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2025-2026 Kansas FFA Officers Elected
The 2025-26 Kansas FFA State Officer Team was announced and installed at the final session of the 97th Kansas FFA Convention, May 28 – 30, 2025 on the Kansas State University campus. President: Lillian Hulse, Minneapolis Vice President: Dustin Denton, Valley Heights Secretary: Marisa Wasinger, Hays Treasurer: Maggie Chandler, Neodesha Reporter: Bricen Benyshek, Concordia Sentinel: […]
Kansas FFA Members Named Stars Over Kansas
Each year, the Kansas FFA Association recognizes three FFA members who have the top Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) programs with the Star Farmer, Star in Agribusiness and Star in Ag Placement awards. The Star competitions are sponsored by Farm Credit Associations of Kansas, United Bank and Trust and Kansas Farm Bureau. Star in Agribusiness: Lyndon […]
Ellsworth FFA Earns Triple Crown
The Ellsworth FFA chapter earned the prestigious Kansas FFA Triple Crown award at the final session of the 97th Kansas FFA Convention, May 28- 30, 2025 on the Kansas State University campus. Under the guidance of advisors Kara Quilter and Karl Dawn Stover, the Ellsworth chapter scored the best in the statewide National Chapter Award […]
Kansas FFA Golden Owl Recipient Announced
Melissa Bertz, agricultural education teacher and FFA Advisor at Prairie View High School in the East Central FFA District, received the 2025 Kansas State Golden Owl Award during the 97th Kansas FFA Convention, May 28–30, 2025, on the Kansas State University campus. Bertz has taught for 40 years, including 7 years at Prairie View, and […]
Kansas FFA Members Named Proficiency Award Winners
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 43 different areas we named champions in their respective area and will represent Kansas FFA at the 98th National FFA Convention and Expo. Winners:
Youth for the Quality Care of Animals Supports Future Leaders with $30,000 in Scholarships
LINCOLN, NE– June 2, 2025 – Youth for the Quality Care of Animals is committed toempowering youth in the livestock industry and giving back to the next generation. It is thisdedication that led to the establishment of the Youth for the Quality Care of AnimalsScholarship Program and allowed the organization to honor its inaugural recipients. […]
Kansas FFA Blue and Gold Golf Scramble Set for August 8
Hesston, KS — The Kansas FFA Alumni and Supporters and Foundation is proud to announce the return of its highly anticipated Blue and Gold Golf Scramble, taking place on Friday, August 8, 2025, at the scenic Hesston Golf Course in Hesston, Kansas. This annual fundraising event directly benefits Kansas FFA members by providing scholarships to […]