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Baerlocher is new national FFA president Cole Baerlocher of Colfax, WA, the son of Corey Baerlocher and grandson of Cottonwood’s Milton Baerlocher, was recently elected as the National President of the Future Farmers of America (FFA). He was elected at the national convention in Indianapolis on Saturday, Oct. 30. He served as Washington’s FFA state president in 2020-21 and is a freshman majoring in agricultural education at Washington State University. Baerlocher first got involved with the FFA as a freshman at Colfax High School. He said, “I want all FFA members to know that there is a place for them withing agriculture. Whether that be a producer in a field, a scientist in a lab, or a businessperson in an office – the opportunities in the American agriculture industry are vast.” He also called for the industry to invest in and support student leaders. His career goals are to become either an agricultural education teacher and FFA adviser or work in the agricultural industry as a public relations specialist.  Cole Baerlocher shortly after being named the new national FFA president. Photo provided by Growers Guide.
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