Watch the video recap here! FFA members returned for the jam-packed second day of the 88th Kansas FFA Convention where members heard remarks from three of the 2015-2016 state officers, awaited the results from several CDEs, celebrated proficiency award winners and more. Second Session During the second session, members heard from State Secretary Dean Klahr as he […]
Katelyn Bohnenblust delivers State Treasurer’s retiring address
“Chantelle, move the grain cart over here! Chantelle, your combine is going too fast! Slow down! Chantelle, why is the truck parked over there? If you are going to work on my crew, you are going to have to do better than that!” There I was, standing in the middle of the field, getting yelled […]
Chapters honored for National Chapter Award – Strengthening Agriculture
The National Chapter Awards for Chapter Development, Sponsored by SouthWestern Association-Western Farm Show, Gold Division in alphabetical order: Arkansas City Buhler Chapman Cherryvale Clay Center Doniphan West Ell-Saline Flinthills Girard Goessel Hays Holton Marysville Mission Valley Republic County Riverton Southwestern Heights Winfield
Scholarship winners recognized at the Kansas FFA Convention
Photos of the winners may be found at flickr.com/ksffa depending on student availability. The Ford Trucks/ Built Ford Tough Scholarships recipients are from: Abilene — Dustin Wilson; Anderson County — Katie Lybarger; Arkansas City — Caitlyn … Read More
Gator Giveaway Finalists
Chevelle Murk – Valley Heights FFA Chapter – State Degree Jackilyn Zenger – Washington County FFA Chapter – American Degree Phillip Simmonds – Doniphan West FFA Chapter – State Degree, District Proficiency Alyssa Burkholder – Goessel … Read More
Clara Wicoff delivers State Vice President’s retiring address
Good Investments Up until now, my summers have been spent working at a local bank for my grandpa. One of my all-time favorite memories from my job took place one day when I was chilling in an office, typing up a report. Grandpa walks right in and sits in the chair across from me, asking […]
Rankings announced for National Chapter Awards – Growing Leaders
The National Chapter Award program recognizes chapters that actively implement the mission and strategies of the organization. Based on a chapter’s Program of Activities (POA), chapters are recognized for working in established areas called “quality standards,” which are divided into three divisions — student development, chapter development and community development. The opening session of the […]
Chapman FFA Member Wins Kansas FFA Employability Skills Event
Natalie Harris, from the Chapman FFA chapter, earned first place in the Employability Skills Leadership Development Event (LDE) at the 89th Kansas FFA Convention, May 31–June 2, 2017, on the Kansas State University campus. Harris … Read More
Ellsworth FFA Wins State Chapter Officer Challenge
Ellsworth FFA team members were recognized for placing first in the state Chapter Officer Challenge at the third session of the 89th Kansas FFA State Convention, May 31–June 1, 2017, on the Kansas State University … Read More
Chapman FFA Wins State Scrapbook Competition
The Chapman FFA chapter won first place in the state scrapbook competition at the 89th Kansas FFA State Convention, May 31–June 2, 2017, on the Kansas State University campus. The scrapbook competition gives FFA members … Read More