The 95th Kentucky FFA State Convention will be held next week on June 4-6 at the Central Bank Center in Lexington. Over 2,500 FFA members, advisors and guests are expected to attend.
Ty Elrod, Class of 2024 graduate, served as Marshall County FFA Chapter President this past year and Purchase Region Vice President.
Ty is the Purchase Region’s 2024 Kentucky FFA Star in Agribusiness and a state officer candidate. Candidates will undergo an interview process, assist during convention sessions and share why they want to serve the state association. There are 23 candidates for 12 Kentucky FFA State Officer positions from across the state’s 12 FFA regions.
Ty is CEO and owner of TAP Cattle in Benton and sells beef from his cattle herd to consumers.
As a Regional Proficiency Winner, Ty will also compete at the state convention in Beef Production – Entrepreneurship and Forage Production. Also competing from the Marshall County FFA Chapter and Regional Proficiency Winners will be Ethan Odom in Ag Mechanics Fabrication and Design and Abby Treas in Veterinary Science.
Marshall County FFA Chapter Advisors are Jourdan Palmeri and Alan Smith.