Category Archives: 2017 Convention

Barrington Middle FFA from Florida Named 2017 National Premier Chapter: Strengthening Agriculture Winner

INDIANAPOLIS (Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017/National FFA Organization) – The Barrington Middle FFA Chapter from Florida has been named the 2017 National Premier Chapter: Strengthening Agriculture winner at the 90th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis. The National Chapter Award … Continue reading

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West Jackson Middle FFA from Georgia Named 2017 National FFA Middle School Model of Excellence Winner

INDIANAPOLIS (Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017/National FFA Organization) – The West Jackson Middle FFA Chapter from Georgia has been named the 2017 National FFA Middle School Model of Excellence winner at the 90th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis. The … Continue reading

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Pittsfield FFA from Illinois Named 2017 National Premier Chapter: Building Communities Winner

INDIANAPOLIS (Oct. 26, 2017/National FFA Organization) – Pittsfield FFA from Illinois has been named the 2017 National Premier Chapter: Building Communities winner at the 90th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis. The National Chapter Award program recognizes outstanding FFA … Continue reading

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National FFA Talent – Wyatt Wood

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Retiring Address – Valerie Earley

Listen to Central Region Vice President Valerie Earley share her retiring address, “Masterpiece.” http://ffaconvention.com/audio/Convention2017/RA_EarleyValerie.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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National FFA Talent – Colors of the Wind

Listen to Victoria James from Georgia perform “Colors of the Wind.” http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Talent_JamesVictoria.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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U.S. Army Provides Career Paths For FFA Members

“FFA and the Army share very similar goals in making sure that we have successful students and that they are productive citizens for our society.” -Kelly Mustion http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/U.S.-Army-interview.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Wyotech Promoting Hands-On, Creative Education

“I think the cool thing with kids coming from the FFA program is that they have those hands-on skills and have the ability to not just have the hands-on skills, but have that creative aspect to go along with it.” … Continue reading

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Culvers: $1 Million Plus Donated to FFA

The Wisconsin based restaurant franchise Culvers, has donated over one million dollars to the National FFA Organization through local, state, and national donations. While at convention, Culvers recognized their 3rd annual FFA Essay Contest where chapters can earn monies to … Continue reading

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A Nebraska Chapter is Home to the Official Licensed FFA Fragrance

Students from the Ord FFA Chapter in Nebraska developed the Offical Licensed FFA Fragrance. It is for sale in the mall at the 90th National FFA Convention.   Listen to learn more about where the idea originated and the process … Continue reading

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