37 FFA members to compete for 2024-25 national officer spots

Thirty-seven FFA members have been chosen to compete for national office at the 97th National FFA Convention and Expo this October, marking a significant milestone in their leadership journeys and showcasing their commitment to FFA and agriculture.

The process to become a national officer is arduous. 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. The candidates — each state FFA association can submit one individual member annually — take part in an extensive interview with the National FFA Officer Nominating Committee. The committee is composed of students who interview and select the national officers.

It takes a highly motivated person to become a successful National FFA Officer — an opportunity afforded to few members. Becoming a national officer requires members to learn about their passions and gain a better understanding of what life as a national officer is like. The life of a national officer is nonstop hard work and never-ending commitments, but it is a life-changing experience — one they will cherish forever.

The primary responsibility of a national officer is to serve the organization in local, state, national, and international activities in a way that will inform, motivate, and inspire FFA members, advisors, state staff, teachers, and others to achieve the mission, strategies and core goals of the organization.