Bethany Bohnenblust Named 2009-2010 National FFA Secretary

National FFA - October 24,2009

INDIANAPOLIS - Bethany Bohnenblust believes that every FFA member has a story to tell about their experiences in FFA. She knows that investing time in another person's story can be the encouragement that person needs to write his or her FFA legacy. She is going to have the opportunity to hear many member stories in the coming year when she serves as the 2009-2010 National FFA Secretary. She was elected to that office today at the 82nd National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Ind. This Labette County High School FFA Chapter member from Altamont, Kan., was among six individuals selected from a field of 39 to hold a national office. She is the daughter of Jeff and Dee, and her FFA advisors are Jeff Falkerstien, Dustin Wiley and Kyle Zwahlen.

Fulfilling her position will require traveling more than 100,000 miles; meeting top leaders in business, government and education; visiting approximately 40 states; and participating in an international experience tour to Japan. Her responsibilities will include providing personal growth and leadership training for students, setting policies that shape the future of the organization and promoting agricultural literacy.

Washington County FFA Chapter Wins National Nursery and Landscape CDE

National FFA - October 23,2009

Indianapolis, Indiana-- Winners of the National FFA Nursery and Landscape Career Development Event (CDE) were announced Friday at the annual awards banquet. The event was held in conjunction with the 82nd National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Ind. Dr. Alan McDaniel of Virginia served as superintendent of this year's event.

The team from Washington County HS FFA in Washington, Kansas placed first in the National FFA Nursery and Landscape Career Development Event at the 82nd National FFA Convention. The team members were Jesse Huber, Michael Welch, Brooke Stamm and Bonnie Bailey and were coached by John Kern. The Kansas team placed first in competition against 40 other teams.

Washington County FFA Chapter Wins National Agronomy CDE

National FFA - October 23,2009

Indianapolis, Indiana-- Winners of the National FFA Agronomy Career Development Event (CDE) were announced Friday at the annual awards banquet. The event was held in conjunction with the 82nd National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Ind. Mr. Harold Brown of Ohio served as superintendent of the event.

The team from Washington County HS FFA in Washington, Kansas placed first in the National FFA Agronomy Career Development Event at the 82nd National FFA Convention. The team members were Jacob Miller, Trevor Baker, Ryan Fiser and Chelsea Wilkens and were coached by John Kern. The Kansas team placed first in competition against 33 other teams.

Girard FFA Chapter Wins National Agricultural Communications CDE

National FFA - October 23,2009

Indianapolis, Indiana-- Winners of the National FFA Agricultural Communications Career Development Event (CDE) were announced Friday at the annual awards banquet. The event was held in conjunction with the 82nd National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Ind.

The team from Girard HS FFA in Girard, Kansas placed first in the National FFA Agricultural Communications Career Development Event at the 82nd National FFA Convention. The team members were Tyler Egbert, Brock Burnick, Austin Price, Christina Biancarelli and Nolan O'Toole and were coached by Alan Boultinghouse. The Kansas team placed first in competition against 30 other teams.

Three Kansas FFA Members Win National Proficiency Award

National FFA - October 23,2009

INDIANAPOLIS - Winners in the National Agricultural Proficiency Awards Pageant were announced on Friday, Oct. 23, at the 82nd National FFA Convention. Awards were given in 47 categories.

Photo of the Week

Recently during a business and industry visit, state officers, Allison Penner and Alyson McCall, along with Kerry Wefald, Kansas FFA Foundation director, had the opportunity to receive a hands-on lab tour at ICM, Inc. at Colwich KS with Jeremy Javers.

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