Category Archives: 2018 Convention

Premier Chapter: Growing Leaders Winner—Hope FFA of Indiana

Each year at the National FFA Convention & Expo, five awards are given to outstanding chapters across the nation. These chapters are recognized for exhibiting excellence in categories such as growing leaders, building communities, and strengthening agriculture. By providing educational … Continue reading

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John Deere Green and FFA Blue in Collaboration for 75 Years

For 75 years, Deere & Company has partnered with the National FFA Organization. To celebrate the partnership, Deere & Company donated an additional $75,000 to the Living to Serve platform and packed a green time capsule to unpack in another … Continue reading

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Model of excellence title winner – Marshall FFA Chapter

One of the ten activities planned and presented by the Marshall FFA Chapter was called ‘Swamp to Save.” A conservation class worked with professionals at local conservation to conduct avian flu tests on ducks. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/ModelofExcellenceMarshall.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | … Continue reading

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Middle school model of excellence award – West Jackson Chapter

“It really helped me with public speaking and how to grow my chapter through activities.” -Michael Howard, West Jackson Chapter http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/MiddleSchoolModelofExcellence.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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National Premier Chapter – Building Communities Awarded to Goreville FFA

The Goreville FFA Chapter in Illinois, represented by Hallie Grenfell, was awarded the Premier Chapter – Building Communities award. Grenfell discusses her chapter’s community projects, including a book written by the chapter dedicated to veterans and their stories. Listen to … Continue reading

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Keynote Speaker: Kyle Scheele

Kyle Scheele is an author, speaker cardboard and better-word-builder. He took the convention stage during the opening session of the 91st National FFA Convention to deliver a motivational speech.       Hannah Borg is a senior at the University … Continue reading

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Retiring Address: Gracie Furnish

Listen to Eastern Region Vice President Gracie Furnish share her retiring address, “Valuable.” http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/RA_FurnishGracie.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Governor Holcomb During First General Session

Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb came and spoke at the 91st National FFA Convention. When Corryn La Rue interviewed him, he said he thinks this year’s convention theme is “spot on.” Listen below for more. Gov Holcomb at 2018 Convention

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Speaker: Kyle Scheele

Listen to inspirational speaker Kyle Scheele from Session 1 of the 91st National FFA Convention… http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Speaker_ScheeleKyle.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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History on Wheels makes its FFA debut

Auto manufacturing has a strong history in the state of Indiana, dating back to 1890. The industry is part of the state’s working culture and why the Indiana Historical Society parked their History on Wheels exhibit at the 91stNational FFA … Continue reading

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