Serving as a State FFA Officer

Serving as an officer in the FFA is a great honor.  Having the chance to serve as a state officer is an even greater honor and with it comes many opportunities to influence, impact and serve FFA members, advisors, teachers, and supporters of the organization.  These opportunities to lead and impact are invaluable and represent what the service to the FFA is all about.  Below is a list of the opportunities that state officers participate in during their year of service.

NLCSO (National Leadership Conference for State Officers) - During this conference state officers develop their team and performance, plan and evaluate presentations, and build relationships with local, state and national levels.  During this conference state officers meet other officers from other states and build relationships that can last a lifetime.

ILSSO (International Leadership Seminar for State Officers) - State officers have the opportunity to travel abroad and experience agricultural from a global perspective.  This seminar gives officers networking opportunities with agriculture companies, a unique cultural experience, and an overall awareness about the ever-changing global marketplace.

BLAST Off – (Building Leaders and Strong Teams of Officers) - This is a premier conference developed and presented by National FFA for state officers to begin their year of service.  BLAST Off provides training in life management, presentations, social skills, personal goals and assessment.

SPC – (State Presidents’ Conference) - This is a weeklong leadership conference for two state offices from each association held annually in Washington, D.C.  This advanced leadership training builds on the first two components of the state FFA officer continuum.  In addition to leadership development, participants develop an understanding of partner relationships and the initial phase of the national delegate process.

Meet with agribusiness representatives and government officials - State officers also have the opportunities to meet with people that influence agriculture and education on state, national, and regional levels.  State officers in the past have met with the Commissioner of Agriculture, Superintendent of Public Instruction, Lt. Governor, Governor, and various congressional leaders at the state and national levels.

Plan and prepare State Convention - Planning and running the state FFA convention is the last act that a state officer will perform during their year of service.  The team works diligently in the months before convention to put together an atmosphere that will ultimately inspire members.