Indianapolis, (Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025) – Seven winners of the 2025 National FFA Agricultural Proficiency Awards were named during the second session of the 98th National FFA Convention & Expo on Thursday, Oct. 30, 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.

Today, awards were announced for seven of the 45 categories during the second general convention session.

Agricultural Communications – Entrepreneurship/Placement
Ellie Julia Taylor of the Hamilton Southeastern FFA in Indiana oversees her chapter’s social media accounts, website and print media. She has developed many skills related to agricultural communications that she plans to utilize in her future professional career in that field. Taylor is supported by parents, Bill and Tabetha, and FFA advisors Caroline Mills, Tom Younts, and Cindy Nunez.

Agricultural Sales–Entrepreneurship
Cora Hoffschneider of the Centennial FFA in Nebraska operates a Christmas tree retail business, A Tree & A Truck. Hoffschneider purchases live Christmas trees and wreaths from a tree farm in Minnesota and resells them. Hoffschneider’s SAE has grown her skills in customer service, marketing, accounting, plant maintenance, and risk management. Hoffschneider is supported by her parents, Chad and Lana, and her FFA advisor, Holly Podliska.

Agricultural Sales – Placement
Kenzie Mowery of the Chickasha FFA in Oklahoma has worked in sales and design at Life in Bloom Florals for three years. Mowery’s increasing responsibilities have included cleaning and disinfecting, organizing and conducting weekly inventory, and taking orders, as well as processing flowers, creating arrangements, and managing the store’s opening and closing duties. Mowery is supported by her parents, Ken and Bridget, and her FFA advisors, Emily Schmidt, Kolby Schmidt, and Mark McPeak.

Agricultural Services– Entrepreneurship/Placement
Chase Hall of the Clopton FFA in Missouri owns and operates a division of Hall Ag Services, LLC. Hall provides farmers with application services, including fungicide and pesticide spraying and granular application of cover crops, fertilizers, and other dry products. Hall’s SAE has allowed him to build skills in business management, recordkeeping, leadership, marketing, customer service, and problem-solving. Hall is supported by his parents, Jason and Lynn, and his FFA advisor, Kaylee Calvin.

Agricultural Education – Entrepreneurship/Placement
Lynn Dyer of the Higginsville FFA in Missouri hopes to become a high school agriculture teacher and FFA advisor. As a result, Dyer’s SAE has involved a wide range of roles, including teacher’s aide, University of Missouri Extension Agriculture Innovators Experience teen leader, Agriculture Education On the Move instructor and intern, Missouri FFA LEAD Conference facilitator, and National FFA Convention & Expo Booth volunteer. Dyer is supported by parents, Steve and Kim, and FFA advisors Adam Brock and Courtney Chaney.

Agriscience Research – Integrated Systems
Reven Brummond of the Klein FFA in Texas conducted seven different research projects involving power structure, food products and animal systems. Brummond’s experiments included ways to improve poultry healthcare through testing and research. Brummond presented her research information to 30 different groups advocating for the agriculture and poultry industry. Brummond is supported by her parents, Michael and Rebecca, and her FFA advisors, Rebecca Brummond, Michael Brummond, Tristan Bertrand, Clayton Bill, and Emery Spence.

Service-Learning
Maggie Mayes of the Longview FFA in Texas created Carter’s Free Little Libraries, which involved Myers in building, installing, and stocking small, outdoor libraries in the community with agriculturally accurate children’s books. Myers expanded the libraries from one to 21 in just four years, including three traveling libraries.
Mayes is supported by her parents, Todd and Paige, and her FFA advisors Gail Coulter, Alexandria Silva, Cyler Frost, Callie Daniel, Dayton Wood, and Jackson Cater.

The National FFA Organization is a school-based national youth leadership development organization of more than 1,042,245 student members as part of 9,207 local FFA chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

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About National FFA Organization
The National FFA Organization is a school-based national youth leadership development organization of more than 1,042,245 student members as part of 9,407 local FFA chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The FFA mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. For more, visit the National FFA Organization online at FFA.org and on Facebook and Twitter.

About National FFA Foundation
The National FFA Foundation builds partnerships with industry, education, government, other foundations, and individuals to secure financial resources that recognize FFA member achievements, develop student leaders, and support the future of agricultural education. Governed by a 19-member board of trustees composed of educators, business leaders, individual donors and FFA Alumni, the foundation is a separately registered nonprofit organization. About 82 percent of every dollar received by the foundation supports FFA members and agricultural education opportunities. For more, visit FFA.org/Give.