Individuals who have provided exceptional service on a national level to agriculture, agricultural education, or FFA are eligible for the Honorary American FFA Degree. Additionally, teachers who have created high-quality agricultural education programs that inspire and motivate their students to strive for success are eligible. Congratulations and thank you to our 2025 recipients!
| State | Recipient | Notes |
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| Michigan | Kevin Nugent |
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| Michigan | Spencer White |
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| Minnesota | Judy Barka |
Recipient has previously been awarded the Honorary American FFA Degree but is being recognized for recent contributions to the organization through their service to the organization or board. |
| Minnesota | Deron Erickson |
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| Minnesota | Corynn Flood |
Alumni and Supporters Advisory Committee +Recipient has previously been awarded the Honorary American FFA Degree but is being recognized for recent contributions to the organization through their service to the organization or board. |
| Minnesota | Eric Huper |
American Star Parents |
| Minnesota | Kayla Huper |
American Star Parents |
| Minnesota | Mark Jirik |
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| Mississippi | Andy Gipson |
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| Missouri | Janet Adkison |
Recipient has previously been awarded the Honorary American FFA Degree but is being recognized for recent contributions to the organization through their service to the organization or board. |
| Missouri | Tammy Bartholomew |
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| Missouri | Brett Begemann |
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| Missouri | Josh Bondy |
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| Missouri | Adam Brock |
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| Missouri | Mun Choi |
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| Missouri | Andrew Clarke |
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| Missouri | Marie Davis |
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| Missouri | Darren Farmer |
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| Missouri | Kate Lambert |
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| Missouri | Kelly Lee |
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| Missouri | Heather McKenzie |
American Star Parents |
| Missouri | Nash McKenzie |
American Star Parents |
| Missouri | john Osborn |
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| Missouri | Michelle Preslar |
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| Missouri | Charles Simpson |
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| Missouri | Kristy Sivils |
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| Missouri | Sara White |
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| Montana | Brian Bay |
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| Montana | Kari Hanson |
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| New Jersey | Brian Ducey |
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| New Jersey | Anastasia Essl |
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| New Jersey | Charles Wojtaszek |
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| New Jersey | Jeff Wolfe |
*Awarded Posthumously |
| New Mexico | Chad Deason |
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| New Mexico | Justin Lamb |
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| New Mexico | Katie Ramsey |
Alumni and Supporters Advisory Committee |
| New Mexico | Susan Swope |
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| New Mexico | Shannon Watling |
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| New York | Anne Allen |
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| New York | Jessica Devries |
Recipient has previously been awarded the Honorary American FFA Degree but is being recognized for recent contributions to the organization through their service to the organization or board. |
| New York | Terry Hughes |
Recipient has previously been awarded the Honorary American FFA Degree but is being recognized for recent contributions to the organization through their service to the organization or board. |
| New York | Jeff Parnapy |
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| New York | Juleah Tolosky |
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| New York | Carol Wright |
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| North Carolina | Neil Bentley |
Foundation Sponsors Board |
| North Carolina | Haley Hampton |
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| North Carolina | Scott Wood |
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| North Dakota | Lindsey Abentroth |
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| North Dakota | Beth Allen |
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| North Dakota | Bonnie Scheresky |
American Star Parents |
| North Dakota | Galen Scheresky |
American Star Parents |
| North Dakota | Desiree Severance |
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| Ohio | Kristin Baird |
National Officer Supporters |
| Ohio | Bruce Chantry |
Foundation Sponsors Board |
| Ohio | Ryan Curtis |
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| Ohio | Juilanne Hamilton |
American Star Parents |
| Ohio | Steven Hamilton |
American Star Parents |
| Ohio | Janessa Hill |
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| Ohio | Cory Hoops |
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| Ohio | Holly Jennings |
National Officer Parents +Recipient has previously been awarded the Honorary American FFA Degree but is being recognized for recent contributions to the organization through their service to the organization or board. |
| Ohio | Kevin Jennings |
National Officer Parents +Recipient has previously been awarded the Honorary American FFA Degree but is being recognized for recent contributions to the organization through their service to the organization or board. |
| Ohio | Karen Sheeley |
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| Ohio | Tim Sheeley |
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| Ohio | Heather Tegtmeier |
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| Ohio | Robert Walker |
National Officer Supporters |
| Oklahoma | Gary Batton |
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| Oklahoma | Cameron Dale |
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| Oklahoma | James Jones |
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| Oklahoma | Chris Klaassen |
American Star Parents +Recipient has previously been awarded the Honorary American FFA Degree but is being recognized for recent contributions to the organization through their service to the organization or board. |
| Oklahoma | Ginger Klaassen |
American Star Parents +Recipient has previously been awarded the Honorary American FFA Degree but is being recognized for recent contributions to the organization through their service to the organization or board. |
| Oklahoma | Bailey Kliewer |
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| Oregon | Nicole Bambino |
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| Oregon | Lisa Charpallioz-Hanson |
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| Oregon | Aaron Duff |
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| Oregon | Bibiana Gifft |
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| Oregon | Brad Gohr |
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| Oregon | Betsy Hartley |
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| Oregon | Lynn Thomas |
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| Oregon | Phillip Ward |
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| Oregon | Angela White |
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| Pennsylvania | Mark Anderson |
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| Pennsylvania | Douglas Brown |
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| Pennsylvania | Gretchen Dingman |
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| Pennsylvania | Lisa Graybeal |
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| Pennsylvania | Jennifer Reed-Harry |
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| Puerto Rico | Noemí Ramírez |
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| Puerto Rico | Carmen Rivera |
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| South Carolina | Patrick Haddon |
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| South Carolina | Jean Smith |
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| South Dakota | Josh Christiansen |
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| South Dakota | Travis Schuring |
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| South Dakota | Gretchen Sharp |
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| South Dakota | Beth VanderWal |
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| South Dakota | Jeff VanderWal |
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| Tennessee | Lexie Gamble |
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| Tennessee | Merritt Gilbert |
Foundation Sponsors Board |
| Tennessee | Johnny Neely |
American Star Parents |
| Tennessee | Mary Winn Pilkington |
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| Tennessee | Marti Skold-Jordan |
Foundation Sponsors Board |
| Tennessee | Alanna Vaught |
American Star Parents |
