Monthly Archives: October 2016

Retiring Address – Abbey Gretsch

Listen to Southern Region Vice President Abbey Gretsch’s retiring address, “Journey”… http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/RA_GretschAbbey.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Tyson Foods Donates Protein to Gleaners Food Bank

Tyson Foods donates 33,000 lbs. of protein to Gleaners Food Bank of Indianapolis. FFA members unloaded the donation during National Days of Service. Tyson Foods is a proud supporter of the FFA and encourage members to get involved in the … Continue reading

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FFA Members Help at Gleaners Food Bank For Days of Service

California FFA members helped unload a protein donation from Tyson Foods at Gleaners Food Bank in Indianapolis during National Days of Service.   http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/gleaners_ffamember.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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National FFA Talent – AJ Windmeyer

AJ Windmeyer from the Plattsburg, Missouri FFA Chapter entertained members at the 2nd session of the 89th National FFA Convention http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Talent_WindmeyerAJ.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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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… http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Featured_MealsOnWheels.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Tractor Supply Company Creates Fun For FFA Members in Expo

Tractor 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 … Continue reading

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National FFA Alumni Engage With FFA Members in Expo

National 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. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/alumni_expo.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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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 … Continue reading

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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… http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/PressConference_SecVilsack.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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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. Caleb Gustin, … Continue reading

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