Monthly Archives: October 2017

Retiring Address – Ashley Willits

Listen to Eastern Region Vice President Ashley Willits  share her retiring address, “Our Best Love.” http://ffaconvention.com/audio/Convention2017/RA_WillitsAshley.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Outstanding Alumni Chapter: Miller County FFA, Georgia

The Miller County FFA Alumni Chapter in Georgia has helped their local FFA chapter grow leaders, build communities and strengthen agriculture in a variety of ways. Some of the highlights of their work include sponsoring a new FFA livestock trailer … Continue reading

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Outstanding Alumni Contributor: Lee Hevner

“I come out here and I see the thousands and thousands of students, people. It says these young people are some of the best and brightest in the United States. Seeing these people out here and the people that support … Continue reading

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Outstanding Alumni Contributor: Archie Matthews

“I’m very humbled by receiving this award. I don’t feel like I’ve done that much to deserve it. There are certainly plenty of people out there who have done a lot more to deserve it.” -Archie Matthews http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Alumni_contributor_ArchieMatthews.mp3Podcast: Play in … Continue reading

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National FFA Band – Music of the 80s

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Education Secretary Betsy Devos

US Education Secretary Betsy Devos greeted FFA members and guests at fourth general session of the 90th National FFA Convention and Expo… http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Session4_DevosBetsy.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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National FFA Organization Names Minnesota Resident 2017 American Star Farmer

INDIANAPOLIS (Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017/National FFA Organization) – Growing up on the family farm, Joseph Arnold of Holloway, Minn., knew early on that he wanted to pursue a career in  agriculture. When Arnold joined FFA and began learning even more … Continue reading

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Retiring Address – Victoria Harris

Listen to National Secretary Victoria Harris  share her retiring address, “Worth It.” http://ffaconvention.com/audio/Convention2017/RA_HarrisVictoria.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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National FFA Organization Names Ohio Resident 2017 American Star in Agriscience

INDIANAPOLIS (Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017/National FFA Organization) – Since third grade, Chrysta Beck of Archbold, Ohio, has raised broilers and layers to sell meat and egg products to local customers. As she got older and joined FFA, she developed a … Continue reading

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National FFA Organization Names Iowa Resident 2017 American Star in Agricultural Placement

INDIANAPOLIS (Thursday, Oct.26, 2017/National FFA Organization) – When Kellie Einck was a youngster, she found horsepower and torque far more interesting than playing dress up. The Paullina, Iowa, resident’s fascination with engine mechanics eventually led her to take agriculture and … Continue reading

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