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2026-27 National FFA Officer Team Elected During 99th National FFA Convention & Expo
INDIANAPOLIS (Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026/National FFA Organization) – The 2026-27 National FFA Officer Team was elected today during the final session of the 99th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis.
Members from Idaho, Kentucky, Minnesota, North Carolina, North Dakota and Ohio were elected by the National FFA Delegates to serve as the 2026-27 National FFA Officers. They will lead the organization for the next year.
The members were selected from 41 candidates vying for the honor. Candidates participated in an extensive interview process with the National FFA Officer Nominating Committee before the selection.
Josie Jennings of Ohio was elected national president. She is a member of the Global Impact FFA Chapter.
Cameron Addington of Minnesota was elected national secretary. He is a member of the Cannon Falls FFA Chapter.
Aiden Manley of Kentucky was elected eastern region vice president. He is a member of the Menifee County FFA Chapter.
Joshua Nelson of Idaho was elected western region vice president. He is a member of the Troy FFA Chapter.
Jazmin Palma of North Carolina was elected southern region vice president. She is a member of the Uwharrie Charter Academy FFA Chapter.
Teagan Erbele of North Dakota was elected central region vice president. She is a member of the Napoleon FFA Chapter.
Each year, during the National FFA Convention & Expo, six student members are elected by delegates to represent the organization as national officers. Delegates elect a president, secretary and vice presidents representing the country’s central, southern, eastern and western regions.
Throughout their year of service to the National FFA Organization, the officers will interact with business and industry leaders, thousands of FFA members and teachers, corporate partners, government and education officials, state FFA leaders, the general public, and more. The team will lead personal growth and leadership training conferences for FFA members nationwide and help establish policies to guide the future of FFA and the next generation of leaders.
The National FFA Organization is a school-based national youth leadership development organization of more than 1,053,847 student members as part of 9,591 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 1,053,847 student members as part of 9,591 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.