2020-2021 New Mexico FFA State Officers
Brandon Larrañaga 
Las Vegas FFA
State President
New Mexico FFA, my name is Brandon Larrañaga and I am incredibly humbled to be serving as your 2020-2021 State President! I was born in the state of Washington and lived in Idaho before moving to the Land of Enchantment where I found my home among the mountains and hills of Las Vegas, New Mexico. Throughout my time in FFA, as I went year to year competing in different events and meeting new people, I eventually came to find my home among my fellow members. I not only hold a deep rooted care for this organization, but also for you, the members, who make it so special. As your President, I promise you that this team will do everything in our power to serve you all in any way possible. In this last year, we have faced trials and tribulations that have tested us all, but we have only grown stronger as a result. Our position as a state officer team comes with the responsibility of carrying on the proud legacy of New Mexico FFA to the promise of exciting opportunities and new beginnings. Together, we will look forward to the future as we continue to strengthen our principles in American agriculture, mold future leaders, and enjoy another fantastic year of the New Mexico FFA Association. Let's get to work!
Anne Hondentt 
Mayfield FFA
State Secretary
Hey New Mexico FFA! My name is Anne Hodnett and I am beyond excited to be your 2020-2021 State Secretary! My family and I call Las Cruces home and I am from the mighty Mayfeld FFA Chapter. Ever since I saw my older brother, Wil, zip up his New Mexico FFA State Association jacket, I knew I had to have a state association jacket of my own someday. I have several mama cows and raise show calves. This experience is where my love for agricultural organizations and agricultural education started. Through FFA, I have developed a deeper respect and passion for agriculture and the people who make up our amazing organization! During my year of service, I am excited to grow the organization as a whole but also grow as an individual by learning new skills, meeting new people, gaining more knowledge about agriculture, and being a voice to the agricultural youth in New Mexico. 
Kamryn Kidder
​Mesa Vista FFA
State Vice President - District I
Hey New Mexico FFA! My name is Kamryn Kidder, I’m from the Mesa Vista FFA Chapter and I’m your District 1 President/ State Vice President. When I joined FFA my freshmen year, I knew this Organization was meant for me. I felt like I could be myself and everyone I met was like family to me. While serving in this position, I will have the opportunity to meet you all and get to know you better. I did not run to just become your District 1 President, but to make sure you feel like you are welcomed and part of a family. I want to be the person that will be by your side on your way to becoming the best you can be. Thank you for everything you have done for me! I can’t wait to see you soon!
Sydney Turner
Roy FFA
State Vice President - District II
What’s up New Mexico FFA! My name is Sydney Turner and I am serving as your 2020-2021 District ll President/ State Vice President. I am blessed with the privilege to serve our members this year and am eager to see where this journey will lead New Mexico FFA. Before moving to rural north eastern New Mexico, I did not have the privilege of knowing what an asset agriculture is. Thanks to the exposure through rural communities, I have grown so fond of organizations like the FFA that encourage agricultural advocacy! The past three years have grown my heart of service for this organization through every endeavor I have been fortunate enough to be a part of. This organization continues to challenge me for the better through all of its open doors which makes me look forward to serving each member this year!
Jonathan Aday
Estancia FFA
State Vice President - District III
Hey New Mexico FFA! My name is Jonathan Aday and I am from the Estancia FFA Chapter! I am the son of a third-generation farmer which makes agriculture a huge part of my life. Throughout high school, the FFA has truly been a blessing for me. I love meeting new people, forming new friendships, and competing in many CDE's and LDE's. When I'm not busy at an FFA event I usually am working on our family farm with my dad. The FFA is my favorite organization and I look forward to another year of service in the blue jacket. 
Trevor Rawdon
Protales FFA
State Vice President - District IV
What's popping New Mexico FFA! My name is Trevor Rawdon and I am incredibly honored and humbled to be serving as your 2020-2021 District 4 President/ State Vice President! I am from the Portales FFA Chapter where I first found my passion for the FFA and the members that make up the organization. I believe that everyone has a place and a purpose in life and I have found that mine is serving persons in and out of the FFA. 1 Peter 4:10 states “Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace in its various forms." New Mexico FFA, I look forward to using my gifts and talents to serve you in helping you find your place and purpose as we journey through this crazy experience together! Thank you and may God bless each and every one of you!
Kaylin Klein
Artesia FFA
State Vice President - District V
Hello New Mexico FFA! I am Kaylin Klein and I am so happy to be serving as your District V President/State Vice President! Ever since joining FFA in 2016, I have been fortunate to meet many amazing people from across the state and country. Anyone that knows me knows that I have a passion for aviation and, although my head is often in the clouds, my feet are on the ground squarely in agriculture and the FFA. Over the years, FFA has been a huge source of inspiration, wisdom, and personal growth, and I am thankful for the opportunities afforded me to be involved and active in this organization. I am proud of our membership base and I want to take every chance to share our members’ success and grow with the rest of our community, state, and country. We are a dedicated group of young people with so much potential ahead of us. It is my hope that we can expand our reach by opening our doors to more potential members and continue to show our communities what we are made of. I am so excited to meet you, learn from you, and grow with you this year. See you soon! 
Emily Gossett 
​Silver City FFA
State Vice President - District VI
What’s up New Mexico FFA! My name is Emily Gossett and I’m from the Silver City FFA Chapter. Agriculture has been such an important aspect of my life since the seventh grade. Before that, I had no clue that word even existed, but once it came into my life, it’s been pretty big. I owe FFA for this amazing passion of mine and I’m so excited to share my love for this organization with all of you! I can’t wait to see what kind of adventures and challenges this year of service brings. I’m looking forward to creating unbreakable bonds with so many of you and seeing how this organization has impacted your life. Let’s make this year great, New Mexico FFA!