National FFA Chorus – States Medley

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Founder Of The “Not Impossible Foundation” Mick Ebeling And “America’s Got Talent” Star Mandy Harvey

“Historically and statistically, everything that’s possible today was impossible at one time. The inverse of that is, everything that is impossible right now statistically, is on the trajectory of becoming possible.”

-Mick Ebeling

 

“My hope for the FFA is that they can see that the world is not impossible. We have all the tools that we need to create a beautiful place.”

-Mandy Harvey

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VIP Award Ted Award Recipient Ted McKinney

Newly confirmed at the U.S Department of Agriculture, Under Secretary of Agriculture for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, Ted McKinney talks about how his background in FFA still helps him every day on the job.

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The VIP citation honors individuals who have dedicated many years of service to FFA and agricultural education on a national level.

State FFA Associations can nominate individuals for this award.

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Student Led Means Student Decisions

The National FFA Organization is the premier youth led organization. Youth led means the youth are the ones responsible for making positive change in the organization. This process takes place at the annual convention. Ryan Matthews, State President from Ohio, explains the role of a delegate.

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National FFA Band – Earth, Wind & Fire

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Speaker: Mick Ebeling

Inventor, humanitarian, changemaker, and speaker Mick Ebeling was the keynote speaker for the fourth general session at the 90th National FFA Convention and Expo…

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Distinguished Service Citation Award Winner David Miller of Maryland

The Distinguished Service Citation honors organizations, agencies, businesses or other groups who have made outstanding contributions to FFA and agricultural education on a national level.

State FFA Associations can nominate businesses and organizations for this award.

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National FFA Band – Tribute to Dick Clark

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Retiring Address – Ashley Willits

Listen to Eastern Region Vice President Ashley Willits  share her retiring address, “Our Best Love.”

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Outstanding Alumni Chapter: Miller County FFA, Georgia

The Miller County FFA Alumni Chapter in Georgia has helped their local FFA chapter grow leaders, build communities and strengthen agriculture in a variety of ways. Some of the highlights of their work include sponsoring a new FFA livestock trailer and F250 truck, travel to the National FFA Convention & Expo, and the FFA Beast Feast Cookout and Corn Hole Tournament. The Alumni Chapter actively recruits through mail outs and social media and advocates through newsletters and sponsored field trips. They also help conduct the Miller County FFA Officer Training, local FFA farm tour fieldtrip, Veteran’s Day appreciation dinner and chicken-q and pork chop plate sales. Congratulations to the Miller County FFA Alumni Chapter for their outstanding achievements and being named the 2017 Outstanding Alumni Chapter. Jim East, alumni member accepted the award.

 

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