State senator Tom Whatley understands what FFA, formerly known as Future Farmers of America, can do for young people.
Whatley believes FFA is one of the best organizations for students to learn life skills. Whatley was an Alabama State FFA officer and made lifelong friends in the organization.


PHOTOS: FFA members get help for national convention
Cliff Williams / The Outlook Alabama state senator Tom Whatley speaks with FFA members at Horseshoe Bend High School Tuesday.


PHOTOS: FFA members get help for national convention
Cliff Williams / The Outlook Alabama state senator Tom Whatley greats FFA members at Reeltown High School Tuesday.


PHOTOS: FFA members get help for national convention
Cliff Williams / The Outlook Alabama state senator Tom Whatley greats FFA members at Reeltown High School Tuesday.


PHOTOS: FFA members get help for national convention
Cliff Williams / The Outlook Tallapoosa County Schools Superintendent Raymond Porter speaks with FFA members at Reeltown High School Tuesday.


PHOTOS: FFA members get help for national convention
Cliff Williams / The Outlook Alabama state representative Ed Oliver speaks with FFA members at Dadeville High School Tuesday.


PHOTOS: FFA members get help for national convention
Cliff Williams / The Outlook Tom Whatley and Ed Oliver pose with FFA members from Dadeville High School.


PHOTOS: FFA members get help for national convention
Cliff Williams / The Outlook Alabama state senator Tom Whatley speaks with FFA members at Dadeville High School Tuesday.


PHOTOS: FFA members get help for national convention
Cliff Williams / The Outlook Tom Whatley and Ed Oliver pose for a photograph with FFA members from Horseshoe Bend High School Tuesday.
PHOTOS: FFA members get help for national convention
PHOTOS: FFA members get help for national convention
Cliff Williams / The Outlook Alabama state senator Tom Whatley speaks with FFA members at Horseshoe Bend High School Tuesday.
PHOTOS: FFA members get help for national convention
Cliff Williams / The Outlook Alabama state senator Tom Whatley greats FFA members at Reeltown High School Tuesday.
PHOTOS: FFA members get help for national convention
Cliff Williams / The Outlook Alabama state senator Tom Whatley greats FFA members at Reeltown High School Tuesday.
PHOTOS: FFA members get help for national convention
Cliff Williams / The Outlook Tallapoosa County Schools Superintendent Raymond Porter speaks with FFA members at Reeltown High School Tuesday.
PHOTOS: FFA members get help for national convention
Cliff Williams / The Outlook Alabama state representative Ed Oliver speaks with FFA members at Dadeville High School Tuesday.
PHOTOS: FFA members get help for national convention
Cliff Williams / The Outlook Tom Whatley and Ed Oliver pose with FFA members from Dadeville High School.
PHOTOS: FFA members get help for national convention
Cliff Williams / The Outlook Alabama state senator Tom Whatley speaks with FFA members at Dadeville High School Tuesday.
PHOTOS: FFA members get help for national convention
Cliff Williams / The Outlook Tom Whatley and Ed Oliver pose for a photograph with FFA members from Horseshoe Bend High School Tuesday.