7 FFA Alumni Who Became Influential in Politics and Policy

By Kacie Hulshof

Ag Daily

Those who emerge out of the National FFA Organization can go on to do great things — some may become famous through the entertainment industry, while others go on to serve their country in the political sector — either as an elected or appointed government official who served their country or by influencing major policy change or awareness.  

The National FFA Organization is a natural precursor to becoming involved in politics. So many skills that young students learn in FFA will help them throughout their career as a public servant, as well as in life. From learning the rules of parliamentary procedure to becoming a confident public speaker or organizing their records, these are skills that FFA alumni have used in their political careers. Although the National FFA Organization has many FFA members who follow their passion in politics, it remains a non-political organization.

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