Grow Leaders. Lead Change. Cultivation is not just about the preparation, such as a year of hard work in the blue jacket. It is also about fostering growth. In FFA we have opportunities to cultivate so many things, from awards to friendships, the experiences we have shape who we become. After a year of cultivating, it is time to reap what we have sown and celebrate at the 98th Kansas FFA Convention! This exciting week is a chance to learn from others, advocate for agriculture, grow in leadership, and meet new people.
Kansas FFA provides experiences for growth, opportunities for success, and memories forever. Whether this is your first year in FFA, your final State Convention, or you are attending as an alumnus, supporter, or guest, we’re all here to celebrate another meaningful year for Kansas FFA. With 14,300 members and 242 chapters across the state, Convention is the time to recognize the work and outstanding accomplishments of our members, advisors, and supporters all year long.
As the iconic blue corduroy jackets take root across Manhattan, get ready to cultivate growth, leadership, and change in all areas of FFA and agriculture at the 98th Kansas FFA Convention!
— 2025-2026 Kansas FFA State Officer Team
Front, from left: Maggie Chandler, Neodesha – Treasurer; Lillian Hulse, Minneapolis – President. Back, from left: Bricen Benyshek, Concordia – Reporter; Allyson Rietcheck, Eudora – Sentinel; Dustin Denton, Valley Heights – Vice President; Marisa Wasinger, Hays – Secretary.
On the Cover
Front, top from left: During the Wheatland FFA Chapter’s Ag Olympics, students engaged in a competitive seed-sorting game to demonstrate teamwork and agricultural knowledge. Marysville FFA Chapter horticulture students harvested hydroponic vegetables they managed and grew on campus to provide fresh, high-quality produce for the school’s food service staff. Back, top: Chanute FFA Chapter members co-hosted the Cultivating Caution podcast to promote safety awareness and prevent workplace accidents in the agriculture industry. Bottom spread: Riverton FFA Chapter members stocked a community blessing box with essential food and hygiene items that were typically collected by local residents within 36 hours.
Welcome to the state’s largest annual agricultural student convention. As one of more than 2,500 attendees, you have a key role in creating history in Manhattan. As you can see by the pages of this guidebook, many things are going on throughout our host city this week. Challenge yourself to make the most of this state convention! It showcases how the Kansas FFA Association is developing its members’ potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.
The following groups are taking an active role in the convention. Special thanks to those of you who make a positive difference in the lives of today’s youth by offering your time and skills to the Kansas FFA Convention!
• FFA members, more than 2,250 strong, are in Manhattan this week to observe and participate in the activities.
• FFA delegates, 325 elected chapter representatives of 18,750 agriculture students will vote on issues that affect the direction and operation of the Kansas FFA Association.
• FFA advisors, representing 311 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 100 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.
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 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.
Getting Around . . .
Find your way around the K-State Campus at https://www.k-state.edu/maps or by scanning the QR code here.
Connect . . .
Get updates throughout convention at www.ksffa.org/convention, on X @KansasFFA, Facebook facebook.com/ksffa, Snapchat ksffa, and Instagram @ksffa. Include the hashtag #KSFFA in your tweets, Instagram photos and Facebook posts to share your convention experience.
Watch Live and Later . . .
Watch every session of the 98th 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.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 2026
8:00 am Prepared Public Speaking
Leadership Development Event – Preliminary Round Business Building, Rooms 1070, 1078, 2101 and 2103
8:00 am
Extemporaneous Public Speaking Leadership Development Event – Preliminary Round Business Building, Rooms 3082, 3083, 3096 and 3097
8:30 am- Convention Band & Chorus Rehearsal
5:00 pm McCain Auditorium, Rooms 201 & 204
9:00 am Conduct of Chapter Meetings
Leadership Development Event Justin Hall, Room 109
10:00 am Employment Skills Leadership Development Event Report to Business Building, Room 4062
10:00 am Leadership Development Workshop T. Wayne Williams, National FFA Southern Region Vice President K-State Student Union, Bluemont Room
10:30 am *K-State College of Agriculture Interactive Workshop Farm Your Future: Finding Your Place in the Family Operation
10:30 am Ag Issues Forum Leadership Development Event Business Building, Room 1088
10:30 am Extemporaneous Public Speaking Leadership Development Event – Semi-Finals Business Building, Rooms 3096 and 3097
10:45 am Opportunity Fair Grand Opening
K-State Student Union, Grand Ballroom Foyer
11:00 am- 26th Annual Kansas FFA Opportunity Fair
4:00 pm K-State Student Union, Grand Ballroom Sponsored by the Kansas Bankers Association
See list of exhibitors, page 17
11:00 am- Convention Registration
5:30 pm McCain Auditorium Lobby
Note: There will be no on-site registration at Morgan Family Arena.
11:00 am Blue & Gold Conclave – Session 1
11:00 am
K-State Student Union, Big 12 Room
*K-State College of Agriculture Interactive Workshops
• The Daily Grind to Make Daily Bread
• Feed Your Curiosity – What is that tall building?
11:30 am Prepared Public Speaking
Leadership Development Event – Semi-Finals
Business Building, Rooms 2100 and 2101
12:00 noon Convention Delegate Process Begins
K-State Student Union, Forum Hall
Dress code for all delegate activities is official dress.
11:30 am Registration Opens – Outside Forum Hall
12:00 pm Delegate Welcome & Training
12:30 pm State Officer Candidate Facilitations with Delegates
2:10 pm Networking Training
2:45 pm Committee Meetings
3:50 pm Meet the Candidates Session
4:45 pm Delegate Business Session
5:30 pm Adjourn
7:00 pm First Session – Delegates seated in Morgan Family Arena for Candidate Speeches
12:30 pm *Hands-On Service Activity
St. Isidore’s Catholic Student Center
1:00 pm Creed Speaking Leadership Development Event Report to Business Building, Room 3082
1:00 pm Leadership Development Workshop
Luke Jennings
K-State Alumni Center, Tadtman Boardroom (2nd Fl.)
1:00 pm
*K-State College of Agriculture Interactive Workshops
• The Daily Grind to Make Daily Bread
• Feed Your Curiosity – What is that tall building?
• AgTalk: Speak Up for Agriculture
• Explore Engineering
• Lung Story Short...We’re Dissecting
• Pawsitively Delicious - Creating Critter Snacks
1:30 pm Invitational Spanish Creed Speaking Leadership Development Event Business Building, Room 1088
1:30 pm Career Development Workshop: Consumer Connections
Presented by Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission
K-State Alumni Center, Purple Pride Room (3rd Fl.)
1:45 pm
*Hands-On Service Activity
St. Isidore’s Catholic Student Center
2:00 pm Deadline to submit scrapbooks for evaluation McCain Auditorium, Convention Registration Desk
2:15 pm Leadership Development Workshop
Luke Jennings
K-State Alumni Center, Tadtman Boardroom (2nd Fl.)
2:45 pm Career Development Workshop
Sorghum: An Ancient Grain With New Possibilities
K-State Alumni Center, Purple Pride Room (3rd Fl.)
3:00 pm
*Hands-On Service Activity
St. Isidore’s Catholic Student Center
3:00 pm
Creed Speaking Career Development Event Finals
Business Building, Room 1078
3:00 pm Courtesy Corps Meeting
McCain Auditorium Lobby
3:30 pm Leadership Development Workshop
T. Wayne Williams,
National FFA Southern Region Vice President K-State Alumni Center, Tadtman Board Room (2nd Fl.)
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 Morgan Family Arena and McCain Auditorium will be Official Dress. It will be strictly followed for all stage appearances and award or prize recognitions.
OPENING SESSION
Morgan Family Arena
7:00 pm Posting of Colors
National Anthem
Opening Ceremony
Welcome to Kansas State University
Presentation of Chapter Charters
Creed Public Speaking LDE Recognition
Creed presented by State Creed Speaking Finalists
In Honor of Robert and Melva Armbruster by their Family Invitational Spanish Creed Speaking Recognition
Sponsored by Carmelita Goossen in honor of her mother
Maria (Belia Treviño) Goossen and father Ervin Goossen
State Vice President’s Retiring Address
Dustin Denton
“The Courage to Risk”
Parliamentary Procedure LDE Recognition
Sponsored by CHS Foundation
Conduct of Chapter Meetings LDE Recognition
Presentation of State Officer Candidates Speeches
Closing Ceremony
9:00 pm- *FFA Night at LEAP Trampoline Park 11:00 pm 3011 Anderson Ave
9:30 pm *Convention Kick-Off Concert
The Hat, 1315 Laramie St (Aggieville)
Sponsored in part by Yoder Meats
Parker Ryan
Dress code for the concert is as follows:
• Jeans of a solid color with no logos, designs, rips, or holes with either unaltered (1) Kansas FFA issued or purchased t-shirt; (2) Chapter FFA issued or purchased shirt; (3) a FFA event issued or purchased t-shirt or (4) button-down/ collared shirt.
