Franklin Co. FFA Member to Compete for State Officer Spot

Seventeen individuals will compete for seven Indiana FFA state officer spots during the 97th Indiana FFA State Convention

INDIANAPOLIS - Seventeen individuals will compete for seven Indiana FFA state officer spots during the 97th Indiana FFA State Convention. 

The individuals elected will fill roles as president, secretary, northern region vice president, southern region vice president, treasurer, reporter and sentinel. 

As part of officer duties, those elected will oversee the development of chapters and provide direction during events and contests. They will also visit FFA chapters, host career and leadership development events and execute leadership conferences.

“Competing for an FFA officer position is a commitment to leadership, service and representing the values that define FFA," said Don Lamb, director of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture. "I wish each candidate the best, and I am excited to see how the individuals chosen will continue to strengthen FFA and their local communities.

The 2026–2027 Indiana FFA State Officer Candidates are as follows:
 
Baron Riley, Crothersville FFA
Claire Linette, Jasper FFA
Dallas Quick, Boonville FFA
Duncan Baitz, McCutcheon FFA
Elizar Aldaz, Tri-County FFA
Ethan Sheets, Clinton Central FFA
Garrett Schwering, North Decatur FFA
Hayden Stookey, Tippecanoe Valley FFA
Jaylynn Goodwin, Southridge FFA
Jeanna Crawford, Franklin County FFA
Jentri Wallace, Rushville FFA
Jessie Frazee, Fountain Central FFA
Kaitlyn Kalbaugh, William Henry Harrison FFA
Katie McClain, Carroll (Flora) FFA
Khloe Hinojosa, Warsaw FFA
Olivia Shidler, Clay City FFA
Stone Stauch, South Putnam FFA
 
The 2026–2027 Indiana FFA State Officer Team will be announced during the final session of the Indiana FFA State Convention and shared on inffa.org as well as Indiana FFA’s social media channels.

The 2026 State Convention will be held on June 15-18 at the Riverview Health Arena at Innovation Mile in Noblesville.