, Paola

Agricultural Technology & Mechanical Systems Team—Chapman Top Individual—Sam Peck, Chapman Sponsored by Berry Companies Agronomy

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

Dairy Cattle Evaluation

Team—Central Heights Top Individual—Cody Brown, White City

Entomology

Team—Labette County Top Individual—Lakin Giager, Labette County Sponsored by Pioneer

Environmental Science Team—Holton Sponsored by Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission Farm & Agribusiness Management

Floriculture

Team—Paola Top Individual—Hayley Hines, Paola Sponsored by AgMark, LLC

Team—Spring Hill Top Individual—Erin Apple, Louisburg Sponsored by CHS Foundation

Food Science & Technology

Team—Louisburg Top Individual—Taylor Jones, Maize Sponsored by Kansas Department of Agriculture

Forestry Horse Evaluation

Team—Mission Valley Sponsored by Kansas Forestry Service Team—Horton Top Individual—Jackson McCurry, Renwick Sponsored by Kansas Department of Agriculture

Livestock Evaluation

Team—Labette County Top Individual—Tyree Figge, Onaga Sponsored by NextGen Cattle Co.

Meats Evaluation & Technology

Milk Quality & Products

Team—Madison Top Individual—Brooke Gaines, Madison Sponsored by Cargill

Team—Louisburg Top Individual—Brooke Kent, Anderson County

Nursery / Landscape

Team—Louisburg Top Individual—Corbin Hamman, Louisburg Sponsored by CHS Foundation

Poultry Evaluation

Team—Louisburg Top Individual—Jack Crane, Anderson County Sponsored by Amos Kahr Trust

Veterinary Science

Team—Labette County Top Individual—Aaliyah Tun, Labette County Sponsored by Zoetis/Animal Health International

National Land, Homesite & Range Evaluation Teams: Beloit, Cimarron, Fort Scott, Hays, Hugoton, Jackson Heights, Jayhawk-Linn, and South Haven Sponsored by John Deere Ag & Turf Divison, , Kansas Society of Land Surveyors & KSLS Charitable Foundation 18

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

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

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

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

Agricultural Education (E/P) Halle Finnerty, Burlington Kadence Henke, Republic County Payton Ryba, Cheney

Agriscience Research – Animal Systems Maggie Chandler, Neodesha Mikayla Dibben, Junction City Jory Ratzlaff, Canton-Galva

Sponsored by Kurt Dillon Family and Harmon Bliss Family

Sponsored by Kansas FFA Foundation

Agricultural Mechanics Design and Fabrication (E/P) Lawson Jones, Chapman

Agriscience Research – Integrated Systems Lilye Cartwright, Junction City Gracie Karst, Russell

Sponsored by Abilene Machine

Agricultural Mechanics Repair and Maintenance (P) Wyatt Fechter, West Elk Cole McCorkle, Wellington

Sponsored by Kansas FFA Foundation

Agriscience Research – Plant Systems Hannah Gideon, Russell Isabel Huddleston, Junction City

Sponsored by KanEquip

Agricultural Processing Josie Buck, Jackson Heights Emma George, Labette County Blake LaPean, Eudora

Sponsored by Pioneer Coreteva Agriscience

Beef Production (E) Gracie Karst, Russell Nissa Olsen, Manhattan Aidan Yoho, Yates Center

Sponsored by Santa Fe Trail Meats

Agricultural Sales (E) Benjamin Burling, Eudora

Sponsored by Harris Crop Insurance

Sponsored by Sam & Janet Hands

Agricultural Sales (P) Anna Hendricks, West Elk Nick Kuntz, Mission Valley Abigail Robinson, Royal Valley

Beef Production (P) Emma Aufdemberger, Tonganoxie Leah Brunner, Centre Cecillia Newby, Labette County

Sponsored by Stewart Seed

Sponsored by Tiffany Cattle Co.

Agricultural Services (E/P) Coy DeWilde, Perry-Lecompton Brooke Evans, Bucklin Ethan Kneisler, Lyndon

Dairy Production (E) Cole Meyer, Hanover

Sponsored by Kansas Dairy Commission

Sponsored by Farm Credit Associations of Kansas

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State Proficiency Award Finalists Dairy Production (P) Colby Hammond, Oxford Kyndall Sextro, Nemaha Central Peyton Sherron, Spring Hill

Fruit Production (E/P) Emilee Gaston, Chapman

Sponsored by Kansas FFA Foundation

Sponsored by Kansas Dairy Commission

Goat Production (E/P) Maggie Chandler, Neodesha Channing Dillinger, Hugoton Tucker Seibert, Chapman

Diversified Agricultural Production (E/P) Madisyn Helwig, Labette County Ella Pachta, Republic County Abigail Robinson, Royal Valley

Sponsored by Kevin Davis Family

Grain Production (E/P) Connor Schwien, Russell Coy Stamm, Washington County Noah Wiley, Labette County

Sponsored by Triangle H Farms – In Memory of Greg Hands

Diversified Crop Production (E) Augustus Wright, Paola

Sponsored by Kansas Wheat Commission

Sponsored by Vulgamore Family Farms

Landscape Management (E/P) Jenna Bittle, Centre Christian Peña, Sublette

Diversified Crop Production (P) Cristian Bain, Oxford Nicole Haase, Ellsworth

Sponsored by Lawrence Landscape

Sponsored by Kansas Corn

Outdoor Recreation (E/P) Benton Kerr, Manhattan Olivia Rickel, Royal Valley

Diversified Horticulture (E/P) Rachael Kesinger, Tonganoxie Rebekah Vague, Ellsworth

Sponsored by ONEOK, Inc.

Sponsored by Hummert International

Poultry Production (E/P) Christopher Cain, Mission Valley Mikayla Dibben, Junction City Kaylen Langhofer, Southwestern Heights

Diversified Livestock Production (E/P) Troy Duskie, Rock Hills Delaney New, Holton Mason Springer, Neodesha

Sponsored by Amos Khar Trust

Service Learning (E/P) Brecken Pearson, Canton‐Galva

Sponsored by Harms Plainview Ranch

Sponsored by Seitz Fundraising

Sheep Production (E/P) Kacey Butler, Chapman Rachel Hendricks, West Welk Ashley Mancera, Hugoton

Equine Science (E) Natalee Bray, Pike Valley Keaton Ryan, Canton-Galva Sponsored by Purina Animal Nutrition

Sponsored by Hobbs Show Lambs

Small Animal Production & Care (E/P) Carly Dreher, Iola Corbett Hinck, Mission Valley Kori Miller, Washington County

Equine Science (P) Zane Poulsen, Hugoton Dalton Regehr, Tonganoxie Bayleigh Schneider, Ell-Saline

Sponsored by United Mosquito and Fly Control

Sponsored by Animal Health Center of Marion County

Fiber and/or Oil Crop Production (E/P) Cody Wille, Iola

Specialty Animal Production (E/P) Jason Mader, Chapman Michaela Neely, Renwick

Sponsored by Kansas Soybean Commission

Sponsored by Prairie School Farms

Forage Production (E/P) Ella Pachta, Republic County Payton Svitak, Center Aidan Yoho, Yates Center

Swine Production (E) Kendra Hermreck, Hugoton Tucker Leck, Neodesha Kyler Stephenson, Mission Valley

Sponsored by Kansas Forage and Grassland Council, Inc.

