WEST LAFAYETTE — Seventeen student leaders from across the state have been selected to compete for just seven coveted Indiana FFA State Officer positions during the upcoming 97th Indiana FFA State Convention.
The intensive selection process will culminate in the election of a new state officer team, which includes the positions of:
- State President
- State Secretary
- Northern Region Vice President
- Southern Region Vice President
- State Treasurer
- State Reporter
- State Sentinel
Once elected, the seven officers will pause their traditional academic schedules to dedicate a year of service to the organization. Their primary responsibilities will focus on overseeing the grassroots development of local FFA chapters and providing strategic direction during statewide events and competitive contests.
Throughout their year-long tenure, the newly elected team will travel extensively to visit individual school chapters, host specialized career and leadership development events, and execute regional leadership conferences for thousands of Indiana FFA members.
“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.
