Join 2024-2025 State President, Hunter Lawson, and State First Vice President, Thomas Barton as they give listeners a glimpse of what their year of service looks like and answer some member's questions!

Ep. 24: Q&A with the Texas FFA Officer Travel Team

Ashley Dunkerley, Texas FFA Communications Coordinator, takes a break from all of her "behind the scenes" efforts to share best practices to brand your chapter efforts. From creating consistency for your chapter activities to leveraging these practices to increase the value of your program within your district and community, you're going to want to tune in!

Ep. 23: Boosting Your Chapter Branding

Texas FFA advisors and members will hear from State Officers Elise Sharp and Blake Koether as they share all the details about the 96th Annual Texas FFA Convention in Houston, Texas. From speakers and entertainment to how to plan for Fun Night, you're going to want to tune in for episode to hear all the tips and tricks to prepare for a great convention experience.

The 96th Annual Texas FFA Convention

Texas FFA is fortunate to partner with Texas Farm Bureau through many programs such as Texas FFA Career Week, FFA Week, Day At The Capitol, and MORE! Join us for this episode to meet Texas FFA Board Member and Director of Organization, Dr. Whit Weems to learn about Texas Farm Bureau and the abundant resources and opportunities available to ag educators.

Any links or specific references made during the episode can be accessed at texasffa.org/podcast [https://texasffa.org/podcast].

Ep. 21: Better Together with Texas Farm Bureau

Join Rod Vincent (Belleville), Jacob Price (Katy), and Liz Treptow (Weimar) as they share ways to effectively motivate students on career development and leadership development teams. From recruiting students to integrating contest content into your classroom, you're not going to want to miss the knowledge these two wise owls have to share! 

Ep. 20: Motivating Students on Teams

Texas FFA is fortunate to have several National FFA Teacher Ambassadors who are tasked with serving as liaisons between the National FFA and our teachers. They serve to inform teachers and students of the enumerable opportunities for leadership development, chapter and individual support, and teacher resources available through the National Organization. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn more about all the resources National FFA has to offer our Texas FFA advisors and members.

Ep. 19: Meet Your National FFA Teacher Ambassadors

Join us as we hear from Area V Vice President Weston Parr and Area VI Vice President Jacqueline Rand as they discuss chapter meeting ideas that will have your members excited to attend!

Any links or specific references made during the episode can be accessed at texasffa.org/podcast [https://texasffa.org/podcast].



Ep. 18: FFA Meetings For Greater Engagement

Ep. 17: Right To Farm Bill

Join Melissa Spicer, Florence, and Luke Parr, Blue Ridge as they share was to effectively utilize their chapter officers in order to provide meaningful opportunities for student growth while taking some of the responsibilities off the teacher's shoulders. From chapter officer retreats to the end-of-the-year banquet, you're not going to want to miss the knowledge these two wise owls have to share! 

Ep. 16: Empowering Your Chapter Officer Team - Part II

Ep. 15: Empowering Your Chapter Officer Team - Part I

Today, more than 150,000 Texas FFA members in nearly 1,200 chapters are engaged in a wide range of agricultural education activities. With so many opportunities available to students, it can be difficult to stay informed. FFA Unraveled is an effort for us to do just that, unravel all of the programs and opportunities offered to Texas FFA members, and break them down in order to enable listeners to better understand and develop an action plan to move forward. Texas FFA remains committed to the individual student, providing a path to achievement in premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education and focused on how to assist teachers in doing so. Let’s continue to grow our next generation of leaders. | Episodes are hosted by Texas FFA Association staff and state officers.

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