MACON, Ga. – Foundation ambassadors were selected, served, and were recognized at the 96^th State FFA Convention held at the Macon Centreplex on April 24-27, 2024. 

Ambassadors were chosen through an application submitted to the Georgia FFA Association. During convention, they served as the face of the Georgia FFA Association to important guests and sponsors. Their duties included escorting sponsors to events and dinners and ensuring they were recognized for their outstanding support of the Georgia FFA Association. 

The 2024 FFA State Ambassadors were Brooke Stone from Lowndes County, Caroline Howell from Colquitt County,Christian SMith from Mitchell County, Claire Whidden from Berrien County, John Johnson from Coffee County, Julianna Walker from North Oconee, Katelynn O’Brien from Eastside, Katie Reynolds from Calhoun City, Mallory South from Upson-Lee, Mikayla Hayes from Coffee County, Shelby Branch from Irwin County, and  Shelby Moore of Eastside. 

The Foundation Ambassador program was sponsored by the Farm Credit Associations of Georgia.

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 nearly 940,000 FFA members nationwide. The Georgia Association has more than 81,500 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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