Sponsored by Kansas Pork Association

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STATE PROFICIENCY AWARD FINALISTS Swine Production (P) Patrick Amaro, Bucklin Jenna DeRouchey, Wamego

Veterinary Science (E/P) Mary Caenen, Tonganoxie Cecillia Newby, Labette County Eryn Vaughan, Perry-Lecompton

Sponsored by Kansas Pork Association

Sponsored by Kansas Veterinary Medical Association

Turf Grass Management (E/P) Tyson Parks, Royal Valley Landon Schreiber, Blue Valley Reid Walsh, Lakeside

Wildlife Production and Management (E/P) Trey Melton, Republic County

Sponsored by Sod Shop Inc.

Sponsored by Ducks Unlimited

Vegetable Production (E/P) Rebekah Vague, Ellsworth Noah Wiley, Labette County Augustus Wright, Paola

Sponsored by From the Land of Kansas Program

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

East Central

Walker Wayne Porter...............Anderson County Ella Louise Reichard Braxton Spencer Mallory Rene Wheat Emma Grace Krueger..................................Burlington Kyla Cheyenne Lankton Cody Daniel Myers Brett Frederick Rand Hunter Payne Reiling Brody Curtis Reynolds Christian Marten Smith Benjamin Daniel Burling....................................Eudora Blake LaPean Camden Rietcheck Kesten Danley Watson......................Jayhawk-Linn Kyler J Anschutz.........Marais des Cygnes Valley Jace Michael Stucker Kyla Joann Vogeler Corbett Hinck..................................................Mission Valley DeAnna Smith Kyler Stephenson Alexis Studebaker Wade Allen Enman.........................................................Paola Kara Renee Helms Hayley Ann Hines Eli Brayden Meyers Ashley Irene Ward Alexis Baker...............................................................Prairie View Maddison Baker Dillon Brownback

Quinn Browning Claire Caldwell.......................................................Prairie View Hanna Day Jessyka Dumcum Hunter Dunn Garrett Feugate Rhett Jackman Ryleigh Ogan Garrett Pinkerton Quinton Rothwell Will Sherman Piper L. Whildin Lauren Jones....................................................................Seaman Hannah Schreiner Aaralynn F Willard........................Shawnee Heights Kaydence Gunlock...Southern Coffey County Thomas Scott Nickel Meredith Duncan................................................Spring Hill Peyton Sherron Michael Shick Cale Andersen......................................................Tonganoxie Isabelle Barker Sara Celeen Garrett Fenoglio Graham Foley Addisyn Kelly Jessica Kesinger Emma Myers Robert Patterson Sydney Annmarie Doles.................................Wellsville

North Central

Abigail Porter...................................................Beloit Tessa Hartman................................... Blue Valley Bryce Hoeltzel Jasper Spillman

Meryn Came.............................................Ell-Saline Mason Ellerman Lani Richards Katherine Bruning............................. Ellsworth

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State FFA Degrees

North Central, continued Noah Goss.................................................. Ellsworth Trenton Hays Aiden Moyer Rebekah Vague Gabrielle Dannielle Brown.....Junction City Lilye Anne Cartwright Mikayla Dawn Dibben Ryan Stuenkel.....................................................Linn Benton Kerr..........................................Manhattan Nissa Olsen Liam David Nichols.....................Minneapolis Weston Schrader Natalee Bray.........................................Pike Valley Kiersten Morgan Emily Hansen...................... Republic County Trey Melton

Northeast

Dani Chew..................................Atchison County Brodie McAlexander Canyon Tull Montgomery Lindeen.................................. Axtell Owen Strathman Reece Florence........................Doniphan West Jansen Reed Gerstner........................ Frankfort Devin Helmerichs Kailei Mitchell.....................................................Holton Madeline Murnahan Delaney New Taylor Dvorak....................................................Horton Madison B. Stirton Josie Buck...................................Jackson Heights Haden Doyle Connor Bohlken......................................Marysville Liz Bohlken Cole Nolte

Ella Pachta Steven Garrett Siemsen Troy Duskie.............................................. Rock Hills Ethan Kenworthy Kayle Wagner Lauren Whelchel Paige Zadina Brett Aaron Buhrman.......Washington Co. Payton Michael LeDuc Jaydon Layne Otott Sarah Nadine Portenier Elizabeth Grace Wright Cody Jay Brown................................. White City Bailey Rapp Shaylee Sanford

Corissa Bandel............................................McLouth Henry Cloyd Trenton Dale Anna Patz Aden Feldkamp....................Nemaha Central Dane Haverkamp Jalyn Davis....................................................... Rossville Cheyenne Hittle.................................Royal Valley Benjamin Kneisler Olivia Rickel Abigail Robinson Kate Beyer........................................................Sabetha Anthony Deters Jacob Garber Jake King......................................................................Troy Emma Brungardt.....................Valley Heights Jenna DeRouchey.................................Wamego

Northwest

Mackenzie Hagerman................................Hays Jalynn Weilert.....................................................Hays Gracie Billips.................................................Hill City Ella Hart............................................................Hill City Drew Bretz..........................................................Hoxie Ross Hutson...............................................Lakeside Austyn Cox................................. Northern Valley Kai Cox.......................................... Northern Valley Mackenzie Clydesdale...........................Norton Wade David....................................................Norton Ellie Kats............................................................Norton

Jenessa Anne Ruder...............................Norton Ryley Sharpe...................................................Oakley Austin Dierking..............................Phillipsburg Layton Johnson.............................Phillipsburg Braden Polifka............................................ Quinter Mileah Elaine Backhus......................... Russell Gracie Rose Karst....................................... Russell Ean Doane.......................................Smith Center Hayden Lehmann.....................Smith Center Makaila A. Matthies......................... St. Francis

South Central

Kelsie Bowers................................Arkansas City Morgan Carson.............................................Buhler Lillian Coldren Alexis Colpetzer Crislyn Frank Myles Fredrick Elise Gover Rylan Parks Ivan Penrose Bryce Ruda Willow Schlatter Emilie Schweizer Jonathon Stults Jordan Teter

Lane McMannis......................... Canton-Galva Brecken Pearson Grant Hervey.................................................Central Julia Brunner.................................................Centre Kyle Peterson Jaden Zimmerman.......................... Chaparral Camryn DeVore........................................ Cheney Wyatt Jarman Payton Ryba Aubrey Strodtman Kade Williams Cord Womack Grace Henderson.......................................Dexter Cadie Thomson

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South Central, continued Erica Gaeddert.......................................... Fairfield Taylor Mathes Dylan Metzger Erin Schwertfeger Rex Zongker Colton Brock................................................ Goessel Caleb Burkholder Sam Herrel Justin Nickel Patrick Rust Jake Wiens Luke Hartung.................................................Haven Jacob Paul Eck..............................................Inman Kylie Danae Flaming Peyton Erickson.................................Little River Kayla Fox Braeden Grasser Courtney Stansbury Colby Keesling................................................. Lyons Stone Starbuck Isabel Newberry-Rivera...........................Maize Jaymee Renfro-Dubovich Kyle Basye......................................................Newton Brylee Budde

