Monthly Archives: October 2014

National FFA Talent: Amanda Edwards

Amanda Edwards from the Yelm FFA Chapter in the State of Washington brought her talent to FFA members and guests at Session 3 of the National FFA Convention and Expo… http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/FFATalent_EdwardsAmanda.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Celebrating Agricultural Diversity Across America

The Hall of States display can be found on the Expo floor during the 87th National FFA Convention & Expo. The showcase’s unique state displays allow FFA members and advisors to see the traditions of each of the 50 states … Continue reading

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National FFA Talent Competition – Round 2

Listen to this year’s round 2 of the National FFA Talent Competition… http://www.ffaconvention.com/audio/convention2014/FFATalent_Round2Competition.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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A Wish Comes True

  Ashley Denslow had one wish: to attend the 87th National FFA Convention & Expo. To make this come true, Make-A-Wish granted her wish and Ashley got to attend National FFA Convention. She shares her favorite moments as well as … Continue reading

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FFA Advisor Ignites Passion in all Students

Wes Crawford, the Sutherlin FFA Advisor of Oregon has a true passion for agriculture education.  With around 120 students in the Sutherlin agriculture education program, not a single student comes from a traditional agriculture background.  This gives a unique opportunity … Continue reading

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Outstanding Middle School FFA Chapter Winner

Congratulations to the Altha Middle School FFA Chapter from Florida! They were chosen for their superior efforts in their school and community. Listen as members from the Altha Middle School FFA share how they won the award. http://www.althaschool.org/ffa http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Interview_Altha-Middle-School.mp3Podcast: Play … Continue reading

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Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack

Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack, spoke at the first general session of the 87th National FFA Convention & Expo. Afterwards, Secretary Vilsack offered some advice to FFA members on how to be agvocates for the agriculture industry.   http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Vilsack-Press.mp3Podcast: Play … Continue reading

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Ponchatoula FFA tops the nation winning the Model of Excellence award

Dreams have finally become a reality for the Ponchatoula FFA Chapter from Ponchatoula, Lousiana. Their hard work and dedication to helping their community paid off with hearing they were the national winners for the 2014 Model of Excellence award. Kaylin … Continue reading

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South Carolina chapter wins the Model of Innovation Award for Chapter Development

The Nation Ford FFA Chapter from Fort Hill, South Carolina won the 2014 Model of Innovation Award for Chapter Development. Our own Kaylin Broadwell was able to sit down with member Courtney Petitgout to discuss what her chapter does for … Continue reading

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Community Pride Shines in Shenandoah FFA Chapter

The Shenandoah FFA Chapter of Middletown, Indiana has been named the Model of Innovation Community Development Area Top Chapter.  This small-town chapter has been making a large impact in their community for 33 years.  The FFA members of the Shenandoah … Continue reading

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