Listen as the 2022-23 National FFA Officers reflect on the past year and challenge members to make the most of this year’s Convention and Expo.
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Kicking Off the 96th National FFA Convention
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Organization Connects Students to Agricultural Reserach
There are many opportunities for students in agricultural research and one organization is striving to connect with more young people.
The Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research funds students projects from congress in part with agricultural organizations. Michelle Olgers shares more about what opportunities are available for students with Broadcast News Desk Intern Michelle Stangler.
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75 Years of Support: Corteva Agriscience
Corteva Ag
riscience celebrates 75 years of supporting the National FFA Organization by attending the National FFA Convention and Expo. Part of Corteva’s mission is to ensure progress for generations to come.
Academic Relations Manager Ronda Hamm, Ph.D. and Global Community Investment Manager Heidi Spahn shared their FFA stories and Corteva’s continued support of FFA as they caught up with Broadcast Desk Intern Hannah Whetstone.
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Central Region Vice President Reflects on Year of Service
Karstyn Cantrell, a native of Collinsville, Oklahoma, will complete her year of service as the 2022-2023 National FFA South Central Region Vice President at the end of the week. She’s encountered everything from canoeing trips during rainstorms to unique FFA members in over 100,000 miles of travel during the past year.
Cantrell reflects on her experience serving nearly 950,000 FFA members this year with Broadcast Desk Intern, Lydia Johnson.
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2022-23 National FFA President reflects on year of service
Virginia native Andrew Seibel was able to stay in the moment with FFA members on the road for 300 days visiting 35 states. He recalls stories from Alaska to Florida and other highlights from his year of service. “This jacket can take you wherever you want it to, and this experience and organization can be whatever you make of it.”
Andrew shares more with Broadcast Desk Intern John Ching.
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Two National FFA Chorus Members Reflect on the 75 Year Anniversary
There are many diverse opportunities to learn more about agriculture, but also create connections. For two FFA members, they have found a community being part of the National FFA Chorus, which is celebrating 75 years.
Learn more from Kansas native Graham Foley and Minnesota FFA member Anna of their involvement, what it takes to be a member of the elite group and what’s being done to celebrate from Broadcast News Desk Intern Michelle Stangler.
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National FFA Chorus Celebrates 75 Years
75 years of FFA members singing in the National FFA Chorus is filled with history from yearly song choices to friendships made from across the nation. The choir performs annually at the National FFA Convention & Expo where they recognized specially at this year’s event.
Broadcast News Desk Intern Michelle Stangler hears more about the history and what’s being done to celebrate from National FFA Chorus Director Christy Britton.
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Southern Region Vice President Reflects on Year of Service
From running on stage after being selected as a National FFA Officer to shaving cream fights, Southern Region Vice President MacKenna Clifton reflects on her time as a National Officer. Clifton, a native of North Carolina, talks of embracing the unexpected and taking that leap of faith. “Something that just surprises me at every single turn is how amazing our members are.”
Clifton shares more with Broadcast Desk Intern, John Ching.
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Indiana Corn and Soy Believe in the Future of Agriculture
Year after year, Indiana Corn Marketing Council and Indiana Soybean Alliance continue to donate to the National FFA Convention and Expo. Courtney Kingery serves as the Chief Executive Officer for both organizations.
While Kingery herself was not an FFA member, she values the organization and its value for young people. “I’m passionate about making agriculture the home for the best and brightest,” she said. “The skills that students in FFA gain will carry them throughout their life.”
Kingery shared how Indiana soybean and corn farmers want to invest in the next generation of leaders plus so much more with Broadcast Desk Intern Hannah Whetstone.
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Indiana Soybean Alliance Welcomes FFA
Mike Koehne, chairman of the Indiana Soybean Alliance, is no stranger to the blue jacket. A first-generation corn and soybean farmer from Greensburg, Indiana, the FFA alumni credits his experiences in the blue corduroy to much of his personal and farming success.
Hear more about Koehne’s farming background and the Indiana Soybean Alliance’s support for FFA in his interview with Broadcast Desk Intern, Lydia Johnson.
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