Category Archives: 2023 Convention
Organization Connects Students to Agricultural Reserach
There are many opportunities for students in agricultural research and one organization is striving to connect with more young people. The Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research funds students projects from congress in part with agricultural organizations. Michelle Olgers shares … Continue reading
75 Years of Support: Corteva Agriscience
Corteva Agriscience celebrates 75 years of supporting the National FFA Organization by attending the National FFA Convention and Expo. Part of Corteva’s mission is to ensure progress for generations to come. Academic Relations Manager Ronda Hamm, Ph.D. and Global Community … Continue reading
Central Region Vice President Reflects on Year of Service
Karstyn Cantrell, a native of Collinsville, Oklahoma, will complete her year of service as the 2022-2023 National FFA South Central Region Vice President at the end of the week. She’s encountered everything from canoeing trips during rainstorms to unique FFA … Continue reading
2022-23 National FFA President reflects on year of service
Virginia native Andrew Seibel was able to stay in the moment with FFA members on the road for 300 days visiting 35 states. He recalls stories from Alaska to Florida and other highlights from his year of service. “This jacket … Continue reading
Two National FFA Chorus Members Reflect on the 75 Year Anniversary
There are many diverse opportunities to learn more about agriculture, but also create connections. For two FFA members, they have found a community being part of the National FFA Chorus, which is celebrating 75 years. Learn more from Kansas native … Continue reading
National FFA Chorus Celebrates 75 Years
75 years of FFA members singing in the National FFA Chorus is filled with history from yearly song choices to friendships made from across the nation. The choir performs annually at the National FFA Convention & Expo where they recognized … Continue reading
Southern Region Vice President Reflects on Year of Service
From running on stage after being selected as a National FFA Officer to shaving cream fights, Southern Region Vice President MacKenna Clifton reflects on her time as a National Officer. Clifton, a native of North Carolina, talks of embracing the … Continue reading
Indiana Corn and Soy Believe in the Future of Agriculture
Year after year, Indiana Corn Marketing Council and Indiana Soybean Alliance continue to donate to the National FFA Convention and Expo. Courtney Kingery serves as the Chief Executive Officer for both organizations. While Kingery herself was not an FFA member, … Continue reading
Indiana Soybean Alliance Welcomes FFA
Mike Koehne, chairman of the Indiana Soybean Alliance, is no stranger to the blue jacket. A first-generation corn and soybean farmer from Greensburg, Indiana, the FFA alumni credits his experiences in the blue corduroy to much of his personal and … Continue reading
National FFA Western Region Vice President Reflects on Year of Service
Appreciative of the opportunities to hear and see where FFA members were all from sums up Ryan Williamson’s year as a National FFA Officer. While he knew it would be a year of service to an organization Williamson has been … Continue reading