California FFA News Winter 2016 | Page 9

Top 10 FFA Alumni Membership States based on 2014-15 membership year: 1. Wisconsin, 8569 2. Illinois, 8210 3. Ohio, 4250 4. Florida, 3582 5. Oklahoma, 2915 6. Iowa, 2512 7. Tennessee, 2477 8. Texas, 2317 9. Georgia, 2284 10. Nebraska, 2243 FYI...California has only 955 Alumni Association Members. Let’s boost California’s FFA Alumni Association membership up to a number representative of our FFA passion. If an Alumni Affiliate Chapter isn’t available in your area, starting one is as easy as five steps! 1. Have at least 10 members that will pay dues. Wesley Hunt 2016 Nor th Coast Region Star Advisor Healdsburg High School Teaching for Seven Years Q: What led you to the ag teaching profession? A: I like to think my reason to become an ag teacher is unique. I didn’t come from a powerhouse high school