Growing the Future: Special Sale at Heartland Regional Stockyards Returns to Empower Kansas FFA

PLAINVILLE, Kan. - Heartland Regional Stockyards, Inc., in partnership with the Kansas FFA Foundation, is excited to announce the 3rd Annual FFA Special Sale, set to take place on Tuesday, Feb. 11, at the sale facility in Plainville, Kan.

The event will kick off with a weigh-up sale at 10:00 a.m., followed by a feeder calf and yearling calf sale beginning at noon. Farmers and ranchers attending the sale are invited to enjoy a complimentary meal, graciously served by area FFA members, immediately after the weigh-up sale.

Both buyers and sellers have the opportunity to support the FFA organization by donating $1 per head (or more) on their consignments or making a contribution of any amount. All proceeds will be divided between the Kansas FFA Foundation and a local Kansas FFA chapter chosen by the donor. Heartland Regional Stockyards will generously match all per-head contributions made during the event, effectively doubling the impact of every donation.

The idea for this special sale was spearheaded by Brandon Hamel and Lloyd Schneider of Heartland Regional Stockyards, driven by their commitment to strengthening Kansas FFA at both the state and local levels.

“The FFA stands out as one of the most impactful youth organizations for high school students today,” Schneider remarked. “Through agricultural education, the organization equips young people with essential skills for future success—public speaking, leadership, business acumen, and much more. At HRS, we’re thrilled to once again join forces with the Kansas FFA Foundation for the 3rd annual special sale.”

Johanna Anderes, of the Kansas FFA Foundation, echoes Schneider’s sentiments. “We deeply appreciate the forward-thinking vision of the team at Heartland Regional Stockyards in enhancing the resources available to Kansas FFA and its local chapters,” said Anderes. “When the agriculture industry rallies behind agricultural education and the Kansas FFA, it creates valuable opportunities and resources for FFA members. Last year’s sale made a meaningful impact, benefiting Kansas FFA and 12 local chapters. We’re eager to see that support grow even stronger this year.”

Additional sponsorship opportunities are available for the sale. Agriculture businesses, seedstock operations, and individuals can participate in the event and be recognized as a sponsor. To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Johanna Anderes, Kansas FFA Foundation at johanna@kansasffafoundation.org or 785-410-7313.

For sale information and questions regarding consigning cattle for this sale, contact the Heartland Regional Stockyards at 785-688-4080 or Brandom Hamel at 785-434-6280.

For more information on the Kansas FFA Foundation visit www.ksffa.org/foundation/