• No midriffs exposed.
• No shorts allowed.
Members arriving at the concert in clothing that does not meet the above listed code will not be allowed to enter until dressed appropriately.
THURSDAY, MAY 28,
2026
7:00 am Convention Registration Reopens McCain Auditorium, Lobby
7:00 am
*Future Leaders Breakfast (Invited Guests)
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 the Conduct of Chapter Meetings LDE
Innovative Ideas in Building Communities
State Reporter’s Retiring Address
Kansas FFA Foundation Board of Trustees Recognition
Leadership Information Recognition
Recognition of Teacher Service to KAAE and Districts
Golden Owl Awards
Sponsored by Nationwide Insurance
Special Remarks
Sponsored by Harris Crop Insurance, Kevin & Rosemary Harris
Luke Jennings
Recognition of SAE Grant Recipients
Sponsored by donors to the National and Kansas FFA Foundations
State Proficiency Award Recognition
Sponsored by CHS Foundation
Agricultural Communications through Environmental Science and Natural Resources
See finalists and sponsors, page 19
Closing Ceremony
9:00 am Career Development Workshop
Grounded: Cultivating Minds
K-State Student Union, Flint Hills Room
9:00 am Marketing Plan Career Development Event
K-State Student Union, Room 226
9:00 am Administrator Convention Experience
K-State Student Union, Room 202
9:30 am Convention Immersion Experiences
• Introducing the 3-Circle Model
• Kansas Ag Ed
• Convention Experiences
11:30 am Lunch & Discussion
12:30 pm Blue & Gold Conclave
1:15 pm Session Preview with Jeff Hines
2:00 pm Third General Session
4:30 pm Adjourn
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
10:00 am
10:00 am
10:30 am
11:30 am
12:00 noon
12:30 pm
1:30 pm
*SAE Success Social (Invited Guests)
McCain Auditorium, Loft
Middle Grades Experience
K-State Student Union, Flinthills Room
10:00 am Quiz Bowl & People in Agriculture Competitions
10:45 am Workshop
T. Wayne Williams, National FFA Southern Region VP
11:30 am Workshop
Luke Jennings, Past National FFA Officer
*K-State College of Agriculture Interactive Workshops
• Making a Career Out of an Agriscience Fair Project: The Dos and Don’ts
• AgTalk: Speak Up for Agriculture
• Crops and Weeds in Agronomy
*K-State College of Agriculture Interactive Workshop
• Learn & Tour KSU Vet Med!
*Proficiency Award Luncheon
K-State Alumni Center, Banquet Room
Presenting sponsor CHS Foundation
Blue & Gold Conclave – Session 2
K-State Student Union, Big 12 Room
Leadership Development Workshop
Luke Jennings
K-State Student Union, Big 12 Room
THIRD SESSION
McCain Auditorium
2:00 pm Laser Light Show
Sponsored by K-State College of Agriculture
Opening Ceremony
State Proficiency Award Recognition
Sponsored by CHS Foundation
Equine Science - Entrepreneurship through Wildlife Production and Management
See finalists and sponsors, page 19
State Treasurer’s Retiring Address
Maggie Chandler
Recognition of Middle Grades Quiz Bowl Teams
Scrapbook Awards
Employment Skills LDE Recognition
Sponsored by Ag 1 Source
Agriscience Student Recognition
Sponsored by AGCO, Pioneer and Merck Animal Health
Innovative Ideas in Growing Leaders
Recognition of Presidential CTE Scholars
Special Remarks
T. Wayne Williams National FFA Southern Region Vice President
Scholarship Presentations
Kansas FFA Alumni
Washington Leadership Conference
John Deere Gator Finalist Drawing Closing Ceremony
4:30 pm
5:30 pm
Delegate Business Session
K-State Student Union, Forum Hall
State Convention Band & Chorus Concert
McCain Auditorium
Sponsored by Blue & Gold Sausage
State Convention Band
Directed by Alex McMahon, Andover Central High School
State Convention Chorus
Directed by Kristin Chisham, Douglass High School
6:45 pm Band & Chorus Recognition
K-State Student Union, Wildcat Chambers
Sponsored by Hildebrand Dairy
FOURTH SESSION
McCain Auditorium
7:00 pm Laser Light Show
Sponsored by K-State College of Agriculture
Opening Ceremony
State Secretary’s Retiring Address
Marisa Wasinger
“Right Here, Right Now”
Honorary State FFA Degree Ceremony
Presentation of VIP Citation
Recognition of Discussion Meet Winners Sponsored by Kansas Farm Bureau
Recognition of Ag Issues Forum LDE Winner Sponsored by Kansas Corn
Extemporaneous Speaking LDE Recognition Sponsored by Landoll, Inc.
Prepared Public Speaking LDE Recognition Sponsored by Kansas FFA Alumni & Supporters
Innovative Ideas in Strengthening Agriculture
Keynote Speaker
Sponsored by Rick Malir and Bonnie Coley-Malir
9:00 pm
Tanner Clark
Closing Ceremony
Ignite the Night at the Rec
Chester E. Peters Recreation Complex
Presenting Sponsor: U.S. Army
Kansas FFA Alumni Dodgeball Tournament, Pickle Ball, 3 on 3 Basketball, Sand Volleyball, Cornhole, Music, Chris Cakes, and more!
FRIDAY, MAY 29,
2026
7:15 am Convention Registration Reopens
McCain Auditorium, Lobby
7:00 am *Growing Futures Celebration Reception (Invited Guests)
McCain Auditorium, Loft
FIFTH SESSION
McCain Auditorium
8:00 am Laser Light Show
Sponsored by K-State College of Agriculture
Opening Ceremony
Presented by the 2000-2001 State Officer Team
State Sentinel’s Retiring Address
Allyson
Rietcheck
“Embrace It”
National Chapter Award Recognition
State of the State Remarks
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
Ashley Austin Memorial Scholarship
June Beaver Foundation Scholarship
Leslie Krehbiel Leadership Scholarship
Mayo Family Scholarship
Reinhardt Family Fund Scholarship
Yoder Meats Scholarship
Ford Trucks FFA Scholarships
National FFA Scholarships
Closing Ceremony
SIXTH SESSION
McCain Auditorium
10:30 am Laser Light Show
Sponsored by K-State College of Agriculture
Opening Ceremony
Special Remarks
Lukas Koch Heinen Brothers Agri Services
State FFA Degree Ceremony
Sponsored by Kansas Electric Cooperatives
Presentation will begin with the Southeast District. See degree recipients, page 21
Drawing for Gator Giveaway
Sponsored by John Deere Agriculture and Turf Division, American Implement, BTI, Carrico Implement Inc., Heritage Tractor, Inc., Hiawatha Implement, Landmark Implement, Inc, Keating Tractor, and PrairieLand Partners
Closing Ceremony
Immediately following Sixth Session:
State FFA Degree Picture
McCain Auditorium
11:00 am Past State Officer Reunion
K-State Alumni Center, Banquet Room B&C
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, Flint Hills Room
SEVENTH SESSION
McCain Auditorium
2:00 pm Laser Light Show
Sponsored by K-State College of Agriculture
Opening Ceremony
State Convention Band
Directed by Alex McMahon, Andover Central High School
Sponsored by Blue & Gold Sausage
State President’s Retiring Address
Lillian Hulse “Choose to Serve”
Presentation of Triple Crown Awards
Presentation of Garlow Memorial Trophy
Sponsored by the Bill Garlow Family in memory of Bob Garlow
State Convention Chorus
Directed by Kristin Chisham, Douglass High School
Sponsored by Blue & Gold Sausage
“Stars over Kansas” Pageant
Sponsored by Farm Credit Associations of Kansas
Announcement of State Stars
Sponsored by United Bank & Trust, and Kansas Farm Bureau
Recognition of 2025-2026 State FFA Officers
Sponsored by Kansas FFA Alumni
Election of 2026-2027 State FFA Officers
Recognition of Past State Officers
Installation of 2026-2027 State FFA Officers
Greetings – New State President
Closing Ceremony
20 Minutes following Seventh Session:
Blue and Gold Celebration (Invited Guests)
K-State Alumni Center, Tointon Great Room
OPPORTUNITY FAIR EXHIBITORS
4Seasons
AGCO Corporation
Agri Trails Coop
Alpha Gamma Rho
Berry Companies
Booth Creek Wagyu
Cargill
Central Valley Ag Coop
Concordia University Nebraska
CRH
Crop Quest, Inc.
