Keaton Connelly was elected to serve as the 2026-2027 Kentucky FFA Northern Kentucky State Vice President. Keaton is the son of Anthony and Sarah Connelly of Dry Ridge. He is a member of the Grant County FFA chapter where his advisors are Erin Butler and Nathaniel Messer.
Keaton was one of 23 candidates who ran for State Officer from across the Commonwealth. He completed an application and interview process on June 7-8. He 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 98th State FFA Convention which will be held June 8-10, 2027 in Lexington.
Kentucky FFA is an organization of over 25,000 middle and high school students enrolled in Agricultural Education courses. The organization currently has 195 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.