Representatives Mann, Panetta Reestablish Congressional FFA Caucus in 118th

Written By: Press Release Posted by David Elliott
Published Date: 01-26-2023

US Representatives Tracey Mann of Kansas and Jimmy Panetta of California have announced the reestablishment of the Congressional FFA Caucus in the 118th Congress.

Representatives Mann and Panetta co-founded the caucus on December 2, 2021. The FFA Caucus is an informal, bipartisan group of US Representatives dedicated to issues related to the next generation of agricultural leaders and students pursuing careers in agriculture, food, natural resources and related sciences.

“As a past chapter FFA officer from Quinter and proud FFA alumnus, it is an honor to reestablish the Congressional FFA Caucus alongside Representative Panetta,” said Representative Mann, Co-Founder and Co-Chair. “Now more than ever, we need young people with the foresight, creativity and skills necessary to meet the challenge of delivering food, fiber and fuel to the world. The FFA Caucus provides a unique opportunity for Congress to reach across the aisle and promote the next generation of food and agriculture.”

“As we work in Congress to strengthen our agriculture, we also must ensure that the next generation continues to have the drive, passion and leadership to farm and contribute to our communities and country,” said Representative Panetta, Co-Founder and Co-Chair. “FFA plays an essential part in that mission by fostering and encouraging young farmers, ranchers and scientists who proudly wear the blue corduroy jacket. The foundation built by the FFA is critical to the future of our food security and the furthering of new, innovative technology and practices in our fields, ranches and laboratories. I look forward to continuing to co-chair the bipartisan FFA Caucus with my friend and colleague Tracey Mann and working with our fellow caucus members in the 118th Congress as we support the FFA and sustain the future of our nation’s agriculture.”

The National FFA Organization is a congressionally chartered school-based national youth leadership organization of more than 850,823 student members as part of 8,995 local FFA chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Washington D.C. and the US Virgin Islands.

“FFA plays a key role in educating our youth and developing the next generation of leaders. With the continuation of this caucus comes the opportunity to continue sharing the message of the importance of agriculture to others,” said Scott Stump, CEO of the National FFA Organization. “We know FFA members are not only our future leaders but also the ones who will continue to fill the agriculture talent pipeline. It is exciting to share this message with a broader audience through the 118th Congress.”

“The awareness that the FFA Caucus brings to Congress impacts the future of the National FFA Organization and the future of the agriculture industry,” said Karlie Albright, State President of Kansas FFA. “The National FFA Organization continues to build leaders that will one day lead the country, and the support from the FFA Caucus is influential.”

“With its goal of instilling premier leadership, personal growth and career success in American students, the FFA…