Emprise Bank
Farm Credit Associations of Kansas Fellowship of Christian Farmers, International (FCFI)
Foley Industries
Fort Hays State University
Fresh Country Fund Raising
Grass & Grain
Health Innovations Network of Kansas
Heritage Tractor
Highland Community College
Hutchinson Community College
John Deere
KanEquip
Kansas Bankers Association
Kansas Corn STEM
Kansas Department of Agriculture
Kansas Farm Bureau
Kansas Forest Service
Kansas Golf Course Superintendents Association
Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission
Kansas Society of Land Surveyors
Kansas Soybean Commission
Kansas State University Carl R. Ice College of Engineering
College of Agriculture
College of Arts and Sciences
College of Business
Department of Communications and Agricultural Education
Department of Grain and Food Science
Office of Recruitment and Admissions
Kansas State University Salina
Kanza Cooperative Association
Key Apparel
KSDS Assistance Dogs, Inc.
LandMark Implement
Liberty Fruit Co.
Missouri Welding Institute
MTI Greenhouse Solutions
Nebraska College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources
Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture
Northeastern Junior College
PrairieLand Partners (AVE-PLP)
Pratt Community College
Purple Wave Auction
Salina Area Technical College
Seitz Fundraising
Seward Community College
Southeast Community College
Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline
Tiffany Cattle Co.
U.S. Army
U.S. Custom Harvesters, Inc.
University of Missouri - College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
WTAMU Department of Agricultural Sciences
STATE CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENTS
IN AGRICULTURE WINNERS
Agricultural Communications Team—Neodesha Sponsored by KFRM & High Plains Journal
Agricultural Sales Team—Labette County
Top Individual—Jaci Falkenstien, Labette County Sponsored by SurePoint Ag Systems
Agricultural Technology & Mechanical Systems Team—Girard
Top Individual—Jonny Schlatter, Smith Center Sponsored by Berry Companies & AGCO
Agronomy Team—Andale
Top Individual—Audra Oborny, La Crosse Sponsored by Kansas Agribusiness Retailers Association & Kansas Grain & Feed Association
Dairy Cattle Evaluation & Management Team—Nemaha Central
Top Individual—Harry Langill, Nemaha Central Sponsored by Royal Farms Dairy Entomology Team—Labette County
Top Individual—Kelton Bish, North Lyon County Sponsored by Pioneer
Top Individual—Nick Bean Jr, Paola Sponsored by Ag Mark LLC
Floriculture Team—Spring Hill
Top Individual—Isabella Andree, Spring Hill Sponsored by CHS Foundation
Food Science & Technology Team—Yates Center
Top Individual—Joanna Miller, North Lyon County Sponsored by Land O Lakes
Forestry Team—Mission Valley Horse Evaluation Team—Spring Hill
Top Individual—Kate Bormann, Manhattan Sponsored by Voge Quarter Horses, Lee Family, & Topgut by Prime Dirt Midwest
Livestock Evaluation Team—Uniontown
Top Individual—Kole Harris, Uniontown Sponsored by Fink Beef Genetics
Meats Evaluation & Technology Team—Uniontown
Top Individual—Jewel Endicott, Uniontown Sponsored by Cargill
Milk Quality & Products Team—Anderson County
Top Individual—Sophia Heim, Marmaton Valley Sponsored by Midwest Dairy
Nursery/Landscape Team—Washington County
Top Individual—Jonathan Wright, Washington County Sponsored by Kansas FFA Foundation
Poultry Evaluation Team—Perry-Lecompton
Top Individual—Samantha Roberts Dildine, Caney Sponsored by KHAR Trust - Kansas FFA Foundation
Veterinary Science Team—Phillipsburg
Top Individual—Kate Bormann, Manhattan Sponsored by Zoetis - Animal Health International
National Land & Homesite Evaluation Participating Teams: Andale, Bucklin, Jackson Heights, Jayhawk-Linn, La Crosse, Stockton, Thunder Ridge, Udall, & Yates Center
Sponsored by Kansas Society of Surveyors and John Deere Ag & Turf
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)
Nell Goss, Ellsworth
Faith McMannis, Canton-Galva
Sponsored by Kansas Farmer Magazine
Agricultural Education (E/P)
Kenzie Kalb, Maize
Erica Lieb, Pike Valley
James Marquardt, Greeley County
Sponsored by Harmon Bliss Family & Kurt Dillon Family
Agricultural Mechanics Design and Fabrication (E/P)
Ethan Fisher, Shawnee Heights
Clay Guttery, Osborne County
Cooper Springer, Neodesha
Sponsored by Versatile
Agricultural Mechanics Repair and Maintenance (P)
Gage Elliott, Buhler
Cooper Newby, Labette County
Liam Voelker, Linn
Sponsored by Kan-Equip
Agricultural Processing (E/P)
Lanie Menold, Sabetha
Welch Murphy, West Elk
Coal VanZant, South Haven
Sponsored by Santa Fe Trail Meats
Agricultural Sales (P)
Carly Bohlken, Marysville
Anna Doyon, Maize
Eli Olander, Southeast of Saline
Sponsored by Stewart Family Farms LLC
Agricultural Services (E/P)
Brody Brecheisen, Eudora
Emmarie Ginest, Stafford
Mason Willard, Manhattan
Sponsored by Farm Credit Associations of Kansas
Agriscience Research - Animal Systems (E/P)
Kayleigh Goggins, Junction City
Sponsored by Kansas FFA Foundation
Agriscience ResearchIntegrated Systems (E/P)
Hannah Huddleston, Junction City
Sponsored by Kansas FFA Foundation
Agriscience ResearchPlant Systems (E/P)
Jaycob Dieker, Canton-Galva
Jodi Donley, Ellsworth
Sponsored by PioneerCorteva Agriscience
Beef Production (E)
Addison Bontrager, Holton
Cole Dieball, Little River
Tava Gustafson, Chapman
Sponsored by Sam & Janet Hands
Beef Production (P)
Taylor Gudde, Labette County
Madyson Runyon, Phillipsburg
Parker Schwarz, Prairie View
Sponsored by Tiffany Cattle Co.
