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.
Read MoreLouisiana 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.
Read MoreAgricultural 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.
Read MoreFor 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreFFA 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.
Read MoreFFA 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.
Read MoreFFA provides opportunities for agricultural education students to take deep dives into career pathways that interest them. One of those opportunities is the FFA Next Gen Conference. According to the National FFA Organization, the Next Gen Conference “allows students to explore a specific pathway through informational sessions, panels, and tours.
Read MoreFFA members, advisors and supporters from across the country will celebrate agriculture and agricultural education this week during the 95th National FFA Convention & Expo in downtown Indianapolis.
Read MoreSeveral Louisiana FFA members received exciting news this month as the National FFA Organization announced the list of National Finalists in Agricultural Proficiency Awards and the Agriscience Fair.
Read MoreAs the importance of agriculture continues to be a focus throughout the world, students around the country understand the vital role it plays in everyday life. No more is this more evident than in the growth of membership in the National FFA Organization.
Read More
