FFA in the USA reporter
Citlali Calixto
Hey National FFA! My name is Citlali Calixto, and I am from the Weld Central FFA chapter in the Rocky Mountain state of Colorado! In my state, I serve as the Weld Central FFA President, District XIV President, and one of two National FFA in the USA Reporters. Aside from these positions, I am also a part of the Shop FFA Style Squad! I also try to stay super involved in my chapter and state's FFA association. The events I have done are Creed Speaking, Extemporaneous Speaking, Floriculture, and the Agriscience Fair. My start in FFA was a different than most people. I grew up in a suburb 25 minutes from Denver, with little to no involvement in the agricultural industry. I wasn't aware of FFA until freshman year when I decided to take a leap of faith and joined, competing in Creed Speaking. I have spent this past year advocating for agricultural education in suburban neighborhoods because I believe every single student should have the opportunity to put on a blue jacket and find their footing in this organization and the world the same way I did.
5 stories

As Wise as an Owl: Ainsley Delmore Reflects on a Semester of Student Teaching
Citlali Calixto · Jul 13, 2025
Read about this Colorado FFA Alumna’s experiences in agriculture and how FFA positively influenced her semester as a student teacher.

More Than Just a School Trip: Impacts of the District Leadership Conference
Citlali Calixto · May 28, 2025
Madison Collin talks about the positive impact this event can have on each member in the Colorado FFA Assocation’s District II.

Agricultural Education in the Rocky Mountain State
Citlali Calixto · Mar 25, 2025
Read about members’ and officers’ experiences in FFA and agricultural education across the state of Colorado.

Homegrown Talent: The Journey From Student to District Advisor
Citlali Calixto · Jan 28, 2025
Learn about Sarah Madsen’s career in agricultural education and her role as the Weld Central FFA Chapter advisor.

Blazing a Path in the Bucking Bull Industry
Citlali Calixto · Sep 11, 2024
Lacey Taylor, a member of the Highland FFA Chapter in Colorado, follows in her family’s footsteps and helps raise bulls for competitions.