Southeast

Laramie Rae Bruce....................................Caney Brady Hurt...................................................Chanute Cayden Vance Jaylan Mark............................................. Coffeyville Morgan Grace Way Jaydn Hale.............................................. Columbus Cole Youngblood Kinzie Cleaver....................................................... Erie Chellby Cosby Ethan Dillinger Sylvie Frakes...................................................Eureka Rebecca Jones Lyle Perrier Tate Crystal..............................................Fort Scott Reegan McDaniel Blaine Pitts Thatcher Cox............................................ Fredonia Alex Jones Wyatt Miller Hanna Bailey................................................... Girard Cody Burns Lily Gronau Abigail Meiwes......................................................Iola Jaydon Morrison Cody Wille Riley June Bebb.....................Labette County Sydney Kathryn Foster Dallas Hill

Jacob Budde Jadyn Eckert................................................Newton Lana Mayfield Cody Sauerwein Jace Gosch.................................................. Norwich Ethan McIntire Lindy Donley..................................................Oxford Eva Marie Navrat Weston Tucker Gaines.... Peabody-Burns Alex Mitchell Young Angel Isael Hernandez...............................Pratt Allie Anna Hoeme Luke J. Huslig Tayt K. Myers Maddox Parker Riffey Kena Marie Sterling Michaela Neely........................................Renwick Bryce Duvall...................................South Barber Cash Tomberlin Chloe Lynn Hibbs............................Wellington Shianna Mae Hughes Skylar Nicole Koehn Cole Albert McCorkle

Reagan Marie Roberts.....Labette County Tanner Nathan Templeton Lane Michael Darbro..........................Madison Makenna Lea Engle Luke Fankhauser Brooke Cierre Gaines Hayden David Helm Avery Ann Miller Mallory Clare Heim.........Marmaton Valley Bailey Ann LaRue Chad Babcock......................................Neodesha Julieona Erbe Andrew Heck Kirstyn Busby............................................ Riverton Lake Crowder Ryder Goodman Jace Haywood Katie Moran Byron Fry............................................... Uniontown Joaquin Marin Adysin McCarley Brycen Stewart Tayler Leeann Ghramm...................West Elk Chrissy Ella Hare Courtney Shay Hare Ethan Michael Hogan Savannah Marie Stroot

Southwest

Jose Amaya..................................................Ashland Robert White Lincoln Martin.............................................Bucklin Emily Dryden.......................................... Holcomb Claudia Clark............................................Hugoton Catie Gooch Allison Goode Ashley Mancera Isaac Moreland

Lakota Persing........................................Hugoton Shea Robertson Orinn Norris........................................................Lakin Kyron Jayd Jayd Koehn............................. Leoti Abigail Zabel................................................ Satanta Allison Marie Deines.........................Scott City Colton Adams.........................Stanton County Christian Peña.......................................... Sublette

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

Altoona-Midway Arkansas City Beloit Blue Valley Buhler Caney Canton-Galva Centre Chapman Cheney Clay Center Dexter Doniphan West Ell-Saline Ellsworth Fairfield Girard Haven Hiawatha Holton Inman Iola Jefferson West Junction City

Marmaton Valley Marysville McLouth Minneapolis Ottawa Oxford Pretty Prairie Renwick Republic County Riverton Royal Valley Russell Sedan Shawnee Heights Skyline Smith Center Southeast of Saline Spring Hill Tonganoxie Troy Udall Victoria West Elk Wilson

TRIPLE CROWN FINALISTS Arkansas City Beloit Chapman Doniphan West Ellsworth

Holton Oxford Riverton Royal Valley Udall

PAST TRIPLE CROWN RECIPIENTS 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019

Ellsworth Ellsworth Udall Ellsworth

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Chapman Chapman Chapman Chapman Chapman

2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995

PAST TRIPLE CROWN RECIPIENTS

Chapman Chapman Wilson Wilson Riverton Riverton Holton Arkansas City Arkansas City Holton Holton Holton Holton Arkansas City Arkansas City Chapman Chapman Clay Center Hill City

1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978 1977 1976 1975

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

STATE OFFICER CANDIDATES Katina Bartel, Holton Kacey Butler, Chapman Kai Cox, Northern Valley Tessa Hartman, Blue Valley Karli Neher, Hays Cecillia Newby, Labette County

Nissa Olsen, Manhattan Christian Peña, Sublette Jaymee Renfro-Dubovich, Maize Payton Ryba, Cheney Hannah Schreiner, Seaman Sage Toews, Canton-Galva

PAST KANSAS FFA PRESIDENTS 2023-24 2022-23 2021-22 2020-21 2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17

Karlie Albright Royal Valley Ashley Chandler Neodesha Elizabeth Sturgis Riverton Logan Elliott Riverton Max Harman Inman Eli Ohlde Clifton-Clyde Elizabeth Meyer Marion-Florence

2015-16 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13 2011-12 2010-11 2009-10 2008-09

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Karl Wilhelm Holton Taylor Green Southeast of Saline Lindy Bilberry Garden City Emily Beneda Wilson Jordan Pieschl Ell-Saline Andrew Strasburg Fredonia Garrett Lister Marysville Emily Surdez Sabetha

Past Kansas FFA Presidents 2007-08

Bethany Bohnenblust Labette County 2006-07 Dalton Henry Blue Valley 2005-06 Shawn Turner Ottawa 2004-05 Dan Atkisson Stockton 2003-04 Justine Sterling South Barber 2002-03 Jacob Lauer Holcomb 2001-02 Lindsey George Uniontown 2000-01 J.J. Jones Atwood 1999-2000 Beth Ludlum Uniontown 1998-99 Leslie Small Arkansas City 1997-98 Emily Belton Centre 1996-97 Andy Armbruster South Barber 1995-96 Ryan Hiesterman Washington 1994-95 Ross Hellwig Labette County 1993-94 Emily Harsch Marais des Cygnes 1992-93 Paul Friedrichs Marysville 1991-92 Matt Schweer Holcomb 1990-91 Larry Whipple Jetmore 1989-90 John Niemann Atchison County 1988-89 Dennis Fry Uniontown 1987-88 Justin McKee Labette County 1986-87 Mary Wilson Oberlin 1985-86 Tom Hemmer Salina 1984-85 Daryl Yarrow Clay Center 1983-84 Rick Malir Wilson 1982-83 Mike Torrey Wamego

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Ron Wineinger Marion Tim Ohlde Linn Randy Reinhardt Erie Jeff Yarrow Clay Center Dee James Clay Center Jay Selanders Garnett Jay Mayfield Caney Sam Brownback Prairie View Ron Wilson Manhattan Brad Trexler Hill City Mark Mayfield Caney Doug Deets Arkansas City Lauren Libby Smith Center Gregory Hands Garden City Dale Raymond Garnett Dennis Shurtz Arkansas City Roger Barr Manhattan Terry Odle Stockton Joe Detrixhe Concordia Glenn Gottlob Arkansas City Lawrence Erpelding Effingham Melvin Hunt Tribune Steve Robb Lawrence Ralph Young Tribune Bob Kreibiel McPherson William Wachs, Jr. Ellsworth

