Proficiency awards honor FFA members who, through supervised agricultural experiences, have developed specialized skills that they can apply toward their future careers. Up to three finalists are chosen for recognition at state convention, with the winner being announced during session.
Agricultural Communications
Sponsored by the Kansas Farmer Magazine
- Nell Goss, Ellsworth – North Central
- Faith McMannis, Canton-Galva – South Central
Agricultural Education
Sponsored by the Kurt Dillon Family and Harmon Bliss Family
- Erica Lieb, Pike Valley – North Central
- Kenzie Kalb, Maize – South Central
- James Marquardt, Greeley County – Southwest
Agricultural Mechanics Design and Fabrication
Sponsored by Versatile
- Ethan Fisher, Shawnee Heights – East Central
- Clay Guttery, Osborne – Northwest
- Cooper Springer, Neodesha – Southeast
Agricultural Mechanics Repair and Maintenance – Placement
Sponsored by Kan-Equip
- Liam Voelker, Linn – North Central
- Gage Elliott, Buhler – South Central
- Cooper Newby, Labette County – Southeast
Agricultural Processing
Sponsored by Santa Fe Trail Meats
- Lanie Menold, Sabetha – Northeast
- Coal VanZant, South Haven – South Central
- Welch Murphy, West Elk – Southeast
Agricultural Sales ‐ Placement
Sponsored by Stewart Family Farm
- Eli Olander, Southeast of Saline – North Central
- Carly Bohlken, Marysville – Northeast
- Anna Doyon, Maize – South Central
Agricultural Services
Sponsored by Farm Credit Associations of Kansas
- Brody Brecheisen, Eudora – East Central
- Mason Willard, Manhattan – North Central
- Emmarie Ginest, Stafford – South Central
Agriscience Research ‐ Animal Systems
Sponsored by the Kansas FFA Foundation
- Kayleigh Goggins, Junction City – North Central
Agriscience Research ‐ Integrated Systems
Sponsored by the Kansas FFA Foundation
- Hannah Huddleston, Junction City – North Central
Agriscience Research ‐ Plant Systems
Sponsored by Pioneer-Corteva Agriscience
- Jodi Donley, Ellsworth – North Central
- Jaycob Dieker, Canton-Galva – South Central
Beef Production ‐ Entrepreneurship
Sponsored by Sam and Janet Hands
- Tava Gustafson, Chapman – North Central
- Addison Bontrager, Holton – Northeast
- Cole Dieball, Little River – South Central
Beef Production ‐ Placement
Sponsored by Tiffany Cattle Company
- Parker Schwarz, Prairie View – East Central
- Madyson Runyon, Phillipsburg – Northwest
- Taylor Gudde, Labette County – Southeastl
Dairy Production ‐ Entrepreneurship
Sponsored by Kansas Dairy
- Lauren Benfer, Clay Center – North Central
Dairy Production ‐ Placement
Sponsored by Kansas Dairy
- Lauren Benfer, Clay Center – North Central
- Hailey Wells, Cheney – South Central
Diversified Agricultural Production
Sponsored by Triangle H Farms – In Memory of Greg Hands
- Logan Leiker, Hays – Northwest
- Tucker Schlatter, Buhler – South Central
- Taylor Gudde, Labette County – Southeast
Diversified Crop Production ‐ Entrepreneurship
Sponsored by Harris Crop Insurance
- Charles Strauss, Chapman – North Central
Diversified Crop Production ‐ Production
Sponsored by Kansas Corn
- Brittney Dibben, Junction City – North Central
- Jacob O’Trimble, Perry-Lecompton – Northeast
- Gavin Foster, Labette County – Southeast
Diversified Horticulture
Sponsored by MTI Greenhouse Solutions
- Dakota Hittle, Royal Valley – Northeast
- Alexis Andrew, Buhler – South Central
- McKynlee Baker, Labette County – Southeast
Diversified Livestock Production
Sponsored by Hutchinson Community College
- Madison Johnson, Phillipsburg – Northwest
- Kyser Nemecek, Iola – Southeast
- Ethan Petersilie, La Crosse – Southwest
Environmental Science and Natural Resources Management
Sponsored by Midwest Ford Dealers Association
- Conner Hoelting, Mission Valley – East Central
- Isabelle Rogge, Linn – North Central
- Alexander Dolechek, Labette County – Southeast
Equine Science ‐ Entrepreneurship
Sponsored by Harms Plainview Ranch
- Kira Johnson, Paola – East Central
- Karli Haase, Ellsworth – North Central
- Cashlee Smith, Labette County – Southeast
Equine Science ‐ Placement
Sponsored by United Mosquito and Fly Control
- Stetson Miller, Central Heights – East Central
- John Svaty, Ellsworth – North Central
- Clara Seiler, Andale – South Central
Fiber and/or Oil Crop Production
Sponsored by Kansas Soybean
- Brittney Dibben, Junction City – North Central
Forage Production
Sponsored by Kansas Forage and Grassland Council, Inc.
