94th Annual Washington FFA Convention and Expo News

Newly Elected Washington FFA State Officers

Officers from Left to Right: Jordan Jelinek of Richland (Reporter), Makenna Barron of Waitsburg (Treasurer), Emily Ryder of Ellensburg (President), Ashley Landt of Reardan (Secretary), Kassidy Wilfong of Pateros (Sentinel), and Levi Kukes of Quincy (Vice President)

Washington FFA Announces Election of 2024-2025 Washington FFA State Officer Team

Six individuals from across the state of Washington have been elected to serve as Washington FFA State Officers. These individuals will spend a year of service leading the over 14,500 Washington FFA Members.

Emily Ryder of Ellensburg FFA is Announced As Newly Elected Washington FFA State President

Ellensburg FFA member, Emily Ryder, has been elected to the 2024-2025 Washington FFA State Officer team. This newly elected officer is joined by her five teammates as they prepare for a year of service.

Levi Kukes of Quincy FFA is Announced As Newly Elected Washington FFA State Vice President

Hailing from the Quincy FFA Chapter, Levi Kukes steps into the role of Washington FFA State Vice President.

Ashley Landt of Reardan FFA is Announced As Newly Elected Washington FFA State Secretary

Ashley Landt was announced as the 2024-2025 Washington FFA State Secretary during the final session of the 94th Washington FFA State Convention and Expo.

Makenna Barron of Waitsburg FFA is Announced As Newly Elected Washington FFA State Treasurer

Coming from the small town of Waitsburg Washington, Makenna Barron prepares for her new role as the Washington FFA State Treasurer.

Jordan Jelinek of Richland FFA is Announced As Newly Elected Washington FFA State Reporter

With a strong past in the National FFA Organization, Jordan Jelinek prepares to take on a new chapter as the Washington FFA State Reporter.

Kassidy Wilfong of Pateros FFA is Announced As Newly Elected Washington FFA State Sentinel

Being announced as both Washington FFA Star Farmer and being elected as Washington FFA State Sentinel, May 11 proved to be a successful night for Kassidy Wilfong. 

Career and Leadership Development Events

Washington FFA Recognizes State Winning Individuals and Teams for Excellence in Career Development Events

120 teams were recognized for their knowledge and expertise in diversified careers during Session One of the 2024 Washington FFA State Convention and Expo.

Washington FFA Crowns New State Winning Individual in the Prepared Public Speaking Leadership Development Event

Kyla Poland, of the Yelm FFA Chapter, was announced as the state winning individual for the Prepared Public Speaking Leadership Development Event (LDE).

Washington FFA Crowns New State Winning Team in the MS Food Products and Processing Career Development Event

The Connell FFA Chapter has been announced as the first ever state winning team for the MS Food Products and Processing Career Development Event (CDE).

Washington FFA Crowns New State Winning Team in the Milk Quality and Products Evaluation Career Development Event

Cashmere FFA FFA was announced as the state winning team in the Milk Quality and Products Evaluation Career Development Event (CDE) during the second session of the 94th Washington FFA State Convention and Expo. 

Washington FFA Crowns New State Winning Team in the Marketing Plan Career Development Event

Lynden FFA was announced as the 2024 state winning team for the Marketing Plan Career Development Event. 

Washington FFA Crowns New State Winning Team in the Food Science and Technology Career Development Event

Sumner FFA was announced as the state winning Food Science and Technology Career Development Event (CDE) team for the third year in a row.

Retiring Washington FFA State Officers

Michael Johnson of Sedro-Woolley Retires as Washington FFA State Treasurer

Leading with a sense of pride in the National FFA Organization, Michael Johnson prepares to retire his blue jacket for the final time.

Staci Maiden of Columbia Burbank Retires as Washington FFA State Sentinel

Leading with an enthusiasm for agricultural education in FFA, Staci Maiden prepares to wrap up her journey through the National FFA Organization.

Nathan Heay of Tenino Retires as Washington FFA State Secretary

Leading with a sense of belonging, Nathan Heay prepares to close out his journey through the National FFA Organization. 

Natalie Loose of Adna Retires as Washington FFA State Reporter

Leading with an awareness that no matter what community you grew up in, everyone belongs, Natalie Loose prepares to retire her FFA jacket for the final time.