A student from Hydro is not only making his small-town proud, but the entire state of Oklahoma as he is receiving national recognition.

Ryder Klaassen has been selected as a finalist for one of the FFA’s organization’s top awards , an honor that highlights both his dedication to agriculture and the success of Oklahoma’s Future Farmers of America program.

FFA is the premier youth organization preparing members for leadership and careers in the science, business and technology of agriculture.

The best of the best. National FFA annually recognizes FFA members who rise to the top with the American Star Awards. These members have gone above and beyond in their attitude, involvement, community service and supervised agricultural experience. Finalists for these awards have mastered skills

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