3 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.
Finalists for these awards have mastered skills in production, finance, and/or management.
Star Farmer
Republic County FFA member Ella Pachta was recognized as the State Star Farmer, one of the association’s top honors, during the 95th Kansas FFA Convention, May 31-June 2, 2023, on the Kansas State University campus.
Ella’s SAE consists of her work on her operation, including hay and cattle production. The Star Farmer award was sponsored by United Bank and Trust.
Other finalists for this award include:
Kyler Stephenson, Mission Valley FFA; Delaney New, Holton FFA; Ean Doane, Smith Center FFA; Luke Hartung, Haven FFA; Catie Gooch, Hugoton FFA.
Star in Ag Placement
Beloit FFA member Abigail Porter was recognized as the State Star in Ag Placement, one of the association’s top honors, during the 95th Kansas FFA Convention, May 31-June 2, 2023, on the Kansas State University campus.
Abby’s SAE consists of her work at Solomon Valley Veterinary Hospital. The Star in Ag Placement award is sponsored by Kansas Farm Bureau.
Other finalists for this award include:
WIll Sherman, Prairie View FFA; Cole Nolte, Marysville FFA; Kyle Peterson, Centre FFA; Cody Wille, Iola FFA.
Star in Agribusiness
Sublette FFA member Christian Peña was recognized as the State Star in Agribusiness, one of the association’s top honors, during the 95th Kansas FFA Convention, May 31-June 2, 2023, on the Kansas State University campus.
Christian’s SAE consists of his ownership of a lawncare business. The State Star in Agribusiness award is sponsored by Farm Credit Associations of Kansas.
Other finalists for this award include:
Benjamin Burling, Eudora FFA; Rebekah Vague, Ellsworth FFA.
To discover all past Kansas FFA Star Award Winners, visit www.ksffa.org/project-2028/starwinners/