GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The Florida FFA Association Board of Directors, officers and staff have announced the selection of those who will receive the coveted Honorary State FFA Degree.
The Honorary State FFA Degree is among the highest honorary awards presented by the state organization. Its’ purpose is to recognize those individuals who have greatly contributed to the advancement of agricultural education and who have provided outstanding service to the Florida FFA Association. This award will be presented on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at the Fourth General Session of the 97th Florida FFA State Convention & Expo beginning at 7:00 p.m. The convention and expo will be held at the Caribe Royale Orlando, 8101 World Center Drive, in Orlando.
The 2025 Honorary Degree Recipients are:
Dr. Mike Armbruster
Orange County
Public Schools
Mr. Jacobi Bedenfield
University of Florida
Dr. Tre Easterly
University of Florida
Ms. Allyson Erickson
University of Florida
Mr. Jim Handley
Florida Cattlemen’s Association
Ms. Amy McAllister
iCEV
Mr. Justin Sharpless
Warner University
ABOUT THE FLORIDA FFA STATE CONVENTION & EXPO
The annual state FFA convention and expo is the highlight of Florida FFA’s year. Nearly 5,000 FFA members, advisors, administrators, alumni, parents and industry partners come together to celebrate the achievements won by the past and present generations of agriculturalists, while continuing to develop their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success. Attendees will be inspired and motivated to take pride in our industry, serve our communities, and become leaders of the next generation.
While at the convention, FFA members and guests will experience motivational speakers, award presentations, exciting exhibits, challenging Career and Leadership Development Events, and plenty of entertaining activities. Attendees can take a stroll through the Florida FFA Expo in search of the perfect career connection, attend a workshop to brush up on those leadership skills, or simply interact and share ideas with FFA members and advisors from across the state.
ABOUT THE FLORIDA FFA ASSOCIATION
The Florida FFA Association is a premier youth, leadership organization with over 60,000 middle and high school student members – as part of over 300 local FFA chapters across the state. FFA members participate in nearly 50 leadership and career development events each year. The FFA mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education.
The Florida FFA Association is a resource and support organization that does not select, control, supervise or approve local chapter or individual member activities except as expressly provided for in the Florida FFA Association Constitution and Bylaws.
THE AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION MISSION
Agricultural education prepares students for successful careers and a lifetime of informed choices in the global agriculture, food, fiber and natural resource systems.
THE FFA MISSION
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.
For more information about Florida FFA and agricultural education, visit flaffa.org.
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