State Officer Blog

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...

Just a few weeks ago, our team was in Washington D.C. exploring all the monuments and making new connections with state officers from across the nation. After returning home to the state of Oregon, we had the opportunity to meet with industry leaders, community...

If confidence came with a manual, I would have read it cover to cover, twice. The truth is, I used to think confidence meant being the loudest in the room or never messing up. But the more I’ve grown through FFA, the more I’ve learned that real confidence isn’t about...

Within the past few months of being an Oregon FFA State Officer I’ve experienced some of the happiest moments of my life. From getting installed into office at state convention, connecting with district officers at ODOT to late-night talks and unforgettable moments...

It has almost been two months since we got elected as Oregon FFA State Officers. I feel so much gratitude to be able to say that. One thing I have reminded myself of in these last two months is that the only way you can grow is to first feel discomfort. I remember the...

Anyone who knows me knows my absolute favorite pastime is fishing. So, for my first blog post as an Oregon FFA State Officer I figured I would start it off with an old fishing story. It was late May and my buddies and I were trying to figure out where we were going...

Growing up, splitting holidays between two homes felt normal to me. It wasn't until middle school and high school that I realized my experience was unusual. As I got older, I started blaming my divided household for everything that went wrong in my life – from poor...

Hey Oregon FFA! Long time no see! Let’s catch up, and take a trip to a very special place. We’re on the outskirts of Pendleton, at a past state officer’s family farm. He has a beautiful barn wedding venue, and fields leased out for harvest. Taft and I hike up to the...

Hello Oregon FFA! I am coming to you from Portugal, which I believe is the best place to send my final blog post as the Oregon FFA State Treasurer! One of my favorite days of the year is Valentine’s Day. This is not because I get chocolates or flowers, but because it...

Have you ever heard the saying, “time flies when you’re having fun”? For me, this year as a state officer could be better described as time flying by while I’m doing something good. It’s hard to believe that six months ago, I was writing a blog post about my nerves...

For thousands of years philosophers have puzzled over the truths and perspectives found intertwined within the fabric of the universe. For years, intelligent men and women have poured countless hours into twisting mind teasers that quip with the very understanding of...

Recently, my team and I traveled through North Eastern Oregon, where the landscape was dominated by vast wheat fields and towering windmills. As we drove through the countryside, I found myself wondering what goes into producing all that wheat. I soon got my answer,...