Independence FFA

After a long few days in Manhattan at the 2026 Kansas State FFA CDEs, our CDE season is officially wrapped up for the year! And what a great way to end it! A huge congratulations to our teams and individuals on their strong finishes on the State Level:

Floriculture: 4th Place Team (out of 40 teams!)
-Madelin Beshear, 5th Place Individual
-Zayne Al-Bureni, 14th Place Individual
-Patrick Bolin, 17th Place Individual
-Madilynn Horning

Nursery Landscape: 10th Place Team
-Madelin Beshear, 15th Place Individual
-Cowen Jabben
-Jayden Whitley
-Madilynn Horning

We are so proud of the hard work our students showed throughout the year. 4th place in Floriculture is a huge accomplishment, and it truly shows how skilled our students are. We are excited to celebrate these students and all the progress made along the way!

Last night we celebrated Independence FFA at our Chapter Banquet, and was a great reminder of what makes this program so special!

From recognizing the hard work and dedication of our members, to celebrating growth, leadership, and accomplishments over the past year, it was a night full of pride and reflection. Watching students step up, be recognized and support one another never gets old.

A huge thank you to our members, officers, parents, and community supporters who continue to make this chapter strong. Your commitment is what keeps our program thriving. Looking forward to another year of opportunities, leadership, and success!