INDIANAPOLIS (Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, National FFA Organization) – The National FFA Organization recently added four new leaders to the National FFA Board of Directors. The board members support the National FFA Organization by providing direction and policy, comprising 13 members from diverse agricultural and industry backgrounds. The new members include:

• Jaye Hamby, Director of USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture, will serve in an appointed role on the board. Hamby served as an FFA National Officer from 1988 to 1989.
• Nikki Fideldy-Doll, North Dakota State FFA Advisor and Supervisor of Agricultural Education at North Dakota Career and Technical Education, who will serve as the Central State Advisor from 2026 – 2028.
• Marty Jones, an Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources teacher from Oklahoma who serves as an FFA Advisor at Bartlesville Public Schools and will be on the board from 2026 – 2028.
• Becki Lawver, PhD, a professor of agricultural education and head of the Applied Sciences, Technology and Education department at Utah State University, will also serve on the board from 2026 – 2028.

“Each of our new board members brings a unique perspective, deep commitment, and a shared passion for strengthening agricultural education and developing the next generation of leaders who will feed, fuel and clothe the world,” said Travis Park, National FFA Advisor, Board Chair. “We are excited to benefit from their expertise and look forward to the impact they will make as we continue advancing our mission together.”

The National FFA Organization is a school-based national youth leadership development organization of more than 1,042,245 student members as part of 9,207 local FFA chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

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About National FFA Organization
The National FFA Organization is a school-based national youth leadership development organization of more than 1,042,245 student members as part of 9,407 local FFA chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The FFA mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. For more, visit the National FFA Organization online at FFA.org and on Facebook and Twitter.

About National FFA Foundation
The National FFA Foundation builds partnerships with industry, education, government, other foundations, and individuals to secure financial resources that recognize FFA member achievements, develop student leaders, and support the future of agricultural education. Governed by a 19-member board of trustees composed of educators, business leaders, individual donors and FFA Alumni, the foundation is a separately registered nonprofit organization. About 82 percent of every dollar received by the foundation supports FFA members and agricultural education opportunities. For more, visit FFA.org/Give.