News Room Stories
Get an inside look at the 2026 National FFA Convention & Expo through the eyes of student reporters. Explore stories covering convention events, innovative student projects, competitive events and the people making an impact across the FFA community. From inspiring SAE projects to exciting competition highlights, these stories showcase the experiences, achievements and opportunities that make FFA special.
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Domino's & FFA: From Farm to Pizza
Domino's Chief Procurement Officer, Carrie Ballew, and Senior Procurement Manager, Dan Carden, discuss the company's partnership with the National FFA Organization at the National FFA Convention and Expo. They highlight the connection between agriculture and pizza, focusing on ingredient sourcing...
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Behind the Scenes: National FFA Convention & Expo Setup
Discover the massive undertaking behind preparing Lucas Oil Stadium for the National FFA Convention & Expo. This video highlights the intricate logistics, teamwork, and dedication required to host over 70,000 students, emphasizing speed, execution, and safety. Featuring insights from Christine Wh...
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Auctioneering: A Career Path with Logan Snider & Justin Kennedy
Logan Snider, International Junior Auctioneer Champion, and Justin Kennedy, owner of Oklahoma Auction School, discuss the diverse and lucrative career opportunities in auctioneering. They highlight the importance of public speaking and the support offered by organizations like FFA and the Nationa...
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Trey Meyers on FFA Leadership and Impact
National FFA President Trey Meyers shares his experiences, favorite memories, and the profound impact of the FFA organization in an interview with Nicole Griffin and Lisa L. Meyers discusses international travel, the power of human connection, grassroots representation, and the significance of th...
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Lilly Nyland on FFA, Leadership, and Agricultural Education
National FFA Secretary Lilly Nyland discusses her favorite memories, the importance of grassroots chapters, and the broad scope of agricultural education. She also explains the significance of the FFA blue jacket and offers advice to incoming national officers.
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FFA Service-Learning at Crown Hill Cemetery
FFA members from chapters like White County Central and Carrollton Area Career Center engage in service-learning projects at Crown Hill Cemetery in Indianapolis. Students, including Kaydence Simpson and Brody Swindler, along with advisors Caitlin Reynolds and Melanie Block, describe their work sp...
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FFA New Century Farmer Program
Learn about the FFA New Century Farmer program, an annual five-day conference for young agricultural producers aged 18-24. Alumni like Savannah Mauk, Sam Mell, Ian Schiller, Hayden Morgan, and Tylee McDonald share their experiences, highlighting how the program helps improve industry connections,...
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FFA Visits Dandy Breeze Creamery
FFA members explore Dandy Breeze Creamery, a family-owned dairy farm, during the National FFA Convention and Expo. Farmhand Joe Hopper shares insights on starting a creamery, while FFA members Rylee Claire Kelly, Sydney Kramer, and Zackary Parker discuss their learning experiences in dairy farmin...
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FFA Explores Exotic Feline Rescue Center
FFA members Carter Ketterling and Emma Walthart, along with Advisor Victoria Moreno, visit the Exotic Feline Rescue Center. They explore diverse career opportunities in animal care and wildlife rescue, connecting these fields to agricultural education. Head Keeper Rebecca Stevenson discusses the ...
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FFA Agronomy CDE at National Convention
Reporters cover the 99th National FFA Convention and Expo, highlighting the Agronomy Career Development Event (CDE). Superintendent Jamie Bultemeier explains the CDE's relevance for agricultural careers, focusing on essential skills like soil, crops, and plant health. Participants Keith Schmid, L...
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FFA Sales Competition: Developing Future Leaders
Explore the FFA Sales Competition at the National FFA Convention and Expo, where members hone essential sales skills like product knowledge, customer interaction, and communication. Featuring interviews with participants and committee members, this video highlights the competition's real-world sc...
