Meals On Wheels

Mississinawa Valley-MVCTC FFA Chapter in west central Ohio wanted to help those farmers who work tirelessly to raise the crops that feed the world. Listen as members explain their Meals On Wheels project…

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Tractor Supply Company Creates Fun For FFA Members in Expo

img_2953 img_2951Tractor Supply Company is a long time supporter of National FFA and creates a fun experience for FFA members in the expo. Exclusive commemorative shirts can be purchased in the expo and online. Net proceeds from the sale of this shirt will benefit the National FFA Alumni Association and Living to Serve platform.

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National FFA Alumni Engage With FFA Members in Expo

img_2942National FFA Alumni Program Manager, Jada Buchanan, enjoys engaging with FFA members during the National FFA Convention and Expo. They can have fun learning about all Alumni has to offer.

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Puerto Rico FFA is Strong and Growing

Since 1932, the FFA has been a part of Puerto Rico. The program is stronger than ever and is continuing to grow with nearly 200 members.  Listen as Past State Secretary Lauce Colon speaks with Thomas Shaw regarding FFA in Puerto Rico…

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Secretary of Agriculture Vilsack News Conference

US Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack held a news conference with members of the National Association of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB) and other media following his remarks to FFA members at the convention…

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Alumni Council Encourages Life-Long Participation

The National FFA Alumni Association is a group of past FFA members, current supports, agricultural education teachers and others.  At the 89th National FFA Convention and Expo, the Alumni Council hopes to spread their message of supporting FFA.

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Caleb Gustin, a past National FFA Officer and member of the Alumni Council, talks about the alumni and their role at convention and throughout the year.

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US Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack

secretaryvilsackUnited States Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack spoke to members at the Opening Session of the 89th National FFA Convention…

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FFA Members “Start You Engines”

img_7296National FFA Advisor, Dr. Steve Brown, tells FFA members at the opening sessions of the 89th National FFA Convention that they need to start their engines in the FFA and follow their dreams. Listen as Dr. Brown explains…

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Nyad Inspires Members with Never-Give-Up Mentality

Session one keynote speaker, Diana Nyad, knows about challenges and how to bounce back after failing.  After unsuccessfully attempting to swim from Cuba to Florida, at the age of 60, she beat the odds and completed the trek in 53 hours.

_ez10916Nyad shared her message of always pushing forward and striving for success at the first general session of the 89th National FFA Convention and Expo.

 

 

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American Farm Bureau Encourages FFA Members to Thank a Farmer in Expo

img_2899The American Farm Bureau Federation knows FFA members are future members of the Young Farmers and Ranchers (YF&R) program. FFA members can take time to write thank you notes to farmers and veterans while talking with YF&R members in the expo.

 

 

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