RECAP: Closing Session State FFA Leadership Conference
Closing Session: Forge Your Future (April 6, 2025)
Hosted by the CA FFA State Secretary and State Sentinel
Special Remarks: Hugh Mooney, Assistant State FFA Advisor
RECAP: SIXTH SESSION OF THE STATE FFA LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
Session Six: Fueling the Flame (April 5, 2025)
Hosted by the CA FFA State Treasurer and State Sentinel
Keynote Speaker: Abigale Jacobsen, National FFA Western Regional Vice President
RECAP: FIFTH SESSION OF THE STATE FFA LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
Session Five: Radiating Success (April 5, 2025)
Hosted by the CA FFA State Treasurer, State Secretary, and State President
Keynote Speaker: Fiona Ma, California State Treasurer
2025 Agricultural Proficiency Awards
Agricultural Proficiency Awards honor FFA members who, through supervised agricultural experiences, have developed specialized skills that they can apply toward their future careers. Proficiency winners were announced at each of the three sessions throughout the day.
Proficiency Award Winners:
Workshop Sessions Offer Something for Everyone
The 97th Annual State FFA Leadership Conference featured dynamic workshop sessions, offering participants more than 50 workshop topics to choose from. This year's workshops were packed with opportunities for connection, growth, and hands-on learning. Here’s a glimpse at just a few of the exciting sessions available to attendees:
RECAP: FOURTH SESSION OF THE STATE FFA LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
Session Four: Transforming Ag (April 5, 2025)
Hosted by the CA FFA State Vice President and State Secretary
Keynote Speakers: Abigale Jacobsen, National FFA Western Region Vice President and Heather Thomas, California Agricultural Teachers' Association President
RECAP: THIRD SESSION OF THE STATE FFA LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
Session Three: Kindling Connections (April 4, 2025)
Hosted by CA FFA State Treasurer and State Sentinel
Keynote Speakers: Alma Cooper, Miss USA and Ben Moore, The Ugly Co.
RECAP: SESSION TWO OF THE STATE FFA LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
Session Two: Ignite Your Spark (April 4, 2025)
Hosted by the CA FFA State President and State Secretary
Guest Speaker: David Schapira, Chief Deputy Superintendent of Public Instruction
Special Guests: Charles Parker, California State FFA Advisor; Dr. Travis Park, National FFA Advisor
RECAP: Opening Session of the State FFA Leadership Conference
Session One: Fired Up (April 3, 2025)
Hosted by the CA FFA State Treasurer and State Vice President
Key Notes Speakers: Secretary Karen Ross, California Department of Food and Agriculture; Dr. Rick Rigsby
Special Guests: Dale Brisby, Karis Dadson