PAST KANSAS FFA PRESIDENTS 1955-56 1954-55 1953-54 1952-53 1951-52 1950-51 1949-50 1948-49 1947-48 1946-47 1945-46 1944-45 1943-44 1942-43

Larry Figgs Effingham Harry Dean Peter Edson Nelson D. Galle Moundridge Bill Ray James Clay Center Marvin Decker Holton Robert Ball Garden City Paul Mugler Clay Center John Gigstad Effingham Harland Priddle Haven Richard Chase El Dorado Rollin J. Casement Sedan Jack Hall Highland Park Irwin Alefs Great Bend Wayne Brent Chanute

1941-42 1940-41 1939-40 1938-39 1937-38 1936-37 1935-36 1934-35 1933-34 1932-33 1931-32 1930-31 1929-30

George Stelter Abilene Raymond Kaup Smith Center Paul Kelley Solomon Walter Porter Council Grove Albert S. Coates Merriam John Dean Ottawa J. W. England III Merriam Paul Lock Washington Wayne D. Trail Colby Waldo Cox Mound City Leo Paulsen Concordia Lewis Evans Washington Boyd Waite Winfield

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

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PAST NATIONAL FFA OFFICERS 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

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Leo Paulsen, Concordia................................Student Secretary

1929-30

Boyd Waite, Winfield..................................... 4th Vice President

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

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

Benjamin Burling Eudora Rebekah Vague Ellsworth Christian Peña Sublette

East Central North Central Southwest

Star in Ag Placement The FFA member with the best placement SAE program and proven leadership skills is selected to be the State Star in Agricultural Placement.

The member’s placement experience can include paid labor hours or directed unpaid labor hours.

Will Sherman Abigail Porter Cole Nolte Kyle Peterson Cody Wille

Prairie View Beloit Marysville Centre Iola

East Central North Central Northeast South Central Southeast

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

Kyler Stephenson Ella Pachta Delaney New Ean Doane Luke Hartung Catie Gooch

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East Central North Central Northeast Northwest South Central Southwest

PAST STATE STARS 2023 Star in Agribusiness 2023 Star Farmer 2023 Star in Ag Placement 2022 Star in Agribusiness 2022 Star Farmer 2022 Star in Ag Placement 2021 Star in Agribusiness 2021 Star Farmer 2021 Star in Ag Placement 2020 Star in Agribusiness 2020 Star Farmer 2020 Star in Ag Placement 2019 Star in Agribusiness 2019 Star Farmer 2019 Star in Ag Placement 2018 Star in Agribusiness 2018 Star Farmer 2018 Star in Ag Placement 2017 Star in Agribusiness 2017 Star Farmer 2017 Star in Ag Placement 2016 Star in Agribusiness 2016 Star Farmer 2016 Star in Ag Placement 2015 Star in Agribusiness 2015 Star Farmer 2015 Star in Ag Placement 2014 Star in Agribusiness 2014 Star Farmer 2014 Star in Ag Placement 2013 Star in Agribusiness 2013 Star Farmer 2013 Star in Ag Placement 2012 Star in Agribusiness 2012 Star Farmer 2012 Star in Ag Placement 2011 Star in Agribusiness 2011 Star Farmer 2011 Star in Ag Placement 2010 Star in Agribusiness 2010 Star Farmer 2010 Star in Ag Placement 2009 Star in Agribusiness 2009 Star Farmer 2009 Star in Ag Placement 2008 Star in Agribusiness 2008 Star Farmer 2008 Star in Ag Placement 2007 Star in Agribusiness 2007 Star Farmer 2007 Star in Ag Placement 2006 Star in Agribusiness 2006 Star Farmer 2006 Star in Ag Placement 2005 Star in Agribusiness 2005 Star Farmer

Karlie Albright, Royal Valley Aidan Yoho, Yates Center Katina Bartel, Holton Jay McClure, Hugoton Wesley Denton, Valley Heights Nicole Haase, Ellsworth Austin Simon, Renwick Levi Meiwes, Iola Tyler Nelson, Washington County Kylar Lee, Burlington Ethan Dickerson, Natoma Emily Swiger, Coffeyville Emily Glenn, Scott City Natalie Hawkins, Atwood Ryan Stewart, Washington County Cordell Waggoner, Haven Tyler Phillips, Mission Valley Deven Foster, Labette County Austin Nordyke, Hugoton Samantha Beauchamp, Holton Cole Riggin, Riverton Tate Tremblay, Hill City Wyatt Harting, Norton Kord Curran, Girard Stone Hayden, Chapman Caleb Obermeyer, Marysville Tristan Davis, Central Heights Bryan Otott, Washington County Zachary Foster, Labette County Rich Ryckert, Paola Ethan Schwarz, Oakley Greg Harris, Chapman Nathan Doss, Washington County Nicholas Peckman, Paola Kaden Rousch, Smith Center Dalton Black, Buhler Kayla Schmitz, Doniphan West Tyler Rose, Washington County Alex Goeckel, Washington County Garrett Lister, Marysville Ben Meyer, Linn Tucker Stewart, Washington County Ben Hutto, Riverton Miles Theurer, South Haven Jesse Muller, Labette County Ryan Windholz, Hays Eric Bekemeyer, Washington County Kally Hood, Rock Creek Jay Stamm, Washington Clarke Nelson, Northern Valley D. Austin Winter, Holton Alex Gottlob, Winfield Kyler Ohlde, Linn 29

Past State Stars 2005 Star in Ag Placement 2004 Star in Agribusiness 2004 Star Farmer 2004 Star in Ag Placement 2003 Star in Agribusiness 2003 Star Farmer 2003 Star in Ag Placement 2002 Star in Agribusiness 2002 Star Farmer 2002 Star in Ag Placement 2001 Star in Agribusiness 2001 Star Farmer 2000 Star in Agribusiness 2000 Star Farmer 1999 Star in Agribusiness 1999 Star Farmer 1998 Star in Agribusiness 1998 Star Farmer 1997 Star in Agribusiness 1997 Star Farmer 1996 Star in Agribusiness 1996 Star Farmer 1995 Star in Agribusiness 1995 Star Farmer 1994 Star in Agribusiness 1994 Star Farmer 1993 Star in Agribusiness 1993 Star Farmer 1992 Star in Agribusiness 1992 Star Farmer 1991 Star in Agribusiness 1991 Star Farmer 1990 Star Agribusinessman 1990 Star Farmer 1989 Star Agribusinessman 1989 Star Farmer 1988 Star Agribusinessman 1988 Star Farmer 1987 Star Agribusinessman 1987 Star Farmer 1986 Star Agribusinessman 1986 Star Farmer 1985 Star Agribusinessman 1985 Star Farmer 1984 Star Agribusinessman 1984 Star Farmer 1983 Star Agribusinessman 1983 Star Farmer 1982 Star Agribusinessman 1982 Star Farmer 1981 Star Agribusinessman 1981 Star Farmer 1980 Star Agribusinessman 1980 Star Farmer 1979 Star Agribusinessman 1979 Star Farmer

