Indiana FFA Names Director

The Indiana FFA Association and the Indiana State Department of Agriculture have hired Tami Ketchen as director of the Indiana FFA Association. Ketchen, who is currently the association’s assistant director, previously served as its director from 2015 to 2018.

In the role, Ketchen will oversee programs, as well as collaborate with staff on agricultural education, work to enhance communications between FFA advisors and members, and liaise with National FFA. The association says she will also be in charge of continuing the implementation of its strategic plan.

“We are extremely excited to have Tami back as director of the FFA Association,” said Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch. “During her previous time with the department, she was a crucial part of the FFA team and helped develop youth education initiatives that live on today.”

The association says Ketchen will also oversee the Indiana FFA Pavilion at the Indiana State Fair, lead its board of trustees and support leadership training for the Indiana State FFA Officers.

Ketchen was previously a field atlas program manager with AgriNovus Indiana in Indianapolis.

“Tami is a great addition to our leadership staff at the department and I am eager to work with her in this role,” said Bruce Kettler, ISDA director. “Our department works hand in hand with the Indiana FFA Association and that organization is very close to my heart. I have full confidence that Tami will ensure our youth development, education and FFA chapters are taken to the next level.”

The Indiana FFA has 216 chapters serving more than 11,000 members.