Region VIII FFA
2025-2026 Officer Team
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Edward Winters
Region President
Howdy everyone! My name is Edward Winters, and I hail from the Zumbrota-Mazeppa FFA Chapter within Region Vlll! This fall I will be continuing into my senior year of high school, with the privilege of also serving as my home chapter's President! I first joined FFA when I was a young 8th grader and have since taken many opportunities that have been given to me through this organization! Since joining FFA in 8th grade, I have participated in several different Career and Leadership Development Events, including Nursery and Landscaping, Best Informed Greenhand, Parliamentary Procedure, and Prepared Public Speaking! While also having the opportunity to compete in several different contests, I also have an active Supervised Agricultural Experience, or SAE, which makes up the last of the three-circle model within AG Education, which includes classroom, FFA, and SAE. I currently have three projects that are in the areas of Nursery Operations Placement, Beef Entrepreneurship, and Turf Grass Management. When I am not busy with FFA, you can find me doing several other activates, including trap shooting for school and 4-H, National Honor Society, and 4-H, where I participate in the beef and poultry projects, working, and being involved with my church! I hope to meet many of you in this upcoming year, and I am honored to serve as your 2025-2026 Region VIII President!
Region Vice President
Mattea Quigley
Hello hello! My name is Mattea Quigley, and I am from the Randolph FFA Chapter. This fall, I will be going into my senior year of high school, while also serving as my chapter's president. Becoming a part of FFA in 7th grade was one of the best choices I have made. I have built so many meaningful friendships, gained leadership skills, and have been blessed with memories that will last a lifetime! As for Career Development Events, I have competed in Dairy Evaluation, Dairy Handling, and Floriculture. I have had a few different SAEs but my most prominent one is Goat Production, where I maintain a herd of Boer Goats. Outside of FFA, I enjoy 4-H, Cross Country, Track and Field, Show Choir, National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. You can also catch me in the barn helping with farm chores or exhibiting sheep, goats, and dairy cattle. I am so excited to meet you throughout this year and am very grateful to be a part of the 2025-2026 Region VIII Officer Team. Let's make this year a great one!
Ella Aarsvold
Region Secretary
Everett Schmeling
Region Treasurer
Olivia Vorpagel
Region Reporter
Hector Villanueva
Region Sentinel
Dawson Sanford
Region Assistant Officer
Hello Region VIII, My name is Dawson Sanford from the Canon Falls FFA chapter, and I’m excited to be serving as one of your 2025-2026 Region VIII Assistant Officers! I’ll be a senior this fall at Cannon Falls high school . I’ve been involved in FFA since 8th grade. My favorite CDE is Milk Quality. I have also competed in Best Informed Greenhand, Ag mechanics, nursery landscape, and fish and wildlife. My SAE is in food safety, where I work at a local pizza shop. I currently serve as my chapter's secretary and lead as the Media Editor-in-Chief for my school newspaper. I am also a member of the Cannon Falls Golf team. Outside of FFA, I enjoy spending time on the golf course or with my two younger siblings and taking every opportunity to grow as a leader and support others. I’m looking forward to a great year full of connection, service, and success with all of you in Region VIII!
