Student Led = Student Made Decisions

Posted on October 29, 2015 by Thomas Shaw
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Matthew Klopfenstein, Ohio FFA State President

The 88th National FFA Convention and Expo is full of many exciting moments around Louisville. Nine energetic sessions, numerous motivational speakers, countless educational workshops, and endless aisles of the expo and shopping malls.

Held in conjunction with the annual National FFA Convention and Expo, the delegation experience brings together over 450 student leaders from across the nation. Students convene to share ideas and perspectives that will ensure the continued progress of the organization. A student led organization means we are truly student led in all we do!

Listen to Matthew Klopfenstein, the 2015-2016 Ohio FFA President, as he explains the delegate process and his role as a delegate chair…

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Rare Shafer Tractor Makes Appearance at the 88th National FFA Convention and Expo

Posted on October 29, 2015 by Bryce Doeschot

LYNC1543 Cody Garrett of  Cuero FFA in Cuero, TX knew that he wanted to restore a special tractor.  Garrett found a special tractor and put over 900 hours into a Shafer 4 Wheel Drive, one of only 25 produced.  Garrett’s tractor is on display at the 88th National FFA Convention and Expo. Bryce Doeschot reporting…

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Drones, Software and Accessories – North Newton FFA’s Precision Agriculture Program

Posted on October 29, 2015 by Nathan DeYoung

Students at North Newton FFA in Indiana are getting important lessons with new precision agricultural instruments. Nathan DeYoung caught up with the FFA Chapter to learn more about the new program.

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Local Impact and National Officer Candidacy – Middletown High FFA

Posted on October 29, 2015 by Nathan DeYoung

Brandon Dawson of the Middletown High School FFA Chapter in the state of Delaware took a moment to share his chapter’s story about having a National FFA Office Candidate. Nathan DeYoung reports…

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National FFA COO, Josh Bledsoe

Posted on October 29, 2015 by Thomas Shaw

The National FFA Organization’s Chief Operating Officer, Josh Bledsoe, comments on this year’s National FFA Expo and Shopping Mall. The National FFA’s expo is one of the largest youth convention expos in America.

 

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Good Morning, FFA! (Thursday Edition)

Posted on October 29, 2015 by Tom Brand

2015BroadcastInternsIt’s Day 2 of the National FFA Convention and Expo in Louisivlle, Kentucky! Catch the latest in today’s edition of Good Morning, FFA with Bryce Doeschot, Nathan DeYoung and Thomas Shaw…

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FFA Chapter Researches FFA Creed

Posted on October 29, 2015 by Thomas Shaw

The Burlington FFA Chapter in Burlington, Oklahoma researched the history of the FFA Creed and E.M. Tiffany over the past few years. Now they are using what they discovered to create a documentary about E.M. Tiffany.

 

Listen while advisor, Travis Bradshaw, briefly explains the story of their documentary…

 

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Dr. Rick Rigsby Challenges Members to Amplify their Wisdom

Posted on October 29, 2015 by Bryce Doeschot

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Rick Rigsby is an ordained minister, motivational speaker, and author. Rick says his most important roles are husband, father, grandfather and friend!
He spoke to FFA members and guests as the keynote speaker during the opening session of the National FFA Convention and Expo.

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The Bachelor at National FFA Convention

Posted on October 28, 2015 by Tom Brand

SoulesChrisFormer FFA member and The Bachelor, Chris Soules, is at the 88th National FFA Convention and Expo. He took the time to visit with Kelsey Litchfield about the role he wants to continue to have in agriculture…

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Session 1: Keynote Speaker Rick Rigsby

Posted on October 28, 2015 by Tom Brand

RigsbyRickRick Rigsby is an ordained minister, motivational speaker, and author. Rick says his most important roles are husband, father, grandfather and friend!
He spoke to FFA members and guests as the keynote speaker during the opening session of the National FFA Convention and Expo

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