Dairy Production (E)
Lauren Benfer, Clay Center
Sponsored by Kansas Dairy
Dairy Production (P)
Lauren Benfer, Clay Center
Hailey Wells, Cheney
Sponsored by Kansas Dairy
S TATE P ROFICIENCY AWARD F INALISTS
Diversified Agricultural Production (E/P)
Taylor Gudde, Labette County
Logan Leiker, Hays
Tucker Schlatter, Buhler
Sponsored by Triangle H Farms - In Memory of Greg Hands
Diversified Crop Production (E)
Charles Strauss, Chapman
Sponsored by Harris Crop Insurance
Diversified Crop Production (P)
Brittney Dibben, Junction City
Gavin Foster, Labette County
Jacob O’Trimble, Perry-Lecompton
Sponsored by Kansas Corn
Diversified Horticulture (E/P)
Alexis Andrew, Buhler
McKynlee Baker, Labette County
Dakota Hittle, Royal Valley
Sponsored by MTI Greenhouse Solutions
Diversified Livestock Production (E/P)
Madison Johnson, Phillipsburg
Kyser Nemecek, Iola
Ethan Petersilie, LaCrosse
Sponsored by Hutchinson Community College
Environmental Science and Natural Resources Management (E/P)
Alexander Dolechek, Labette County
Conner Hoelting, Mission Valley
Isabelle Rogge, Linn
Sponsored by Midwest Ford Dealers Association
Equine Science (E)
Karli Haase, Ellsworth
Kira Johnson, Paola
Cashlee Smith, Labette County
Sponsored by Harms Plainview Ranch
Equine Science (P)
Stetson Miller, Central Heights
Clara Seiler, Andale
John Svaty, Ellsworth
Sponsored by United Mosquito and Fly Control
Fiber and/or Oil Crop Production (E/P)
Brittney Dibben, Junction City Sponsored by Kansas Soybean
Forage Production (E/P)
Darren Bausch, Royal Valley
Kylie Hines, Paola
Dawson Strunk, Washington County Sponsored by Kansas Forage & Grassland Council
Forest Management and Products (E/P)
McKenzie Baker, Washington County
Colton Newton, Neodesha
Tristan Schlodder, Holton Sponsored by Kansas Forest Service
Fruit & Nut Production (E/P)
Abigail Gaston, Chapman Sponsored by Sturgis Enterprises
Goat Production (E/P)
Jaci Falkenstien, Labette County
Ella Neher, Hays
Allison Simon, Andale Sponsored by Kevin Davis Family
Grain Production (E/P)
Arika Feldman, Little River
Audra Oborny, LaCrosse
Aiden Sweet, Clay Center
Sponsored by Kansas Wheat
Landscape Installation (E/P)
Will Voos, Sabetha Sponsored by Lawrence Landscape
Nursery Operations (E/P)
Addilyn Lefferd, Royal Valley
Truman Schneider, Jayhawk-Linn Sponsored by Hummert International
Poultry Production (E/P)
Abigail Dolechek, Labette County
Dalton Peters, Holton
Clara Seiler, Andale Sponsored by Tractor Supply Company
Service-Learning (E/P)
Landon Baetz, Lakeside
Lillian Triboulet, West Elk Sponsored by Seitz Fundraising
Sheep Production (E/P)
Miley Baumgartel, Eureka Mackenzie Krueger, Burlington
Kylie Stone, Republic County Sponsored by Hobbs Show Lambs
Small Animal Production and Care (E/P)
Emily Biggs, Perry-Lecompton
Maggie Votruba, Greeley County
Jonathan Wright, Washington County
Sponsored by Animal Health Center of Marion County
Specialty Animal Production (E/P)
Jibran Khmous, Manhattan
Elliette Nelson, Maize
Laramie Self, Jackson Heights
Sponsored by Prairie School Farms
Swine Production (E)
Hadley Huseman, Ellsworth
Cooper Jones, Buhler
Ashton Neill, Atchison County
Sponsored by Kansas Pork Association
Swine Production (P)
Landon Baetz, Lakeside
Natalie Sleichter, Clay Center
Colby Stoller, Sabetha
Sponsored by Kansas Pork Association
Turf and Landscape
Maintenance (E/P)
Easton Ford, Manhattan
Isaac Hight, Marysville
Lizzy Vajnar, Hays
Sponsored by Sod Shop Inc.
STATE FFA DEGREES
STATE PROFICIENCY AWARD
Vegetable Production (E/P)
Emily Hare, Buhler
Kade Pearson, Beloit
Sponsored by From the Land of Kansas Program
Veterinary Science (E/P)
Kasey Ohlde, Clay Center
Eliza Rosenhagen, Cheney
Koree Stuke, Nemaha Central
Sponsored by Kansas Veterinary Medical Association
Wildlife Production and Management (E/P)
Sadie Aylward, Andale
Jaya Fiscus, Labette County
Grant Warner, Holton
Sponsored by Kansas FFA Foundation
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
Brystol Barnes Anderson County
Rayna Kathryn Kuhlman
Ashlyn Nelson
Sienna Partida
Landon Anthony Gram Bober Burlington
Emma Elizabeth Bohannan
Alonna Renee Rodgers
Patricia Schlotterbeck
Dillan Allan Skillman
Logan N Turner
Conner Miles West
Macy Cubit Central Heights
Graham Higbie
Mitchell Snow
Castyn Andres Council Grove
Kinley Edgerton Crest
Brody Brecheisen Eudora
Fisher Gray
Parker Hurley
Cora Christine Bukkila Jayhawk Linn
Alyssa Helena Daza
Landyn Kale Samyn
Jayden Madilyn Holt
Tanner Aaron Holt
Truman Schneider
Janessa Marie Scott
Aubreigh Amzi Summers
Tyler Calderwood Marais des Cygnes
Taytum Gellhaus
Kathleen Patterson
Ella Reed
Landon Reed
Madyson Rose
Montrae Walker
Kelton David Bish North Lyon County
Leo DeDonder
Madison Bayer Ottawa
Shane Circle Ottawa
Ashanty Graves
Emalie Powell
Kamberlyn Rubick
Ross Spencer
Austin Micheal Wilkerson
Rayce William Beery Paola
Kaitlyn Elizabeth Bouse
Garrett Grayham
James Haley
Easton Lawrence Hensley
Kylie Hines
Kira Leigh Johnson
Ruby Faye Kane
Dakota Smith
Landon Smith
Kindell Stewart
Nolan Boyd Prairie View
Carter Browning
Aiden Griffin
Parker Schwarz
Edward Squires-Riley
Laramie Stevens
Matthew Stolle
Kirbie Stroup
Brody Wilcox
Alex Meyer Seaman
Layla Decker Southern Coffey County
Cyrus Nickel
Colton Summers
Hadley Booze Spring Hill
Kailey Howell
Lilly Bedtke
Isaiah Manus
Finley Rieke
Alyssa Schmid
Ella Shoemaker
Tonganoxie
S TATE FFA D EGREES
Autumn Wilson Tonganoxie
Karsten David Breiner Wabaunsee
Mikayla Marie Edds
Wyatt James Gehrt Wabaunsee
North Central
Ryleigh Farson Abilene
Eyler Holt
Taylor Bryant Blue Valley
Anna Corkill
Ella Hoeltzel
Clara Gfeller Chapman
Kaylee Livingston
Charles Strauss
Lauren Benfer Clay Center
Jacob Cutshall
Jordyn McCollum
Kasey Ohlde
Gavyn Ryals
Russell Alexander Concordia
Catelin Benyshek
Jocelyn Taylor Ell-Saline
Laykin Walker
Molly Ehrlich Ellsworth
Nell Goss
Karli Haase
Leah Howard
Ashlyn Schwerdtfeger
John Svaty
Hannah Vague
Northeast
Ashton Neill Atchison County
Jaron Knowles Axtell
Natalee Strathman
Alina Feldkamp Centralia
Jacie Koch
Melissa Kramer
Carter Caffrey Frankfort
Elisa Bartel Holton
Addison Bontrager
Tinsley Bradley
Mara Marten
Dalton Peters
Trevor Matthew Kelley Jefferson County
North
Cohen Daniel Navinsky
Carly Bohlken Marysville
Olivia Duever
Isaac Hight
Carlee Milner
Emma Lasher McLouth
Ryker Dalinghaus Nemaha Central
Northwest
Samantha Micek Atwood
Jackson Oliver Emig Goodland
Rylea Martin
Kaelyn Schilling
Hayden Rae Short
South Central
Sadie Jo Aylward Andale
Lane Jacob Martin
Anna McCurry
Haylee McCorgary
Arkansas City
Taylor Beals Buhler
Khloe Blackwell Buhler
Reese August Michaelis
Karsyn Matthew Shoffner
Emma Cameron West Franklin
Coy Link
Colten Gehrke Herington
Jax Kickhaefer
Ethan Phillip Goodyear Junction City
Blake James Proietti
Kaitlyn Sohnrey
Brigham Hansen Linn
Dylan Ohlde
Jibran Khmous Manhattan
Lucas Peschel
Traven Allen Republic County
Scholastica Baxa
Dakota Clausen-Peters
