Presleigh Jennings was elected to serve as the 2023-2024 Kentucky FFA Purchase State Vice President at the 94th Kentucky FFA State Convention in Lexington last week. Presleigh is the daughter of Ralph and Laura Jennings of Grand Rivers. Presleigh is a member of the Marshall County FFA chapter.
Presleigh was one of 23 candidates who ran for State Officer from across the Commonwealth. She completed an application and interview process. She was selected by a Nominating Committee made up of graduating senior FFA members and elected unanimously by the delegate body.
State FFA Officers commit to a year of service to the organization. State Officers complete extensive training following their election. They travel several thousand miles representing the State Association at local and regional FFA events, agricultural meetings, and various other functions across the state. Their year of service will conclude during the 95 th State FFA Convention which will be held June 4-6, 2024 in Lexington.
Kentucky FFA is an organization of over 21,000 middle and high school students enrolled in Agricultural Education courses. The organization currently has 176 chapters in 116 counties. Nationally, FFA has over 800,000 members in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. 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.