INDIANAPOLIS – A group of 13 FFA members has been selected to serve as young leaders for agriculture through the National FFA #SpeakAg Pioneers program. The 2025-2026 cohort of #SpeakAg Pioneers promotes agricultural advocacy and literacy to other members and the public by hosting workshops and creating content for social media.

The #SpeakAg Pioneers will attend the upcoming 98th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis from Oct. 29-Nov. 1. They will also participate in other local and national events to interact with policymakers and advocate for agriculture on behalf of more than one million FFA members in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

“Teaching students communications and advocacy through agricultural education empowers them to share their stories, champion their communities, and speak up for the future of agriculture,” said Celya Glowacki, manager of Advocacy, Literacy, and Ag-Based Experiences at National FFA. “These skills prepare our young leaders to make a meaningful impact in any career they pursue.”

FFA members of the 2025-2026 #SpeakAg Pioneer Class are:

• Raphi Amaral, Rochester, N.H.

• Andersen Zachar, Durand, Mich.

• Alie Misenheimer, Star, Idaho

• Claire Murnin, Pompeys Pillar, Mont.

• Cam Addington, Cannon Fall, Minn.

• Ari Mota, Hendersonville, Tenn.

• Abbey Garland, Oxford, Ohio

• Kolton Stolba, Willow Springs, Mo.

• Alexis Butler, Pine Grove, Pa.

• Jayda Goodson, Clovis, N.M.

• Franco Abud, Fredericksburg, Va.

• Lauren Argotte, Lebanon, Ind.

• Chloe Zittergruen, Keswick, Iowa

Corporate support for the SpeakAg Pioneers comes from Growth Energy and Wrangler. Learn more about the SpeakAg Pioneer program at https://www.ffa.org/speakag-pioneers/.