"FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education."
- FFA Motto
Beyond the cows and plows portion of FFA and agriculture education, students have the opportunity to develop themselves personally as well as professionally through participating in a variety of leadership conferences. These events are held progressively, meaning a student should begin with GLC and work their way up throughout high school. Each conference focuses on a different or more complicated set of skills helping the student continue to grow.
All titles below have been hyperlinked to the California FFA Website as well as the National FFA Webpage for more information.
All titles below have been hyperlinked to the California FFA Website as well as the National FFA Webpage for more information.
Leadership Events
State FFA Leadership Conference
The California FFA Convention is held each April with over 5,000 plus FFA members and guests from across the California in attendance. At the California FFA State Leadership Conference, members participate in general sessions educational leadership workshops, a career show and engage in delegate sessions to accomplish the business of our association. For more information visit the California FFA Webpage.
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National FFA Convention
The National FFA Convention is held each October in Indianapolis, Indiana with over 60,000 plus FFA members and guests from across the country in attendance. Members participate in general sessions, competitive events, educational tours, leadership workshops, a career show and expo, volunteer activities and much more. It is the largest annual student gathering in the country. For more information visit the California FFA Webpage or the National FFA Webpage.
Personal Growth Conferences
Greenhand Leadership Conference (GLC)
This conference is for Greenhand members, which are usually freshman. It Introduces students to the benefits and opportunities in Agricultural Education, including SAE and FFA. This conference is the “hook-line-and-sinker” to get students to buy into Agricultural Education throughout their four years in high school. For more information visit the California FFA Webpage.
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Made for Excellence (MFE)
Personal development starts with the individual. Self-discovery of talents, strengths, interests and personal character are emphasized as the individual is channeled to discover their passion in life. This conference focuses on "ME: one's personal skills and development of the ability to be successful." This conference is typically for sophomores. For more information visit the California FFA Webpage.
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Advanced Leadership Academy (ALA)
Once a leader is comfortable with their own self and self-purpose, they can discover how to work with others, consider diverse prospectives and establish a goal. This conference focuses on "WE: the individual leader, their relationships with others and how to establish common vision." This conference is typically for Juniors. For more information visit the California FFA Webpage.
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Sacramento Leadership Experience (SLE)
California FFA’s premier capstone conference, individuals and teams are prepared to make things happen. Skills for solving problems, making decisions and accomplishing goals are developed. Students step into the role of one of California's State legislators, are assigned a specific California district and spend four days in Sacramento. SLE is all about the role of government, agricultural policy and advocacy. This conference focuses on "DO: the ability of the individual leader and team to put their vision into action.” This conference is for senior students. For more information visit the California FFA Webpage.
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Washington Leadership Conference (WLC)
WLC is the ultimate leadership experience for FFA members. It provides hands-on experiences that help attendees learn how to apply leadership skills to real-life situations. This conferences focuses on personal development, diversity, advocacy and service. There are seven, one-week sessions each summer. Students can attend anytime throughout high school. For more information visit the National FFA Webpage.
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