Kyle Smith, Arkansas City Caleb Alexander, Garden City Chris Bamberger, Jetmore Clint Wahrman, Atwood Brock Peters, Linn Chase Bontrager, Holton Damian Helms, Linn Edwin Cooper, Altoona-Midway Brent Overmiller, Smith Center Tyler Diepenbrock, Centre Joey McNaul, Buhler Caleb McNally, South Barber Angela Bramlage, Troy Orrin Holle, Atwood Michael Cosseman, Jetmore Anthony Heigert, Wabaunsee Clint Church, Iola Steven Friess, Labette County Dale Brown, Girard Ervin Underwood, Mankato Nathan Shaffer, Smith Center Michael Springer, Neodesha Ryan Reiff, Chapman Elizabeth Neufeld, Inman Trevor Lieb, Pike Valley Ryan Higbie, Williamsburg Chris Cairns, Concordia Jerrod Westfahl, Haven Kim Whitney, Norton Brian Sinn, North Central Brian Biddle, Winfield Robert Duey, North Central Steven J. Elstrom, Salina Leland Porter, Clay Center Jackie Coltrane, Southeast John Stika, Centre Mark Stenho, Belleville Brad Grabs, Chaparral Troy Rudman, Palco Bruce Livingston, North Central Devan Sarver, Iola Tim Turek, South Haven Kevin Pool, Coffeyville Brad Swearingen, Hiawatha Todd Stritzke, Caney Matt Wineinger, Marion/Florence David Pachta, Belleville Jeff Ochampaugh, Plainville Mike Torrey, Wamego Loren Pachta, Belleville Daryl Cress, Fredonia Darrin Jesse, Southeast Larry Wiezorek, Washburn Rural David Crosson, Minneapolis Mike Disberger, Haven Kevin Robinson, Mission Valley 30

PAST STATE STARS

1978 Star Agribusinessman 1978 Star Farmer 1977 Star Agribusinessman 1977 Star Farmer 1976 Star Agribusinessman 1976 Star Farmer 1975 Star Agribusinessman 1975 Star Farmer 1974 Star Agribusinessman 1974 Star Farmer 1973 Star Farmer 1972 Star Farmer 1971 Star Farmer 1970 Star Farmer 1969 Star Farmer 1968 Star Farmer 1967 Star Farmer 1966 Star Farmer 1965 Star Farmer 1964 Star Farmer 1963 Star Farmer 1962 Star Farmer 1961 Star Farmer 1960 Star Farmer 1959 Star Farmer 1958 Star Farmer 1957 Star Farmer

R. Joe Harris, Erie Michael Smith, Norton C. J. Riemann, Hill City Lorena Croucher, Garnett Charles Hatch, Salina Monte Jessup, Phillipsburg John Bennett, Erie Jeff Stroup, Prairie View Vaughn Kirland, Dodge City Kenneth Lankard, Garnett Alan Ochs, Jetmore Don Garlow, Concordia Dennis Bradford, Jetmore Ron Roth, Clay Center W. Benson Keil, Concordia Kenneth Conway, Plainville Michael T. Samples, Erie Robert E. Wiles, Leoti Myron D. Schmidt, Goessel Donald McLaughlin, Stockton Vernon Mathes, Harper Dennie Dechert, Colby Ronald Mercer, Columbus Terry Hager, Norton Clint Birkenbaugh, Kingman Eldon Eastman, Arkansas City Leo Schwartz, Hanover

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

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

Brandt James Bolte ..................................Beloit Kiran Raine Elam Cody Scott Beal ................................ Burlington Bryleigh Jordyn Isch Brian Christopher Payer Lily Marie Rolf Blayne Wilson Emma C. Pool ...............................................Caney Amber Dawn Ross ..............................Chetopa Alex Benson .......................................Clay Center Taylor Isle ................................................. Coffeyville Rachel Sebesta ..................................... Ellsworth Jose Zapien ................................................ Fairfield Kyle Doll ................................................Garden City

Karly Larson Josey Schmidt ........................Greeley County Jocelyn Dvorak .....................................Hiawatha Jacob Bell ...................................................Hugoton Nicholas Bryan Kynna Crawford Molly McClure Taylor Nulik Bailey James Eck .......................................Inman Lily Tatro Brody Nemecek .................................................Iola Kylie Breanne March ........Labette County Austin Harries .......................................Marysville Chloe Voet

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AMERICAN FFA DEGREES William Blythe ...........................Mission Valley Caitlin Smee ............................................Ness City Kady J. Figge .................................................Onaga Copenhagen Browning .......... Prairie View Allison Loomis Levi Stainbrook Laura Doll ....................................................Renwick Colt Gregory .............................................. Riverton Elizabeth Sturgis Ivy Bailey .......................................................Sabetha Richard Bestwick Lauren Gatz Landon Trout .........................................Scott City

Allie Hoch ........................................South Barber Elizabeth Ann Scott .......................Southeast Abigail Johnson .......... Southeast of Saline Alyssa Sherron ....................................Spring Hill Ellie Braun .......................................... Tonganoxie Cadence Dare Demi Hull Samuel Manus Wesley Denton .........................Valley Heights Alyssa J. Kern ...............Washington County Grace V. Otott Taven Smoot ..................................Yates Center

PAST AMERICAN STARS 2017 2011 2007 2003 2002 2001 1999 1982 1975 1957 1935

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 Dan Worcester, Hill City Star Farmer Jim Jarnigan, Jetmore Star Farmer Paul Leck, Washington Star Farmer

STATE BAND PARTICIPANTS Directors – Yvonne Colle-Burden, Medicine Lodge High School & Alex McMahon, Andover Central High School Parker Koch............................................... Centralia Katelynn Kennedy................................Chanute Brayden Swiler Kaitlyn Webb............................................... Cheney Kayla Julian.............................................................Ellis Greta Klein................................................. Ellsworth Kate Rathbun Payton Bowling...................................Fort Scott Maya Ethridge James Marquadrt................Greeley County Dylan Anderson...........................................Holton Elisa Bartel Noah Bartel Madeline Bontrager Jace Huyett Jacob Huyett Paul Funk..........................................................Inman Cierra Lindsey..............................Jayhawk-Linn Casten Wirth................................................Lyndon LesLeigh Cary......................Marmaton Valley

Christopher Ferguson Andrew Duever....................................Marysville Rose Latta Grace Turner David Hays...........................Perry-Lecompton Mariah Zavala.................................... Royal Valley Megan Matulka...........................................Skyline Emily Ludolph.......................Southern Coffey Coleton DeLong.................................... St. Marys Claire Foster Emma Jones Ronin Richardson Dalton Schleif Rebecca Schleif Kiera Thomas Elena Toenjes Preston Mermis.....Thomas More Prep-Marian Katelin Ritchie...............................................Wilson

