News & Updates

“I applied to the FFA in the USA program to share the story of our local FFA chapters here in Kansas and share our story on a higher level, through this, I not only grew the public view of local FFA chapters, but I also grew my professional skill sets...

Each year 70,000 FFA members from across the nation gather to celebrate accomplishments and compete in events at the national level. In addition to the various career opportunities, convention sessions, and other highlights, members also have the opportunity to apply for the National FFA Band, Chorus, and Talent. Any member...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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:

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...

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...

MERIDEN, Kan. – The Kansas FFA, in partnership with Nationwide, proudly recognizes Steve Buss, an agricultural educator at Jefferson West High School, as the Northeast District finalist for the 2025 Golden Owl Award. Buss was selected through nominations submitted from October 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024, recognizing her outstanding...

Manhattan, Kan. – The Kansas FFA, in partnership with Nationwide, proudly recognizes Emma Lehmann, an outstanding agricultural educator at Neodesha High School, as the Southeast District finalist for the 2025 Golden Owl Award. From October 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024, nominations were submitted statewide to honor agricultural educators who...