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Meet the 2017-2018 National FFA Officers

The newly elected National FFA president says she wants to build on the diversity and inclusiveness of last year’s National FFA Officer team.

Breanna Holbert of California, the first African American female to lead the organization, says there’s a place for everyone.

“Wherever they’re from I want to know them and I want to continue to grow with them too,” she says.

Audio: Breanna Holbert, National FFA President 

Iowa native Erica Baier will serve as secretary for the next year. She says she is most looking forward to meeting FFA members.

“I know each one of them has such a unique role in our society and agriculture,” she says.

Audio: Erica Baier, National FFA Secretary 

Piper Merritt of Oklahoma was elected as central region vice president. She says before FFA she didn’t know much about the agriculture industry, beyond that it was the food on her plate and now she wants to be an advocate for the industry.

“I want to work in public policy and legislation that helps the agriculture industry and I truly believe that it’s because of FFA that I’m passionate about it and get to do it,” she says.

Audio: Piper Merrit, National FFA Central Region Vice President 

Bryce Cluff of Arizona will serve as Western region vice president, Ian Bennet of Georgia represents the southern region and Gracie Furnish of Kentucky represents the eastern region.