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STATE CHORUS PARTICIPANTS Director – Dr. Anne Gassmann, Kansas Wesleyan University Accompanist – Steve Lueth Kimberly Crouch.....................................Ashland Shannon Wood Kristyn McAndrew.................................. Cheney Gabriella Robben Rafael Silva................................Doniphan West Jayden Burrows.....................................Hugoton Tobias Grubbs Lorenzo Martinez Clare Hockett...............................................Lyndon Vonda Landwehr................Medicine Lodge Braxton Grimes..............................Minneapolis Shelby Vance Erica Lieb.................................................Pike Valley Kiersten Morgan Avarie Hightower........................... Prairie View Colten McCrea

Lauren Jones..............................................Seaman Cole Howland...............................South Barber Isaiah Sanchez.............. Southeast of Saline Tyler Christian........................Southern Coffey Hayley Keim John Rolf Colton Summers Dergan True Kaytlynn Winn Trey Winn Graham Foley................................... Tonganoxie Thomas Wright Ava Hawkins.................................West Franklin Katelynn Shepherd Ally Williams

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Dear Kansas FFA Family and Friends,

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

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

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

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

Forever Blue,

Beth Gaines, Executive Director On behalf of the Kansas FFA Foundation Board of Trustees

Kansas FFA Foundation

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KANSAS FFA FOUNDATION SPONSORS Donations received July 1, 2022 – May 10, 2023

C orporate P artners

Premier – $50,000 & above

5 Star – $20,000 to $49,999

4 Star – $10,000 to $19,999

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Kansas FFA Foundation Sponsors

4 Star, continued

3 Star – $5,000 to $9,999 AGP Berry Companies, Inc. Carl and Melinda Helwig Department of BAE Enbridge High Plains Journal LLC John Deere U.S. Ag and Turf Kansas Association of Agriculture Educators Kansas Bankers Association Kanza Cooperative Association Smithfield Foods Sturgis Enterprises Yoder Meats 43

Kansas FFA Foundation Sponsors

2 Star – $2,000 to $4,999

4 Seasons Fundraising Ag Mark, LLC American’s Team Colorado FFA Foundation Culver’s Topeka #755 Emprise Bank GNBank NA Heartland Regional Stockyards iCEV Kalvesta Implement KanEquip Kansas Dairy Ingredients Kansas Society of Land Surveyors & KSLS Charitable Foundation Landoll Company, LLC. Long McArthur Ford Mel Hambelton Ford MFA Oil River Star Farms Seitz Fundraising Tarwaters United Bank & Trust Zoetis/Animal Health International

1 Star – $1 to $1,999 701x Inc. Abilene Machine Ag 1 Source American Implement Animal Health Center of Marion Co. Astra Bank Beer Goggles Blueville Nursery, Inc Big Iron Auctions, Livestock Division Bill Stevenson Agency Bob Harvey and Associates Buchanan and Company, Inc. Bucklin Tractor and Implement Burkdoll Bros, Inc. Capitol View Masonry LLC Carmichael Irrigation Carrico Implement Inc. Central National Bank CJ Feed and Supply, Inc. Crow-Moddie Ford

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Danenberg Jewelers Darling Ingredients DBA Prairieland Partners LLC Denison State Bank Diamond D LLC Dickinson County Farm Bureau Association Dix Angus Ranch Farm Country Ford First Bank Kansas Frankenbery Farms LLC Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation From the Land of Kansas Frontier Farm Credit Geary County Farm Bureau Assn Gerardy Cattle Goetz Trucking Growing America’s Farmers, Inc. Harms Plainview Ranch Heinen Bros Agra Service

Kansas FFA Foundation Sponsors Heritage Tractor, Inc. Hiawatha Implement Hobbs Show Lambs Hollis Trucking Hubbard Feeds Hugoton FFA Alumni Intrust Bank J. B. Pearl Sales and Service Jayson Hanschu Insurance Jerald and Joann Riemann Trust KAAE-SEK Kansas Dairy Commission Kansas Electric Cooperative Kansas Farmer Kansas Forage and Grassland Council Kansas Forest Service Kansas Land Realty and Auction Kansas Pork Association Kansas Wheat Commission KansasLand Tire and Service Knights of Columbus Knotty Pine Oil Co, Inc. Lacey Kramer Agency & Associates LLC- American Family Insurance Kramer Farms Lawrence Delta Zeta Alumnae Lawrence Landscape Lazy H Ranch LJ Ranch LTD Lonny Brewer Auto Repair & Tow, Inc. Marshall County Farm Bureau Mary Jo Hafliger Agency - American Family Insurance Max Motors Mid Kansas Ag Inc Midland Marketing Midway Motors Supercenter

Morgan Diesel, Inc. Oakes Ford Outlaw Truck and Tractor Pulling Pioneer Piqua State Bank Pollyanna: Ladies of Hugoton, KS PrairieLand Partners Pratt Feeders Purina Animal Nutrition Quality Motors Quivira Insurance Republic Co. FFA Alumni RevHoney Rezac Livestock Commission Co., Inc. Riley County Farm Bureau Riverton FFA Chapter Saline County Farm Bureau Association Santa Fe Trail Meats SJN Bank of Kansas Sod Shop Inc. Squeaks Club Inc. Stafford County Farm Bureau Stewart Seed LLC Sumner County Farm Bureau Sunflower Trailer Sales, Inc Tiffany Cattle Co. Tractor Supply Triangle H Farms Tubbs & Sons Ford Sales TWI Insurance Services Twin H Cattle Company LLC United Mosquito & Fly Control Valor Auto Group Wabaunsee Co Farm Bureau Wareham Insurance Washington FFA Alumni Wege’s Feed Service XF Enterprises, Inc. Xtra Factors Yost Ford

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Premier – $10,000 & above June Beaver Jarrod & Jami Gillig Mike & Jodi Guetterman Family Kevin & Rosemary Harris Tom & Maggie Hemmer Rick & Bonnie Coley Malir Casey & Tammy Niemann 45

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John & Jennifer Niemann Randy & Cheryl Reinhardt Ken & Diane Wagner Matthew & Donelle Wolters

5 Star – $5,000 to $9,999 Andy Armbruster & Ben Smith Jeff & Allie Cather Larry & Donna Erpelding Nelson & Marilyn Galle Doug & Nancy Hofbauer Springer Family Farms- Lee, Chuck and Michael Michael & Julia Torrey

4 Star – $2,500 to $4,999 Jill & Mike Arensdorf Brad & Janell Aust Greg & Beth Krissek Emily & Jeremy Lehning Kassie & Austin Long Mark & Halley Nett Riley Sleichter Noah White

3 Star $1,000 to $2,499 Danette & Todd Amstein Jim & Johanna Anderes- Anderes Seed Tom & Donna Benoit Chad & Mandy Bontrager Family Rick & Deborah Bryan Keith & Nicole Bryant Kevin & Brenda Davis Bo & Hannah Downing Sam & Janet Hands Allison & Russell Haynes J.J. Jones Emily & Reed Koop Garrett & Alyson Lister Beth Ludlum 46

