Category Archives: 2014 Convention
Session 1: US Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack
US Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack brought greetings from the US Department of Agriculture to FFA members and guests on Thursday morning. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Speaker_SecretaryVilsack.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Session 1: Reflections
The National FFA Officers began the 87th National FFA Convention and Expo with reflections of the past year and looking ahead to this year’s Convention… http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Session1_Reflections.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Career Success is Key
Career Development Events help FFA members to gain communication, leadership and problem solving skills while helping them prepare for future careers in agriculture. Listen in for an interview with one of the CDE Judges at the 87th National FFA Convention … Continue reading
A Life Without Limbs – An Interview with Nick Vujicic
The first keynote speaker of the 87th National FFA Convention & Expo was Nick Vujicic. Born with no arms and no legs, his story has inspired people around the world. Listen to this behind the scenes interview with Nick as … Continue reading
Alumni Pride Runs Deep
FFA Alumni members each have their unique story of why they support the National FFA Organization. Whether they wore the blue and gold jacket or not, their support runs deep and their passion for all FFA members will amaze anyone. … Continue reading
FFA Convention Expo Opens
The Chief Operating Officer of the National FFA Organization, Joshua Bledsoe, expressed his enthusiasm of the opening of the National FFA Convention Expo in Louisville. The ribbon cutting was the first day of convention. There are numerous companies and colleges … Continue reading
FFA Alumni Pride Everywhere
Jim McCray, National FFA Alumni President, supports every member in FFA blue corduroy jackets throughout the nation. FFA Alumni Chapters are there to help support FFA members, community, agriculture teachers and promote the leadership and knowledge gained through the National … Continue reading
National Committees discuss Career Development Events
Committees play an important role in the decision making process of the National FFA Organization. Tennessee State President and CDE Committee Chairman, Kevin Robertson sat down with our own Jamye Freeman to tell him about the experience. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Kevin-Robertson-final.mp3Podcast: Play in … Continue reading
Country recording artist Easton Corbin visits 87th National FFA Convention and Expo
Former FFA member and country recording artist, Easton Corbin, is performing alongside Justin Moore for one of two concert events for members and guests at the 87th National FFA Convention and Expo. Our own Kaylin Broadwell sat down to learn … Continue reading
Session 1: Louisville Welcomes FFA
Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer welcomed FFA members to Louisville at the Opening Session of the 87th National FFA Convention and Expo… http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Session1_MayorFischer.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download