Officers

Area Officers

What is an area FFA officer?

The primary role of a Texas FFA area officer is to provide student leadership to FFA members in their respective areas. Area officers are typically selected first by their districts, and then by their area delegation. As an area officer, you are expected to perform and uphold the duties and responsibilities that come with this leadership opportunity. These officers are expected to plan and facilitate workshops, conferences, and camps for FFA members. Additionally, area officers will play a vital role in the Texas FFA State Convention delegate experience as well as the National FFA Convention delegate experience. 

What will I do as an area officer?

Area Greenhand Camp- During your year of service you will most likely be asked by your area coordinator to develop a workshop for Greenhand FFA members about FFA opportunities. This workshop will be given at your Area Greenhand Camp. 

Area Leadership Camp- At your Area Leadership Camp you will be expected to facilitate workshops for district FFA officers, as well as plan many activities for district officers to partake in during this camp. This camp is not only a learning experience but also an opportunity to connect with district officers all across your area. 

State Leadership Conference- The State Leadership Conference is the Texas FFA State Officer-administered leadership conference for area officers, hosted in the month of June. Area officers are immersed in a four-day leadership training in which they are given the concepts and skill sets to effectively serve as area officers. From facilitation to the committee process, State Leadership Conference has been a long-standing pillar of Texas FFA leadership development.

District Officer Training- During this training area officers will spend the day teaching district officers basic facilitation skills such as the magic formula and will also begin planning their workshops for Area Greenhand Camp and other camps and conferences. This is also a great experience for both district and area officers because they get to spend time getting to know their teammates. It is important to note that not every area will have this training, so be sure to check with your area coordinators for more information. 

State Convention- As an area officer you have the incredible opportunity to attend the annual Texas FFA State Convention where you will be tasked with helping coordinate your area's voting delegates and, in some instances, you will be serving as a voting delegate. Additionally, you will help ensure that the area voting delegates are keeping high energy throughout the entire convention! 

National FFA Delegate- Since every area officer will not be able to attend National FFA Convention as a voting delegate, this opportunity is one that should not be taken lightly. Depending on the size of your area, 4-5 area FFA officers from your area will attend National FFA Convention as a voting delegate. Typically, they will start with the President and go in order down the list of officer positions. During your time at National FFA Convention, you will be representing not only Texas FFA but your areas, districts, and even your home FFA chapter. Each voting delegate will serve on various committees that deal with issues pertaining to the National FFA Organization as a whole. It is important to keep the members in the forefront of your mind during this process because ultimately that is why we are here. 

Area Convention- Area Convention is a time for FFA members to come together to compete in contests, hear from talent teams, and also elect the new area officer team. Current area officers will play a vital role in this convention by ensuring that everything is running smoothly. You will help announce results from various contests, perform opening and closing ceremonies, and even play a role in the electing of area officers. This will be your final time as an area officer, so we encourage you to cherish every moment of this day. 

District Convention/Banquet- While this event might be held at the district level, often times an area officer is asked to come to give remarks on behalf of the area or a keynote to encourage FFA members to take action in their FFA careers. This event will vary amongst areas, but it is important to keep this event in your mind.