FFA Students Talk Talent Pipeline for Ag
Published: Friday, July 31, 2026
National FFA hosted a panel discussion in the nation's capital on July 22, focused on the importance of agricultural education and career and technical education in preparing the next generation. As part of this event, four FFA members shared their experience and how their involvement encouraged them to choose their pathways —from agricultural communication to plant sciences and agricultural education. Industry representatives also discussed the importance of FFA in providing more people to support the talent pipeline.
The discussion was moderated by National FFA President Trey Myers. Panel participants included: Emma Alexander, 2025-26 state president, Virginia FFA; Jordan Berg, 2026-27 state reporter for Wisconsin FFA; Trey Elizando, senior manager, Global Policy and Strategy, Cargill; Kaitlyn Maruszewski, 2025-26 Indiana FFA state president; Kellie Michaud, agricultural education instructor, Smyrna High School, Delaware; and Rachel Noble, 2025-26 state vice president, North Carolina FFA Assn.
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