Kylie Stone
Breken D Coup Solomon
Railynne Soukup
Sylvan-Lucas
Joree Cassidy Bentz Washington
County
Alyssa Leigh Jueneman
Gavyn Cole LeDuc
Jonathan Wright
RJ Fiest White City
Colter Johnson
Jhet Johnson
Carson Dean Edelman Nemaha Central
Hailey Meyer
Mason Gregory Schultejans
Lavin Robert Stallbaumer
Mackenzie Sue Hackathorn
Perry-Lecompton
Aubrey Kirmse
Darren Bausch Royal Valley
Jacob Bernasek
Addilyn Lefferd
*Kenton Lee Farwell Sabetha
Luke Arthur Metzger
Lorren Conner Valley Falls
Paisleigh Claire Heinen
Taygen Pannell
Danielle Reeves
Carley Sprang
Kinsley Gillig
Josie Parker
Lawson Stryker
Jacob M DeRouchey Wamego
Lizzy Vajnar Hays
Jadyn Younger
Landon Baetz Lakeside
Karson Sasse Smith Center
Emily Hare
Tucker Schlatter
Landon Kuchar
Caldwell
Callun Rogers Central Plains
Charlee Clare Schlessiger
Addison Bina Centre
Lilian Hauck
Kaden Michael Hutchison
Blaise Kitzmiller
Avry Lynn Carothers Chaparral
Haylee Jarman Cheney
Mallory Riggs
Hailey Wells
Avery Jolee Blubaugh Clearwater
Cooper Criss Dexter
Anabell Mugler
Hailey Wilson
Kora Zongker Fairfield
Abigail Nisly Haven
Welden Stanley
Gracie Steffen
Creighton Isaac Friesen Inman
Allison Joy Schrag
Addison Wedel
Cole Dieball Little River
Arika Feldman
Curtis Herzog
Kennedy Grizzle Lyons
Ava Berry Maize
Anna Doyon Maize
Aryann Fitzmier
Southeast
Luke Bowman Chanute
Kiley Dillow
Max Hendrickson
Presley Henson
Tyler Kepley
Mylee Miller
Karter Naff
Kayci Raida
Drake Schulz
Autumn Waggoner
Marie Wright
Avery Sells Coffeyville
Bennett Thompson
Cooper Cleaver Erie
Josey Garten
Levi Jones Eureka
Addison Westerman
Kodi Casper Fort Scott
Karlee Hereford
Connor Karleskint
Aubrey Martin
Zaida Summers
Lainey Prince Girard
Ibrahim Zayne Al-Bureni Independence
Natalie Diane Anderson
Tayten Salzwedel Iola
Southwest
Katheryne Hale Ashland
Dove Miller
Ethan Holman Dodge City
Jozlynn Main Garden City
Chaney Poulsen Hugoton
Emma Stanfield
Ethan Petersilie La Crosse
Cash Douglas Lakin
Emmanuel Gonzalez
Kade Hartman
James Kenton Rexroat
Tanner Tarpley
S TATE FFA D EGREES
Kenzie Kalb
Elliette Nelson
Riggs Patterson
Auryona Countryman Marion
Silas Nickel
Noah Schmidt
Jaeann James Newton
Cody Jay
Adam Oswald
Owen Rains
Lucas Fisher Norwich
Tanner Gosch
Nolan Reese
Sophia Bain Oxford
Jasmine M Bohaty
Liz Goering Pretty Prairie
Sarah McKown Sedgwick
Trystan Harrold Skyline
Brayden Duvall South Barber
Tanith Erikson
Coal VanZant South Haven
Arallai Wartick
Emmarie Ginest Stafford
Haley Brogan Winfield
Rohan Springer Iola
Charles Jacob Black Labette County
Elizabeth Marie Brothers
Taylor Mae Gudde
Caleb Elwyn Merrick
Justin Rickey Allen Nash
Cooper Keith Newby
Koltin Andrew Scott
Hunter Levi Doolittle Marmaton Valley
Wyatt Miller Neodesha
Brooklyn Newland
Cooper Springer
Hudson Asher Riverton
Carleigh Busby
Lauren French
Jade Hall
Rylee Heistand
Bailey Hodge
Rebbekah Webb
Samuel Miller Sedan
Emma Kay Arbuckle West Elk
Jaxson Cain Bogdahn
Ava Renee Denton
Jacob Daniel Tucker
Averi Lynn Gaulding Yates Center
Jeremiah Micheal Jones
Dane White Lakin
Marly Cramer Scott City
Kayden Holstein
Kamryn Meyer
Rylan Wilkinson
Andrew Edmunds Southwestern
Heights
Karen Trejo
Drezden Zimmerman
Jaydon Edgar Stanton County
Tanah Martinl * Awarded
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 98th National FFA Convention on November 1, 2025.
Mackenzie Anderson Andale
Lucas Rohlman
Kylee Simon
Stetson Shook Arkansas City
Riley Croisant Beloit
Sophie Easter
Krysten Hamby Buhler
Emma Krueger Burlington
Kyla Lankton
Hunter Reiling
Isom Marston Canton-Galva
Lane McMannis
Karsen Kroupa Centre
Alexandria Stuchlik
Anakyn Smith Chaparral
Shelby Siebold Clay Center
Cole Youngblood Columbus
Bricen Benyshek Concordia
Rebekah Vague Ellsworth
Blake LaPean
Eudora
Jansen Gerstner Frankfort
Lily Gronau Girard
Ainsley Viets
Emily Dryden Holcomb
Jayce Heger Hugoton
John Shelton
Bethany Beshear Independence
Kami Whipple Ingalls
Jacob Eck Inman
Kylie Flaming
Zachary Martisko
Cody Wille Iola
Dallas Hill Labette County
Cecillia Newby
Peyton Erickson Little River
Courtney Stansbury
Wrikin Scobee Lyons
Benton Kerr Manhattan
Nissa Olsen
Shaylee Vering Marysville
Weston Schrader Minneapolis
Dagan Murray Mission Valley
Dane Haverkamp Nemaha Central
Chad Babcock Neodesha
Mason Springer
Bethany DeDonder North Lyon County
Braxton Young
Wade Enman Paola
Hayley Hines
Claire Caldwell Prairie View
Creed Caldwell
Emma Chambers
Jade Chambers
Jessyka Dumcum
Rhett Jackman
Quinton Rothwell
Braxton Stainbrook
Piper L. Whildin
Hanna Orr Republic County
Ella Pachta
Gracia Siemsen
Lauren Wendland
Gage Shultz Riverton
Lindsey Cure Scott City
Teresa Neufeld Skyline
Kassie Hobbick Smith Center
Kynlee Lind Southern Coffey County
Kaylen Langhofer Southwestern Heights
Madison Seyb Stanton County
Mary Caenen Tonganoxie
Olivia Sprang Valley Falls
Jenna DeRouchey Wamego
Coy Stamm Washington County
Tatum Rountree Wellington
Wyatt Fechter West Elk
Adelle Higbie West Franklin
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.
Andale
Arkansas City
Baldwin
Beloit
Buhler
Burlington Canton-Galva
Centralia
Centre
Chanute
Chapman
Cheney Clay Center
Clearwater
Deerfield
Dexter
Ellsworth
Erie Fairfield
Garden City
Girard
Halstead
Haven
Hays
Herington
Hiawatha
Hoxie
Inman
Iola
Jayhawk-Linn
Jefferson West
Logan
Marais des Cygnes
Marysville
McLouth
Minneapolis
Mission Valley Neodesha
PAST TRIPLE CROWN RECIPIENTS
Ness City
Osage City
Oskaloosa
Prairie View
Republic County
Riverton
Rossville
Royal Valley
Seaman
Sedgwick
Skyline
Solomon
Sylvan-Lucas
Tonganoxie
Udall
Wheatland
Winfield
1990 Hill City
1989 Concordia
1988 Clay Center
1987 Mankato
1986 Plainville
1985 Marion
1984 Mankato
1983 Marion
Hill City
Marion-Florence
Hill City
Plainville
Arkansas City
Hill City 1976 Arkansas City 1975 Norton
STATE OFFICER CANDIDATES
Russell Alexander, Concordia
Lauren Benfer, Clay Center
Addison Bina, Centre
Haley Brogan, Winfield
Tanith Erikson, South Barber
Clara Gfeller, Chapman
Sophia Kasella, Ashland
Blaine King, Crest
Erica Lieb, Pike Valley
Sarah McKown, Segwick
Noah Miller, Haven
Ella Neher, Hays
Ethan Petersilie LaCrosse
Ellie Samms, Winfield
Karson Schierling, Inman
Riley Sturgis, Riverton
Braeden Stutzman, Inman
Lizzy Vajnar, Hays
PAST KANSAS FFA PRESIDENTS
2026-27
2025-26 Lillian Hulse Minneapolis
2024-25
Jory Ratzlaff Canton-Galva
2023-24 Christian Peña Sublette
2022-23
Karlie Albright Royal Valley
2021-22 Ashley Chandler Neodesha
2020-21 Elizabeth Sturgis Riverton
2019-20 Logan Elliott Riverton
2018-19 Max Harman Inman
2017-18 Eli Ohlde
Clifton-Clyde
2016-17 Elizabeth Meyer Marion-Florence
2015-16 Karl Wilhelm Holton
2014-15 Taylor Green Southeast of Saline
2013-14
Lindy Bilberry Garden City
2012-13 Emily Beneda Wilson
2011-12
2010-11
2009-10
2008-09
2007-08
Jordan Pieschl Ell-Saline
Andrew Strasburg Fredonia
Garrett Lister Marysville
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 .................................
