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 We Help You Thrive, and Cargill Around the World programs with Broadcast Desk Intern, Lydia Johnson.
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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 for their future.Phillips spoke with Broadcast Desk intern Kailey Foster about these opportunities.
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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 hand out free culver’s custard, but it’s more of an opportunity for them to engage in conversations about future opportunities with FFA members.
He shares more with Broadcast Desk Intern Michelle Stangler.
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Aimee Hood, Science Engagement Lead at Bayer, is welcoming students to the 94th National FFA Convention and Expo in the Bayer booth. She shared with Broadcast Intern, Lydia Johnson, that pollinator health, sustainability, and environmental sustainability are the main themes of hands-on activities in the booth.
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Listen to the National FFA Band perform in the grand opening of the First General Session…
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Director of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture Bruce Kettler shared remarks with convention attendees…
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Alex Miller wa
s a contestant on Season 19 of the American Idol earlier this year at age 17. He was an active FFA member and participated in the National FFA Talent contest back in 2019. He visits with Michelle Stangler and Lydia Johnson about more of his experiences and how the National FFA organization has impacted him.
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Listen to the Advisor’s Welcome with National FFA Advisor Dr. James R. Woodard…
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U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona welcomed FFA members to the 94th FFA Convention and Expo in Indianapolis on Wednesday (audio file available below)…
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