State Officer Candidates

Congratulations on your decision to run for State FFA Office.  This page is designed to inform you of the nominating committee process, as well as the types of scenarios you should be prepared for during the interview phase.  Should you have any questions, please contact the State FFA Office.

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

All interviews will be conducted during the state convention.  Candidates should be prepared for a general FFA knowledge exam, personal and group interviews, as well as stand-and-deliver practicums.  Please review the draft convention schedule for a list of interview times and locations. Candidates should not register for any event that conflicts with scheduled interview times.

NOMINATING COMMITTEE

The Nominating Committee is tasked with recommending the slate of officers to serve the State Association for the upcoming year.  Their job is to evaluate applications, conduct interviews, and give a report to the Official State FFA Convention Delegates.  The Committee consists of chapter FFA members, FFA Alumni, FFA Advisors, the immediate Past State FFA President, and an out-of-state FFA Officer. 

The Nominating Committee is empowered by the State FFA Advisor to decide the specific time and location of individual officer interviews, held within the time frame published in the State FFA Convention Schedule.  All officer candidates must report to the room indicated on the Convention Schedule to await instructions and interview times from the Nominating Committee.

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE EXAM

All officer candidates are required to complete a general knowledge exam.  Questions on the exam are drawn from the Official FFA Manual and Student Handbook, as well as current local, state and national news events that pertain to agriculture.  Multiple choice, fill in the blank, and essay-style questions may be asked.  

INTERVIEWS

The Nominating Committee will decide the type of interviews used to select the slate of officers.  Potential interviews include, but are not limited to, personal, one-on-one, group, and scenario.  All officer candidates are required to complete all interviews requested by the Nominating Committee.

APPLICATION

All State Officer Candidate Applications are due by February 15.

NEW FOR 2026 - All applications will be submitted via Jotform. Click the title below to access the form.

• State Officer Candidate Application 

• Chapter Advisor Statement

In order for the application to be considered complete, candidates must upload a signed copy of the State Officer Ethics & Contract. The advisor statement shall be submitted via a separate, confidential, online form. The contents of the advisor statement will be shared only with the members of the nominating committee. 

Tip - When completing the form, use the "Save and Continue Later" button to generate a link to your draft application. This link can also be shared with your advisor for their review. When your edits are complete, click "Submit".

OFFICER TRAINING

All newly elected officers are required to stay one extra night immediately following the convention to begin officer orientation and training.  As such, all candidates, regardless of age, must submit a permission slip from a parent or guardian granting permission to stay the additional night should they be elected.  The State Association will pay for hotel accommodations and meals for this night. Transportation from the hotel to home is the responsibility of the student.