13 Apr
Selland Arena hosts California FFA Conference April 16-19
More than 5,000 high school students, advisers and guests are expected to attend the 83rd California State FFA Leadership Conference coordinated by California State University, Fresno, April 16-19 at Selland Arena in downtown Fresno.
The four-day conference, one of the largest annual conferences Fresno hosts, attracts young agricultural leaders from more than 300 chapters of the California Association of Future Farmers of America (FFA).
The conference, coordinated by students in the Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology at Fresno State, encourages students to develop personal and team leadership skills, discover agricultural careers, establish lasting friendships and strive for success.
Mayor Ashley Swearengin said the Fresno welcomes future leaders of tomorrow at the State FFA conference and the impact the conference has on the local economy.
“The conference is one of the largest hosted by the city each year and has significant economic benefits as participants visit our city,” Swearingen said. “But, most important, the agricultural tradition of our region provides participants with a tremendous environment for pursuing personal growth and career success.”
Attendees will hear from nationally recognized motivational speakers Josh Shipps and Brooks Gibbs, as well as national FFA officers Riley Pagett from Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, and Wyatt DeJong from South Dakota State University in Brookings, who will share their experiences serving as national FFA officers.
The conference also will highlight student accomplishments in public speaking and production practices with proficiency awards, scholarships and special recognitions. The California FFA Association, founded in 1928, helps more than 70,000 California high school students develop their potential for leadership, personal growth and career success through vocational education.
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