Tag Archives: Speakers
Natasha Cox, President of Indiana Corn Marketing Council, Addresses FFA Members at Kickoff Luncheon
Natasha Cox, President of the Indiana Corn Marketing Council and Regional Vice President of Ag Lending at Farm Credit Mid-America, addressed students, advisors, and partners at the FFA Kickoff Luncheon. From learning through her professional and leadership roles, Natasha explains … Continue reading
Torrillo encourages FFA members to continue to lead
September 11, 2001, changed the lives of people all over the world, but few have a story the likes of Joe Torrillo. As a firefighter in New York City, Torrillo worked the scene on that fateful day and was buried … Continue reading
Sharing her story – Katie Pratt
Telling the story of agriculture is an important part of being an FFA member, and FFA members heard why from someone that does it every day. Katie Pratt with the U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance is a farmer and blogger … Continue reading
Bond Shares the Importance of dreams with FFA Members
Walter Bond was the keynote speaker for the 4th general session for the 85th National FFA Convention and shared his message of believing in yourself and the powerful or destructive nature of leadership. Recently voted one of the top five … Continue reading
Catlett Speaks to FFA Members
The theme for the 85th National FFA Convention is “Grow”, and Dr. Lowell Catlett is very familiar with the subject. As a professor at New Mexico State University and a past National FFA Officer, Catlett is passionate advocate for solving … Continue reading
Gold Medalist Scott Hamilton Speaks to FFA Members
Olympic Gold Medalist Scott Hamilton shared his inspiring message of overcoming obstacles at the Session 1A of the 85th National FFA Convention. Afterwards, Scott took the time to talk with our own Emily Walker and Spencer Chase about what inspired … Continue reading
Advisor’s Challenge
National FFA Advisor Steve Brown spoke to convention attendees, issuing a challenge to them for convention, and the rest of their lives. http://www.ffaconvention.com/audio/AdvisorsChallenge.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
President’s Welcome
Riley Pagett, National FFA President, welcomes members and guests to this year’s convention. http://www.ffaconvention.com/audio/PresidentWelcome.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download