FFA Today: Kansas FFA Member Named National Star Finalist

Noah Wiley discusses his path from growing up on the farm to becoming a national FFA finalist.

PITTSBURG, Kan. (RFD News) — A Kansas FFA member who grew up on the farm is now a national finalist for one of the organization’s top honors.

Noah Wiley of the Labette County FFA Chapter joined us on Monday’s FFA Today to discuss being named an American Star in Agricultural Placement finalist and the experience that led to the recognition.

In his conversation with RFD News, Wiley said he began working on the farm at a young age and has taken on more responsibility over the years. Today, he works at Frazier Farms, a 2,000-acre diversified crop operation, where he is involved throughout the growing season.

Wiley is also attending Pittsburg State University, where he is pursuing an economics degree. He hopes to become an agricultural lender and eventually take over Frazier Farms.

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Knoxville native Neal Burnette-Irwin is a graduate from MTSU where he majored in Journalism and Entertainment Studies. He works as a digital content producer with RFD News and is represented by multiple talent agencies in Nashville and Chicago.


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