Monthly Archives: October 2019
Myra Foster part of Global Company “Sealed Air” talks on food preservation
Myra Foster lead of Sustainability ,Strategy and Advocacy of “Sealed Air” talks about how being a minority in Agriculture sets the tone for future farming and packaging . Her company focuses on food preservation and protection. Carissa Larry sits down … Continue reading
Oklahoma Chapter Receives Premier Chapter- Strengthening Agriculture
The Edmond FFA Chapter in Oklahoma is the recipient of the Premier Chapter-Strengthening Agriculture award at National FFA. Hannah Borg visits with Edmond chapter member Lexie Evers. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Premier-Chapter-Strengthening-Agriculutre-Edmond_01.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Lieutenant Governor and The Director of Agriculture of Indiana are “thrilled”
Lieutenant Governor and The Director of Agriculture of Indiana Suzanne Crouch and Bruce Kettler speak on how the FFA broadens the horizon of agriculture and Agriculture Education. Carissa Larry takes a seat and interviews both Indiana Dignitaries. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/LieutenantGovernorSuzanne-1.mp3Podcast: Play in … Continue reading
Illinois Chapter Receives Premier Chapter- Growing Leaders
The Waterloo FFA Chapter in Illinois is the recipient of the Premier Chapter- Growing Leaders award at National FFA. Hannah Borg visits with chapter member Alexis Mudd. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Premier-Chapter-Growing-Leaders-Waterloo_01.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Celebrating 50 Years of Women in FFA
National FFA is celebrating 50 years of women in FFA. On Thursday morning, FFA members, advisors, supports and many others came together for an interactive discussion panel talking about women’s voices in advocacy and overcoming hurdles in largely male-dominated fields … Continue reading
Mayor of Indiana Joe Hogsett : “The Community should support the FFA “
Mayor Joe Hogsett says that “The City of Indianapolis wants to support any way they can and that the day of service gives back to Indianapolis after hosting an amazing Convention.” Carissa Larry talks with Joe Hogsett about the 92nd … Continue reading
Missouri Chapter Receives Premier Chapter-Building Communities Award
The Troy FFA Chapter in Missouri is the recipient of the Premier Chapter – Building Communities award at National FFA. Troy FFA created a project that spreads awareness on the national need for organ transplants. Alex Voichoskie visits with chapter … Continue reading
Georgia FFA Chapter Receives National Middle School Model of Excellence
The Commerce Middle School FFA Chapter of Georgia is the recipient of the Middle School Model of Excellence award at National FFA Convention. This chapter is only in its second year and has claimed its first National FFA award. Alex … Continue reading
Covington-UVCC FFA of Ohio Receives National Model of Excellence Award
The Covington-UVCC FFA Chapter of Ohio is the recipient of the Model of Excellence award at National FFA Convention. Chapter members Tori Quinter, Brenna Miller and Morgan Kimmel explain the award and their chapter projects. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Model-of-Excellence.mp3Podcast: Play in new window … Continue reading
2019 Star Finalist Blake Quiggins wants to give back to the community
Blake Quiggins expresses to his FFA members to “never be afraid to be a failure “. He discusses why he wants to give back to the youth and what he does for the country, as far as agriculture and farming. … Continue reading