Indiana FFA Association Seeks New Director
The vacant post leads programs for more than 14,500 members across 233 chapters, with applications due November 13, 2026.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Organic Food
The Indiana State Department of Agriculture is seeking a new director for the Indiana FFA Association, a position currently vacant. Applications are due November 13, 2026, and are submitted by email to ISDA Deputy Director David Bausman.
Why it matters
The Indiana FFA Association serves more than 14,500 members across 233 chapters statewide, so leadership of the program shapes agricultural education for a large share of young people in the state. Filling the role now sets the direction for the association's internship and state convention programs.
The figures come from the state agency's official vacancy announcement, which lists the association's membership, chapter count, and the scope of the director's duties. The posting does not describe a study or survey; it reports organizational scale and job responsibilities.
The players
Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA)
The state agency that oversees agricultural programs in Indiana, including the FFA partnership that supports youth agricultural education.
Indiana FFA Association
The state chapter of the national Future Farmers of America organization, which runs agricultural leadership and education programs for students.
David Bausman
Deputy director of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture, who receives applications for the FFA director position.
The details
The director oversees the association's internship program, which places seven state officers in full-time roles, and plans the Indiana FFA State Convention. The position also manages the association's exhibit at the Indiana State Fair, a responsibility that includes 35 days of onsite operations. The director supervises the Indiana FFA deputy director and reports to the ISDA deputy director.
Timeline
November 2, 2026: The vacancy announcement was published online.
November 13, 2026: The application deadline for the director position.
Health Landscape
Youth agricultural education programs like the FFA are part of a broader public effort to build nutrition and food-system literacy among young people. Leadership of these programs influences how students learn about food production, which connects to organic and local food interest over time.
If you are a parent or student interested in agricultural careers, the FFA is one of the main youth programs connecting young people to farming and food production in Indiana. Anyone curious about food systems can follow how state agriculture leadership shapes these programs.
The takeaway
Youth agriculture programs like the Indiana FFA shape how the next generation learns about where food comes from, which is a useful foundation for anyone exploring organic and local food choices. Interested readers can ask their local FFA chapter or school agriculture teacher about how to get involved.
Further reading
For broader context on the farming and food systems behind youth agriculture programs, explore Organic Food coverage.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Hoosier Ag Today.
