Category Archives: 2014 Convention

FFA GameDay

That’s not College GameDay outside of the National FFA Convention…..it’s FFA GameDay! RFD-TV broadcasts live before sessions of the 87th National FFA Convention & Expo with host, Orion Samuelson. Listen here as Kelsey Litchfield sat down with Mr. Samuelson where … Continue reading

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Speaker: Tyson Foods President and CEO Donnie Smith

Tyson Foods President and Chief Executive Officer Donnie Smith spoke to members and guests at Session 3 of the National FFA Convention and Expo. Donnie’s enthusiasm for Tyson Foods is contagious among the company’s 124,000 Team Members. Appointed to his … Continue reading

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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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