Proficiency Finalists
Proficiency awards honor FFA members who, through supervised agricultural experiences, have developed specialized skills that they can apply toward their future careers. Three finalists are chosen for recognition at state convention, with the winner being announced during session.
Agricultural Communications
Sponsored by the Kansas Farmer Magazine
- Logan Graber, Pretty Prairie – South Central
Agricultural Education
Sponsored by the Kurt Dillon Family and Harmon Bliss Family
- Nora Bosse, Wamego – Northeast
- Carson Fouard, Ell-Saline – North Central
Agricultural Mechanics Design and Fabrication
Sponsored by Abilene Machine
- Clancy Cummings, West Elk – Southeast
- Andrew Garman, Pike Valley – North Central
- Bryson Schull, Paola – East Central
Agricultural Mechanics Repair and Maintenance- Placement
Sponsored by KanEquip
- Jackson Freeman, Shawnee Heights – East Central
- Luke Metzger, Sabetha – Northeast
Agricultural Processing
Sponsored by Santa Fe Trail Meats
- Madeline Bontrager, Holton – Northeast
- Micah Kessinger, West Elk – Southeast
- Joel Zillinger, Norton – Northwest
Agricultural Sales ‐ Entrepreneurship
Sponsored by Harris Crop Insurance
- Brady Ketzner, Cheylin – Northwest
- Delaney New, Holton – Northeast
Agricultural Sales ‐ Placement
Sponsored by Stewart Seed
- Kourtney Dibben, Junction City – North Central
- Kara Helms, Paola – East Central
- Madelyn Schiltz, Oakley – Northwest
Agricultural Services
Sponsored by Farm Credit Associations of Kansas
- Dane Haverkamp, Nemaha Central – Northeast
- Creyo Koop, West Elk – Southeast
- Eli Meyers, Paola – East Central
Agriscience Research ‐ Animal Systems
- Ava Oentrich, Junction City – North Central
Agriscience Research ‐ Integrated Systems
- Maggie Chandler, Neodesha – Southeast
- Hannah Gideon, Russell – Northwest
- Jory Ratzlaff, Canton-Galva – South Central
Agriscience Research ‐ Plant Systems
Sponsored by Pioneer
- Isabel Huddleston, Junction City – North Central
- Elle Jacobs, Smith Center – Northwest
Beef Production ‐ Entrepreneurship
Sponsored by Sam and Janet Hands
- Creed Caldwell, Prairie View – East Central
- Emma Karst, Russell – Northwest
- Aidan Mingus, Perry-Lecompton – Northeast
Beef Production ‐ Placement
Sponsored by Tiffany Cattle Company
- Adelaide Haverkamp, Nemaha Central – Northeast
- Jackson McCurry, Andale – South Central
- Cecillia Newby, Labette County – Southeast
Dairy Production ‐ Entrepreneurship
Sponsored by Kansas Dairy Commission
- Gavin Carson, White City – North Central
- Alexandria Kester, Royal Valley – Northeast
Dairy Production ‐ Placement
Sponsored by Kansas Dairy Commission
- Lauren Benfer, Clay Center – North Central
- Krysten Hamby, Buhler – South Central
- Laura Metzger, Sabetha – Northeast
Diversified Agricultural Production
Sponsored by Triangle H Farms – In Memory of Greg Hands
- Josie Kueser, Ellsworth – North Central
- Lane McMannis, Canton-Galva – South Central
- Lucas White, Holton – Northeast
Diversified Crop Production‐ Entrepreneurship
Sponsored by Vulgamore Family Farms
- Ean Doane, Smith Center – Northwest
- Paxton Voet , Marysville – Northeast
- Clayton Wagner, Labette County – Southeast
Diversified Crop Production ‐ Placement
Sponsored by Kansas Corn
- Karsen Kroupa, Centre – South Central
- Wyatt Shields, Holton – Northeast
- Hallie Sutherland, Iola – Southeast
Diversified Horticulture
Sponsored by Hummert International
- Jacob Huyett, Holton – Northeast
- Candace Lippe, Clay Center – North Central
Diversified Livestock Production
Sponsored by Hutchinson Community College
- Maggie Bohl, Ellsworth – North Central
- Kierra Eck, Russell – Northwest
- Lora Larison, Holton – Northeast
Environmental Science and Natural Resource Management
Sponsored by Midwest Ford Dealers Association
- Colton Bettenbrock, Ellsworth – North Central
- Graham Foley, Tonganoxie – East Central
Equine Science ‐ Entrepreneurship
Sponsored by Harms Plainview Ranch
- Laura Goodman, Sabetha – Northeast
- Emerson Hoppes, Canton-Galva – South Central
- Piper L. Whildin, Prairie View – East Central
Equine Science ‐ Placement
Sponsored by United Mosquito and Fly Control
- Claudia Grimm, Sabetha – Northeast
- Kairi Quinn, Spring Hill – East Central
- Cadence Togersen, Ellsworth – North Central
Fiber and/or Oil Crop Production
Sponsored by Kansas Soybean Commission
- Noah Wiley, Labette County – Southeast
Forage Production
Sponsored by Kansas Forage and Grassland Council, Inc.
