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State Officer Candidates

The New Mexico FFA State Officer Selection Process closely mirrors that of the National FFA Organization. Candidates will go through rounds where they can display their FFA and agricultural knowledge, public speaking skills, leadership ability, and facilitation style.

All applications must be submitted by:

April 13, 2022
(electronic submission)

Application Components:
  • Application Instructions
  • Officer Documentation
State Officer Application
​For Candidates:
  • 2022 State Officer Handbook
  • Facilitation Hot Topics 
  • Magic Formula Template
  • Stand & Deliver/Media Hot Topics
  • Quiz Handbook
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Advice from Past State Officers

Additional Resources:
  • National FFA 
  • National FFA Manual 
  • National Officer Candidate Homepage
  • Ag Council
  • Fast Facts About Agriculture ​
  • USDA
  • CTE
  • Ag Web
  • Ag Week
  • Ag Daily​
Advisor State Officer Candidate Recommendation Form
Recommendation

Rounds
PHASE 1 (All Candidates)
  #1 - Personal Round I
  #2- Test

  #3 - Media
  #4 - One - on - Two Interviews
  #5 - Stand & Deliver Practicum

PHASE 2 (Finalists Only)
  #6 - Facilitation Practicum
  #7 - Round Robin Issues Conversation
  #8 - Personal Round II
Maximum Time Limit per Candidate

6 Minutes
1 Hour
3 Hours
30 Minutes
20 minutes preparation, 5 minutes for the speech & 5 minutes for questions

50 minutes preparation & 10 minutes to present
35 minutes
10 minutes
Study Guides

Personal Round Example
Media Round Example
One-on-Two Example
Stand & Deliver Example
​
Stand & Deliver News Topic Guide
Facilitation Example
Round Robin Examples
Personal Round II Examples

Competencies
  1. Communication - 15%
  2. Team Player - 10%
  3. Areas of Knowledge - 10%
  4. Organization - 10%
  5. Character - 20%
  6. Passion for Success - 12.5%
  7. Influence - 12.5%
  8. Critical Thinking - 10%

If you have additional questions or need clarification, please contact:
Gary Aycock
​STATE  SUPERVISOR OF AGRICULTURE EDUCATION
STATE FFA ADVISOR

575-646-3037
rga@nmsu.edu
Russell Walter
​STATE  EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
NEW MEXICO FFA ASSOCIATION

575-646-7054
rwalter@nmsu.edu

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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Alumni
    • District Alignment
    • FFA Organization
    • History
    • Leadership
  • Foundation
  • Activities
    • Legacy Platforms >
      • Agcelerate 2021-2022
      • Evolve 2020-2021
      • Take the Step 2019-2020
      • AgStrong 2018-2019
      • Agtivate 2017-2018
    • Career Development Events
    • C.O.L.T.
    • D.O.T.
    • FFA Day at the Roundhouse
    • Jr. High Contests
    • Leadership Camp
    • Leadership Development Events
    • National Convention
    • NMLC
    • New Mexico State Fair
    • State Convention
  • Officers
    • National Officers
    • State Officers >
      • State Officers
      • Voucher Form
      • Candidates
      • Nom Comm
      • Past State Officers
      • Non Officer Voucher Form
    • District Officers
  • Students
    • AG Explorer
    • Applications
    • Code of Ethics
    • FFA Degrees
    • SAE
    • Scholarships
  • Teachers
    • NM Ag Teachers Hall of Fame
    • NMAETA Scholarships
    • Agricultural Youth Work Guidelines
    • CASE
    • N.A.A.E.
    • District Advisors
    • Professional Development
    • Forms
    • Teacher Directory
    • Resources
    • CAERT Curriculum
    • New Mexico Ag in the Classroom
    • NMAETA
    • Teaching Positions
    • Chapter Outreach >
      • C4CR Ambassador Program
    • Chapter Fundraising
  • Contact Us