Louisiana FFA

08/13/2026

Join us in congratulating Kinzie and wishing her the very best as she prepares for National Convention this October!

Introducing the 2026-27 National Officer Candidate List! 💙⭐

These 41 FFA members will compete at the 99th National FFA Convention & Expo this October for the opportunity to serve on the next National FFA Officer Team. Each candidate has demonstrated exceptional leadership, dedication and a passion for FFA. Join us in congratulating them and wishing them the best of luck! 💛👏

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06/23/2026

Adventure is out there... and so is Leadership Camp 2026! ✨
This year, we’re stepping into the world of Pixar as we discover our strengths, build lifelong friendships, and find the missing pieces that make us who we are. From new adventures to unforgettable memories, the journey is just beginning.

06/12/2026

Next up in our LAFFA State Officer Introductions is our State Vice President representing area IV, Madelyn Fossum!

From just a ways down the bayou, Madelyn Fossum is a recent graduate of Central Lafourche High School, and is going into her seventh year of FFA.
In high school, she was an active member of the National Honor Society, CLHS Beta, 4-H, Girls Varsity Bowling, Terrebonne YHEC, CLHS Yearbook staff, and of course FFA!

She has grown her leadership as she served as State Parliamentarian, Area IV Vice-President, and CL FFA president. She also served multiple roles in 4-H, including assisting in founding the SEWcial club. In FFA, she’s found a love for many CDEs and LDEs including meat ID, poultry judging, land judging, ENR, Creed Speaking, Prepared Public Speaking, and Extemporaneous Speaking. Competing a nationals in several of these events became incredible memories and lessons for her. She also has various SAEs from Ag Education to Diversified Crop Production and Specialty Animal Production.

In her free time, you can find her spending time with friends, singing and playing her guitar, volunteering, mentoring others, gardening, and working on her small engraving business. Whether it’s sharing a laugh with friends or going crawfishing, she’s always looking for fun experiences and new friends to talk to.

She will continue her education at Louisiana State University in Agricultural Leadership and Development, with the plans to go into Ag law or earn her PhD in education.

Madelyn is excited to grow new connections with members and encourage them to follow their heart!

06/11/2026

Next up in our LAFFA State Officer Introductions is our State Treasurer Tamira Welch!!

Timira Welch is from Crowley, Louisiana, and is a graduate of Crowley High School. Throughout high school, she was actively involved in 4-H, Student Council and FFA for all four years. As a member of the Crowley High FFA Chapter, she competed in numerous Career and Leadership Development Events, including Parliamentary Procedure, Conduct of Chapter, Prepared Speech, Nursery/Landscape, Land evaluation, and Livestock Showing. Her passion for leadership and service led her to serve as Chapter Reporter, Vice President, and Chapter President. She also represented southwest Louisiana as the Area 3 Sentinel during the 2024–2025 year. Timira is currently pursuing a degree in Agricultural and Extension Education at Louisiana State University. Through her experiences in agricultural education, FFA, and leadership development, she has gained a deep appreciation for serving others and advocating for the future of agriculture. She is honored to serve the members of Louisiana FFA as the 2026–2027 State Treasurer and looks forward to helping students discover their potential through agricultural education and FFA.

06/10/2026

🚨SESSION RECAP!!🚨

97th LAFFA State Convention and Expo Session 3!!
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06/10/2026

Next up in our LA State Officer Introduction is Orlando Verrett our State Reporter!

Orlando Verrett is from Franklin, Louisiana, and is a proud graduate of Franklin Senior High School. He currently attends Southern University, where he is pursuing a degree in Agricultural Science with a concentration in Agribusiness and hopes to one day become an agricultural educator.

As a member of the Franklin FFA Chapter, Orlando competed in a variety of Career and Leadership Development Events, including Poultry Evaluation, Land Judging, Employment Skills, Extemporaneous Speaking, Turf Grass Management, and Swine Production. Through these experiences, he discovered that some of the greatest lessons in FFA are not learned through trophies or banners, but through building meaningful relationships and connecting with others.

Outside of FFA, Orlando enjoys working out, cutting hair, reading literature, and playing the piano. He credits much of his success to the foundation provided by his faith, the love of his family, and the support of his community. Orlando strives to live by the quote, “Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection, we can catch excellence.”

FFA gave Orlando something he believes every young person deserves: courage. Courage to step outside of his comfort zone, courage to chase ambitious goals, and courage to continue moving forward when faced with setbacks. As the 2026 - 2027 Louisiana FFA State Reporter, Orlando is committed to giving his all while sharing the stories of Louisiana FFA members across the state. He hopes members will remember that greatness is not determined by success alone, but by the willingness to keep going when challenges arise.

06/09/2026

Next up in our State Officer Introductions is Aidan Teague our State Sentinel!

Aidan is entering his senior year at Berwick High School. He has been an active member of his chapter since entering high school. He has served on his chapter officer team since his sophomore year, and is currently serving as chapter president. He served as the 2025-2026 Area III Sentinel. He has competed in the Prepared Public Speaking Leadership Development Event as well as the Agronomy and Nursery Landscape Career Development Events. After his senior senior year, he plans to attend LSU to study Ag Education. Aidan is very excited to serve as your State Sentinel!

06/08/2026

🚨SESSION RECAP!!🚨

97th LAFFA State Convention and Expo Session 1!!
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06/08/2026

Starting off out LA FFA State Officer introductions is our State Parliamentarian Dana Marie Frederick!!

Dana Marie is from Church Point, Louisiana where she attended Church Point High School.

During high school she held different offices such as Student Council President and Secretary, while being actively involved in her school through the PBIS Leader In Me Program: Lighthouse Club and the Lady Bear Dance Team. She was also heavily involved with Church Point High School’s FFA Chapter for 3 years and served as the 2024 - 2025 Vice President of the chapter her senior year. While being a member of the chapter she competed in different competitions such as, Vet Science, Livestock Judging, and Employment Skills in which she placed first in State and competed on the National level winning a Silver Emblem.

Dana is now continuing her education where she is going into her college sophomore year at McNeese State University in hoping to one day be a teacher!

Dana is proud to serve as our 2026 - 2027 State FFA Parlimentarian!!!

06/04/2026

Don't miss the retiring address of your State President, Owen Kelly, this morning during session 5.