Hunter Anne Julian has been elected to serve as the 2016-2017 Kentucky FFA Green River Vice-President.

Julian was one of 23 candidates who ran for State Officer from around the Commonwealth. She completed an application and rigorous interview process. She was selected by a nominating committee made up of graduating senior FFA members and elected unanimously by the delegate body.

State FFA Officers commit to a year of service to the organization. State Officers complete extensive training following their election. They will travel several thousand miles representing the State Association at local and regional FFA events, agricultural meetings, and various other functions around the state. Their year of service will conclude during the 88th State FFA Convention which will be held June 6-8, 2017 in Lexington.

Kentucky FFA is an organization of over 15,000 middle and high school students enrolled in Agriculture Education. The organization currently has 150 chapters in 116 countries. The FFA mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agriculture education.

Hunter Anne is the daughter Bret and Jane Hunter of Owensboro. Her FFA advisors at DCHS are Jason Smith, Craig Howard, and Chad Askins.

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