State Officer Blog

The thundering roar of the crowd around me echoes my own cheers as we all watch to see who will claim first place. It's the final day of the Oregon State Track Meet and the energy is high. My best friend has just achieved a dream she’s been working towards for...

As I sat in a tiny paddle boat with three of my teammates, I looked toward the shore and watched two canoes push off. We were at the Southeastern Oregon District Leadership Camp, and the third round of the annual canoe race was underway. Being from the Southeastern...

It was early fall of 2025, and my team and I were prepping for the biggest stage National FFA has to offer. The four of us were attending a practice on a cool saturday evening at the house of our Agricultural Sales and life coach, Mr. Greg Wildhaber. Traditionally,...

I get home from school, set my backpack down, immediately find my favorite spot on the couch, and open up Instagram Reels. I’m running on roughly five hours of sleep and somehow, my social battery has reached a negative percentage. So, based on my current state, I...

If you’ve ever met me before, you’re probably aware that I am deeply passionate about people, especially my family. This love was instilled in me at a young age when my grandma started the tradition of hosting a family dinner at her house every Saturday night. This...

As I wrap up this year’s leadership tour and look ahead to the excitement of State Convention, I can’t help but reflect on the miles traveled, the hands shaken, and the chapters visited across our incredible state. From small rural communities to larger programs, each...

There is a moment before every big decision where the noise gets loud. Voices of doubt. Opinions from others. Expectations you place on yourself. Expectations you think everyone else has for you. The what ifs. The fear of getting it wrong. In agriculture, those...

For a long time, I thought growth meant leaving parts of myself behind. The doubts. The mistakes. The versions of me that didn’t quite feel like they fit. I believed that if I wanted to move forward, I had to outgrow my past. Outgrow all of the insecurities, the...

Growing up, my parents often shared little phrases they hoped would guide me, things like “honesty is the best policy” or “actions speak louder than words.” At the time, they felt cliché, maybe even a little silly. But this year, those words started to carry real...

Each October, a sea of blue corduroy jackets flood the streets of Indianapolis for the National FFA Convention & Expo. For many FFA members, including myself, it’s the most anticipated time of year not for the shopping or the travel, but for the energy, the...

We past the halfway point of our year, and we've all gained valuable insights. Through our greenhand conferences, district leadership camps, and the start of our leadership tour, we've had the privilege of connecting with truly remarkable students across the state....

Last month, I spent two weeks at the Oregon State Fair, watching FFA members from all over the state compete, care for their animals, and share their passion with the public. From early mornings in the barns to late evenings in the show ring, it was inspiring to see...