Oklahoma FFA Earns 17 National Titles
Oklahoma members led the nation in national championships at the 99th National FFA Convention in Indianapolis.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Organic Food
Oklahoma FFA members earned 17 national titles at the 99th National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, finishing ahead of Texas with 14 and California with 13. North Rock Creek's Cooper Kline also received the American Star Farmer Award.
Why it matters
Oklahoma's total led five major award groups, reflecting depth across agricultural speaking, team competition and science categories. Kline's selection as the state's 12th American Star Farmer adds to the state's long record of top national honors in agricultural education.
Oklahoma's 17 titles included one American Star award, five National Proficiency Awards, two team championships and nine National Agriscience Fair championships. Oklahoma also placed 16 additional National Proficiency Award finalists.
The players
Cooper Kline
Cooper Kline of North Rock Creek received the American Star Farmer Award, recognizing him as Oklahoma's 12th American Star Farmer.
Jalyn Lundry
Jalyn Lundry of Haworth placed second in the Creed Speaking competition at the national convention.
The details
Oklahoma members competed across national award categories at the 99th National FFA Convention. Lomega FFA won the Agricultural Issues Forum championship, Stillwater FFA won the Conduct of Chapter Meetings championship, and Jalyn Lundry of Haworth placed second in Creed Speaking.
Timeline
The 99th National FFA Convention was held in Indianapolis.
The reported results were published in November 2026.
Legacy Program
Kline's selection as Oklahoma's 12th American Star Farmer continues a state tradition of producing national agricultural leaders through the FFA program. The 17-title total places Oklahoma at the top of national FFA competition this year, ahead of Texas and California.
Families and communities interested in agricultural education can follow FFA programs through local chapters in towns such as North Rock Creek, Haworth, Stillwater and Lomega. Students seeking to compete at the national level can look to these chapters for training in speaking, team and science categories.
The takeaway
Oklahoma's national showing shows how school-based agricultural programs can build leadership and technical skills that carry into careers in farming and food production. Readers interested in the sector can track local FFA chapters for opportunities to get involved.
Further reading
For more on agricultural education and food production, explore the Organic Food section.
