Rockcastle County Schools

Anna Chaliff was elected to serve as the 2025-2026 Kentucky FFA Kentucky River State Vice President. Anna is the daughter of Matt and Julie Chaliff of Mount Vernon.  Anna is a member of the Rockcastle County FFA chapter where her advisors are Matthew Whitaker and Lewis Mink.

Anna was one of 24 candidates who ran for State Officer from across the Commonwealth.  She completed an application and interview process on June 8-9.  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 travel several thousand miles representing the State Association at local and regional FFA events, agricultural meetings, and various other functions across the state.  Their year of service will conclude during the 97th State FFA Convention which will be held June 9-11, 2026 in Lexington.  

Kentucky FFA is an organization of over 24,000 middle and high school students enrolled in Agricultural Education courses.  The organization currently has 186 chapters in 115 counties.  Nationally, FFA has over 1 million members in all 50 states and Puerto Rico.  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 agricultural education.