Faith McMannis recently won a title to compete in the 2024 Miss United States Agriculture
Pageant. The pageant will take place July 12 and 13 at the Enterprise Civic Center in Enterprise, Alabama.
McMannis competed at the Midwest Miss United States Agriculture Pageant in Des Moines IA on Nov. 11 where she won the title of 2024 Kansas Teen Miss United States Agriculture. She earned the title after winning these individual categories: interview, on-stage introduction, formal wear modeling, state fun fashion and photogenic. McMannis also won the title for Kansas People’s Choice by raising the most in scholarship donations and food bank donations. As one of the top ten contestants out of the 33 girls competing from Nebraska, Missouri, Iowa and Kansas, she also qualified for the final on-stage question round to determine the Overall Midwest Miss, where she placed 3rd runner up.
McMannis is the 14-year-old daughter of Josh and Tina McMannis and lives near Canton on her family’s cattle ranch. She is involved in the FFA program, helping with community events, livestock judging contests and more. She competes in four rodeo events as a member of the Kansas Junior High School Rodeo Association as well as serving as their student director for the bull riding event and the association’s rodeo princess.
At her school, McMannis is on the cross country, basketball and track teams.
She is excited to represent Kansas’s agricultural industry as Kansas Teen Miss United States Agriculture. She believes in educating people about the many facets of agriculture and unifying the agriculture communities of farming, ranching, rodeo and more.
The Miss United States Agriculture Pageant is dedicated to empowering and celebrating women of all ages who are actively involved in the agriculture industry. Their mission is to provide a platform for these remarkable individuals to showcase their knowledge and passion for agriculture while promoting its importance in society.
Through a combination of scholarship programs, leadership development and community engagement, the organization strives to equip and inspire their contestants to make a positive impact on the agricultural sector and beyond. They believe that by recognizing and honoring the achievements of these women, they can elevate the visibility and significance of agriculture and cultivate the next generation of leaders in the industry.
The pageant’s mission is rooted in the values of excellence, integrity, and dedication to the agricultural community. They aim to foster a supportive and inclusive environment that encourages personal growth, empowers women and highlights the vital role of agriculture in feeding the world and sustaining the planet.
By promoting agricultural education, advocating for sustainable practices, and raising awareness about important agricultural issues, they aspire to create a lasting impact on both local and national levels. The ultimate goal is to empower women of all ages to become ambassadors for agriculture, inspiring others and making a meaningful difference in their communities.
For more information about the Miss United States Agriculture Pageant, please visit our official website at www.missunitedstatesagriculture.com.
