Thirteen winners of the 2024 National FFA Agricultural Proficiency Awards were named during the fifth session of the 97th National FFA Convention & Expo on Friday, Oct. 25, which is being held in Indianapolis.
Agricultural proficiency awards honor FFA members who, through Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAEs), have developed specialized skills that they can apply toward their future careers. Students compete in areas ranging from agricultural communications to wildlife management. Proficiency awards are also recognized at local and state levels and provide recognition to members exploring and becoming established in agricultural career pathways.
One of the winners announced on Friday was Ryder Klassen of the Hydro-Eakly FFA Chapter. Klassen was named the National Champion Proficiency Award winner in Diversified Crop Production – Entrepreneurship.
Ryder Klaassen rents three farms and grows wheat, black-eyed peas, mung beans, and cotton in rotation. He has negotiated and held several contracts in domestic and global markets. Klaassen is a member of the Hydro-Eakly FFA Chapter in Oklahoma, and his FFA advisor is Chris Klaassen.
Klassen is currently a sophomore at Redlands Community College where is a part of the Livestock Judging team.
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