Winter Leadership Conference

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2023-2024 Dates:
Greenhand Conference
Week 1: December 1-2
Week 2: December 8-9
Week 3: January 12-13
Week 4: January 19-20
Location: Camp Couchdale
Regional IMPACT Conference
November 7th at SAU
November 8th at Batesville
November 8th at ATU
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Arkansas Leadership Conference
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2024 Dates:
Week 1: June 10-13
Week 2: June 17-20
Week 3: June 24-27
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Arkansas State Convention
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Arkansas FFA State convention is held at the Hot Springs Convention Center in Hot Springs. During the 3-day convention, hundreds of FFA members receive scholarships, attend workshops, speak with industry professionals at the career show and mingle with members and advisors from across the state.
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Arkansas State Fair

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Each year, Arkansas FFA members participate in the Arkansas State Fair by exhibiting livestock and participating in competitive events along with running the Ag In Action Center, an educational exhibit showcasing Arkansas Agriculture.
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FFA for FFS
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This state-wide project is designed to recognize chapters who contribute to Food, Fiber, and Shelter of others.
Applications Due: April 15th, 2022
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Chapter Presidents' Conference
2022 Dates:
July 25th - 29th
The Chapter Presidents' Conference is designed to equip chapter presidents from across the state with the tools needed to successfully lead their chapter during their year of service. Chapters may send up to 2 officers a year.
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National FFA Convention
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Each year, FFA members and guests gather to learn about careers in the agriculture industry, compete for scholarships, volunteer in the community and shape the future of the National FFA Organization.
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Washington Leadership Conference
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Each year, FFA members from all over the United States travel to Washington, D.C. to attend the Washington Leadership Conference (WLC). |
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Senior Ag Tour
Each year, seniors are given the opportunity to apply to the Senior Ag Tour. Seniors are selected to attend tours of agriculture around our state for one week. The camp is limited to a small group of members. Completed Applications must be emailed to the Arkansas FFA State Office no later than May 15th.
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World Food Prize
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Take part in the Annual World Food Prize Global Youth Institute. Up to two student delegates will be selected to represent Arkansas at the Global Youth Institute held in Des Moines, Iowa.
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Summer Ag Education Interns
Each year, we select three Summer Ag Education interns that work directly with the state staff to coordinate summer leadership conferences and teacher professional development. Any majors may apply, however preference is given to upper level agricultural education majors.
Deadline for 2022: April 1st
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