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FFA Farm & Agribusiness Management CDE
Explore the FFA Farm and Agribusiness Management Career Development Event (CDE) at the National FFA Convention & Expo. This event cultivates financial literacy, analytical skills, and practical farm management among students, preparing them for future agricultural careers. FFA Live reporters and ...
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FFA Members Serve at National Convention
FFA members at the 99th National FFA Convention and Expo participate in "Living to Serve" community service projects, including making no-sew fleece scarves for unhoused individuals. The video features interviews with members Jaysa Fillmore, Ayda Schwalen, and Aubrey Miller, and National FFA Prog...
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FFA Delegates Volunteer at Maple Lawn Farmstead
National FFA delegates from various states volunteer at Maple Lawn Farmstead, assisting with maintenance tasks like clearing garden beds, sweeping barns, and preparing the pumpkin patch. This service helps the aging farmstead board and highlights FFA's values of servant leadership and community e...
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FFA Student Showcase Stage
Explore the Student Showcase Stage at the National FFA Convention and Expo, where FFA members present their agricultural projects and research. Featuring presentations on beef entrepreneurship, equine industry innovation, and beef cattle diet research, this non-competitive platform fosters educat...
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FFA Live: Convention Agribusiness Feature
AJ Nemitz, an FFA Live Reporter, explores the National FFA Convention & Expo, interviewing representatives from major agricultural companies like John Deere, Purina, Tractor Supply Company, and Corteva Agriscience. The video highlights agribusiness collaboration, support for farmers, food securit...
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Three Hills Rodeo: Born to Buck
Samantha Roach reports for FFA Live on the Three Hills Rodeo FFA Edition, highlighting the Morehead family's nearly 50-year history and their "Born to Buck" breeding program. Owners David and Jake Morehead discuss the care, genetics, and dedication involved in raising high-performing bucking hors...
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99th National FFA Convention & Expo
Explore the 99th National FFA Convention & Expo, focusing on the delegate experience and the importance of parliamentary procedure. Featuring interviews with Joe Martin, Program Specialist for the National FFA Delegate Experience, and Professional Parliamentarian Kay Crews, this video highlights ...
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FFA Community Garden Fights Food Insecurity
Cassidy Burke, with FFA Advisor Leah Hurd and volunteer Jeannie Brummett, leads the Randolph Central FFA Chapter in a community garden project. This initiative provides fresh produce for students and families through a food backpack program, addressing food insecurity and fostering leadership ski...
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SAE for All: Empowering Agricultural Students
The National FFA Organization introduces its "SAE for All" program, ensuring every agricultural student has access to Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAEs) and develops career-ready skills. Breanna Pastir, SAE for All Program Specialist, explains the program will recognize five SAE types by ...
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FFA Members Train Service Dogs for Veterans
FFA Live reporters cover a workshop at the National FFA Convention & Expo where members learn about raising and training service dogs through the Warrior Canine Connection. This nonprofit breeds and trains service dogs for veterans with PTSD, TBIs, or mobility challenges, highlighting their life-...
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FFA Live: Joey Novotny's Journey
FFA Live Reporter Nicole Griffin interviews Joey Novotny, the National FFA Eastern Region Vice President. Nawatny shares memorable experiences, including connections made in Hawaii and attending the Catalyst Conference. He discusses the FFA blue jacket's symbolism, balancing tradition with agricu...
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Jael Cruikshank on FFA, Mentorship, and Belonging
Jael Cruikshank, National FFA Western Region Vice President, is interviewed by Nicole Griffin from FFA Live. Jael shares a memorable story from Ohio FFA Camp, including a late-night Taco Bell run with state officers, highlighting the value of spontaneous moments and relationships. She discusses t...
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Drone Demo | FFA Live
Explore the FFA National Convention and Expo, where agriculture meets technology. This video highlights drone and robotics competitions, featuring interviews with FFA members Preston Zinner and Emmett Greer, and educator Shelli Rascher. Discover how STEM education, engineering, and practical skil...