About the Author: Citlali Calixto
Hey National FFA! My name is Citlali Calixto, and I am from the Weld Central FFA chapter in the Rocky Mountain state of Colorado! In my state, I serve as the Weld Central FFA President, District XIV President, and one of two National FFA in the USA Reporters. Aside from these positions, I am also a part of the Shop FFA Style Squad! I also try to stay super involved in my chapter and state's FFA association. The events I have done are Creed Speaking, Extemporaneous Speaking, Floriculture, and the Agriscience Fair. My start in FFA was a different than most people. I grew up in a suburb 25 minutes from Denver, with little to no involvement in the agricultural industry. I wasn't aware of FFA until freshman year when I decided to take a leap of faith and joined, competing in Creed Speaking. I have spent this past year advocating for agricultural education in suburban neighborhoods because I believe every single student should have the opportunity to put on a blue jacket and find their footing in this organization and the world the same way I did.
Read about members’ and officers’ experiences in FFA and agricultural education across the state of Colorado.
Learn about Sarah Madsen’s career in agricultural education and her role as the Weld Central FFA Chapter advisor.
Lacey Taylor, a member of the Highland FFA Chapter in Colorado, follows in her family’s footsteps and helps raise bulls for competitions.
