Category Archives: 2023 Convention
Student Voice to the National Level, a Focus for a Committee
To aid in strengthening the connection between FFA members and leadership at the National FFA level, the Student Voice Reassessment Committee explored opportunities to engage the student voice within the organization. The student-led committee recommendations will be voted on by … Continue reading
New Holland Supports Future Agriculture Leaders
After 75 years of sponsorship, New Holland continues to support future agriculture leaders by sponsoring the National FFA Organization. Aimee Culbert, the New Holland PR Manager, shares about the hands-on activities in the company’s expo booth and T8.410 tractor on … Continue reading
One of Six Delegate Committees Focused on Transparent Communication
Answering questions of, “How can National FFA better communicate opportunities to students?” to “In what ways can National FFA have clearer communication to its membership?” were what the one of six student-led committees focused on. The delegate committee met to … Continue reading
75 Years of Sound with the National FFA Chorus
Aaron Lee is beginning his second year singing in the National FFA Chorus. A Le Mars, Iowa, native, Lee has already sung during an Indianapolis Colts game this week and is looking ahead to performances throughout the convention general sessions. … Continue reading
FFA’s National Days of Service Allow Students to Learn the Value of Community Service
The National FFA Organization’s National Days of Service allows students both in Indianapolis at National FFA Convention & Expo as well as across the nation to participate in service projects. Engaging in service teaches young people the value of community … Continue reading
Encouraging Production Agriculture Students is a Goal of Committee
Looking into evaluating opportunities specific to production agriculture in National FFA programming was what the Production Agriculture Opportunities Delegate Committee was tasked with. As a student-led committee, they had many conversations about what can be done and emphasized at the … Continue reading
Committee Creates Conversations on Affiliation
Allowing more students to be involved in FFA is what affiliation – one of two membership options – strives to do. Affiliation is where a chapter pays a flat overall fee compared to optional dues-based membership where it’s paid per … Continue reading
Institutions Across the Nation Seek the Next Generation of Students in FFA
At the National FFA Convention and Expo, universities, colleges, and technical school from across the nation gather to speak to FFA members about future education and career opportunities in agriculture. “I think it’s just amazing there’s so many young people … Continue reading
Kicking Off the 96th National FFA Convention
Listen as the 2022-23 National FFA Officers reflect on the past year and challenge members to make the most of this year’s Convention and Expo. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Session1_ConventionKickoff.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download