1998-99 Andy Armbruster, South Barber
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.
Dakota Smith Paola East Central
Karli Haase Ellsworth North Central
Isaac Hight Marysville Northeast
Landon Baetz Lakeside Northwest
Cooper Springer Neodesha Southeast
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.
Parker Schwarz Prairie View East Central
John Svaty Ellsworth North Central
Carly Bohlken Marysville Northeast
Mary Elizabeth Vajnar Hays Northwest
Tucker Schlatter
Buhler South Central
Max Hendrickson Chanute 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.
Kylie Hines Paola East Central
Lauren Benfer Clay Center North Central
Addison Bontrager Holton Northeast
Cole Dieball Little River South Central
Ethan Petersilie LaCrosse Southwest
PAST STATE STARS
2026 Star in Agribusiness
2026 Star Farmer
2026 Star in Ag Placement
2025 Star in Agribusiness
2025 Star Farmer
2025 Star in Ag Placement
2024 Star in Agribusiness
2024 Star Farmer
2024 Star in Ag Placement
2023 Star in Agribusiness
2023 Star Farmer
2023 Star in Ag Placement
2022 Star in Agribusiness
2022 Star Farmer
2022 Star in Ag Placement
2021 Star in Agribusiness
2021 Star Farmer
2021 Star in Ag Placement
2020 Star in Agribusiness
2020 Star Farmer
2020 Star in Ag Placement
2019 Star in Agribusiness
2019 Star Farmer
2019 Star in Ag Placement
2018 Star in Agribusiness
2018 Star Farmer
2018 Star in Ag Placement
2017 Star in Agribusiness
2017 Star Farmer
2017 Star in Ag Placement
2016 Star in Agribusiness
2016 Star Farmer
2016 Star in Ag Placement
2015 Star in Agribusiness
2015 Star Farmer
2015 Star in Ag Placement
2014 Star in Agribusiness
2014 Star Farmer
2014 Star in Ag Placement
2013 Star in Agribusiness
2013 Star Farmer
2013 Star in Ag Placement
2012 Star in Agribusiness
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
Ethan Kneisler, Lyndon
Dustin Denton, Valley Heights
Tucker Leck, Neodesha
Andrew Garman, Pike Valley
Adelle Higbie, West Franklin
Noah Wiley, Labette County
Christian Peña, Sublette
Ella Pachta, Republic County
Abigail Porter, Beloit
Karlie Albright, Royal Valley
Aidan Yoho, Yates Center
Katina Bartel, Holton
Jay McClure, Hugoton
Wesley Denton, Valley Heights
Nicole Haase, Ellsworth
Austin Simon, Renwick
Levi Meiwes, Iola
Tyler Nelson, Washington County
Kylar Lee, Burlington
Ethan Dickerson, Natoma
Emily Swiger, Coffeyville
Emily Glenn, Scott City
Natalie Hawkins, Atwood
Ryan Stewart, Washington County
Cordell Waggoner, Haven
Tyler Phillips, Mission Valley
Deven Foster, Labette County
Austin Nordyke, Hugoton
Samantha Beauchamp, Holton
Cole Riggin, Riverton
Tate Tremblay, Hill City
Wyatt Harting, Norton
Kord Curran, Girard
Stone Hayden, Chapman
Caleb Obermeyer, Marysville
Tristan Davis, Central Heights
Bryan Otott, Washington County
Zachary Foster, Labette County
Rich Ryckert, Paola
Ethan Schwarz, Oakley
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
2007 Star in Agribusiness
2007 Star Farmer
2007 Star in Ag Placement
2006 Star in Agribusiness
2006 Star Farmer
2006 Star in Ag Placement
2005 Star in Agribusiness
2005 Star Farmer
2005 Star in Ag Placement
2004 Star in Agribusiness
2004 Star Farmer
2004 Star in Ag Placement
2003 Star in Agribusiness
2003 Star Farmer
2003 Star in Ag Placement
2002 Star in Agribusiness
2002 Star Farmer
2002 Star in Ag Placement
2001 Star in Agribusiness
2001 Star Farmer
2000 Star in Agribusiness
2000 Star Farmer
1999 Star in Agribusiness
Ryan Windholz, Hays
Eric Bekemeyer, Washington County
Kally Hood, Rock Creek
Jay Stamm, Washington
Clarke Nelson, Northern Valley
D. Austin Winter, Holton
Alex Gottlob, Winfield
Kyler Ohlde, Linn
Kyle Smith, Arkansas City
Caleb Alexander, Garden City
Chris Bamberger, Jetmore
Clint Wahrman, Atwood
Damian Helms, Linn
Chase Bontrager, Holton
Brock Peters, 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
1999 Star Farmer Anthony Heigert, Wabaunsee
1998 Star in Agribusiness
1998 Star Farmer
1997 Star in Agribusiness
Clint Church, Iola
Steven Friess, Labette County
Dale Brown, Girard
1997 Star Farmer Ervin Underwood, Mankato
1996 Star in Agribusiness
1996 Star Farmer
1995 Star in Agribusiness
Nathan Shaffer, Smith Center
Michael Springer, Neodesha
Ryan Reiff, Chapman
1995 Star Farmer Elizabeth Neufeld, Inman
1994 Star in Agribusiness
Trevor Lieb, Pike Valley
1994 Star Farmer Ryan Higbie, Williamsburg
1993 Star in Agribusiness
Chris Cairns, Concordia
1993 Star Farmer Jerrod Westfahl, Haven
1992 Star in Agribusiness
1992 Star Farmer
1991 Star in Agribusiness
Kim Whitney, Norton
Brian Sinn, North Central
Brian Biddle, Winfield
1991 Star Farmer Robert Duey, North Central
1990 Star Agribusinessman Steven J. Elstrom, Salina
1990 Star Farmer Leland Porter, Clay Center
1989 Star Agribusinessman Jackie Coltrane, Southeast
1989 Star Farmer John Stika, Centre
1988 Star Agribusinessman
Mark Stenho, Belleville
1988 Star Farmer Brad Grabs, Chaparral
1987 Star Agribusinessman
1987 Star Farmer
1986 Star Agribusinessman
1986 Star Farmer
1985 Star Agribusinessman
1985 Star Farmer
1984 Star Agribusinessman
Troy Rudman, Palco
Bruce Livingston, North Central
Devan Sarver, Iola
Tim Turek, South Haven
Kevin Pool, Coffeyville
Brad Swearingen, Hiawatha
Todd Stritzke, Caney
1984 Star Farmer Matt Wineinger, Marion/Florence
1983 Star Agribusinessman
1983 Star Farmer
1982 Star Agribusinessman
1982 Star Farmer
David Pachta, Belleville
Jeff Ochampaugh, Plainville
Mike Torrey, Wamego
Loren Pachta, Belleville
PAST STATE STARS
1981 Star Agribusinessman
1981 Star Farmer
1980 Star Agribusinessman
Daryl Cress, Fredonia
Darrin Jesse, Southeast
Larry Wiezorek, Washburn Rural
1980 Star Farmer David Crosson, Minneapolis
1979 Star Agribusinessman
1979 Star Farmer
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
Mike Disberger, Haven
Kevin Robinson, Mission Valley
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
1973 Star Farmer Alan Ochs, Jetmore
1972 Star Farmer Don Garlow, Concordia
1971 Star Farmer Dennis Bradford, Jetmore
1970 Star Farmer Ron Roth, Clay Center
1969 Star Farmer W. Benson Keil, Concordia
1968 Star Farmer
1967 Star Farmer
1966 Star Farmer
1965 Star Farmer
Kenneth Conway, Plainville
Michael T. Samples, Erie
Robert E. Wiles, Leoti
Myron D. Schmidt, Goessel
1964 Star Farmer Donald McLaughlin, Stockton
1963 Star Farmer Vernon Mathes, Harper
1962 Star Farmer
1961 Star Farmer
Dennie Dechert, Colby
Ronald Mercer, Columbus
1960 Star Farmer Terry Hager, Norton
1959 Star Farmer Clint Birkenbaugh, Kingman
1958 Star Farmer
Eldon Eastman, Arkansas City
1957 Star Farmer Leo Schwartz, Hanover
PAST AMERICAN STARS
2017
Austin Nordyke, Hugoton Star in Agribusiness 2011 Alex Goeckel, Washington County Star in Ag Placement
Caleb Alexander, Garden City Star in Agribusiness 2003 Orrin Holle, Atwood Star Farmer
2002 Kyle Cott, Clay Center Star in Ag Placement 2001 Steven Friess, Labette County Star Farmer
1999 Michael Springer, Neodesha Star Farmer
1982 Kevin Robinson, Mission Valley Star Farmer
1975 Dan Worcester, Hill City Star Farmer
1957 Jim Jarnigan, Jetmore Star Farmer
1935 Paul Leck, Washington Star Farmer
STATE BAND PARTICIPANTS
Director – Alex McMahon, Andover Central High School
On behalf of the Kansas FFA Foundation Board of Trustees, welcome to the 98th Kansas FFA Convention.
