Kansas Future Farmer Issues
Returning after a brief hiatus, the Kansas Future Farmer is the physical newsletter of the Kansas FFA Association. Since 1929 this publication has connected FFA members with up-to-date news and informed alumni and supporters of ongoing efforts in the state. To see publications dating back to 1940, click here.
Winter 2025
Highlights of this issue:
- Southwest Kansas chapter hosts regional leadership day for others and themselves in the area.
- Eureka FFA chapter wins National Livestock Evaluation CDE at the 97th National Convention & Expo.
- The Mayo family celebrates their history in Kansas FFA by establishing a scholarship in honor of Cliff Mayo.
Fall 2024
Highlights of this issue:
- Meet your new Kansas FFA State Officer Team and explore the SAEs of our State Stars.
- Hear from the Kansas FFA Foundation Board of Directors chair about his past experiences in FFA and current role.
- Celebrate the many state award winning FFA chapters and individuals from the past school year.
Spring 2024
Highlights of this issue:
- Explore the B.E.S.T. program for early career agricultural education instructors.
- Hear from Brityne Rucker, past Newton FFA member and current KWCH news anchor, before her address at State Convention.
- Our state officers share their favorite memories of the Kansas FFA Convention before the 96th Kansas FFA Convention.
Winter 2024
Highlights of this issue:
- Consider attending Washington Leadership Conference
- Agricultural Education teacher uses social media to advocate for Ag Ed and connect with his students
- Southeast Kansas member wins inaugural National Spanish Creed Speaking invitational
Fall 2023
Highlights of this issue:
- Celebrate the 2023 Kansas FFA Winners in all areas
- Wichita Southeast agriculture education instructor named finalist for Kansas Teacher of the Year
- Learn more about the 2023-2024 Kansas FFA State Officer Team
Spring 2023
Highlights of this issue:
- Junction City agricultural education instructor builds program at one of the state’s largest schools.
- FFA Alumni Emily and Kaden Roush share their story of starting a business in a rural area.
- Our state officers share their favorite memories of the Kansas FFA Convention before the 95th Kansas FFA State Convention.
Winter 2023
Highlights of this issue:
- Pike Valley agricultural education instructor utilizes community support for programming
- Kansas FFA teams and individuals and teams share how they took top honors in Proficiency Awards, CDE and LDEs at nationals.
- A generational FFA family shares the unique way they contribute to the Kansas FFA Foundation
Summer/Fall 2022
Highlights of this issue:
- Celebrate the achievements of Kansas FFA members that were recognized at the State FFA Convention
- The Kansas FFA endowment campaign was announced with a million dollar gift
- A Stockton agricultural educator makes a community impact for a quarter-century
Spring 2022
Highlights of this issue:
- A chapter continues to serve the Kansas agricultural community and receives state-wide attention
- An award-winning floral business stems from the operators time in Kansas FFA
- The Prairie View agricultural education shares how all three components of Ag. Ed. strengthen their program
Winter 2022
Highlights of this issue:
- A teacher in Southwest Kansas explains her route to Ag Ed and the beginning of a new program
- A former FFA member uses his experiences from Ag Ed to expand his beef cattle operation
- A rural Kansas community and their FFA chapter have crafted a national award winning program
Fall 2021
Highlights of this issue:
- State CDE, LDE & Proficiency Award Winners
- Past Kansas FFA member takes inspiration from farm accident and creates a new product
- An award winning Ag Ed teacher describes how her program has found success through engagement