National FFA Southern Region Vice President

The Northeast is beast. Traveling to Connecticut and Maryland for National FFA Week! From the unique operations to the Maritime Sound School, to the Eastern Shore and the big city in Maryland, I enjoyed every moment celebrating FFA Week with students in their home communities. FFA Week provides us an opportunity to come together and celebrate all that FFA stands for, the passion and excitement in members for this organization across the Country is infectious. Thank you to all the chapters that I visited for welcoming me with open arms and showcasing what makes your programs so special.

The future of agriculture is global. In February, the National FFA Officer Team had the privilege to travel to Japan for the first time in 4 years. While there, we had the unique opportunity to explore the beautiful country, indulge in their cuisine (eat more beef) and learn from their rich tradition and history. There is so much to be learned from traveling abroad, such as the value of a smile, the importance of respect and the sense of unity that comes from being engaged in agriculture. A smile, a showing of respect and a sense of unity can take us far in this world, I’m glad I got to experience those three important things when visiting with the Future Farmers of Japan, Japanese agriculturalists and others we encountered throughout our journey in the Country. The challenges that agriculture face are big, but by taking a bigger, more global approach I am confident that FFA and FFJ members and others involved in agricultural pursuits around the world will be able to solve them.

through my involvement in the cattle industry. Although I may not have been raised in agriculture I have had the opportunity to learn and grow through it. Whether your agriculture involvement stems from livestock, horticulture or technology, we need all of you to advance the future of agriculture.

The initiative aims to illuminate the diverse aspects of the agricultural industry by highlighting various ways people contribute. You, too can be by sharing how you contribute to and connect with the agricultural industry today!

Happy Ag Teacher Appreciation Day!
Today is the day that we get to celebrate and honor those who make such a big impact on our lives!

My ag teacher, Mr. Tim Cribbs made a tremendous impact on my life. He provided me with unique opportunities, challenged me and supported me. I am very grateful for his wisdom guidance and tough love throughout the years. It is no understatement to say that without him, I would not be where I am today. While he may no longer be with us today, his impact lives on in me and so many other former students across the country.

Look what I cooked up🧑🏽‍🍳

I’m excited to be traveling to Connecticut, Maryland, California, Nebraska, South Dakota, New Jersey, Kentucky, Florida and West Virginia this year. I’m looking forward to meeting you all in the states that you call home!

Hey everyone, I figured it was time to introduce myself! My name is Carter Howell and I am the 2023-2024 National FFA Southern Region Vice President.

I’m so excited to meet you all this year, wherever it is across the country!

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It is an honor to introduce you to your 2023-2024 National FFA Southern Region Vice President, Carter Howell!

From the East Coast to the West, my last week of travel was one for the books! Thanks to friends at the Big E, Microsoft, and Wilbur-Ellis for making it memorable.

The countdown to National Convention is ON!! SEE YA SOON!

Summit brought some of the brightest leaders to Washington, D.C. & filled my heart with immense joy.

Grateful for these incredible individuals who made me a better person & who will continue to meet people right where they are!

GO MIGHTY DUCKS! QUACK. 🦆🫶🏼

AREA III IS THE PLACE TO BE!

Our time at the Area III FFA Camp was filled with the most intense scavenger hunt, zip lining, and some incredible sessions hosted by the state officers. Thankful for a great time with even greater people!

CAMP O!! CAMP O!! THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE CAMP O!!

Thankful for a week spent at Oswegatchie with people who encourage me to seek out adventure and challenge me to be the best version of myself. 🫶🏼

Home is where the heart is, and my heart is overflowing with joy thanks to the amazing people I have at home.

NCFFA was truly the cherry on top of an incredible convention season! I'm immensely grateful for the love, laughter, and cherished memories that have made this week so incredibly special.

The Florida FFAmily!!

I’m so grateful to have left the sunshine state with some great memories and new friends! Thank you for inspiring me and for bringing so much heart to all that you do.

forges a lasting impact on its members and I’m so grateful to have joined them for SLC! It was a great week filled with rubber duckies and LOTS of heat. I am sincerely thankful for the valuable friendships that blossomed and the countless memories we created together.

Thank you .nation for some Texas fun and for supporting women in ag!

Tremendously grateful for the continuous support of time, talent, and treasure we receive from partners like Kerry Taste & Nutrition, Corteva Agriscience, Case IH, Culver’s, and ADM!

This week was entirely too much fun with at State Leadership Conference!

So proud of this team and the dedication they put into their year of service. Thanks for all the laughs, hugs, and memories!!

Idaho FFA, thank you for reminding us all to remain rooted while embracing growth.

This week was filled with tons of hugs, dancin’ and …shaving cream battles? I’m so thankful for each and every person who made this week so great! 🫶🏼

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Thank you so much to for hosting us and for helping make our experience fruitful.

It was great to see our friends and

The first half of FFA week has been incredible with

Thank you to the Whiteland FFA Chapter, Seymour FFA Chapter, and Indiana FFA State Officers for welcoming me with open arms!

Looking forward to continuing the celebrations with

Through this door pass many friends of the FFA! I’m so thankful for all of the friends made at Prairie Heights High School and at the Putnam County Schools FFA Week Kickoff Dance. It was such an incredible start to FFA week!

South Africa! 🇿🇦

Grateful for the opportunity to broaden my horizons and expand my global perspective. Exploring South Africa has been a truly enriching experience - from learning about its diverse culture and history, to witnessing its natural beauty and wildlife.

Up Next: NATIONAL FFA WEEK! See ya soon

How do you plan on celebrating FFA week?

Experience week is complete and my cup is overflowing!

Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU, to the following schools for making us feel right at home:

Felix Varela High School
Coral Reef High School
Redland Middle School
William H. Turner Technical Arts High School
Kennedy Middle School
Okeechobee High School
Yearling Middle School
Osceola Middle School

Florida FFA, you are incredible and we are so privileged to have joined you for the week!

Had a blast spending time with the future leaders of agriculture at Shelbyville High School and Shenandoah High School's FFA chapters!

Wishing you the happiest holiday season from our team! Here's to a great year ahead!

Santa came early this year!

I’m so thankful for eleven of the best gifts I could receive and can’t wait to see you soon!

Comment below if you see your state!

Hey Facebook! I’m MacKenna Clifton from North Carolina. This year I have the privilege of serving as the National FFA Southern Region Vice President.

This year is going to be full of humility, high expectations, and endless growth. I am so excited to meet each of you and invest in the experiences afforded to me.

Here’s to a lifetime of investing fully, loving unconditionally, and living deliberately! Let’s have ourselves a year!

We’re not in Indy anymore! Thankful for a little family adventure and for soaking up every moment we have together!

Feeling festive with the fam! Sending the warmest wishes to each of you this season. ❤️