This week is a celebration of the passion, hard work, and leadership you bring to your chapters, your communities, and the future of agriculture in Kansas.
Across our state, more than 14,300 members at 242 chapters are making a difference in 104 of Kansas’ 105 counties. Your impact is seen in classrooms, on farms, through service projects, Supervised Agricultural Experiences, Career Development Events, and other activities that strengthen our communities and prepare you for what’s next.
This convention also comes at an exciting time for our organization as we approach the $5 million finish line of the Our Youth. Our Future. Our Kansas FFA. Endowment+ Campaign. Because of the generosity of donors and supporters across Kansas and beyond, we are building long-term stability that will help ensure Kansas FFA continues to grow and thrive for generations.
We’re also proud to celebrate the launch of the Kansas FFA Distinctive License Plate Program this past January. Already, there are over 65 of these plates on cars and trucks across the state; one more way Kansans can show their support while fueling leadership development and educational opportunities for members like you.
Thank you for being here this week and celebrating alongside our members, agricultural education professionals, industry leaders, and supporters. Together, the future of agriculture in Kansas and beyond looks bright.
Forever Blue,
Yancy Wright, Chairman Kansas FFA Foundation Board of Trustees
KANSAS FFA FOUNDATION SPONSORS
Donations received July 1, 2025 – May 10, 2026
C orporate p artners
Premier – $50,000 & above
5 Star – $20,000 to $49,999
4 Star – $10,000 to $19,999
3 Star – $5,000 to $9,999
ADM
Ag Mark, LLC
Ag Partners Cooperative
AgriGold
Corteva Agriscience
Heartland Regional Stockyards
KAAE - Kansas Association of Agriculture
Educators
Kansas Bankers Association
Kanza Cooperative Association
Key Apparel
Land O’ Lakes
Royal Dairy
United Bank & Trust- Linn
Yoder Meats
2 Star – $2,000 to $4,999
4 Seasons Fundraising
Alpha Gamma Rho
Berry Companies, Inc.
Emprise Bank
Fink Beef Genetics
ICEV
Kansas Agribusiness Retailers Assn
Kansas Crop Improvement Association
Kansas Electric Cooperative
Kansas FFA Alumni
Kansas Grain & Feed Association
Kansas Pork Association
Kansas Society of Land Surveyors & KSLS Charitable Foundation
KFRM 550 AM
Landoll Company LLC
Mel Hambelton Ford
MFA Oil
Midwest Dairy
MTI Greenhouse Solutions
Pinnacle Bank
Regional Vet Service
S&S Rock Crushing, Inc.
Seitz Fundraising
Strategic Farm Solutions, LLC
SurePoint Ag Systems
Walmart
Zoetis/Animal Health International
1 Star – $1 to $1,999
Abilene FFA Chapter
Ag 1 Source
AGC - Build Up Kansas
Agrilead Inc.
Alcove Cattle Co.
American Farmland Trust
American Implement
Anderes Seed
Animal Health Corridor
Atchison Board of Trade
Baldwin Insurance Services
Beloit FFA Chapter
Bennington State Bank
BK Lee Livestock LLC
BRB Services
Bucklin Tractor and Implement
Buhler Versatile Inc.
Canton-Galva FFA Chapter
Carrico Implement Inc.
Centera Bank
Cheylin FFA Chapter
Christie Cattle Company
Cimarron FFA Chapter
Circle C Farms
Citizens Health
Clay County Conservation District
Cloud County Conservation District
Cloud County Farm Bureau Association
Cutting Edge Curriculum, Inc.
Elk State Bank
F&A Food Sales
Farm Journal Foundation
Farmers Alliance
Farmers Cooperative
Finney County Conservation District
First National Bank and Trust
Foote Cattle Company
From the Land of Kansas
Gateway Fiber
Girard FFA Chapter
Gottlob Lawn & Landscape LLC
Grizzly Industrial, Inc.
Harms Plainview Ranch
Hays FFA Chapter
Hiawatha Implement
High Plains Farm Credit
High Plains Journal LLC
HitchPin
Hubbard Feeds
Hugoton FFA Alumni
Hummert International ITC
Jayson Hanschu Insurance
John Deere FFA Alumni
Johnson County Conservation District
Johnson County Farm Bureau
Junction City FFA Chapter
Kansas Crop Improvement Association
Kansas Electric Cooperative
Kansas Farmer
Kansas FFA Foundation
Kansas Forage and Grassland Council
Kansas Pork Association
Kansas Veterinary Medical Association
Kansas Wheat Commission
KansasLand Tire & Service
Keating Tractor and Equipment Inc
KFRM 550 AM
K-State Ed Club
Kurt’s Repair
Lakin FFA Chapter
Landoll Company LLC
Livestock Marketing Association
Logan FFA Chapter
M&L Investments, LLC
Marshall County Conservation District
Midland Marketing
Minneapolis FFA Chapter
MJE, LLC
N&N Financials
NASCAR
Nemaha County Conservation District
Neodesha FFA Chapter
Ness City FFA Chapter
Norton FFA Chapter
Osage City FFA Chapter
Osborne County FFA Chapter
P.E.O. Chapter NI
Palco FFA Chapter
Parker Seed
Pfonz Smokehaus & Catering
Pinnacle Bank
Pottawatomie County Conservation Dist.
Premier Select Sires
Reading Grain and Lumber, Inc.
Regional Vet Service
RH Cattle
Rock Creek FFA Chapter
Romme Agency, Inc.
Santa Fe Trail Meats
Scott City FFA Alumni
Shawn Turner- Turner Flowers LLC
Shepheard Pipe and Supply
Sod Shop Inc.
Stewart Family Farms LLC
Stover Living Trust
Sturgis Enterprises LLC
Sugar Creek Boutique
The Trust Company
Tiffany Cattle Co.
Tonganoxie Middle School 4th Hour Ag
Tonganoxie Middle School 6th Hour
Triangle H Farms
Wallace County Conservation District
Westside Veterinary Clinic
Wilson County Conservation District
Gator Giveaway Participating Dealers
American Implement
BTI
Carrico Implement Inc.
Heritage Tractor, Inc.