Kansas FFA Foundation Sponsors Melanie Mainquist Frank & Kallie Male Jackie McClaskey & Mike Matson Dale & Judy Springer Todd Sturgis- Sturgis Properties, LLC Colleen & Allen Trater Jonathan & Ann Ulmer Keith & Sheri Westervelt Ken & Deb Wood Yancy & Christina Wright

2 Star $500 to $999 Lorri Adams Rod Belleau and Tim Belleau Clint Blaes Robert & Mary Broeckelman Robert Casper Jerry & Anita DeWeese Kurt & Pam Dillon Chad Epler Rich & Shirley Felts Emily French Kevin & Brenda Gleason Drew Goering Max Harman Gaea & Mathew Hock Patricia Houghton Mark & Lindsay Huseman Amy & Christopher Jackson Mary Kane John & Kristin Kennedy

Casey Mattke Mark Mayfield Anthony Meals Herb & Shari Meischen Meghan Mueseler Tim & Debra Ohlde Rick Perkins Lisa & Jerod Ryckert Lloyd & Judy Schneider Shay Simoneau Jim & Kelly Sipes Jessica Smith Emily & Nathan Staton Robert Stewart Andrew Strasburg Elizabeth & William Thomas Paula Waggoner Karl & Bailey Wilhelm Nedra Yohos

1 Star – $250 to $449 Corky & Jeri Albright Arndt Farms Donna Ashcraft Neil Bekemeyer Mary Lou Birkbeck Harmon & Diana Bliss Kasie Bogart Michael Burns Eric & Jackie Chandler Kody & Rebecca Chase Scott Clark Kenneth Conway Dustin DeBoer Dr. Cory Epler Sara Girard Todd & Janell Harman Doug & Stacey Keas Robert Kohman Jason Lacey Nathan Laudan Bob & Kay Lee

Tracey & Audrey Mann Mark & Marsha Meyer Jackie Mundt Andrew Nelson Larry & Marceta Reilly Guy & Leslie Shoulders Trenton & Maci Smedley Mike & Mary Smith Jacob Sumpter Kayla Sweeney Shawn Turner Kim Viets Heather Weathers John & Marlene Wells Dennis Will Aidan Yoho Jill Zimmerman

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Rising Sun – $1 to $249 Aaron & Jenny Abeldt Martin Albright Scott & Barb Albright David Alexander Aaron & Erika Allen Dave Anderson Kathy Anderson Matthew & Megan Anguiano Robert & Kathy Atkisson Leonard Augustine Mike Augustine Cindy Baker Joyce Baslee Jennifer Bauer Matthew Baxter Gary & Linda Bayless Kayla Becker Vonda Behrens- VK’s Farm and Floral Gloria Belton Don Benoit Melisa Bertz Alicia Bigelow Mike & Peggy Blaes Kent Blakeslee Kristi Blazek Don & Rosemary Boggs Jay & Brenda Bohnenblust Lori Bonjour Zachary Boone KayLonni Bradley Braun Limousin Cattle Co Brandi Bray Parry Briggs Janet & Harley Broers Rundell Brown Shane Brueggen Glenn Brunkow Ashley Bugbee Melissa Burling Rick Bushnell Steve Buss Allen Campbell Kaycee Campbell Melvin Capps Alice Carmack Kenny & Christine Carter Ryan Carter Hannah Champlin Ryan Chase Jack Clark John & Mary Clark Troy Cooley Brenda Corbin Jerrod Couse Sandy Coulson Kimberly Coveney Cindy Cramer Sydney Cullison Jacob Dallman Angie Daly Michael & Janet Danenberg Mike & Sheila Day Staci DeGeer Gregg Denholm Joseph & Sandra Detrixhe

Bill & Brandie Disberger Kristin Dolechek Jody Donohue Jamie Douglas Julie Dowd- The Sharper Edge Michael Dowd Brent Dyer Mark Ellis Amy Feigley Dustin Finkenbinder Cade Fiske Jim & Dana Foote Mike Fordyce Rebecca Fouard- On The Rise Group Bruce & Bobbie Fouts Kelly Franke Dennis & Julie Fry- Sweet Rose Farm Beth Gaines Paula Gardner Shelley Gardner Dean & Sarah Gideon Jeff & Karen Gillespie Fred & Mary Ann Gillig Carmelita Goossen Scott & Lane Gordon Sarah & Brent Goss Family Larry & Fay Gossen Lyle Gottschalk Jason & Wendee Grady Art Gross Annette Gude Merle & Debra Hadachek Dustin Hamel Eathan Hamel Amy & Jeff Harris Melinda Harrison Nathan Hart Patricia Knust Henderson Eddie & Roma Henley Dalton & Sarah Henry Ann Hentzen Page Marlin & Beverly Hershberger Wes Higgs Jordan Hildebrand Shandy Hill Dr. Kelly Hoelting Mike Hofer Cheyenne Holliday Josh Holmes Jim Hoppings Jerilyn Houghton Jason Hughes Loy & Sandra James Max Jarvis Casey Jensen Nathan & Kelly Johnson Lori Joiner Brigham Joy Stan Kaiser- Golden Belt Feeders Dale & Lila Keesecker Luke Kennedy Kregg Kircher Dean & Jacqueline Klahr Dennis & Eunice Klahr Ashley Klozenbucher

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Kansas FFA Foundation Sponsors Berend Koops Lacey Kramer Bruce Krob Dana & Jimmy Ladner Kyler Langvardt Scot Lanham Larry Larkin Megan Larson Kelsey Lee Michelle Lever Tara Lindahl Lee Lindsey DeeDee Little Deserie Loveland Tom Mader Krista Mauck Caitlin McBeain Stephen McCall Deriek McGee Sheldon McKinney Jerry McReynolds Greg Meemken Neil Meriwether Josie Messenger Abrah Meyer Dwight Meyer Ivan Meyer Nicholas Meyer Vicki Meyers Brenda Mikesell Mongeau Farms FLP Sarah Molzahn Verl & Kelly Muir Maxine Nelson Fred & Connie Neufeld Dave & Anita Nichols Rob Nicholson Rod & Rhonda Nulik Drew Obermeyer Tracy Oelschlaeger Mark & Shawna O’Halloran Arleta Ohlmeier Corrine Olsen Kristi Pappas Brian & Karen Pelton Kelly & Mark Perrier Jamie Peters Ranetta Pfalser Wendie Phelps Angela Preston Angela Ragland Glenda & Matthew Redding Lillan & Francis Reichart Jaymee Renfro-Dubovich Beverly Reynolds Danny & Terry Rice L. Dru & Candance Richard Jennette Rietcheck Lynn Rippe William Robbins Denis Rockers Michelle Rossman Sue Rowland Lilyan Runyon Madyson Runyon Jennifer Russell Edward Ryan

