Tag Archives: Expo
Lincoln Electric Showcases Innovation, Safety
Attendees at the 96th National FFA Convention and Expo have the opportunity to experience an array of hands-on activities, including the Cooper Cobot collaborative robotic welder. Rachel Blakenship from Lincoln Electric discusses the safety components of the machine, its application … Continue reading
Lincoln Electric Celebrates 75 years of Support for FFA
Jim Mosman, Senior Customer Training Instructor at Lincoln Electric, explains the array of free training resources available for agriculture teachers, advisors, and instructors. Lincoln Electric offers an Education Training Program that provides these groups with educational curriculum, reduced price materials, … Continue reading
Custard at Convention: Culver’s Supports the Next Generation of Agriculture Leaders
60,000 scoops of vanilla custard served over 3 days- Oh my! Allison Demmer, Public Relations Manager for Culver’s, shares about the ‘Thank You Farmers’ program and initiatives the restaurant chain conducts to support agriculture and FFA members across the country. … Continue reading
Corteva Agriscience Shares Hands-On Activities with FFA Students
Ronda Hamm, Academic Relations Manager at Corteva Agriscience, discusses the interactive activities in the booth at the 94th National FFA Convention and Expo and the acoustic performances by the National FFA Band and Chorus with Broadcast Desk Intern, Lydia Johnson. … Continue reading
Bayer Shares Scholarships, Sustainable Agriculture with FFA Leaders
Bayer is discussing scholarships, pollinator programs, and sustainable agriculture with student attendees at the 94th National FFA Convention and Expo in-person and through the virtual Blue Room experience. Erin Glarner, Educational Program Manager, discusses the efforts with Broadcast Desk Intern, … Continue reading
Cargill Shares Regenerative Agriculture With FFA Student Leaders
Regenerative agriculture is top of mind for Stacy Smida, Senior Manager of Community and Employee Engagement at Cargill, when interacting with student leaders at the 94th National FFA Convention and Expo. She shares details about Cargill’s Ag is How, How … Continue reading
Bayer Welcomes Students to the National FFA Convention and Expo
Aimee Hood, Science Engagement Lead at Bayer, is welcoming students to the 94th National FFA Convention and Expo in the Bayer booth. She shared with Broadcast Intern, Lydia Johnson, that pollinator health, sustainability, and environmental sustainability are the main themes … Continue reading
Runaway June at 90th National FFA Convention
Country band Runaway June performed a short set at the Dodge RAM booth during the 90th National FFA Convention Expo. Corryn La Rue’s interview with them is below. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/LaRue_Corryn_RunawayJune_01.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Sea World & Busch Gardens Educate FFA Members
Sea World & Busch Gardens Educate FFA members from across the nation by providing information in regards to exotic species of animals. Students were able to touch and see anything from an owl to Pinkie the flamingo. Anita Yeattes, Supervisor … Continue reading
FFA members learning about hunger and how they can help
In the middle of this year’s Convention Expo, FFA members have the opportunity to learn more about hunger and their role in stopping its spread. “Running on Empty: A Journey Through Hunger” is an interactive maze that guides students through … Continue reading