Where was ILSSO in 2025?

The International Leadership Seminar for State Officers (ILSSO) takes place in various international locations each year, allowing the participants to engage with global agricultural practices and leadership styles. In 2025, the seminar was held in Spain and Portugal, marking a unique opportunity for state officers to explore the agricultural landscapes, cultural contexts, and economic conditions of these two nations. This choice enhances the experience by providing insights into the European agricultural system and the role of agriculture in society, which is invaluable for the leadership development of FFA members.

Alternatives like Germany, Brazil, and Australia do not correctly reflect the location of ILSSO in 2025, despite each of those countries having their own agricultural significance and programs that could also provide important learning experiences. However, for that specific year, Spain and Portugal were chosen to broaden participants' perspectives through the lens of agriculture in these Iberian countries.