Terry Ryan Bryce Sammons Jeff Sammons Dan & Kandee Schaefer LaReina & Jeffrey Schmitt Bret Schneller Suzanne Schultz Brad Schwartz Rachel Sebesta Gary & Nina Seibert Jay Sherrod Michelle Shifflet Sandy Simpson Terry & Phonda Sizemore Joseph & Penny Smith-Silver Smith Genetics Kerry & Paula Landoll- Smith Melodie & Merlyn Spare Kade Spresser Bradley & Judy Stephens Kevin Steward Karl Dawn & Jeremy Stover Gretchen Strah Meghan Strassburg Jed Strnad Lori Sunderman Jason Sutterby Rebecca Sutterby Panatha Swanson Adam Synoground Matthew & Paula Taylor Sharon & Kevin Thielen David Tokic David Tomascheck Bonnie Townsend Issac True Blood Lyle & Kathy Turner Curtis Vanderveen Ken Vine Vohs Farms- Larry and Stephanie Vohs Louis Voss Jason Walker Dawn Wallace Tom Walters Van & Sharon Ward Doug Wareham Rob & Heldi Wareham Stan Watt Jeanie Wege Alan Weiser Nathan & Natalie Welch Tony Weldon Monae Westhoff Michelle White Clara Wicoff Howard & Elise Woodbury Jordan & Sarah Worcester Lacey & Mark Wray Jarrett Yohon Adam Zeigler Timothy & Lisa Zenger

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Chapter Seed Participants Arkansas City $ Ashland π Atwood % ^ +§ Blue Valley $¢ Buhler # $ % ^ +§ ★ ✓¢∑ ¶©π~∞ Centre # $ % ^ +§∆ ★«✓¢∑ ¶©π~∞ Chaparral # $ % ✓¢ Chapman %∆ ★«¢ ¶ Cheney ∞ Cherryvale # $ % ^ Clay Center π~∞ Concordia # % ^ Ell-Saline %~∞ Ellis $ % +§ Ellsworth + ★¢ ¶π~∞ Erie ¢ ¶ Fairfield © Fredonia +¢ Girard # $ % Goessel ^¢ Great Bend ^

Hiawatha ~ Hill City $ % ^ +∆ ★ Holcomb $ % Holton $ %∞ Hugoton ^ +§∆¢©~∞ Ingalls ∞ Inman § Iola π~∞ Jefferson West # $ % + ¶~∞ Jetmore $ Kingman % Leoti ~ Logan © Louisburg % Marais des Cygnes π~∞ Marion-Florence ★ ✓∑©~∞ McLouth ¶©~ Minneapolis $ % ^ +§∆★✓¢∑ ¶©~ Mission Valley ∆©~∞ Neodesha © Norton ^∑ Onaga ✓¢©

Osborne ~∞ Paola $ % Pike Valley % Prairie View ^ +§∆ ¶©π Republic County % ¶©π~∞ Rock Creek + Rossville ∆ Scott City ^ + Sedan ∑ ¶©π~∞ South Barber $ %©~∞ Southeast $ % Southeast of Saline ∞ St. Francis ¢ Stafford $ % ^ +§ Uniontown $ % ^ +∆ WaKeeney ^ +∆ Washington County %+§ ✓¢ Wichita County π~ Wilson ¢ Yates Center ¢

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

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2022-2023 FUNDRAISING CHAPTERS ABILENE ALTOONA MIDWAY ATWOOD BELOIT BLUESTEM BURLINGTON CHANUTE CIMARRON CLIFTONCLYDE

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Hanover Hiawatha Hill City Hillsboro Holcomb Holton Hope Horton Hoxie Iola Jackson Heights Jayhawk Linn Jefferson West Lincoln Lyndon Marais des Cygne Marion Mission Valley Natoma Nemaha Central Neodesha Newton Northern Heights Norton

Olathe West Onaga Osawatomie Ottawa Oxford Paola Perry-Lecompton Plainville Pleasant Ridge Pleasanton Prairie View Quinter Republic County Riverside Rock Creek Rossville Royal Valley Russell Sabetha Satanta Scott City Seaman Shawnee Heights Silver Lake

Smith Center Solomon Southeast Southeast of Saline Southern Coffey Southwestern Heights Spring Hill St. Francis St. Mary’s Stockton Thunder Ridge Tonganoxie Troy Udall Valley Heights Wabaunsee WaKeeney Wamego Washington Wellsville West Franklin White City Yates Center

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ALUMNI AND SUPPORTERS You didn’t have to wear the “blue jacket” to join the Kansas FFA Alumni Association!

Contact your local Alumni Affiliate or Jackie Chandler, Kansas FFA Alumni Executive Director at jlchandler18@gmail.com.

KAAE Helping ag teachers since 1933.

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K-STATE CAMPUS

Call Hall

Leadership Studies Waters Hall

Justin Hall Bluemont Hall

Business Building

Student Union

Welcome Center

McCain Auditorium

Parking Garage

Alumni Center

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K-STATE STUDENT UNION

Ground Floor

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SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING If you or someone else is in danger or have been injured, call 911.

All staff and volunteers hosting this convention at Kansas State University are designated as a mandatory reporters of child abuse and neglect. Report all incidents involving minor children to the university by completing reports provided at https://www.k-state.edu/report/.

The K-State Police Department nonemergency number is 785-532-6412.

Emergency Management Resources: https://www.k-state.edu/risk/ emergencymanagement/resources.html Subscribe to K-State Emergency Alerts: Text KSTATEVISITOR to 67283

MEDICAL FACILITIES Ascension Via Christi Hospital 1823 College Avenue 785-776-3322

MMG Walk-In Clinic 2900 Amhearst Ave. 785-320-6770

K+Stat Urgent Care 711 Commons Pl. 785-537-6264

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THANK YOU!

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

Tiffany Adee • Taylor Apley • Allison Arment Corley Becker • Tessa Beeman • Charlie Bestwick Molly Biggs • Clint Blaes • Colton Branch • Kaitlyn Butler Tyler Cates • Allison Chambers • Ashley Chandler Jackie Chandler • Carol Days • Kurt Dillon Justine Dlabal • Edie Doane • Robin Dolby Michael Dowd • Logan Elliott • Drew Goering Abby Goins • Hannah Graybill • Hannah Hahn Jancey Hall • Bill Harlan • Lori Harlan • Max Harman Alicia Hendron • Dalton Henry • Lynne Hinrichsen Dr. Gaea Hock • Mikey Hughes • Lindsey Huseman Krissy Isle • Briana Jacobus • Abby Johnson Denver Johnston • Dean Klahr • Emily Koop Kyler Langvardt • Nathan Laudan • Abi Lillard Alyson Lister • Garrett Lister • Hayden Lott • Mary Marsh Jackie McClaskey • Janae McKinney • Erik Moore Glendolyn Neely • Cailin Parks • Dr. Russell Plaschka Mason Prester • Kara Riffel • Jade Robben • Grace Roth Weston Schrader • Sarah Seargant • Rachel Sebesta Kaitlyn Seiwert • Alyssa Sherron • Dr. Lucas Shivers Bailey Sipes • Andrea Sisson • Beth Stuewe Elizabeth Sturgis • Madison Sultz • Tom Torres Shawn Turner • Lydia Watanabe • Kerry Wefald JW Wells • Bailey Wilhelm • Karl Wilhelm Elizabeth Wright

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