Special Report

Meet the 2011-2012 National FFA officer team

As the 84th National FFA Convention drew to a close, six students from across the country were elected as the 2011-2012 National FFA officer team.

Ryan Best of New Mexico is a junior at New Mexico State majoring in agricultural and extension education.

 AUDIO: Ryan Best, National FFA President (9:12mp3)

 Alicia Hodnik is a sophomore at the University of Wisconsin at River Falls majoring in agricultural education with an emphasis in biotechnology.  While she does not come from a traditional production agriculture background, she says she looks forward to serving the organzation that has meant so much to her.

 AUDIO: Alicia Hodnik, Central Region vice-president (8:06mp3)

Jason Troendle, of Charles, Minn., has been elected National FFA secretary. He is a freshman at Bethel University majoring in economics and environmental studies. The son of Fred and Sandra Troendle, he is a member of the St. Charles High School FFA Chapter in St. Charles, Minn., led by advisors Craig Will and Willie Lubahn.

Audio: Jason Troendle, Minnesota, National FFA Secretary (4:45 MP3)

Kenneth Quick Jr., of Granville, N.Y., will serve as National FFA Eastern Region vice president. The son of Michael and Connie Yopp, he is a freshman at Cornell University majoring in international agricultural and rural development and applied economics and management. Quick is a member of the Triton High School FFA Chapter in Erwin, N.C., led by John Hardee, Allen West, Andy Nelson and Andy Cole.

Audio: Kenneth Quick, Jr. NY, Eastern Region VP (4:40 MP3)

Seth Pratt, of Blackfoot, Idaho, will serve as National FFA Western Region vice president. He is freshman at the University of Idaho majoring in agricultural science, communications and leadership. Pratt, the son of Mark and Wendy Pratt, is a member of the Blackfoot High School FFA Chapter in Blackfoot, led by advisor Travis Henderson.

Audio: Seth Pratt, Idaho, Western Region VP (5:40 MP3)

Cain Thurmond, of Jefferson, Ga., will serve as National FFA Southern Region vice president. The son of Phil and Susie Thurmond, he is a freshman at University of Georgia majoring in agricultural and applied economics. Thurmond is a member of the Jefferson High School FFA chapter in Jefferson, Ga., led by Ken Bray, David Calloway and Cliff Tippens.

Audio: Cain Thurmond, Georgia, Souther Region VP (10:25 MP3)

  • I truthfully think the FFA is a waste of time. Currently I am in a biology science class, but the only thing the teacher is teaching us is about the FFA. I am not learning anything but about farmers. I am no farmer. It is annoying. It will not help me at all in the Star Testing at the end of the year. The FFA is ruining my own future. I wish to be an orthopedic surgeon for a career, and I need to learn biology, and this stupid FFA is getting in my way. I strongly dislike it.

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