Endless Opportunities Await at the 2025 College & Career Expo

Nearly 80 exhibitors representing various sectors of the agriculture industry welcomed attendees to the Sacramento Convention Center for the 2025 College & Career Expo. This year's event had something for everyone, featuring booths from industry partners, in- and out-of-state colleges and universities, an agriscience fair, livestock fitting demonstrations, and the FFA Store. The Expo is designed to connect conference participants with industry and educational leaders, creating valuable opportunities for networking and career exploration.

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State Officer Update: A Month of Conferences, Connections, and Countdown to State Conference!

By Melissa Lua-Duarte, State Treasurer

This month, the Made for Excellence and Advanced Leadership Academy conferences were in full swing! Throughout February, our state officer team traveled across California, bringing these conferences to our members. We had the chance to visit Southern California (Ontario) and the Central Valley (Modesto and Visalia).

RESULTS FROM THE 97TH NATIONAL FFA CONVENTION & EXPO

California FFA members showed up at this year's National FFA Convention! Highlights include: California FFA members represented the Golden State well at this year's National FFA Convention! Highlights include: six national proficiency champions, one CDE national champion, one LDE national champion, four national agriscience champions, one national FFA officer elected, 11 Honorary American Degree recipients, 499 American Degree recipients, and many finalists!

Congratulations to everyone who competed in Indianapolis this year!
 

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Rich in history with an eye toward the future, California’s school-based agricultural education program seeks to prepare all students for satisfying careers in and outside of the agriculture industry. The multi-faceted approach to growing the whole person includes a focus on character and interpersonal skill development, technical acumen and critical thinking capabilities.

 

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From personal growth to career skill enhancement, the focus of California’s agricultural education events is always on the experiential development of the student. With activities ranging from local to national, the statewide organization offers a number of premier events each year that are suited to best meet the interests of an ever-diversifying student population.

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Stay updated on the latest news from the California Association FFA and the California Department of Education. Select from archived newsletters covering chapter spotlights, alumni stories, and statewide agricultural education initiatives. Stay informed, inspired, and engaged with everything happening across California FFA and Ag Education.

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