Motivational speaker Juan Bendana kicked off the open session of the 96th National FFA Convention in Indianapolis with a message to a record-breaking 25,000+ in attendance.
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Student Voice to the National Level, a Focus for a Committee
To aid in strengthening the connection between FFA members and leadership at the National FFA level, the Student Voice Reassessment Committee explored opportunities to engage the student voice within the organization.
The student-led committee recommendations will be voted on by the 475 delegates before being sent to the National FFA Board of Directors.
Chair of the student-led committee and Ohio native Luke Jennings shares more about the conversation that was discussed with Broadcast Desk Intern Michelle Stangler.
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New Holland Supports Future Agriculture Leaders
After 75 years of sponsorship, New Holland continues to support future agriculture leaders by sponsoring the National FFA Organization. Aimee Culbert, the New Holland PR Manager, shares about the hands-on activities in the company’s expo booth and T8.410 tractor on display.
Hear more about New Holland’s long-standing partnership with the National FFA Organization in an interview with Broadcast Desk Intern, Lydia Johnson.
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One of Six Delegate Committees Focused on Transparent Communication
Answering questions of, “How can National FFA better communicate opportunities to students?” to “In what ways can National FFA have clearer communication to its membership?” were what the one of six student-led committees focused on.
The delegate committee met to explore avenues for engagement and outreach between the National FFA Organization and members in the Transparent Communication Committee. The committee recommendations will be voted on by the 475 delegates before being sent to the National FFA Board of Directors. Chair and Georgia native Ian Heath explains what the group discussed with Broadcast Desk Intern Michelle Stangler.
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75 Years of Sound with the National FFA Chorus
Aaron Lee is beginning his second year singing in the National FFA Chorus. A Le Mars, Iowa, native, Lee has already sung during an Indianapolis Colts game this week and is looking ahead to performances throughout the convention general sessions.
Hear more about the National FFA Chorus experience – a 75-year tradition – and listen to his solo during an interview with Broadcast Desk Intern, Lydia Johnson.
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FFA’s National Days of Service Allow Students to Learn the Value of Community Service
The National FFA Organization’s National Days of Service allows students both in Indianapolis at National FFA Convention & Expo as well as across the nation to participate in service projects. Engaging in service teaches young people the value of community and giving back.
National FFA Organization Scholarship Program Manager Elizabeth Sendelweck shares more with Broadcast Desk Intern Hannah Whetstone.
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Encouraging Production Agriculture Students is a Goal of Committee
Looking into evaluating opportunities specific to production agriculture in National FFA programming was what the Production Agriculture Opportunities Delegate Committee was tasked with.
As a student-led committee, they had many conversations about what can be done and emphasized at the national level. The recommendations will be voted on by the 475 delegates before being sent to the National FFA Board of Directors.
Chair of the committee and Tennessee FFA state officer Lillie Cagle shares more about what the conversations included with Broadcast Desk Intern Michelle Stangler.
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Committee Creates Conversations on Affiliation
Allowing more students to be involved in FFA is what affiliation – one of two membership options – strives to do. Affiliation is where a chapter pays a flat overall fee compared to optional dues-based membership where it’s paid per member.
One student-led committee made up of delegates from across the nation were tasked with exploring the pros and cons of the proposed models for required affiliation.
Karson Calvin of Missouri chaired The Student Perspective on Affiliation Committee where the recommendations will be voted on by the 475 delegates before being sent to the National FFA Board of Directors.
Broadcast News Desk Intern Michelle Stangler hears more what affiliation is and what the committee spoke about.
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Institutions Across the Nation Seek the Next Generation of Students in FFA
At the National FFA Convention and Expo, universities, colleges, and technical school from across the nation gather to speak to FFA members about future education and career opportunities in agriculture.
“I think it’s just amazing there’s so many young people from all across the country that have one common goal, one common mission within FFA and that is to make the world around them better. Whether it’s through science, technology, agriculture, innovation, engineering, business, or working with people.”
Hear more from Kansas State University College of Agriculture’s Assistant Dean and Director of Recruitment Deana Core as she caught up with Broadcast Desk Intern Hannah Whetstone.
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Celebrating the AGCO History: 75 Years of National FFA Sponsorship
Find something you love and do it is advice from senior manager of farm show events of AGCO Tood Watlington. The organization is celebrating their 75th year sponsorship supporting FFA members from across the nation.
This year’s Expo booth includes many interactive activities from fixing a tractor engine to a scavenger hunt for students to learn more about agriculture and related careers. Hear more about what’s being done to connect with students from the interview with Todd and Broadcast News Desk Intern Michelle Stangler.
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