Ryder Klaassen | 2025 American Star Farmer

Ryder Klaassen of the Hydro-Eakly FFA chapter in Oklahoma is the 2025 American Star Farmer. A fourth-generation farmer, he runs a diversified operation that includes a cow-calf herd, stocker and show cattle, and 420 rented acres growing wheat, cotton, black-eyed peas, mung beans, and corn. Advised by his father, he plans to attend Oklahoma State University to study ag business and ag economics with the goal of becoming a commodity stockbroker.