Cargill has been partnering with the National FFA Organization for 60 years, donating a total of $16 million to invest in the future of agriculture. To continue their efforts, Cargill will donate $2.1 million over the next three years, including $300,000 for the Sustainability Challenge.
Food Service Trade Sales Manager – Beef Sector Halley Nett visits with Alex Voichoskie to discuss how Cargill values its partnership with FFA.
John Deere debuted its brand new 2020 8RX tractor at the 92nd National FFA Convention & Expo.
Aaron Ticknor is the large tractor marketing specialist with John Deere. He explains the features of the new tractor.
John Deere is a Platinum Sponsor of the National FFA Organization.
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Isaac Valencia ,California State Reporter, shares his story as an Ag teacher and some words of advice for those wanting to be in his position. Isaac is glad to be a part of the very first FFA Spanish Opening Ceremony.
Carissa Larry takes a dive into this interview with Isaac.
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Ambra Tennery joined Hannah Borg to share more about the FFA experience booth. This booth offers FFA members a hands-on opportunity to learn more about the history and the future of FFA.
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Although Rhode Island is the smallest state in America, Narragansett FFA member Ariana Seigh says it doesn’t stop them from creating a big impact in agriculture.
Narragansett FFA was selected to represent Rhode Island in the Hall of States display in the Indiana Convention Center. Seigh says their theme is ‘It All Started Here.’
Listen to her conversation with Alex Voichoskie.
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Hannah Borg caught up with Lyle Orwig, National FFA Foundation’s Board of Trustees Chair. He gives an insightful look into the governance of National FFA.
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The Hall of States display in the Indiana Convention Center features exhibits from one chapter per state.
Delaware was represented by the Appoquinimink FFA Chapter. Chapter member Jessie Schweiger shares the idea behind her state’s display.
Alex Voichoskie reports.
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Miriam Alvarado tells us how she was introduced to the FFA and how her roots in agriculture run deeper than just her . Mariam strongly believes that the FFA has helped her realize that “the people around her will help make a change”.
Listen as Carissa Larry speaks to Mariam.
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Hawaii State Officers 
What does Hawaii’s agriculture industry look like? Hawaii State Vice President Harvey Tagalicud and Hawaii State Secretary Hannah Diocares explain agriculture in the Aloha State.
Tagalicud says Hawaii’s agriculture industry is intertwined with its culture and history.
Listen to their conversation with Alex Voichoskie.
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Listen to 2018-19 National FFA Secretary Layni LeBlanc’s retiring address…
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