| INDIANAPOLIS (June 9, 2026) – Seventeen individuals will compete for seven Indiana FFA state officer spots during the 97th Indiana FFA State Convention. The individuals elected will fill roles as president, secretary, northern region vice president, southern region vice president, treasurer, reporter and sentinel. As part of officer duties, those elected will oversee the development of chapters and provide direction during events and contests. They will also visit FFA chapters, host career and leadership development events and execute leadership conferences. “Competing for an FFA officer position is a commitment to leadership, service and representing the values that define FFA,” said Don Lamb, director of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture. “I wish each candidate the best, and I am excited to see how the individuals chosen will continue to strengthen FFA and their local communities.” The 2026–2027 Indiana FFA State Officer Candidates are as follows: Baron Riley, Crothersville FFA Claire Linette, Jasper FFA Dallas Quick, Boonville FFA Duncan Baitz, McCutcheon FFA Elizar Aldaz, Tri-County FFA Ethan Sheets, Clinton Central FFA Garrett Schwering, North Decatur FFA Hayden Stookey, Tippecanoe Valley FFA Jaylynn Goodwin, Southridge FFA Jeanna Crawford, Franklin County FFA Jentri Wallace, Rushville FFA Jessie Frazee, Fountain Central FFA Kaitlyn Kalbaugh, William Henry Harrison FFA Katie McClain, Carroll (Flora) FFA Khloe Hinojosa, Warsaw FFA Olivia Shidler, Clay City FFA Stone Stauch, South Putnam FFA The 2026–2027 Indiana FFA State Officer Team will be announced during the final session of the Indiana FFA State Convention and shared on inffa.org as well as Indiana FFA’s social media channels. The 2026 State Convention will be held on June 15-18 at the Riverview Health Arena at Innovation Mile in Noblesville. |
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