Category Archives: 2018 Convention
Premier Chapter: Growing Leaders Winner—Hope FFA of Indiana
Each year at the National FFA Convention & Expo, five awards are given to outstanding chapters across the nation. These chapters are recognized for exhibiting excellence in categories such as growing leaders, building communities, and strengthening agriculture. By providing educational … Continue reading
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
Model of excellence title winner – Marshall FFA Chapter
One of the ten activities planned and presented by the Marshall FFA Chapter was called ‘Swamp to Save.” A conservation class worked with professionals at local conservation to conduct avian flu tests on ducks. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/ModelofExcellenceMarshall.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | … Continue reading
Middle school model of excellence award – West Jackson Chapter
“It really helped me with public speaking and how to grow my chapter through activities.” -Michael Howard, West Jackson Chapter http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/MiddleSchoolModelofExcellence.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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
Keynote Speaker: Kyle Scheele
Kyle Scheele is an author, speaker cardboard and better-word-builder. He took the convention stage during the opening session of the 91st National FFA Convention to deliver a motivational speech. Hannah Borg is a senior at the University … Continue reading
Retiring Address: Gracie Furnish
Listen to Eastern Region Vice President Gracie Furnish share her retiring address, “Valuable.” http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/RA_FurnishGracie.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Governor Holcomb During First General Session
Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb came and spoke at the 91st National FFA Convention. When Corryn La Rue interviewed him, he said he thinks this year’s convention theme is “spot on.” Listen below for more. Gov Holcomb at 2018 Convention
Speaker: Kyle Scheele
Listen to inspirational speaker Kyle Scheele from Session 1 of the 91st National FFA Convention… http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Speaker_ScheeleKyle.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
History on Wheels makes its FFA debut
Auto manufacturing has a strong history in the state of Indiana, dating back to 1890. The industry is part of the state’s working culture and why the Indiana Historical Society parked their History on Wheels exhibit at the 91stNational FFA … Continue reading