The proficiency award program recognizes students for exceptional accomplishments and excellence in a Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) program. This program allows students to set goals and gain real-world experience in a chosen area of the agriculture industry.

The winners of the proficiency awards Diversified Agricultural Production through Nursery Operations are as follows:

Diversified Agricultural Production Will Glotzbach, Wabaunsee FFA
Sponsored by Triangle H

Diversified Crop Production – Entrepreneurship Curtis Hansen, Republic County FFA
Sponsored by Vulgamore Family Farms

Diversified Crop Production – Placement Kylie March, Labette County FFA
Sponsored by Kansas Corn

Diversified Livestock Production Brody Nemecek, Iola FFA
Sponsored by Red Brand Wire and Miltonvale Lumber

Equine Science – Entrepreneurship Megan Newlon, Hugoton FFA
Sponsored by Doug & Jana Zillinger

Equine Science – Placement Brook Staten, Blue Valley FFA
Sponsored by United Mosquito & Fly Control

Fiber and/or Oil Crop Production Nathan Holz, Wamego FFA
Sponsored by Kansas Soybean

Forage Production Coy Stamm, Washington County FFA
Sponsored by Kansas Forage & Grassland Council

Goat Production Lucas Falkenstien, Labette County FFA
Sponsored by Kevin & Brenda Davis Family

Grain Production Garner Grauerholz, Beloit FFA
Sponsored by Kansas Wheat Commission

Landscape Management Derek Larison, Riverton FFA
Sponsored by Lawrence Landscape

Nursery Operations Morgan Montgomery, Arkansas City FFA
Sponsored by Hummert International