FFA Week is here, shining a light on all the nationwide student organization has to offer. For Stanley-Boyd graduate Taniele Ducommun, age 20, it led to being the current Wisconsin FFA State Vice …
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FFA Week is here, shining a light on all the nationwide student organization has to offer.
For Stanley-Boyd graduate Taniele Ducommun, age 20, it led to being the current Wisconsin FFA State Vice President. Ducommun shared more recently on how she got involved in FFA at Stanley-Boyd, along with the opportunities that it provides students.
“I got involved in FFA during my sophomore year of high school,” she said. “I was looking for something new to try, and the FFA chapter officers at the time were so welcoming and encouraged me to be part of the organization that I decided to give it a chance. I became involved in many competitions, including Leadership Development Events and Career Development Events. After my first year of involvement, I ran for a chapter officer position.”
While not everyone becomes an officer, Ducommun shared more on what FFA offers its members.
“FFA is an organization that promotes premier leadership, personal growth, and career success,” she said. “It offers students opportunities to grow through leadership conferences, where they learn more about leadership and develop personally. Students also compete in a variety of events that help prepare them for their future careers, no matter which path they choose.
“FFA is not just for farmers; it is for everyone! The organization changed its name from Future Farmers of America to the National FFA Organization in 1988. This change helped break down the barriers that suggested you needed to be a farmer to be part of the organization. Instead, FFA welcomes anyone interested in the agricultural industry, whether they grew up on a farm or live in an urban area and want to learn more about agriculture. The doors are open to anyone who wants to grow in agriculture and leadership.
Are you a student interested in joining? Ducommun shared more on how to do so.
“To join FFA, start by getting involved in agricultural classes,” she said. “Ask your advisor, ‘How can I get involved in FFA?’ From there, you can begin discovering your passion within the organization. Just two simple steps can get you started: participate in the agriculture classroom and talk with your advisor about joining FFA.”
With many opportunities, FFA has something for everyone.
