Trey Elizondo  of Texas, a science and agricultural communications major at Texas A&M, will serve as western region vice president.

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DeShawn Blanding  of South Carolina, a biological engineering (natural resources engineering) major at North Carolina A&T State University, will serve as southern region vice president.

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INDIANAPOLIS (Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016/National FFA Organization) – Students from Delaware, Florida, Minnesota, New York, South Carolina and Texas have been elected by delegates from throughout the United States to serve on the 2016-17 National FFA Officer team.

David Townsend, an agricultural and natural resources and plant science major at the University of Delaware, was elected president. This is the first time the state of Delaware has had a national FFA president. Victoria Harris, a biology major at the University of Florida, will serve as secretary.

DeShawn Blanding, a biological engineering (natural resources engineering) major at North Carolina A&T State University, was elected southern region vice president and Trey Elizondo, a science and agricultural communications major at Texas A&M, will serve as western region vice president.

Ashley Willits, an agricultural education major at Tarleton State University, was elected eastern region vice president and Valerie Earley, an agricultural communications major at the University of Minnesota, will serve as central region vice president.

Each year at the National FFA Convention & Expo, six students are elected by delegates to represent the organization as national officers. Delegates elect a president, secretary, and vice presidents representing the central, southern, eastern and western regions of the country.

National officers commit to a year of service to the National FFA Organization. Each officer travels more than 100,000 national and international miles to interact with business and industry leaders, thousands of FFA members and teachers, corporate sponsors, government and education officials, state FFA leaders, the general public, and more. The team will lead personal growth and leadership training conferences for FFA members throughout the country and help set policies that will guide the future of FFA and promote agricultural literacy.

The National FFA Organization provides leadership, personal growth and career success training through agricultural education to 649,355 student members who belong to one of 7,859 local FFA chapters throughout the U.S., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

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About National FFA Organization

The National FFA Organization is a national youth organization of 649,355 student members as part of 7,859 local FFA chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The FFA mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. The National FFA Organization operates under a federal charter granted by the 81st United States Congress and it is an integral part of public instruction in agriculture. The U.S. Department of Education provides leadership and helps set direction for FFA as a service to state and local agricultural education programs. For more, visit the National FFA Organization online at FFA.org and on Facebook, Twitter and the official National FFA Organization blog.

Listen to the National Officer Nominating Committee Report to the delegates with the announcement of the 2016 – 2017 National FFA Officer Team…

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Listen to National President Taylor McNeel share her retiring address, “Lead With Your Heart.”

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Emily Kennedy of the Edmond FFA Chapter of Oklahoma was announced as the 2016 National FFA Creed Speaking Winner. Listen as Emily explains her experience…

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Winners of the National FFA Job Interview Career Development Event (CDE) were announced Friday at the annual awards banquet. The event was held in conjunction with the 89th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis. Dr. Kirk Swortzel from Mississippi State University served as superintendent of the national event. The top eight individuals will receive cash awards to recognize their success in the event. The cash awards and the job interview event are sponsored by Arysta LifeScience North America Corporation and CSX. CSX supports FFA because of its history of producing great CSX employees, the values it instills in its participants and its strong alignment with our agricultural business. Even more, CSX understands the vital role that FFA plays in positively affecting young people through education and leadership training. The job interview CDE is a competitive event that tests student’s ability to perform effectively throughout the entire job application process. The participants prepare a resume, cover letter and complete an online application. They also participate in phone, one-on-one and panel job interviews as part of the competition. The event, held at the Crowne Plaza in Indianapolis, is one of many educational activities at the National FFA Convention & Expo in which FFA members practice the lessons learned in agricultural education classes. The National FFA Organization National Event Winners – Job Interview 2016 Top Placing Individuals 1st Place– Elizabeth Beacham of Colquitt County FFA , GA 2nd Place– Brandon Dawson of Middletown FFA , DE 3rd Place– Sabrina Roberts of Wilson Central FFA, TN 4th Place– Madison Mitchell of Mahomet-Seymour FFA , IL 5th Place– Alisa Northcutt of Tishomingo FFA , OK 6th Place– Madison Bodine of Velva FFA , ND 7th Place– Amber Bjerre of San Luis Obispo FFA , CA 8th Place– Hailey Daufeldt of West Liberty FFA , IA

Listen as Winner Elizabeth Beacham of Colquitt County FFA , GA explains her success…

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Colin Ryan spoke to FFA members on how they can do small things daily to gain time in their life. Ryan is financial educator and author with the background of a professional comedian and storyteller. Colin gives students and adults the money and career skills they’ll need to reach their dream.

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Indiana Governor Mike Pence spoke with FFA members and guests attending the American Degree Ceremony Saturday morning at the 89th National FFA Convention…

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Caspar FFA member, Trey Campbell, won the prepared public speaking competition at the 89th National FFA Convention and Expo.  Campbell chose genetically modified organisms as his topic for the career development event (CDE).

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