Category Archives: 2015 Convention
Greenhouse Teaches FFA Members to Amplify
The Eastern Greene FFA Chapter in Indiana is providing members with hands on learning through their newly built greenhouse. From the design of the structure to the plants that go inside it, members are gaining new knowledge about agriculture. Kelsey Litchfield … Continue reading
Catching Up with Past National Officer, Riley Pagett
Riley Pagett served as the 2010-2011 National FFA President. Since then, he has attended college and worked in Washington D.C. Pagett is the current Director of Government Relations for the National FFA Organization. Kelsey Litchfield visited with the past National … Continue reading
An FFA Advisor Thoughts on IMPACT – Ponchatoula FFA, LA
The new advisor of the Ponchatoula FFA Chapter in the state of Louisiana caught up with radio reporter Nathan DeYoung to share his thoughts on giving back to the community and advice for those wanting to pursue agricultural education. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/bradleycoleman_laffa_mixdown.mp3Podcast: Play in … Continue reading
FFA Involvement in Middle School Sparks Interest
Matisyn Howell is a second year member of the Camden Frontier FFA chapter in Michigan. The hardworking eighth grader has a small beef herd of commercial and show stock cattle. She job shadows a veterinarian on her family’s farm with aspirations to … Continue reading
National FFA Job Interview CDE Winner, Mark Borges of Hughson FFA, CA
Winners of the National FFA Job Interview Career Development Event (CDE) were announced Friday at the annual awards banquet. The event was held in conjunction with the 88th National FFA Convention & Expo in Louisville, Ky. Mr. James Shiflet with … Continue reading
Teaching the Next Generation
The Winnemucca FFA Chapter in Nevada is helping teach the next generation about agriculture. Every year, they help Farm Bureau host Ag Day. Over 200 third graders come to the event where they rotate through the booths to learn about … Continue reading
FFA Chapter Rallies to Rebuild Community After Wildfire
The Chelan FFA Chapter in Washington came together to focus their efforts on rebuilding their community after a wildfire destroyed numerous homes, including the home of their chapter advisor, Mr. Rod Cool. The chapter then turned their efforts to … Continue reading
Emma Jones of Bear River FFA (CA) takes first in Prepared Public Speaking
Winners of the National FFA Prepared Public Speaking Career Development Event (CDE) were announced Friday at the seventh session of the National FFA Convention & Expo. The event was held in conjunction with the 88th National FFA Convention & Expo … Continue reading
Carlye Winfrey of Seminole FFA (TX) takes first in Creed Speaking
Winners of the National FFA Creed Speaking Career Development Event (CDE) were announced Friday during the seventh session of the 88th National FFA Convention & Expo in Louisville, Ky. Mr. Greg Beard of California served as superintendent of the event. … Continue reading
“Amplify Good”
Brad Montague, creator of Kid President, delivered the keynote address during the seventh general session of the 88th National FFA Convention & Expo. Montague shared his past experiences with the audience and how he created Kid President with his little brother-in-law, Robby. The videos … Continue reading