More than 21,000 middle and high school students are members of Kentucky Future Farmers of America, and out of all those students, only one can serve as president.
Caroline Groth, the newly elected Kentucky FFA president, was one of 23 candidates who ran for the office. As the winner, she will travel around the state, teaching leadership workshops and inspiring FFA members to pursue their dreams.
“If you would have asked me when I started high school, I would have never believed that I made it here,” Caroline said.
After multiple officer positions at the local and regional levels, Caroline Groth now serves in a state-level position, becoming the 2023–2024 Kentucky FFA president.
“I met my FFA advisors, who told me that I needed to come to Locust Trace, which is the FFA chapter here in Fayette County, and from then on, it’s been it’s been what I do; it’s been what I love,” Caroline said.
FAA is an organization driven by students to promote leadership, personal growth, and career success through agriculture.
“It’s a huge honor. I honestly still can’t believe it, and I’m so excited for this year of service. But a huge, very important thing to me is my faith, and I get the opportunity this year to serve 21,000 members and be a light to all of them,” Caroline said.
Caroline’s dad, Jason, said it’s humbling to see his daughter as state president.
“I joke with my friends that I’m known as Caroline’s dad now, so I’ve kind of lost my identity, but we’re super proud of her. Through the whole process, I think Caroline’s been very focused, and I think part of our responsibility as parents has been to provide her opportunities to continue to help her grow in her service and her leadership,” Jason said.
Source: fox56news.com
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