Franklin’s FFA Chapter Recognized for Numerous Achievements at State Convention
Last week, Franklin’s FFA Chapter attended the 95th Louisiana FFA State Convention in Alexandria, LA and was recognized for numerous achievements!
A’larryen Fuselier and Benjamin Robicheaux were elected to serve more than 13,000 FFA members as State Officers this upcoming year. A’larryen will serve as the State President and Benjamin will serve as State Parliamentarian.
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Just One Month Left to Win a Unique New Orleans Saints John Deere Gator and Support Louisiana FFA
The excitement is building as the Louisiana FFA proudly presents a raffle opportunity that's capturing the hearts of agriculture and football enthusiasts alike. With just one month left until the draw date on December 15th, 2023, this unique fundraiser offers a chance to own a piece of Louisiana sports history – a one-of-a-kind New Orleans Saints XUV560E John Deere Gator, generously presented by Sunshine Quality Solutions.
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Louisiana FFA Announces Exciting Raffle for a One-Of-A-Kind John Deere Gator
The Louisiana FFA is thrilled to announce an exciting raffle opportunity that is sure to get fans of agriculture and football alike on the edge of their seats. This unique fundraiser features a chance to win a one-of-a-kind New Orleans Saints XUV560E John Deere Gator, generously presented by Sunshine Quality Solutions.
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Louisiana 4-H & FFA Team Up for the 2023 Bash on the Bayou, Presented by Sunshine Quality Solutions
The LSU Ag Center Office of Youth Development is excited to announce the return of the highly anticipated 2023 Bash on the Bayou, proudly presented by Sunshine Quality Solutions. This Louisiana 4-H and FFA tailgate event is set to take place on October 21st in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in celebration of the LSU vs. ARMY football game.
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National FFA Officer Candidates to Vie for 6 National Positions
It takes a highly motivated individual to become a successful national FFA officer — an opportunity afforded to only six FFA members every year.
In May, State FFA staff initiated the national officer candidate application process. Each state can declare one candidate for the national FFA office annually — officer candidates must be active FFA members, hold the American FFA degree at the time of election, and retain active membership through their term of office.
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Louisiana FFA Wraps Up Busy Summer As National Membership Hits All-Time High
Louisiana FFA is gearing up for an exciting school year after members wrapped up a busy summer that included officer training and a visit to the nation’s capital.
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Louisiana FFA State Officers Visit Washington, DC
Agricultural advocacy is a skill that all FFA members practice. State FFA Officers annually attend the National FFA State Officer Summit in Washington, DC to learn more about advocacy, conduct legislative visits on Capitol Hill, and take in the rich history of our Nation’s Capital.
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FFA Officers Prepare for the School Year at Area Officer Training
For its entire history, FFA has been a student-led organization. That tradition continued during the Area Officer Training (AOT) held at Camp Grant Walker this weekend. The Louisiana FFA State Officer team conducted four training workshops for 31 Area Officers covering topics on leadership, team dynamics, agricultural advocacy, and facilitation skills. The Area Officers serve on teams representing each of Louisiana FFA’s four areas in north, central, southwest, and southeast Louisiana.
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53rd Annual LSU AgCenter State 4-H, FFA Horseshow Results
The LSU AgCenter hosted the 53rd annual Louisiana 4-H and FFA State Horseshow from July 10 to 14, at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales, celebrating the project achievements of youth in the Louisiana 4-H and FFA projects during the past two years.
Hilton Waits, State Horse Show superintendent, reports this year 170 exhibitors participated with 240 horses.
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Future Farmers of America Expo Welcomes 2,000 students
The annual Louisiana Future Farmers of America State Convention and Expo opened its doors Monday, June 5, at the Randolph Riverfront Convention Center in downtown Alexandria. Students at the expo got to share their experiences in FFA and share their passions with other members.
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Louisiana FFA Hosts Career and Tradeshow
The Louisiana FFA is pleased to announce the grand opening of its much-awaited state convention expo. The Career and Tradeshow is presented by U.S. Army ROTC and opens on June 5th at 11:00 am at the Randolph Riverfront Center in Alexandria, Louisiana. Exhibitions include colleges, trade schools, and industry representatives. Special guests include viral content creators of the ag industry including Farm Stuff with Darrell, Tratter Co., Wandering Maverick Boutique, and more.
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Louisiana FFA Hosts 2023 Capitol Day
The Louisiana FFA 2023 Capitol Day, presented by iCEV, will be held on May 4th, 2023. The event will welcome over 200 FFA members, supporters, and guests to the Louisiana State Capitol to advocate for agricultural education and learn more about the legislative process.
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Louisiana's 2023 National FFA Officer Candidate
The pinnacle of student leadership in the FFA is serving as a National FFA Officer. Of the more than 850,000 FFA members across the nation, only six are chosen each year to represent the organization as National Officers. Recently, Louisiana FFA selected Kaleb LeMoine as its 2023 candidate.
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FFA State Leadership Development Events Held In Alexandria
FFA members from across Louisiana gathered at the Central Louisiana Technical Community College in Alexandria for the annual State Leadership Development Events (LDEs), which focus on student leadership development.
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FFA State Leadership Development Events Held in Alexandria
FFA members from across Louisiana gathered at the Central Louisiana Technical Community College in Alexandria for the annual State Leadership Development Events (LDEs). These events focus on student leadership development. The benefits received from participating in an LDE include public speaking skills, communication strategies, leadership growth, confidence, memorization skills, and teaching strategies. To qualify for the state events, students placed in the top two of each of four area events held earlier in the month.
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