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Self-Confidence and Agriculture Advocacy are Key Themes for Keynote Speaker, Courtenay DeHoff
Courtenay DeHoff, founder of Fancy Lady Cowgirl, addressed attendees at the 94th National FFA Convention and Expo. She sits down with Broadcast Desk Intern, Lydia Johnson, to discuss the brand she built, ways youth can combat misconceptions in agriculture, and … Continue reading
Mixing Art and FFA to Discover Leadership and Passion
“Find your passion and live it” David Garibaldi, the keynote speaker for the seventh general session, spoke these words to FFA members in the audience. With a combination of motivational speaking, performance art and heart pumping music, Garibaldi encouraged FFA … Continue reading
Vernice “Flygirl” Armour Challenges FFA Members to “Engage”
Vernice Armour was born in Chicago, IL in 1973 and grew up in Memphis, TN. In 1991, she graduated from John Overton High School for Creative and Performing Arts, where she was very active in the music program, class Vice … Continue reading
“Fly-Girl” Talks to Members at FFA Convention
At the fourth session of the National FFA Convention, speaker and former U.S. Marine, Vernice “Fly-Girl” Armor will present some innovative ways to achieve goals and be successful. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Vernice-Armor.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Rubbing Elbows with Roever
Dave Roever, keynote speaker at the 1st general session of the 84th National FFA Convention, took the time to discuss a wide variety of topics ranging from his projects with the United States military to the experiences with the National … Continue reading
Dave Roever Shares His Story with FFA Members
Dave Roever grew up in a loving, committed family in South Texas. The last thing on his mind was going to war. At the height of the Vietnam War, he received his draft notice. Having no desire to serve in … Continue reading