Hiawatha Implement
Landmark Implement, Inc
Keating Tractor
PrairieLand Partners
John Dere Turf & Ag
KAAE
I nd I v I dual d onors
Premier – $10,000 & above
June Beaver
Michael Burns
Jami and Jarrod Gillig
Kevin and Rosemary Harris
Tom and Maggie Hemmer
Kim and Chuck Horsman
Emily and Jeremy Lehning
John and Jennifer Niemann
Ken and Diane Wagner
5 Star – $5,000 to $9,999
David and Diana Bradbury
Jeff and Allie Cather
Loran Luthi Family
Nelson and Marilyn Galle
Rita Harsch
Doug and Nancy Hofbauer
Lloyd and Judy Schneider
Michael and Julia Torrey
Lester and Christa Wagner
Keith and Sheri Westervelt
4 Star – $2,500 to $4,999
Jerry and Anita DeWeese
Kyle Essley and Sarah Friedricks
Hannah and Ryan Hahn
Orrin and Beth Holle
Mark Mayfield
James and Becky Morgan
Halley and Mark Nett
Joe and Dana Newland
Casey and Tammy Niemann
Riley Sleichter
Todd Sturgis
Jerrod and Amy Westfahl
3
Star $1,000 to $2,499
Scott and Barb Albright
Aaron and Erika Allen
Johanna and Jim Anderes
Jennifer Anderson
Jill and Mike Arensdorf
Andy Armbruster
Sean Baran
Rajesh Bazaz
John and Carla Bebb
Tom and Donna Benoit
Don and Rosemary Boggs
Chad and Mandy Bontrager
Family
William Brown
Keith and Nicole Bryant
Jackie and Eric Chandler
Kevin and Brenda Davis
Darrell and Kay Denton
Kurt and Pam Dillon
Gregg and Penny Doud
Larry and Donna Erpelding
Becky and Tristan Fouard
Jeff George
Kevin and Brenda Gleason
Zack Gudenkauf
Sam and Janet Hands
Armodios and Melissa
Hatzidakis
Joe and Megan Hobbs
Gaea and Mathew Hock
JJ Jones and Kevin Briggs
Tim and Lisa Kennedy
Emily and Reed Koop
Corey Krehbiel
Garrett and Alyson Lister
Melanie Mainquist and Ray
Ludowese
Rick and Bonnie Malir
Cathy Matlack
Jay Mayfield
Jackie McClaskey and Mike
Matson
Derick McGhee
Anthony Meals
Nicholas Meyer
Sean Miller
Andrew Nelson
Kyle and Stacie Nichols
Elizabeth Panter
Ted Parks
Rick Perkins
Steve Robb
Lisa and Jerod Ryckert
Mark and Nancy Schifferdecker
Chris Schmidt
Suzanne Schultz
Jay and Annie Selanders
Dennis and Ruthie Shurtz
Kelly and Jim Sipes
Jeff and Meredith Sleichter
Mike and Mary Smith
Sam and Shannon Sterling
John Stika
Andrew Cole Strasburg
Dave and Delores Stump
Jason Tucker
Shelly and Brent Turner
Jonathan and Ann Ulmer
Chuck and Julie Voelker
Brian and Hallie White
Yancy and Christina Wright
Timothy and Lisa Zenger
Jeffrey J. Zillinger
2 Star $500 to $999
Cathy Baldwin
Justin Bebb
Clint Blaes
Robert and Bunny Broeckelman
Patrick and Courtney Cochrane
Kenneth Conway
Garrett Craig
Kevin Donnelly
Anonymous Donor
Cory Epler
Chad and Laura Epler
Kelly and Kim Fink
Emily and Justin French
Beth Gaines
Randy and Terrie Galle
Jessica Gernhard DVM
Chelsea Good and Chad Tenpenny
Lyle Gottschalk
Grant and Sara Groene
Max Harman
Michael and Jarah Hauger
Kevin and Danielle Heikes
Ron and Bette Hirst
Joshua and Melissa Hulse
Lindsey and Mark Huseman
Mary Kane
John and Kristin Kennedy
Shellaine Kiblinger
Timothy and Megan Kilgore
1 Star – $250 to $449
Greg Anderes
Harmon and Diana Bliss
Kasie Bogart
Jeff and Dee Bohnenblust
Barbara Borg
Travis and Brandi Bray
Parry Briggs
Scott Clark
Mike Cliff
Lane Coberly
Chad Conard
Justin Cook
Matt and Kerryann Kocher
Robert Kohman
Terry Lawrence
Grace Luebcke
Roger and Melba Maechtlen
Libby Mauter
Nicki McLain
Harry and Lisa M. Moser
Shawna Moyer
Joe Neumann
Bruce Ney
Jeff Ochampaugh
Tim and Deb Ohlde
Tom and Carolyn Perrier
Richard Porter
Jen Pospisil
Sarah Salem
Laura Schenkelberg
Allan and Deanna Sents
Mallory Shoemaker
Bryan Simoneau
Alan Sink
Jessica Smith
Dale and Judy Springer
Michael and Christy Springer
Emily and Nathan Staton
Rodney Werth
Karl and Bailey Wilhelm
Scott Winter
Angie and John Denton
Miranda Depenbusch
Bill and Brandie Disberger
Michael Dowd
Austin Evenson
Joanna Farmer
Amy Feigley
Galen and Lori Fink
Dean and Sarah Gideon
Drew Goering
Pete and Donna Goetzman
Merle and Debra Hadachek
K ANSAS FFA F OUNDATION S PONSORS
Lisa Halstead
Steven Handke
Mallory Hardwick
Raymond Hare
Todd and Janell Harman
Becky and Andrew Johnson
Bill and Connie Johnston
Paul and Stephanie Jones
Mike and Tresa Jones
Troy and Robyn Kolb
Berend Koops
Lacey Kramer
Bob and Kay Lee
Mike Leikam
Chelsey and Andrew Livingston
Zac Malcolm
Jack McDermott
Matt and Lindy McMillen
Janae McNally and Caleb McNally
Les and Lynette McNally
James Meinhardt
Mark and Marsha Meyer
Dwight and Sue Meyer
Clara and Bryce Misenhelter
Heather Moos
Scott Mullen
Jesse Muller
Jackie Mundt
Sue Ellen Pegg
Kelly and Mark Perrier
Carrie Piepho
Caleb and Wendy Reese
Lesley Riddell-Koch
Larry Riggs
Sue Rowland
Steven R Ruyle
Greg Schafer
Benjamin Sears
Guy and Leslie Shoulders
Warren and Phyllis Slocombe
Abbi Smith
Mary and Troy Soukup
Merlyn and Melodie Spare
Ginny Stichternath
Brien and Lynette Stockman
Karl and Jeremy Stover
Elizabeth and William Thomas
Aubree Thouvenel
Kim and Mark Viets
Rob and Heidi Wareham
John and Marlene Wells
Ron and Kathy Wenger
Ariel Whitely-Noll
Pat and Janel Wiederholt
Richard Wieland
Matthew and Donnie Wolters
Mark and Brenna Wulfkuhle
Jill Zimmerman
Rising Sun Donors giving $1 - $249 - will be recognized on screen during the Third Session.
Chapter Seed Participants
Andale
Beloit
Buhler
Caldwell
Centre
Chapman
Cherryvale
Ellsworth
Girard
Haven
Herington
Hiawatha
Holton
Lakin
Logan
Lyndon Manhattan
McLouth
Minneapolis
Mission Valley
Nemaha Central
Ness City
Osage City
Osborne County
Pike Valley Republic County
Rock Creek
Royal Valley
Southeast of Saline
Southwestern Heights
Bolded Chapter reached the milestone of $1,000 donated to the Kansas FFA Foundation, and received a complimentary registration to State FFA Convention.
Abilene
Altoona-Midway
Anderson County
Atchison County
Attica
Atwood
Axtell
Baldwin
Beloit
Bennington
Blue Valley
Burlington
Central Heights
Central Plains
Centralia
Centre
Chanute
Chapman
Cheylin
Cimarron
Clay Center
Clearwater
Clifton-Clyde
Coffeyville
Council Grove
Crest
Doniphan West
Elk Valley
Ell-Saline
Ellinwood
Ellis
Ellsworth
Emporia
Flinthills
Frankfort
Fredonia
Girard
Goessel
Golden Plains
Goodland
Great Bend
Greeley County
Halstead
Hays
Hiawatha
Hill City
Hillsboro
Holcomb
Holton
Hope
Hoxie
Independence
Ingalls
Iola
Jackson Heights
Jayhawk-Linn
Jefferson West
Junction City
Kingman
Kinsley La Crosse
Lakin
Liberal Madison
Marais des Cygnes
Marion-Florence
Marmaton Valley
Medicine Lodge
Minneapolis
Mission Valley Natoma
Nemaha Central
Neodesha
Ness City
Newton Norton
Norwich
Oberlin
Onaga
Osage City
Osawatomie
Osborne County
Ottawa
Oxford
Paola
Pawnee Heights
Perry-Lecompton
Phillipsburg
Plainville
Quinter
Republic County
Riley County
Riverside
Rock Creek
Rossville
Royal Valley
Russell
Sabetha
Salina
Santa Fe Trail
Scott City
Silver Lake
Smith Center
Smoky Valley
Solomon
South Central
Southeast
Southeast of Saline
Southern Coffey
Southwestern Heights
Spring Hill
St. Francis
St. Marys
Stockton
Sublette
Sylvan-Lucas
Tescott
Thunder Ridge
Tonganoxie
Troy
Valley Falls
Valley Heights
Victoria
Wabaunsee
WaKeeney
Wamego
Washington County
Wellington
West Franklin
Yates Center
Thank You!
More than 200 alumni, industry representatives • and other individuals united to provide countless hours of their time to plan, organize, and execute all of the events of the Kansas FFA Convention. Kansas is blessed to give members, guests, and supporters an amazing experience of celebration and growth, all with a volunteer-run convention. When seeing any of these volunteers, be sure to thank them for all their work in making the 98th Kansas FFA Convention possible!
Karlie Albright • Grace Allee • Amy Allen • Taylor Apley
