The Kansas FFA Association is experiencing exciting growth, a surge of new opportunities for its members, and increasing support from the community and former members. Kansas FFA was chartered by the National FFA Organization in 1928. Since 1928, our membership has grown to almost 14,000 members in more than 240 chapters across the state. There are FFA chapters in 241 high school agricultural education departments, in 234 unified school districts. Kansas FFA members can be found in 104 of the 105 counties across Kansas, including both rural and urban areas. Our membership strives to create a sense of inclusivity while celebrating our unique backgrounds, stories, and experiences within the agriculture industry.
The association is led by a state officer team dedicated to forming the next generation into future agriculturists. The team is filled with six students who are freshman and sophomores in college serving as president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, reporter, and sentinel. In addition, adult guidance and leadership is provided by the state advisor and executive secretary. The Kansas FFA Association is run by the voices of its members. Therefore, chapter members from across the state serve as delegates at state convention, elect the state officers, and conduct official business of the association.
The official duties of the Kansas FFA Association could not be accomplished without the amazing support we receive from local communities, agribusinesses, alumni, foundation, members and individuals who know the importance of agriculture education. Our annual State FFA Convention continues to evolve into one of the premier state conventions in the nation highlighted by our action-packed general sessions and our ever-growing career show. This opportunity continues to provide our members with leadership experiences, meaningful connections and endless memories that help make this organization so impactful.
One of the most important aspects of Kansas FFA is its dedication to creating a new generation of agriculturists through the experiences students have in agriculture education classes. Agriculture is the wave of the future and will continue to be an essential aspect of our lives, infrastructure and supply chain. Today’s agriculture education students will be the leaders and innovators of tomorrow’s agriculture industry. Each one of our members’ roles will be different; however, they can all take part in advocating for the agriculture industry they know and love. The need for agriculture advocates will always be prevalent. Therefore, Kansas FFA is proud to be at the forefront of preparing students for premier leadership, personal growth and career success in agriculture and many other industries.
Mission
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FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.Replace this text
Vision
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FFA provides the next generation of leaders who will change the world.

Project 2028
Project 2028 is an ongoing effort to digitize historical documents that relate to the Kansas FFA. This includes preserving publications, photos, and memorabilia related to our organization.
Meet Kansas Team Ag Ed
Lillian Hulse
State President
Minneapolis
Grace Johnston
East Central District Representative
Mission Valley High School • Eskridge
Clara Gfeller
North Central District Representative
Chapman High School • Chapman
Carly Bohlken
Northeast District Representative
Marysville High School • Marysville
Lizzy Vajnar
Northwest District Representative
Hays High School • Hays
Kora Zongker
South Central District Representative
Fairfield High School • Langdon
Riley Sturgis
Southeast District Representative
Riverton High School • Riverton
Rebecca Durler
Southwest District Representative
Bucklin High School • Bucklin
Jackie Chandler
Alumni & Supporter Representative
Neodesha
Tim Zenger
Alumni & Supporter Representative
Washington
Laura Miller
KAAE Representative
Junction City High School • Junction City
Kasie Bogart
KAAE Representative
Arkansas City High School • Arkansas City
Dr. Gaea Hock
Ag Ed Representative
Kansas State University • Manhattan
Dr. Dan Moser
College of Agriculture Representative
Kansas State University • Manhattan
Anthony Meals
State Advisor
Kansas Department of Education • Topeka
Beth Gaines
Foundation Representative
Kansas FFA Foundation • Manhattan
Marisa Wasinger
State Secretary
Hays
Mary Kane
Executive Secretary
Manhattan
Yancy Wright
Chair
John Deere • Lenexa
Todd Sturgis
Vice Chair
Sturgis Enterprises • Joplin, MO
Shelly Turner
Treasurer
Security Bank • Scott City
Kyle Nichols
Executive Committee
Cargill • El Dorado
Jay Selanders
Executive Committee
Smithville, MO
Beth Gaines
Executive Director
Manhattan
Mike Smith
Past Chair
Olathe
Dr. Jill Arensdorf
Fort Hays State University
Hays
Tom Benoit
Damar
Jackie Chandler
Kansas FFA Alumni & Supporters
Neodesha
Kevin Gleason
Uniontown
Alex Gottlob
Gottlob Lawn & Landscape LLC
Winfield
Lillian Hulse
FFA President
Minneapolis
Mary Kane
FFA Executive Secretary
Manhattan
Emily Koop
Abilene
Dana Ladner
Kansas Department of Agriculture
Manhattan
Anthony Meals
Kansas Department of Education
Manhattan
Jackie Mundt
Kanza Cooperative
Preston
Sarah Salem
Ellinwood
Mallory Shoemaker
CVA Cooperative
Beloit
Kelly Sipes
Kansas Association of Agricultural Educators
Stanton County
Karl Dawn Stover
Kansas Association of Agricultural Educators
Ellsworth
Dr. Jonathan Ulmer
Kansas State University
St. George
Tim Zenger
President, At-Large Director
Washington County
Jackie & Jeffrey Blundon
Vice President – Northwest District Representative
Russell
Cindy Ellis
East Central District Representative
Topeka
Vacant
Northeast District Representative
Merle Hadechek
North Central District Representative
Cuba
Jessie Smith
South Central District Representative
Inman
Beth Jones
Southeast District Representative
Columbus
Hallie Means
Southwest District Representative
Leoti
Shawn Turner
Representative At-Large
Ottawa
Beth Gaines
Foundation Representative
Manhattan
Mary Kane
FFA Representative
Manhattan
Karen Hansen
Secretary
Belleville
Todd Harman
Treasurer
Inman
Jackie Chandler
Executive Director
Neodesha