National Officer Retiring Addresses

National Officer Retiring Addresses

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Experience one of FFA's most cherished traditions — the National Officer Retiring Address. Each year, the six National FFA Officers close their year of service with a heartfelt farewell speech delivered before tens of thousands of members at the National FFA Convention. Drawing on personal stories and a year spent traveling the country, these addresses reflect on lessons learned, inspire the next generation of agricultural leaders, and mark the close of each officer's term. This collection brings together these powerful speeches so members, advisors, and supporters everywhere can experience the inspiration firsthand.

National Officer Retiring Addresses
  • FFA Brotherhood: Belief and Belonging

    Episode 1

    FFA National Vice President Mary Schrieber shares her personal journey of finding belonging and brotherhood within the organization. She recounts initial doubts due to her non-agricultural background and how support from peers and advisors fostered her growth. Schrieber emphasizes the importance ...

  • Embracing Truth: FFA Vice President's Journey

    Episode 2

    Caroline Groth, National FFA Vice President 2024-25, shares a powerful personal journey of overcoming self-doubt and negative self-talk. She recounts struggles with feelings of unworthiness and anxiety, offering practical advice on confronting lies and embracing truth through faith and affirmatio...

  • Jack's Big Adventures 2.0

    Episode 3

    Jack Lingenfelter, National FFA Southern Region Vice President, shares profound insights from his "Jack's Big Adventures 2.0" retiring address. He explores how childhood beliefs and external validation shaped his self-worth, ultimately advocating for inherent value beyond performance. Lingenfelte...

  • Luke Jennings: Be The Light

    Episode 4

    Luke Jennings, the 2024-2025 National FFA Secretary, shares his inspiring journey of overcoming personal tragedies and self-doubt. He uses relatable anecdotes, like his childhood fear of the dark, to illustrate the importance of being a light for others. Jennings emphasizes the power of connectio...

  • Abigale Jacobsen: Vulnerability and Connection

    Episode 5

    Abigale Jacobsen, the 98th National FFA Western Region Vice President, candidly discusses her lifelong battle with fear and anxiety. She explores how emotional walls are built as defenses. She explores how emotional walls are built as defense mechanisms, hindering genuine connection and authentic...

  • Sacrifice for Future Gains

    Episode 6

    National FFA President Thaddeus Bergschnieder eloquently uses a chess analogy to illustrate the concept of sacrifice. He shares personal anecdotes, including a basketball injury and his grandfather's journey, to emphasize that difficult choices today lead to greater rewards tomorrow. The video h...