Wisconsin FFA

Resources for State FFA Officer Candidates

Name: Natalie M. Parmentier

Office(s) Served: State FFA Vice President 1993-94; National FFA Officer Candidate 1995

Education: B.S. in Agricultural Education - UW-River Falls (1998), Masters in K-12 School Guidance Counseling - Lakeland College of Sheboygan, WI (2003)

Current Position: Senior Marketing Consultant with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection.

Testimonial: For me, serving as a state FFA officer was the "total personal growth package." It opened my eyes to the agricultural industry through travel, meetings with industry representatives, and tours of farms and agribusinesses. My communication skills were developed through writing speeches, presenting workshops, and giving media interviews. And finally, my interpersonal skills improved by working as a team, serving as a role model for students, and interacting with the public on a regular basis. My state officer experience, without question, laid the foundation for many other achievements in my life.



FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier
leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education.

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