{"id":28837,"date":"2025-04-04T10:52:47","date_gmt":"2025-04-04T17:52:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/plantingseedsblog.cdfa.ca.gov\/wordpress\/?p=28837"},"modified":"2025-04-04T10:52:47","modified_gmt":"2025-04-04T17:52:47","slug":"california-ffa-state-leadership-conference-secretary-karen-ross-speaks-to-future-agricultural-leaders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/plantingseedsblog.cdfa.ca.gov\/wordpress\/index.php\/2025\/04\/04\/california-ffa-state-leadership-conference-secretary-karen-ross-speaks-to-future-agricultural-leaders\/","title":{"rendered":"California FFA State Leadership Conference: Secretary Karen Ross speaks to future agricultural leaders"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/plantingseedsblog.cdfa.ca.gov\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/thumbnail_Image.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/plantingseedsblog.cdfa.ca.gov\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/thumbnail_Image-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28838\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:500px;height:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plantingseedsblog.cdfa.ca.gov\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/thumbnail_Image-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/plantingseedsblog.cdfa.ca.gov\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/thumbnail_Image-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/plantingseedsblog.cdfa.ca.gov\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/thumbnail_Image-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/plantingseedsblog.cdfa.ca.gov\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/thumbnail_Image-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/plantingseedsblog.cdfa.ca.gov\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/thumbnail_Image-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/plantingseedsblog.cdfa.ca.gov\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/thumbnail_Image.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>On Thursday night April 3,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdfa.ca.gov%2FSecretaryBio.html&amp;data=05%7C02%7Csteve.lyle%40cdfa.ca.gov%7C0e947dff5e94466fa02508dd7397df53%7Cafdfd251a22248978cbaae68cabfffbc%7C0%7C0%7C638793818314544844%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=fSmhk2ab66kh58JIv4cR3JWjfji3B06zAKiQe5vEFhM%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CDFA Secretary Karen Ross<\/a>&nbsp;addressed California FFA students at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, delivering an inspiring message about the power of teamwork, innovation, and the role of FFA in shaping the future of agriculture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More than 7,000 students and 1,000 of their advisors are gathered in the capital this weekend for the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.calaged.org%2Fevent_type%2Fstate_convention%2Finformation&amp;data=05%7C02%7Csteve.lyle%40cdfa.ca.gov%7C0e947dff5e94466fa02508dd7397df53%7Cafdfd251a22248978cbaae68cabfffbc%7C0%7C0%7C638793818314557430%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Lt5GKpghkZM%2BA6oyd4fMbqbr7bIA%2FMuNgpkPUaTenlE%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2025 State Future Farmers of America (FFA) Leadership Conference<\/a>, the largest annual statewide career technical student organization event in California. The conference, which brings together young  leaders from 368 chapters, focuses on leadership development, career exploration, and the future of ag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cYou are part of helping the next generation forge the future of agriculture,\u201d Secretary Ross told the students. She emphasized the importance of local communities, collaboration, and investing in the next generation of leaders. She encouraged students to recognize the role they play in strengthening the agricultural industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>California remains an agricultural powerhouse, leading the nation with a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdfa.ca.gov%2FStatistics%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Csteve.lyle%40cdfa.ca.gov%7C0e947dff5e94466fa02508dd7397df53%7Cafdfd251a22248978cbaae68cabfffbc%7C0%7C0%7C638793818314569854%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=L9djpBXqAoNbti%2F1XWBIZ2Ee0yUuy1%2BXk3tQ61o5oE4%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">$59 billion industry in 2023<\/a>. Secretary Ross highlighted that beyond agriculture, California also ranks number one in technology,  manufacturing, food and beverage production, entertainment, and tourism\u2014underscoring the state\u2019s vast economic strength and global impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Throughout the conference, students will participate in legislative gatherings, scholarship and proficiency interviews, a career expo, and the FFA&#8217;s Farm Robotics Challenge Academy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As Secretary Ross concluded, she expressed gratitude for the commitment of FFA members, stating, \u201cThank you for the investment you are making in agriculture\u2019s future.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following her remarks, Secretary Ross was invited to recognize FFA chapter winners for California Agricultural Plate (AgPlate) marketing efforts. The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdfa.ca.gov%2Fegov%2Fcalagplate%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Csteve.lyle%40cdfa.ca.gov%7C0e947dff5e94466fa02508dd7397df53%7Cafdfd251a22248978cbaae68cabfffbc%7C0%7C0%7C638793818314582262%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=tsydXLpiWacfBMxHOTkL06XnwPGrhxBZ2wQ50VLO1yo%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">California AgPlate<\/a>&nbsp;can be obtained at the DMV and supports agricultural education and youth leadership development\u2014benefiting FFA students by&nbsp;providing funding for programs within California FFA.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 2025 State FFA Leadership Conference runs through April 6.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On Thursday night April 3,&nbsp;CDFA Secretary Karen Ross&nbsp;addressed California FFA students at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, delivering an inspiring message about the power of teamwork, innovation, and the role of FFA in shaping the future of agriculture. 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