FFA Members Prepare for Careers in Animal Systems Pathways

This spring, 73 FFA members from across the country traveled to Denver, Colo., to explore careers in the animal systems industry. It’s part of the Next Gen Conference offered by the National FFA Organization.

The Next Gen Conference, which began in 2020, focuses on specific pathways — from animal systems to biotechnology systems. Members access new ideas, trends and opportunities that connect them directly with industry leaders. The conference is designed specifically to give FFA members hands-on, industry-relevant experience.

“We heard from our members that they wanted more opportunities to explore careers in agriculture. It was one of the reasons the Next Gen Conferences were developed. It allows members to explore their future careers,” said Celya Glowacki, the advocacy, literacy and ag-based experiences manager with the National FFA Organization. “This spring’s conference will help us cultivate future leaders in the animal systems pathway through a week of experiential learning, relevant education and networking.”

Members explored diverse animal operations around Denver and learned how to plan for their future careers. In addition, they learned about marketing, new technologies and unique opportunities in animal systems.

Members attending the #FFANextGen conference include:

Arizona:
Tanner Baker of the Mingus Union FFA Chapter
Lydia Bleak of the Camp Verde FFA Chapter
Ilsa Gooch of the Chandler FFA Chapter
Grace Groseta of the Mingus Union FFA Chapter
Raynele Harrington of the Chandler FFA Chapter
Aubrey Mulcaire of the Camp Verde FFA Chapter
Jaycee Peters of the Chandler FFA Chapter
Ellie Tipton of the AAEC-Estrella Mountain FFA Chapter
Danner Williamson of the Mingus Union FFA Chapter

California
Yuri Garcia of the Hamilton City FFA Chapter
Ximena Hernandez of the Hamilton City FFA Chapter
Kate Matthews of the Hamilton City FFA Chapter
Braden Miner of the Lincoln FFA Chapter
Nayeli Oseguera of the Hamilton City FFA Chapter

Colorado
Ena Gibson of the Greeley FFA Chapter
Kole Hawkins of the Cedaredge FFA Chapter
Grace Monat of the Arickaree FFA Chapter
Sabine Mundt of the Greeley FFA Chapter

Idaho
Delainee Ellsworth of the Deary FFA Chapter
Timothy Hebdon of the Nampa FFA Chapter
Pryce Romriell of the Rigby FFA Chapter
Laney Volkers of the Nampa FFA Chapter

Illinois
Emily Bianchi of the Normal FFA Chapter 

Indiana
Jenna Bushong of the Southmost FFA Chapter
Kaleb Crowder of the Hope FFA Chapter
Kirsten Cummings of the Cascade FFA Chapter
Dane Kissell of the Southwestern-Shelby FFA Chapter
Courtney Phillips of the Hamilton Southeastern FFA Chapter
Emily Recker of the Northeast Dubois FFA Chapter
Claire Wood of the Hamilton Southeastern FFA Chapter

Iowa
Ashley Mose of the North Scott FFA Chapter

Kansas
Brynn Collier of the Jayhawk-Linn FFA Chapter

Louisiana
Alaishia Joseph of the Zachary FFA Chapter 

Maryland
Joanna Genemans of the Catoctin FFA Chapter
Tyler Witherspoon of the Westminster FFA Chapter

Michigan
Sophia Barnum of the Mason FFA Chapter
Rainey Schuette of the Saginaw FFA Chapter
Olivia Spencer of the Saginaw FFA Chapter

Minnesota
Grace Bayerl of the Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted FFA Chapter
Kaylee Gruber of the Pierz FFA Chapter
Ellie Swart of the Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted FFA Chapter
 

Missouri
Allie Eifert of the Jackson FFA Chapter
Karlie Ellis of the Silex FFA Chapter
Dylan Hoyt of the Audrain County R-VI FFA Chapter
Meah McCoy of the Archie FFA Chapter
Taylor Myers of the Jackson FFA Chapter
Paisley Nelson of the North Platte FFA Chapter
Gavin Rhode of the East Buchanan FFA Chapter
Kate Robnett of the Audrain County R-VI FFA Chapter
Cheyenne Silvers of the Northland Career Center FFA Chapter
Shea Stille of the Montgomery Co. R-II FFA Chapter
Elena Wirths of the Boonville FFA Chapter

North Carolina
Kaitlyn Crompton of the Jones Senior FFA Chapter
 

North Dakota
Medora Ellingson of the Mandan FFA Chapter

Ohio
Emma Brandenburg of the Felicity Franklin FFA Chapter
Meegan Gleckler of the Evergreen FFA Chapter
Kaylee Jennings of the Felicity Franklin FFA Chapter

Oklahoma
Brooklyn Matlock of the Cyril FFA Chapter
Jace Melugin of the Pryor FFA Chapter

Pennsylvania
Leah Flinchbaugh of the Eastern York FFA Chapter
Elyssa Gilbert of the Big Spring FFA Chapter
Hailey Houck of the Tyrone Area FFA Chapter
Carter Kennedy of the Honesdale FFA Chapter
Natasha Maddox of the Grand Canyon FFA Chapter
Reilly Rawlings of the Tyrone Area FFA Chapter
Charlee Schock of the Big Spring FFA Chapter

Tennessee
Marynn Enders of the Hendersonville FFA Chapter
Paige Pardue of the Hendersonville FFA Chapter
T. Wayne Williams of Woodbury FFA Chapter

Virginia
Ayla Janney of the Broadway FFA Chapter

Wisconsin
Henry Koerner of the Big Foot FFA Chapter
Megan Schultz of the Adams-Friendship FFA Chapter

Wyoming
Carly Moore of the Wight FFA Chapter

The National FFA Organization is a school-based national youth leadership development organization of more than 850,000 student members as part of 8,995 local FFA chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

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