Category Archives: 2023 Convention
News Conference: USDA Secretary Vilsack & FFA CEO Scott Stump
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack and National FFA CEO Scott Stump held a signing for a Memorandum of Understanding between USDA and FFA. Listen to their remarks, followed by a news conference with reporters. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/MOU_NewsConference_Vilsack.mp3Podcast: Play in new window … Continue reading
Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack Speaks at National FFA Convention
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack shared with FFA members at the 96th National FFA Convention his optimism for the future of agriculture and careers opportunities in agriculture. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2023Session1_SecretaryVilsack.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Indianapolis Mayor Hogsett Welcomes FFA
Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett welcomed FFA members to Indianapolis and the 96th National FFA Convention and Expo. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Session1_MayorHogsett.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
National Advisor’s Welcome
At the first general session of the 96th National FFA Convention, National FFA Advisor Travis Park welcomed members, guests, and issued a challenge for them to make the most of the time in Indianapolis. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Session1_AdvisorsWelcome.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | … Continue reading
National FFA Chorus: National Anthem
The National FFA Chorus helped kick off the opening session with the National Anthem http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Chorus_NationalAnthem2023.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Lincoln Electric Showcases Innovation, Safety
Attendees at the 96th National FFA Convention and Expo have the opportunity to experience an array of hands-on activities, including the Cooper Cobot collaborative robotic welder. Rachel Blakenship from Lincoln Electric discusses the safety components of the machine, its application … Continue reading
Student-Led Committee Looks at Expanding Opportunities for FFA Members
One of six committees of delegates from across the nation looked at the needs of students within FFA and made suggestions to improve the membership experience for all. The committee, led by Delaware native Noah Dixon, looked at ways the … Continue reading
FFA Member Turned Olympian, U.S. Army Sergeant
Phillip Jungman’s career started in the U.S. Army during college at Texas A&M University. After being selected as an alternate for skeet shooting in the 2016 Olympic Games, he joined the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit where he currently serves as … Continue reading
Committee’s Task Reassess Nominating Committee
While the end goal was to bring together solutions for a student-led committee, a Kentucky native and chair Jackson Baird learned more from others perspectives throughout the many discussions. Baird served as chair of the Committee on Nominating Committee Evaluation … Continue reading
Speaker: Juan Bendana
Motivational speaker Juan Bendana kicked off the open session of the 96th National FFA Convention in Indianapolis with a message to a record-breaking 25,000+ in attendance. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Speaker_BendanaJuan.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download