Oklahoma FFA Wins 14 National Championships at 2026 Convention
Oklahoma FFA National Championships Reach 14 as State Dominates 2026 National Convention
Oklahoma FFA national championships totaled an impressive 14 titles at the 99th National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, with Oklahoma leading the nation in Agriscience Fair victories and finishing tied for third in Agricultural Proficiency Awards. Oklahoma students captured nine Agriscience Fair championships and five Proficiency Awards, outperforming nearly every state in two of the convention's most prestigious competitive programs.
The outstanding showing highlighted agricultural education programs in Stillwater, Oologah, Guthrie, Laverne and Cherokee, where students demonstrated exceptional abilities in scientific research, agricultural entrepreneurship and hands-on production agriculture. Stillwater FFA led the entire nation with six Agriscience Fair championships, while Oologah FFA earned three, tying Stephenville FFA of Texas for second nationally. Together, these accomplishments demonstrated the remarkable strength of Oklahoma's next generation of agricultural leaders.
Oklahoma FFA National Championships Include Five Proficiency Winners
According to Oklahoma Farm Report's coverage of the national convention, Oklahoma finished tied with Missouri for third nationally in Agricultural Proficiency Awards. California led with nine championships, followed by Georgia with six. These awards recognize FFA members who develop specialized skills through supervised agricultural experiences.
Zachary Allen of Guthrie FFA earned the Diversified Horticulture championship after growing his landscaping business into a seven-employee operation. Dal Bentley of Laverne FFA captured Poultry Production honors for an enterprise involving up to 228 hens. Madilyn Bishop of Stillwater FFA won Agriscience Research–Integrated Systems for her innovative poultry research.
Kynseth Zubrod of Guthrie FFA earned the Equine Science championship for managing a Percheron breeding and competitive hitch operation, while Wyatt Parker of Cherokee FFA won Agricultural Services for a custom hay-baling business serving area farmers.
Stillwater and Oologah Lead Nation in Agriscience Fair
Oklahoma's greatest success came in the National FFA Agriscience Fair, where students earned nine national championships, more than any other state. Stillwater FFA captured six titles across multiple scientific disciplines, including animal systems, environmental science, plant systems and agricultural technology.
Oologah FFA added three national championships in animal systems and power, structural and technical systems. The competition recognizes students who apply scientific principles and emerging technologies to agricultural challenges through original research and experimentation.
Oklahoma Agricultural Education Earns National Recognition
The National FFA Organization recognizes outstanding students whose agricultural projects demonstrate scientific knowledge, business management, technical expertise and career readiness. Oklahoma's winning projects included livestock production, horticulture, agricultural services and research addressing real-world industry challenges.
With 14 national championships, Oklahoma's performance reflected the dedication of students, agricultural educators and families throughout the state. From small rural communities to nationally recognized research programs, Oklahoma FFA members proved they are among the country's strongest competitors in agricultural education.
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