By Melissa Lua, State Treasurer

The California FFA State Officer Team has embarked on another busy month, diving straight into action after a brief home break. Our month began with a tour of California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) in San Luis Obispo. We toured the agricultural facilities, including the school farm, meat processing lab, and dairy unit—where we treated ourselves to some delicious ice cream! We had the privilege of meeting Dr.

By Gianna Gonzalez, State Secretary

The state officer team kicked off our August adventures at the California Youth Ag Expo in Tulare. During our time there, we watched the various livestock shows, presented awards, and even helped run the ‘Farm to Fiber Fashion’ show!

Q&A with Jonathan Moules, Turlock FFA Alumni

Can you tell us a bit about your background and your experience with FFA?

Q&A with Ranger Kielak, Loyalton FFA Alumni

Can you tell us a bit about your background and your experience with FFA? 

By Alex C. Walker, Lemoore FFA Alumni

Growing up, I struggled with a speech impediment. It wasn't considered severe enough for speech therapy, so I overcame it through independent practice and patience.

By Dayr Salazar Galvez, Sentinel, Woodlake Chapter FFA

My name is Dayr Salazar Galvez, and I’m a proud member of the Woodlake FFA chapter. I had the incredible opportunity to attend the National FFA’s Next Gen Food Products and Processing Systems Conference, an experience that has broadened my perspective and deepened my understanding of the food industry.

Starting in mid-June, the state FFA officer team has had a jam-packed schedule, beginning with traveling to the California Agricultural Teachers’ Association (CATA) conference in San Luis Obispo. There, we had the opportunity to introduce ourselves to ag teachers from all over the state. While in the area, we stopped in Santa Maria to escape the Central Valley heat wave and visit our State Treasurer, Melissa Lua-Duarte’s family.

We recently reached out to FFA alumni via social media to gather insights into exciting career opportunities just for you. From implementing field audits at the California Olive Ranch to diverse roles in California agriculture, including manufacturing internships with Kraft-Heinz, there's something for everyone. Check out the links below for a list of current internship opportunities and apply for one (or even two or three) today!

CalAgJobs.org

By Morgan Oliveira, Past State Officer

After concluding my year of service as the California FFA State Sentinel, I turned to the Agricultural Council of California to embark on a summer internship, eager for the challenges and opportunities it promised in advocating for agriculture. However, as I reflect on that experience now, I am filled with gratitude for the abundant learning opportunities and personal growth it brought.

By Dr. Thomas Henderson, FFA Alumni and Assistant Professor at CSU Chico

Consumers are very particular when it comes to purchasing material possessions. It is commonplace to try on a pair of shoes before purchasing. When thinking about buying a vehicle, it’s almost expected that you ask to test drive before committing. We place value on experiencing the item firsthand before making a purchase.