By Alex C. Walker, Lemoore FFA Alumni

Growing up, I struggled with a speech impediment. It wasn't considered severe enough for speech therapy, so I overcame it through independent practice and patience.

By Dayr Salazar Galvez, Sentinel, Woodlake Chapter FFA

My name is Dayr Salazar Galvez, and I’m a proud member of the Woodlake FFA chapter. I had the incredible opportunity to attend the National FFA’s Next Gen Food Products and Processing Systems Conference, an experience that has broadened my perspective and deepened my understanding of the food industry.

Starting in mid-June, the state FFA officer team has had a jam-packed schedule, beginning with traveling to the California Agricultural Teachers’ Association (CATA) conference in San Luis Obispo. There, we had the opportunity to introduce ourselves to ag teachers from all over the state. While in the area, we stopped in Santa Maria to escape the Central Valley heat wave and visit our State Treasurer, Melissa Lua-Duarte’s family.

We recently reached out to FFA alumni via social media to gather insights into exciting career opportunities just for you. From implementing field audits at the California Olive Ranch to diverse roles in California agriculture, including manufacturing internships with Kraft-Heinz, there's something for everyone. Check out the links below for a list of current internship opportunities and apply for one (or even two or three) today!

CalAgJobs.org

By Morgan Oliveira, Past State Officer

After concluding my year of service as the California FFA State Sentinel, I turned to the Agricultural Council of California to embark on a summer internship, eager for the challenges and opportunities it promised in advocating for agriculture. However, as I reflect on that experience now, I am filled with gratitude for the abundant learning opportunities and personal growth it brought.

By Dr. Thomas Henderson, FFA Alumni and Assistant Professor at CSU Chico

Consumers are very particular when it comes to purchasing material possessions. It is commonplace to try on a pair of shoes before purchasing. When thinking about buying a vehicle, it’s almost expected that you ask to test drive before committing. We place value on experiencing the item firsthand before making a purchase.

Each year at the State FFA Leadership Conference, four FFA members are honored with State Star Awards for outstanding accomplishments in FFA and agricultural education.

• State Star in Agriscience: Liam Joy, St. Helena FFA
• State Star in Agribusiness: Trevor Wright, Hollister FFA
• State Star in Agriculture Placement: Morelia Vierya, Madera
• State Star Farmer: Emma Woods, Gustine FFA

SACRAMENTO, Calif. —  Future Farmers of America (FFA) members and supp

The 2023-24 State Officers have spent an entire year serving California FFA. Their service has enriched the lives of many members across the state as they served as ambassadors for agricultural education. During the conference, each officer has taken the stage to share their retiring address.