Author Archives: Thomas Shaw

Jacob Larison, agriculture educator from Kansas (Region 2) is recognized as an NAAE Outstanding teacher. Listen as Mr. Larison explains his accomplishments… http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/NAAEOutstandingTeacher_Jacob-Larison.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Bullard FFA knew changes were being made in the school cafeteria, so the chapter decided to research the student body’s food choices and then share that information with cafeteria personnel. After conducting 537 surveys, the chapter found that an average … Continue reading →

Yelm FFA was given a week by the Yelm High School administration to develop an event to distribute spirit materials for a “Pink Out” breast cancer awareness football game. Through the chapter’s efforts, 368 Yelm High School students received pink … Continue reading →

Mr. Rick Fuson, President of the Bankers Life Field House, speaks with Thomas Shaw regarding the FFAs and Banker Life Field House’s partnership along with increased safety measures to ensure the future of agriculture is safe during this years convention. … Continue reading →

Mississinawa Valley-MVCTC FFA Chapter in west central Ohio wanted to help those farmers who work tirelessly to raise the crops that feed the world. Listen as members explain their Meals On Wheels project… http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Featured_MealsOnWheels.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Since 1932, the FFA has been a part of Puerto Rico. The program is stronger than ever and is continuing to grow with nearly 200 members.  Listen as Past State Secretary Lauce Colon speaks with Thomas Shaw regarding FFA in … Continue reading →

National FFA Advisor, Dr. Steve Brown, tells FFA members at the opening sessions of the 89th National FFA Convention that they need to start their engines in the FFA and follow their dreams. Listen as Dr. Brown explains… http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/DrSteveBrown.mp3Podcast: Play … Continue reading →

Indy Mayor, Joe Hogsett, spoke with Thomas Shaw shortly after welcoming thousands of FFA members to the great city of Indianapolis during session 1A. Listen to Mayor Hogsett’s comments… http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/IndyMayor.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Nate Clark, Manager of Enterprise Citizenship, explains John Deere’s commitment to FFA and the future of agriculture… http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Sponsor_JohnDeere.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Listen while Thomas Shaw speaks with Josh Bledsoe, National FFA’s Chief Operating Officer, shortly after the ribbon cutting of  the 50th Anniversary National FFA Expo…   http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/ExpoOpening_JoshBledsoe.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download