- Levi Judd, West Franklin – East Central
- Tatum Rountree, Wellington – South Central
- Jacob Wendland, Riley County – North Central
Forest Management and Products
Sponsored by Kansas Forest Service
- Dergan True, Southern Coffey County – East Central
- Lucas White, Holton – Northeast
Fruit and Nut Production
Sponsored by Sturgis Enterprises
- Timothy Ames, Uniontown – Southeast
- Clare McKain, Minneapolis – North Central
Goat Production
Sponsored by Kevin Davis Family
- Chesnie Dickinson, Beloit – North Central
- Abigail Meiwes , Iola – Southeast
- Olivia Sprang, Valley Falls – Northeast
Grain Production
Sponsored by Kansas Wheat Commission
- Kourtney Dibben, Junction City – North Central
- Cason Leonard, Sublette – Southwest
- Emerson Montgomery, Sabetha – Sabetha
Landscape Management
Sponsored by Lawrence Landscape
- Noah Bartel, Holton – Northeast
- Jenna Bittle, Centre – South Central
- Grady Gleason, Garden City – Southwest
Nursery Operations
- Jansen Gerstner, Frankfort – Northeast
- Emilee Remmers, Centre – South Central
- Dylan Ruger, Spring Hill – East Central
Outdoor Recreation
- Kara Helms, Paola – East Central
Poultry Production
Sponsored by Tractor Supply Co. – Grants for Growing
- Kaylen Langhofer, Southwestern Heights – Southwest
- Jaydon Morrison, Iola – Southeast
- Grady Oentrich, Junction City – North Central
Service‐Learning
Sponsored by Seitz Fundraising
- Zoie Crupper, West Elk – Southeast
- Carson Fouard, Ell-Saline – North Central
- Hayley Hines, Paola – East Central
Sheep Production
Sponsored by Hobbs Show Lambs
- Tate Crystal, Fort Scott – Southeast
- Lora Larison, Holton – Northeast
- Jacob Wendland, Riley County – North Central
Small Animal Production and Care
Sponsored by Animal Health Center of Marion County
- Alyssia Brown, Chapman – North Central
- Kaylee Dillow, Labette County – Southeast
- Corbett Hinck, Mission Valley – East Central
Specialty Animal Production
Sponsored by Prairie School Farms
- Jason Mader – Chapman – North Central
Swine Production‐Entrepreneurship
Sponsored by Kansas Pork Association
- Kyser Nemecek, Iola – Southeast
- Tyson Parks, Royal Valley – Northeast
- Kyler Stephenson, Mission Valley – East Central
Swine Production‐Placement
Sponsored by Kansas Pork Association
- Landon Baetz, Lakeside – Northwest
- Tucker Leck, Neodesha – Southeast
- Jyllian Stapleton, Sabetha – Northeast
Turf Grass Management
Sponsored by Sod Shop Inc.
- Noah Bartel, Holton – Northeast
- Rhett Jackman, Prairie View – East Central
Vegetable Production
Sponsored by From the Land of Kansas Program
- Karsen Kroupa, Centre – South Central
- Kennedy Smith, Holton – Northeast
- Rebekah Vague, Ellsworth – North Central
Veterinary Science
Sponsored by Kansas Veterinary Medical Association
- Katelyn Haines, Wellington – South Central
- Adalyn Pfizenmaier, Clay Center – North Central
- Madison Seyb, Stanton County – Southwest
Wildlife Production and Management
Sponsored by Ducks Unlimited
- Trent Haag, West Elk – Southeast