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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:

March 19, 2025
(electronic submission)

Application Components:
  • Application Instructions
  • Officer Documentation
State Officer Application
​For Candidates:
  • 2025 State Officer Handbook 
  • 2024 Officer Resources Slideshow 
  • 2025 Candidate Training Book (NMLC)
  • 2025 Facilitation Hot Topics 
  • Magic Formula Template
  • Stand & Deliver/Media Hot Topics (updated 03/20/205)
  • 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
[email protected]
Russell Walter
​STATE  EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
NEW MEXICO FFA ASSOCIATION

575-646-7054
[email protected]

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  • Home
  • About NM FFA
    • Contact NMFFA
    • Donations
    • Alumni
    • District Alignment
    • FFA Organization
    • History
    • Leadership
  • Activities
    • Career Development Events
    • FFA Day at the Roundhouse
    • Jr. High Contests
    • Leadership Camp
    • Leadership Development Events
    • National FFA Convention
    • NM Leadership Conference
    • New Mexico State Fair
    • State Convention
  • Officers
    • National Officers
    • State Officers >
      • State Officers
      • State Officer Visit Request
      • Voucher Form
      • Candidates
      • Nom Comm
      • Non Officer Voucher Form
    • District Officers >
      • D.O.T.
    • Past State Officers
    • C.O.L.T.
  • Students
    • AG Explorer
    • Applications
    • Code of Ethics
    • FFA Degrees
    • SAE
    • Scholarships
  • Teachers
    • Teacher Directory
    • FFA Chapter & Membership Rosters
    • Professional Development
    • Career Opportunities
    • NM Ag Teachers Hall of Fame
    • District Advisors
    • Forms
    • Resources
    • NMAETA
    • Chapter Outreach >
      • C4CR Ambassador Program
  • Foundation
  • Gallery