National FFA is celebrating 50 years of women in FFA. On Thursday morning, FFA members, advisors, supports and many others came together for an interactive discussion panel talking about women’s voices in advocacy and overcoming hurdles in largely male-dominated fields of work.

Panelists include:

Krysta Harden- Executive VP Global Environmental Strategy at Dairy Management Inc. (Moderator)

Sabrina Davis- Agriscience Teacher, FFA Advisor

Artha Kristie Jonassaint- Former Florida FFA State Officer

Ruth Kimmelshue- Business Operations and Supply Chain, Cheif Sustainability Officer

Michele Payn- Author and Certified Speaking Professional, Cause Matters Corp.

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Mayor Joe Hogsett says that “The City of Indianapolis wants to support any way they can and that the day of service gives back to Indianapolis after hosting an amazing Convention.”

Carissa Larry talks with Joe Hogsett about the 92nd National FFA Convention.

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The Troy FFA Chapter in Missouri is the recipient of the Premier Chapter – Building Communities award at National FFA.

Troy FFA created a project that spreads awareness on the national need for organ transplants.

Alex Voichoskie visits with chapter members Lexi Vickrey and Konnor Calvin.

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The Commerce Middle School FFA Chapter of Georgia is the recipient of the Middle School Model of Excellence award at National FFA Convention.

This chapter is only in its second year and has claimed its first National FFA award.

Alex Voichoskie visits with chapter members Ivy Tolbert, Katey Maxwell and Dalty Friedman about this award and their project.

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The Covington-UVCC FFA Chapter of Ohio is the recipient of the Model of Excellence award at National FFA Convention.

Chapter members Tori Quinter, Brenna Miller and Morgan Kimmel explain the award and their chapter projects.

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Blake Quiggins expresses to his FFA members to “never be afraid to be a failure “. He discusses why he wants to give back to the youth and what he does for the country, as far as agriculture and farming.

Carissa Larry sits down with Blake here in this interview.

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2018-19 National FFA Western Region Vice President Shea Booster shared his retiring address…

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Ruth Kimmelshue is the Chief Sustainability Officer of Business Operations and Supply Chain for Cargill. She shared her message with FFA members…

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Todd Peterson is among four FFA members nationwide to be recognized as an American Star Farmer finalist. Peterson started his SAE with only a 7-acre pasture. Today, he farms over 300 acres of corn, soybeans and wheat.

“I’m trying to change my world a little bit every day. Try to learn something new every day, just a little bit at a time so that eventually all those little changes, all those little bits of knowledge you have, will add up into something big.”

Peterson is from the Miami Trace FFA Chapter in Ohio.

Learn more about Peterson with Alex Voichoskie.

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Nick Torrance is among four in the nation to be recognized as an American Star Farmer finalist. His Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) is comprised of three parts: corn production, soybean production and beef cattle production.

Torrance says his family’s operation was impacted by record flooding this spring.

“My dad’s operation, we actually never got a tractor in the field in the month of May.”

What keeps them going, Torrance says, is faith.

Torrance is from the Macomb FFA Chapter in Illinois. Listen to his story with Alex Voichoskie.

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