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National FFA president promotes careers in ag

Jeff DeYoung
Feb 21, 2022
Feb 21, 2022 Updated Feb 22, 2022

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Cole Baerlocher is serving as the 2021-22 National FFA President. He is a member of the Colfax, Washington, chapter, where he raised market lambs and worked on a cattle operation.

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