Category Archives: 2018 Convention

The Blue Room Becomes a Reality

The hype. The buzz. The suspense. And then the doors swung open. FFA members finally had the opportunity to experience the one-of-a-kind, 17,000 square foot space called The Blue Room. The Ag-Bio-Science room made its debut at the 91st National … Continue reading

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National FFA CEO Offers Remarks

Mark Poesch, a Nebraska Native, has been CEO of The National FFA Organization since 2016. He gives a preview of the week, talks about his FFA experience and much more.     Hannah Borg is a senior at the University … Continue reading

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Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb Welcomes FFA Members

Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb welcomed FFA Members at the first general session of the 91st FFA Convention… http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/GovEricHolcomb.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Southern Region Vice President Recaps Year

“I’m looking forward to soaking in every moment,” says Ian Bennett the 2017-2018 Southern Region Vice President. Listen as he recaps his year of service, his message to students and much more here.       http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Ian-Bennett-Southern-Region-Vice-President-.mp3Podcast: Play in new window … Continue reading

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FFA learning financial literacy for better business

Financial LiteracyLearning how to budget and save money can be difficult for teenagers, but FFA members are starting small businesses. “The feasibility of the market is very important to know, and understanding assets and liabilities is a basic starting point,” … Continue reading

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2018 Reflections Program

The 2017-18 National FFA Officer team opened the 91st National FFA Convention with their reflections program. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/2018_Reflections.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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2017 – 18 National FFA Secretary Reviews Her Year

Corryn La Rue interviewed National FFA Secretary Erica Baier, where she reflected on the past year as a national officer and the struggles and triumphs the officer team experienced. For Erica, her time serving over 600,000 members was also spent … Continue reading

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2017 -18 National FFA President Reviews Her Year

  When Corryn La Rue asked Breanna Holbert to sum up the best part of her year as National FFA President, she had simple words — the members.   http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/BreannaHolbert_YearInReview.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Eastern Regional Vice President Recaps Her Year

  Gracie Furnish, 2017- 2018 Eastern Region Vice President from Kentucky talks about her year in review, an inside look into convention planning and lots more. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/National-FFA-Eastern-Regional-Vice-President-Gracie-Furnish-1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Visualize The Blue Room with AgriNovus President and CEO

Beth Bechdol, president and CEO of AgriNovus Indiana, previewed the widely-anticipated Blue Room ahead of its debut at the 91st National FFA Convention and Expo. “This took an army,” said Bechdol regarding planning and building the 17,000 square foot space dedicated … Continue reading

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