STATE LEADERS’ EXPERIENCE

February 2-3 2026 | albany, ny

State Leaders’ Experience is intended for elite student leaders interested in learning more about leadership, policy and government - and how they can still have an impact on agriculture, agricultural education and FFA. During this conference, FFA members will connect with legislators, agricultural leaders and top FFA members from across the state!

As an elite experience, participation is limited to top students from each chapter.

Flyer/Agenda

RESOURCES

ANNUAL REPORTS

CIVIC LESSON PLANS

GUIDE TO MEETING WITH YOUR LEGISLATOR

POWER POINT PRESENTATION

Legislator Look Up

SAMPLE THANK YOU TO REPRESENTATIVE

New York FFA offers our members leadership training and development throughout their time in FFA. State Leaders Experience (SLE) is the capstone leadership experience for New York FFA members. It provides experiences that help attendees learn how to apply leadership skills to real-life situations. This two-day intensive conference focuses on FFA members engaging directly with their local lawmakers to learn about the legislative process, the issues facing our industry, developing a message and telling their stories.