MACON, Ga. – Over 6,500 members, advisors, and guests attended the 97^th Georgia FFA Convention at the Macon Centreplex, April 24-26, 2025.

The convention featured six general sessions full of award presentations, motivational speakers, FFA talent, delegate business, and the conferring of the prestigious State FFA Degree on 819 members. The Convention kickoff speaker was Mr. Inky Johnson, a former college football player and motivational speaker, encouraging FFA students to continue to work towards their dreams no matter the obstacles they may face. Other speakers on the Convention docket includedpast Georgia FFA Officer and  National FFA Southern Region Vice President, Jack Lingenfelter. In addition to the award sessions, the convention featured a career show, community service projects, and state level Career and Leadership Development Events and Agriscience Fair competitions.

The convention wrapped up on Saturday, April 26^th, with the election of the 2025-2026 State FFA Officer Team. The new team consists of State President Remiya Stephens from Rutland, Secretary Levi Leyton from Central of Carroll, North Region Vice-Presidents Leyton Morris from Morgan County and Quinn Pendley from Clarke Central, Central Region Vice-Presidents Aly Corzine from Veterans and Evan Hardeman from Montgomery County, and South Region Vice-Presidents Anna Grace Hunter from Colquitt County and Jose Gomez from Ware County.

The National FFA Organization, formerly known as the Future Farmers of America, changed its name in 1988 to reflect the growth and diversity of agriculture. There are over 1 million FFA members nationwide. The Georgia Association has more than 80,000 members, making it the third largest Association in the nation. The FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success, through agricultural education.

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