Category Archives: 2014 Convention
Belinson Wins National Agricultural Education Proficiency
Kyler Belinson of Oklahoma was named the National FFA Agricultural Education Proficiency Winner. After Kyler Belinson of the Elgin FFA Chapter in Oklahoma made a presentation to his class about animal agriculture, he discovered that he enjoyed teaching others about … Continue reading
Speaker: Jane Herlong
Jane Herlong spoke to FFA members and guests at Session 7 of the National FFA Convention and Expo. Jane entertains using funny, original Southern stories, folksy wisdom and singing to help folks live more productive, stress-free lives. Jane believes in … Continue reading
Agriscience Teacher Recognition – JoAnn Pfeiffer
JoAnn Pfeiffer, agriculture education teacher from the Federal Hocking FFA Chapter in Ohio, was recognized as one of the four teachers receiving the Agriscience Teacher award. This special award honors agriscience teachers who have inspired their students to go all … Continue reading
Workshops encourage students to ‘Go All Out’
With topics ranging from diversity and career success, to advocating and hunger, students attending the 87th National FFA Convention and Expo have to opportunity to attend workshops to help them gain specific knowledge and ideas. Featuring a few words from … Continue reading
Agriscience Fair Project Results in Yielding True Success
Garrett Williams is a member of the West Richland FFA Chapter in Illinios. He participated in the Agriscience Fair Exhibit Display at the 87th National FFA Convention & Expo. His project impacted not only his FFA experience, but also … Continue reading
Elanco CEO speaks to FFA about hunger
Jeff Simmons ,CEO of Elanco, spoke to FFA members at the 87th National FFA Convention and Expo about how world hunger will affect them in the years to come. His message on how innovation and ingenuity will be the driving force … Continue reading
Retiring Address: Wes Davis
East Region Vice President Wes Davis shared his retiring address with FFA members. Listen to Here For a Reason… To read the transcript, click here. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/RetiringAddress_WesDavis.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Day of Service Impacts FFA Members
Members of the Beech Grove FFA Chapter in Indiana spent part of their National Convention experience serving others through a Day of Service Project. Listen to chapter members, Jessica Benamon, Zoe Thurston, Caroline Cathcart and Blythe Burdine as they talk … Continue reading
FFA Member Hopes to “Go All Out” in her Home Chapter
Nikki Hall, a member of the Marissa FFA Chapter in Illinois, talks about her first National FFA Convention experience and her hopes of taking home the inspiration she has gained to better her community and fellow chapter members … Continue reading
Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture
Mr. James R. Comer visited the 87th National FFA Convention and encouraged students to go all out. Mr. Comer described his own FFA experiences and how FFA impacted his life. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Interview_JamesComer1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download