EL CAPITAN FFA
LAKESIDE,CA | EST. 1971
2025-2026 National FFA Officer Team
President: Thaddeus Bergschneider, Illinois
Secretary: Luke Jennings, Ohio
Central Region VP: Mary Schrieber, Wisconsin
Eastern Region VP: Caroline Hroth, Kentucky
Western Region VP: Abihale Jacobsen, California
Southern Region VP: Jack Ligenfelter, Georgia
With more than 1,027,273 FFA members in 9,235 chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, the National FFA Organization has a strong presence as the largest student-led organization in the nation.
The National FFA Board of Directors and the National FFA Officer Team work together on matters of policy, long-range strategy and fiscal oversight of the organization. National FFA staff implements their recommendations.
FFA looks to its mission as it develops programs and creates opportunities for FFA members. National FFA staff is focused on engaging students, supporting advisors and telling the FFA story by growing leaders, building communities and strengthening agriculture.
Events & Opportunities
National FFA Convention
& Expo
Indianapolis, Indiana | Fall
The National FFA Convention & Expo is all about growing the next generation of leaders. No matter where you are in FFA, you’ll find inspiration and direction to become a leader and influencer, ready to make an impact. During this event, find out who you are, who you want to become and how you can change how the world grows.
