{"id":139364,"date":"2025-03-17T10:13:45","date_gmt":"2025-03-17T10:13:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/agriculture\/ffa-following-the-future-of-agriculture-exploring-national-convention\/"},"modified":"2025-03-17T10:13:45","modified_gmt":"2025-03-17T10:13:45","slug":"ffa-following-the-future-of-agriculture-exploring-national-convention","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=139364","title":{"rendered":"FFA: Following the Future of Agriculture: Exploring National Convention"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Take in every single moment. This is something I have learned to be vitally important throughout my life, and it is more crucial than ever at National Convention. At National Convention, you have the unique opportunity to meet members from all over the United States. Not only do you meet fellow members, but inside the expo hall, you also have the chance to connect with various vendors and stakeholders.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

One of my favorite experiences at National Convention was heading to the expo hall, especially to the Culvers\u2019 booth for a free scoop of custard. It may seem like a small thing, but it brought so many members together, and there\u2019s always a conversation waiting to be started in line. You can forge many new connections during National Convention, and these can turn into long-lasting relationships. Reflecting on my time with my chapter, I realize that I didn\u2019t take in every moment and missed opportunities to make those connections.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

So, what can you expect at National Convention? You can anticipate an amazing time in general sessions, where you\u2019ll hear from keynote speakers like Temple Grandin, listen to the retiring addresses of national officers, and celebrate award winners. Another highlight is the shopping mall; if you\u2019re anything like me, you\u2019ll always leave the store with something. Similar to the mall, you can expect to come out of the expo hall with some goodies, and the best part is that many things in the expo hall are FREE! Can you believe that?<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Additionally, within the same area as the expo hall is the FFA mega store, which is the place to be for the latest FFA fashion. One last thing: no matter what your plans are during National Convention, if you can do one thing, make it a priority to connect with members from across the nation.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Explore Convention,<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Garrett Bolin\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Indiana FFA State Sentinel<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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