Category Archives: 2011 Convention

Talent: Worth County, Georgia

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Tom Brand

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Retiring Address: Wyatt DeJong

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Tom Brand

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The Native American Celebration

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Tom Brand

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South Dakota State University Junior Discusses Collegiate Showcases at National FFA Convention

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Spencer Chase

Part of the over 1,300 booths at the 84th National FFA Convention consists of booths for different colleges throughout the country. I had the chance to talk with Jacob Englin, a Junior Agricultural Education major from South Dakota State University, … Continue reading →

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FFA Members Can Help Feed the World With a Farm Journal Grant

Posted on October 20, 2011 by carahart

The second day of the National FFA Career Fair is underway. Students in blue jackets packed the aisles. Despite the crowd, I eventually found Farm Journal’s booth, which was focused on farmers feeding the world. Aron Hutchins, a student at  … Continue reading →

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Interview: US Department of Education Assistant Secretary Brenda Dann-Messier

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Tom Brand

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FFA Band: Back Home in Alabama

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Tom Brand

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Native American Rock Opera

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Bev Kreul

FFA members were treated to a free concert with Brule and Native American Dancers after the final session Wednesday night. FFA is celebrating the Native American heritage with a “rock opera” concert by the award winning Brule with exciting dancers … Continue reading →

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Session One Recap

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Bev Kreul

The 84th National FFA Convention kicked off with a session that kept members and guests energized and impassioned. The National Officer reflected on the convention theme, “I Believe,” and the impact they hope it makes to FFA members. National President, … Continue reading →

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Dodge is networking with FFA Members at Convention

Posted on October 20, 2011 by carahart

Dodge was another booth available to FFA members at the career show, Wednesday. Greg Rush, Ram-Brand manager from the Midwest Chrysler Center spoke about Dodge’s partnership and The National FFA.   http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Dodge-Ram.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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