Category Archives: 2021 Convention
Self-Confidence and Agriculture Advocacy are Key Themes for Keynote Speaker, Courtenay DeHoff
Courtenay DeHoff, founder of Fancy Lady Cowgirl, addressed attendees at the 94th National FFA Convention and Expo. She sits down with Broadcast Desk Intern, Lydia Johnson, to discuss the brand she built, ways youth can combat misconceptions in agriculture, and … Continue reading
Bayer Shares Scholarships, Sustainable Agriculture with FFA Leaders
Bayer is discussing scholarships, pollinator programs, and sustainable agriculture with student attendees at the 94th National FFA Convention and Expo in-person and through the virtual Blue Room experience. Erin Glarner, Educational Program Manager, discusses the efforts with Broadcast Desk Intern, … Continue reading
Students Are Invited To Explore Technology With Case IH
Technology is constantly evolving, and this generation’s youth are at the forefront of this innovation. FFA Broadcast Desk Intern Kailey Foster speaks with Rebecca Ivey with Case IH about how FFA students can be at the confront of this change. … Continue reading
College Or Not; CHS Foundation Offers Students Opportunities Catered To Their Career Path
As students navigate through the FFA Convention Expo, many are looking for their next opportunity. Not everyone wants to go to college; some choose trade school while others are ready to jump right into the workforce. Broadcast desk intern Kailey … Continue reading
Advocacy is Important for Merck Animal Health
When Cameron Aguiar, Regional Manager for Merck Animal Health interviews candidates for job interviews he knows when a candidate was involved in the National FFA Organization. FFA members stand out since they know how to communicate and articulate their values. … Continue reading
Opportunity Similar to the National FFA Organization
After being an active FFA member serving as a National FFA Officer, David Townsend has found a place where he feels a similar community in the American Farm Bureau Federation. Farm bureau is the voice of agriculture and is open … Continue reading
Keynote Speaker: Courtenay DeHoff
Keynote speaker Courtenay DeHoff shared her story with FFA members at the First General Session of the 94th FFA Convention and Expo. Her message: everyone in agriculture has a place… http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2021_Speech_DeHoffCourtenay.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Cargill Shares Regenerative Agriculture With FFA Student Leaders
Regenerative agriculture is top of mind for Stacy Smida, Senior Manager of Community and Employee Engagement at Cargill, when interacting with student leaders at the 94th National FFA Convention and Expo. She shares details about Cargill’s Ag is How, How … Continue reading
Nutrien Ag Solutions Shares With FFA Students Opportunities To Help Build Their Futures
As a vendor at the National FFA Convention, Nutrien Ag Solutions is able to speak with students from across the country. Nicole Phillips with Nutrien Ag Solutions says its partnerships such as the one with FFA that provides students with opportunities … Continue reading
Career Success Driven by FFA Members with Poultry and Egg Association
There are many career opportunities for agricultural education students after high school graduation. Paul Bredwell, executive director of regulatory programs of U.S. Poultry & Egg Association says they are proud sponsors of the National FFA Organization. At the expo, they … Continue reading