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Keynote Speaker: Kyle Scheele

Posted on October 25, 2018 by Hannah Borg

Kyle Scheele is an author, speaker cardboard and better-word-builder. He took the convention stage during the opening session of the 91st National FFA Convention to deliver a motivational speech.

Hannah Borg is a senior at the University of Nebraska- Lincoln studying Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Communications. An alumna of the Allen FFA Chapter in Nebraska, she is serving as a radio report for the 91st National FFA Convention & Expo Newsroom Crew.

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Retiring Address: Gracie Furnish

Posted on October 25, 2018 by Tom Brand

Listen to Eastern Region Vice President Gracie Furnish share her retiring address, “Valuable.”

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Meals of Hope fighting hunger with the FFA

Posted on October 25, 2018 by Bronson Teichert

Nearly 1 in 5 children experience food insecurity according to Stephen Popper, CEO of Meals of Hope. He said working with FFA members utilizes the goals of both organizations by serving communities and individuals in need.

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Governor Holcomb During First General Session

Posted on October 24, 2018 by Corryn La Rue

Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb came and spoke at the 91st National FFA Convention. When Corryn La Rue interviewed him, he said he thinks this year’s convention theme is “spot on.” Listen below for more.

Gov Holcomb at 2018 Convention

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Speaker: Kyle Scheele

Posted on October 24, 2018 by Tom Brand

Listen to inspirational speaker Kyle Scheele from Session 1 of the 91st National FFA Convention…

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History on Wheels makes its FFA debut

Posted on October 24, 2018 by Bronson Teichert

Auto manufacturing has a strong history in the state of Indiana, dating back to 1890. The industry is part of the state’s working culture and why the Indiana Historical Society parked their History on Wheels exhibit at the 91^stNational FFA Convention.

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The Blue Room Becomes a Reality

Posted on October 24, 2018 by Alex Voichoskie

The hype. The buzz. The suspense.

And then the doors swung open.

FFA members finally had the opportunity to experience the one-of-a-kind, 17,000 square foot space called The Blue Room. The Ag-Bio-Science room made its debut at the 91st National FFA Convention & Expo.

“It’s a magnet to these students. I can just feel it already,” said Beth Bechdol, AgriNovus Indiana president and CEO.

Listen to Bechdol’s full reaction after the first pool of FFA members made their way through the exhibit.

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National FFA CEO Offers Remarks

Posted on October 24, 2018 by Hannah Borg

Mark Poesch, a Nebraska Native, has been CEO of The National FFA Organization since 2016. He gives a preview of the week, talks about his FFA experience and much more.