- Kylie Hines, Paola – East Central
- Dawson Strunk, Washington County – North Central
- Darren Bausch, Royal Valley – Northeast
Forest Management and Products
Sponsored by Kansas Forest Service
- McKenzie Baker, Washington County – North Central
- Tristan Schlodder, Holton – Northeast
- Colton Newton, Neodesha – Southeast
Fruit and Nut Production
Sponsored by Sturgis Enterprises
- Abigail Gaston, Chapman – North Central
Goat Production
Sponsored by Kevin Davis Family
- Ella Neher, Hays – Northwest
- Allison Simon, Andale – South Central
- Jaci Falkenstien, Labette County – Southeast
Grain Production
Sponsored by Kansas Wheat Commission
- Aiden Sweet, Clay Center – North Central
- Arika Feldman, Little River – South Central
- Audra Oborny, La Crosse – Southwest
Landscape Installation
Sponsored by Lawrence Landscape
- Will Voos, Sabetha – Northeast
Nursery Operations
Sponsored by Hummert International
- Truman Schneider, Jayhawk-Linn – East Central
- Addilyn Lefferd, Royal Valley – Northeast
Poultry Production
Sponsored by Tractor Supply Co.
- Dalton Peters, Holton – Northeast
- Clara Seiler, Andale – South Central
- Abigail Dolechek, Labette County – Southeast
Service‐Learning
Sponsored by Seitz Fundraising
- Landon Baetz, Lakeside – Northwest
- Lillian Triboulet, West Elk – Southeast
Sheep Production
Sponsored by Hobbs Show Lambs
- Mackenzie Krueger, Burlington – East Central
- Kylie Stone, Republic County – North Central
- Miley Baumgartel, Eureka – Southeast
Small Animal Production and Care
Sponsored by Animal Health Center of Marion County
- Jonathan Wright, Washington County – North Central
- Emily Biggs, Perry-Lecompton – Northeast
- Maggie Votruba, Greeley County – Southwest
Specialty Animal Production
Sponsored by Prairie School Farms
- Jibran Khmous, Manhattan – North Central
- Laramie Self, Jackson Heights – Northeast
- Elliette Nelson, Maize – South Central
Swine Production‐Entrepreneurship
Sponsored by Kansas Pork Association
- Hadley Huseman, Ellsworth – North Central
- Ashton Neill, Atchison County – Northeast
- Cooper Jones, Buhler – South Central
Swine Production‐Placement
Sponsored by Kansas Pork Association
- Natalie Sleichter, Clay Center – North Central
- Colby Stoller, Sabetha – Northeast
- Landon Baetz, Lakeside – Northwest
Turf and Landscape Maintenance
Sponsored by Sod Shop Inc.
- Easton Ford, Manhattan – North Central
- Isaac Hight, Marysville – Northeast
- Lizzy Vajnar, Hays – Northwest
Vegetable Production
Sponsored by From the Land of Kansas Program
- Kade Pearson, Beloit – North Central
- Emily Hare, Buhler – South Central
Veterinary Science
Sponsored by Kansas Veterinary Medical Association
- Kasey Ohlde, Clay Center – North Central
- Koree Stuke, Nemaha Central – Northeast
- Eliza Rosenhagen, Cheney – South Central
Wildlife Production and Management
Sponsored by the Kansas FFA Foundation
- Grant Warner, Holton – Northeast
- Sadie Aylward, Andale – South Central
- Jaya Fiscus, Labette County – Southeast