Blue Ridge Agriculture Department and FFA

06/18/2026

Keeping everyone hit by the storms in our thoughts.

Praying for everyone affected by the severe storms across Section 20 and throughout Illinois. Our thoughts are with the families, farmers, first responders, and communities dealing with damage, power outages, and difficult conditions. Stay safe, check on your neighbors, and keep those impacted in your prayers. 🙏

06/12/2026

Last Day of Convention!

Today was our last day- we laughed, we cried, we made memories.

📣 Addie and Shawn served as delegates electing in the 2026-2027 State Officer Team
🥁 Drumline and Band played before the final session
🏃‍♀️ Kaydance ran in and said her Treasurer opening ceremonies for the final time
👥 Kaydance and Koben chaired the final session
🏆Blue Ridge FFA recognized as the Section 16 Premier Chapter
🏅Blue Ridge FFA was also recognized as a National Finalist for Illinois for the National Chapter Award.
(Final results will be posted soon!)
🥹 Kaydance installed Lane Perry the 2026-2027 State Treasurer
🫶🏻 The 2025-2026 State Officer team hung up their FFA Jackets for the final time and received their Alumni Jacket from their mentor.

We loved getting to spend time this week bonding as a chapter and making new friends and new memories. We had a great time and are looking forward to next year.

Stay tuned! Over the next week, results from our events will be posted!

06/11/2026

As sad as we are to see this team retire, we are excited to meet 6 new State FFA Officers!!

The 2026-2027 Illinois State FFA Officer Team. Pictured in the back row: Treasurer Lane Perry of Marshall (Clark County) and the Marshall FFA Chapter; President Bryer Nelson of Canton (Fulton County) and the Canton FFA Chapter; Secretary Owen Rigg of Dahinda (Knox County) and the Williamsfield FFA Chapter.
Front Row: Vice President Collin Johnson of Waverly (Morgan County) and the Franklin FFA Chapter; Reporter Haven Cash of Clay City (Clay County) and the North Clay FFA Chapter; Sentinel Levi German of Nokomis (Montgomery County) and the Nokomis FFA Chapter

06/11/2026

Our crew got up early for the elections of the 2026-2027 State Officer Team! Addie and Shawn are representing Blue Ridge as Delegates this morning

06/10/2026

Thank you Kaydance!!

During your time in Blue Ridge FFA you have inspired, motivated, and grown as a member, leader, and person. We love you big (even through our rage bait) and are so proud of all you have done!

Thank you for helping our members and the other 40,000+ FFA members in Illinois hold their balloons 🎈when things got challenging!

Thank you for inspiring the next generation of FFA Members!

We are proud of you!

- 🫶🏻 your Blue Ridge FFAmily

For the final time, your 2025-2026 State Treasurer, Kaydance Wooton!

06/10/2026

Tune in Wednesday June 10th at 8am for the 3rd General Session- Kaydance will be giving her retiring address!

All the sessions, speakers and elections live from the BOS Center in Springfield.

06/09/2026

We had an awesome time!!!

06/09/2026

Good Luck Addie as she competes in the State Prepared Speaking event today! We know she is going to “bee” amazing!!