Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos toured ‘The Blue Room,' a new addition to this year's convention that’s full of interactive technology and education tools. DeVoss also walked around the convention center with FFA members talking about their experiences with the organization.
Hallie Grenfell represented the Goreville FFA Chapter from Illinois to discuss the chapter’s community projects, including a book written by the chapter dedicated to veterans and their stories.
For 75 years, Deere & Company has partnered with the National FFA Organization. To celebrate the partnership, Deere & Company donated an additional $75,000 to the Living to Serve platform and packed a green time capsule to unpack in another 75 years.
Nearly 1 in 5 children experience food insecurity according to Stephen Popper, CEO of Meals of Hope. He said working with FFA members utilizes the goals of both organizations by serving communities and individuals in need.
Delphi, Indian Chapter President Bryant Mays represented FFA members as the organization thanked John Deere for their 75 years of sponsorship of National FFA.
Auto manufacturing has a strong history in the state of Indiana, dating back to 1890. The industry is part of the state’s working culture and why the Indiana Historical Society parked their History on Wheels exhibit at the 91stNational FFA Convention.
Ian Bennett the 2017-2018 Southern Region Vice President recaps his year of service, his message to students and much more.
