Local FFA Members Compete For Indiana FFA State Office

Thursday, June 11, 2020 at 8:51 AM

Congratulations and good luck to Breeanna Sides, Brooke Sides, and Sara Weaver.

(Indianapolis, Ind.) — Indiana FFA members are prepping to interview for the opportunity to serve as an Indiana FFA State Officer, including three local students from South Ripley and Franklin County High Schools.

19 individuals have been selected to interview for the eight positions available, including president, secretary, northern region vice president, southern region vice president, treasurer, reporter and sentinel.

Candidates will go through a rigorous interview and selection process during the 91st Indiana FFA State Convention. Winners will be announced at the final session Thursday, June 18.

“Serving as a state officer provides such a unique opportunity to learn,” said Indiana State Department of Agriculture Director Bruce Kettler. "I commend each of the candidates for their dedication to personal and professional growth as well as service to the Indiana FFA community."

Newly-elected officers will serve in their position for one year where they will provide direction and oversee the development of the student-led organization that has over 12,500 members statewide.

Officers must also conduct FFA chapter visits, facilitate leadership conferences, and host career and leadership development events.

"Each of the candidates has demonstrated servant leadership in their home chapter and districts," said Indiana FFA Director Rob Hays. "I am confident that any of these members would excel in the state officer role if selected. I look forward to seeing the impression this year’s team will make."

The following list includes the 19 Indiana FFA State Officer candidates: