Agricultural Education & Wisconsin FFA Ciera Ballmer, Wisconsin FFA Vice President

Agricultural Education Mission Statement: FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premiere leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education Wisconsin FFA: 20,500 members 250 chapters

Why Agricultural Education? Grow Leaders, Build Communities, and Strengthen Agriculture For Students: For School and Community: Leadership Develop Life Skills College and Career Readiness Scholarships and Grants Career and Technical Organizations (CTSOs) improve graduation rates Build Communities FFA Alumni Opportunities

Wisconsin FFA State Officer

Application and Election Process Essay Questions Letters of Recommendation Interviews Personal Resume Scenario Group Interview Knowledge Test and Writing Activity Delegate Round 4 Impromptu Speeches

State Officer Obligations Leadership Conferences (SLW, FIRE, Halftime) Plan and promote conferences Facilitate Workshops Work at Wisconsin State Fair Trainings (Leadership Conferences) Quarterly Newsletters, Travel Blog, Section 5 Facebook Page Represent Wisconsin FFA at various events World Dairy Expo Wisconsin Farm Bureau Convention National FFA Convention Plan and lead WI FFA Convention

Sectional Leadership Workshops 20 Business and Industry Visits Section 5 SLW: Clinton – September 14th 201 Attendees

Chapter Visits 24 chapters Lesson Plans: FFA Opportunities FFA Mission Statement FFA Vision Statement Perspective Leadership Communication Teamwork

Grow Leaders, Build Communities, and Strengthen Agriculture The WHY? - for Me Grow Leaders, Build Communities, and Strengthen Agriculture Individualized experience Discovered & gained experience for career path Something for Every Interest: Leadership Development Events Career Development Events Supervised Agricultural Experiences State and National Convention Leadership Conferences Food For America Partners in Active Learning Support Fruit Sales Community Service Agri-science Fair FFA Band & Choir Agricultural Artwork Contest

Upcoming Events District and Sectional Leadership Development Events Clinton High School: District: February 1 Sectional: March 8 Wisconsin FFA Convention – June 13 - 15

For More Information & To Stay Updated www.wisconsinffa.org Section 5 Tab From the Section 5 Beehive WI FFA Officer Travel Blog Wisconsin FFA – Section 5 on Facebook Email: cballmer@wisconsinffa.org