As the term for the 2022-2023 California FFA State Officers draws to a close, we reflect on the experiences and memories we have gained during our travels across the state. These unforgettable moments will stay with us for a lifetime.
In March, we passed the torch to the newly elected State FFA Officer Team, and we are excited to witness the impactful work they will accomplish during their year of service. We have complete confidence in their ability to continue and redefine California FFA.
Our travels have taken us to several State Deg
ree Ceremonies and field days throughout California since the 95th annual State FFA Leadership Conference. We are proud to announce that over 2,000 State FFA degrees have been awarded this past year, which is a remarkable achievement. This accomplishment is earned by only around two percent of hardworking third- and fourth-year members after meeting rigorous requirements and completing a comprehensive application.
During the State FFA Degree Ceremonies, we have journeyed to all six regions of California FFA membership and had countless interactions with members, including new and revisited friendships. Moreover, we had the opportunity to recognize star awards and proficiencies at the regional level, and we recognized the hundreds of new state degrees in our association. Kimberly Alvarez from El Centro-Southwest FFA expressed her elation after being named the Imperial Section Star farmer and advancing to the region with a Diversified Livestock proficiency, saying, "This accomplishment motivates me to continue learning and growing, strengthening my current skills and discovering new ones." We are impressed by the level of dedication and grit shown by this year's degree recipients, and we congratulate them on their remarkable achievement.
The Career Development Events are quickly approaching, with the State FFA Finals at Fresno and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. The State FFA Officer team awarded many deserving silver bowls and blue ribbons to teams that have spent countless hours working towards success in their chosen event at Fresno State's Annual Field Day. We are excited to see the results of many motivated individuals and teams alike during the upcoming Cal Poly State FFA Finals in a few weeks. Good luck to all!
