Author Archives: Alex Voichoskie

2018 National Creed Speaking Champion

Jonah Zeimens from the Cheyenne Frontier FFA Chapter in Wyoming was named the National Creed Speaking Champion. Listen to his interview with Alex Voichoskie. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Jonah-Zeimens.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Students React to The Blue Room

Only about 4,000 FFA members had the opportunity to experience a brand-new exhibit that showcased agriculture technology and ag biosciences. The Blue Room, presented by AgriNovus and powered by Microsoft, offered interactive stations for students to explore innovations in agriculture. … Continue reading

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Wisconsin FFA Alumni Association Awarded Outstanding Alumni and Supporters State Association

The Outstanding Alumni and Supporters State Association was awarded to the Wisconsin FFA Alumni Association. Listen to the interview with Bobby Jo Montgomery and Rudy Kaderly, representatives of the Wisconsin FFA Alumni Association. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Wisconsin-Alumni.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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John Deere Green and FFA Blue in Collaboration for 75 Years

For 75 years, Deere & Company has partnered with the National FFA Organization. To celebrate the partnership, Deere & Company donated an additional $75,000 to the Living to Serve platform and packed a green time capsule to unpack in another … Continue reading

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National Premier Chapter – Building Communities Awarded to Goreville FFA

The Goreville FFA Chapter in Illinois, represented by Hallie Grenfell, was awarded the Premier Chapter – Building Communities award. Grenfell discusses her chapter’s community projects, including a book written by the chapter dedicated to veterans and their stories. Listen to … Continue reading

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The Blue Room Becomes a Reality

The hype. The buzz. The suspense. And then the doors swung open. FFA members finally had the opportunity to experience the one-of-a-kind, 17,000 square foot space called The Blue Room. The Ag-Bio-Science room made its debut at the 91st National … Continue reading

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Visualize The Blue Room with AgriNovus President and CEO

Beth Bechdol, president and CEO of AgriNovus Indiana, previewed the widely-anticipated Blue Room ahead of its debut at the 91st National FFA Convention and Expo. “This took an army,” said Bechdol regarding planning and building theĀ 17,000 square foot space dedicated … Continue reading

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