Author Archives: Lydia Johnson
Self-Confidence and Agriculture Advocacy are Key Themes for Keynote Speaker, Courtenay DeHoff
Courtenay DeHoff, founder of Fancy Lady Cowgirl, addressed attendees at the 94th National FFA Convention and Expo. She sits down with Broadcast Desk Intern, Lydia Johnson, to discuss the brand she built, ways youth can combat misconceptions in agriculture, and … Continue reading
Bayer Shares Scholarships, Sustainable Agriculture with FFA Leaders
Bayer is discussing scholarships, pollinator programs, and sustainable agriculture with student attendees at the 94th National FFA Convention and Expo in-person and through the virtual Blue Room experience. Erin Glarner, Educational Program Manager, discusses the efforts with Broadcast Desk Intern, … Continue reading
Cargill Shares Regenerative Agriculture With FFA Student Leaders
Regenerative agriculture is top of mind for Stacy Smida, Senior Manager of Community and Employee Engagement at Cargill, when interacting with student leaders at the 94th National FFA Convention and Expo. She shares details about Cargill’s Ag is How, How … Continue reading
Bayer Welcomes Students to the National FFA Convention and Expo
Aimee Hood, Science Engagement Lead at Bayer, is welcoming students to the 94th National FFA Convention and Expo in the Bayer booth. She shared with Broadcast Intern, Lydia Johnson, that pollinator health, sustainability, and environmental sustainability are the main themes … Continue reading
National FFA Southern Region Vice President Reflects on Year of Service
2020-2021 National FFA Southern Region Vice President, Artha Jonassaint, looks back on her year of service and notes some of the must-see stops at the 94th National FFA Convention and Expo with Broadcast Desk Intern, Lydia Johnson. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Artha-Jonassaint.mp3Podcast: Play in … Continue reading
Mayor Hogsett Welcomes FFA to Indianapolis
Indianapolis Mayor, Joe Hogsett, welcomes over 55,000 FFA members, visitors, and guests to the city with Broadcast Desk Intern, Lydia Johnson. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Mayor-Joe-Hogsett.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
National FFA Secretary Reflects on Year of Service
Anna Mathis, 2020-2021 National FFA Secretary, explains that the needs of students across the country changed during the pandemic, but her team met the challenge to continue serving members in new ways. Broadcast Desk Intern, Lydia Johnson, has the story. … Continue reading