Patrick Hackley is running for the Nat'l FFA Alumni Council Member-at-Large Position

Patrick Hackley is running for the National FFA Alumni Council. Get to know Patrick before casting your vote at the National FFA Alumni convention this October in Indianapolis, Ind.

Why do you want to be a member of the National FFA Alumni Council?
I am striving to become a member of the National FFA Alumni Council for several reasons. The most significant reason being my passion for the agriculture industry and its upcoming development. I believe strongly in FFA alumni’s stake in the future of the agriculture and agricultural education and feel that we, the FFA alumni team, can grow successfully together with other organizations to diversely cultivate agriculture.

Why are you so passionate about FFA and Ag Education?
FFA and Ag Education are two entities that positively affect the lives of hundreds of thousands of people, students and supporters each and every day. The experiences that these organizations provide are those that will remain with that person throughout their entire FFA career, alumni career and personal life. I feel that as an alumni our goal, whether it’s written down or not, should be to constantly advocate and educate the general public on the importance of agriculture, agriculture education and FFA. If we strive to do this, our country, our communities and our children will all be accustomed to a very healthy, fair and prosperous way of life centered around faith, family and freedom.

What can you bring to the council?
The National FFA Alumni Council is a group of fun, diverse individuals who share a passion for all of agriculture. As a member of this team, I feel that I can bring energy, enthusiasm and ethics to help keep the diversity of personalities, values and skills in the organization. My extensive, lifelong dedication to agriculture and FFA will also shine through in my ability to help other affiliates, colleagues and friends strive to build their alumni into a strong advocacy group for the industry and its supporting societies.

Favorites
National FFA Alumni Convention or Alumni Development Conference moment:
To state a favorite moment from either of these events is simply difficult to do. My favorite moment is meeting new and exciting individuals for the first time and developing these relationships into lifelong friendships at these events. I am simply amazed every time I attend these conferences at how many good hearted people there are involved with our organization.

Food: Steak and Taters – I’m a Montana farm boy!

Movie: McClintock – John Wayne as GW – “Curly, don’t say it’s a fine morning or I’ll shoot ya!”

Song; "I Use What I Got" by Jason Aldean

I would appreciate your support.
Patrick Hackley