During the 97th National FFA Convention & Expo, 22 candidates have moved forward in the selection process for the 2024-25 National FFA Officer Team.
Each year, state FFA associations can submit one candidate for national office. These individuals undergo a rigorous interview process led by the National FFA Officer Nominating Committee, which is comprised of students. The committee interviews and selects the officers at the convention.
The process to become a national officer is highly competitive, requiring candidates to demonstrate leadership, dedication, and a deep understanding of the role. Out of an initial pool of 37 applicants, 22 have advanced past Phase 1 of the selection process.
The 2024-25 candidates advancing to Phase 2 are (listed in alphabetical order by state):
| Sidney Casillas | Arizona |
| Abigale Jacobsen | California |
| Breana Butkievich | Connecticut |
| Noah Dixon | Delaware |
| Jack Lingenfelter | Georgia |
| Thaddeus Bergschneider | Illinois |
| William Vlasek | Iowa |
| Sage Toews | Kansas |
| Caroline Groth | Kentucky |
| Colton Conley | Louisiana |
| Lillian Nyland | Michigan |
| Hunter Adkins | Mississippi |
| Morgan Watkins | Missouri |
| Mirhonda Good | New Mexico |
| Madeline Chandler | North Carolina |
| Luke Jennings | Ohio |
| Kylee Falasco | Oklahoma |
| Jael Cruikshank | Oregon |
| Crystal Bomgardner | Pennsylvania |
| Ella Stiefvater | South Dakota |
| Faith Cook | Tennessee |
| Mary Schrieber | Wisconsin |
Rural Radio Network coverage of the 97th National FFA Convention and Expo is presented by the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and the Nebraska FFA Foundation.
