News & Updates
- By Beth Gaines
- on August 24, 2026
"Kansas agriculture teachers do far more than deliver classroom lessons. They help students discover their strengths, build career-ready skills, and see a future for themselves
- By Beth Gaines
- on August 24, 2026
Kansas FFA Foundation offers Gift of Blue jacket grants Program helps ensure financial circumstances do not keep Kansas students from wearing the iconic blue corduroy jacket The Kansas FFA Foundation is accepting applications for its fall Gift of Blue grant program, which provides official FFA jackets and ties or scarves...
- By Kansas FFA
- on August 13, 2026
District Officers Fill their toolbox for their year of service ahead at district officer conference. District officers traveled through time July 31–August 1 to gain skills and tools to bring back to the future for their year of service, preparing to leave a lasting impact on members across their seven...
- By Kansas FFA
- on July 15, 2026
CURTIS, Neb. — More than 35 secondary agricultural educators from Nebraska, Kansas, and Colorado gathered July 7–10 at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis for the 2026 Tri-State DELTA Conference, a premier professional development event designed to strengthen teaching, leadership, and innovation in school-based agricultural education. Hosted by...
- By Kansas FFA
- on June 25, 2026
K-State’s flexible new degree programs prepare students to be agricultural leaders in the places that need them most MANHATTAN — Kansas agriculture is rich with opportunity — between workforce shortages and declining populations of young adults in rural communities, there’s a clear path forward for next-generation agriculture specialists —and realizing...
- By Kansas FFA
- on June 16, 2026
Career Development Event (CDE) and Leadership Development Event (LDE) winners were announced and celebrated at the 98th Kansas FFA Convention, May 27-29, 2026, on the campus of Kansas State University. The following members and chapters will represent Kansas FFA at the 99th National FFA Convention and Expo in their respective...
- By Kansas FFA
- on June 16, 2026
The 2026-27 Kansas FFA State Officer Team was announced and installed at the final session of the 98th Kansas FFA Convention, May 27 – 29, 2026 on the Kansas State University campus. President:Clara Gfeller Chapman FFA ChapterNorth Central District Secretary:Lizzy Vajnar Hays FFA ChapterNorthwest District Reporter:Ethan PetersilieLa Crosse FFA ChapterSouthwest District Vice...
- By Kansas FFA
- on June 16, 2026
The Agriscience Fair recognizes students who gain real-world, hands-on experiences in agricultural enterprises. Students use scientific principles and emerging technologies to solve complex problems related to agriculture, food, and natural resources. The agriscience fair is for middle and high school students. Members were named Kansas Agriscience Fair champions at the...
- By Kansas FFA
- on June 16, 2026
The Riverton FFA chapter earned the prestigious Kansas FFA Triple Crown award at the final session of the 98th Kansas FFA Convention, May 27- 29, 2026 on the Kansas State University campus. Under the guidance of advisor Jacob Larison, the Riverton chapter scored the best in the statewide National Chapter Award program...
- By Kansas FFA
- on June 16, 2026
Dr. Kelly Hoelting, agricultural education teacher and FFA Advisor at Mission Valley High School in the East Central FFA District, received the 2026 Kansas State Golden Owl Award during the 98th Kansas FFA Convention, May 27–29, 2026, on the Kansas State University campus. Dr. Hoelting was described by nominators as...
- By Kansas FFA
- on June 16, 2026
Agricultural Proficiency Awards honor FFA members who, through supervised agricultural experiences, have developed specialized skills that they can apply toward their future careers. Kansas FFA members in 41 different areas we named champions in their respective area at the 98th Kansas FFA Convention in May 2026, and will represent Kansas FFA...
- By Kansas FFA
- on June 7, 2026
LINCOLN, NEB. – May 18, 2026 – Jackson McCurry of Colwich, Kansas, was selected to receive a $1,000 scholarship award from the Youth for the Quality Care of Animals organization. McCurry is one of 12 students recognized and awarded a scholarship from YQCA’s scholarship program to further their education. McCurry...