It’s one of the largest conventions held in the state of Indiana – as the 95th National FFA Convention and Expo is expected to bring more than 65,000 FFA members, advisors and guests this week to downtown Indianapolis.
“We’re back to a full convention experience as we come together to celebrate the future of agriculture,” says Scott Stump, CEO of the National FFA Organization.
“The hallmark has always been the Expo, where all of those involved in the industry step forward and bring forth the latest and greatest in the new and emerging technology that’s out there,” says Stump. “John Deere launched the commercial autonomous tractor this fall, and students will have the chance to interact with and understand more about how that technology is going to shape their future, and how they’re going to be involved in creating the next set of technology to drive change even further.”
Stump also says the convention is about networking – with dozens of colleges and ag businesses ready to meet with FFA members.
“We think lots and lots of people are involved in agriculture, but it’s an interestingly small circle,” says Stump. “This event allows students to make connections not just with each other, but with the corporations that they’re going to join at some point along the line – or be inspired to be the entrepreneur that’s going to start a business in partnership with someone else that they might have met at this event – and be able to grow local communities across this nation.”
The National FFA convention has been held in downtown Indianapolis for several years now – and will be held in Indy for several more years to come.
“We’re set to be in Indianapolis through 2033, so we’ll celebrate our 100th anniversary here,” according to Stump. “For those that are not able to join us this year, please note that on ffa.org – under the convention link – you’ll be able to stream each of the convention session, so you can get the immersed in the convention from the comfort of your sofa or your lazy boy chair, so join us in that connect in to the convention and see the great work that’s going on here of growing the next generation of leaders who are going to change the world.”
The event runs through Saturday, Oct 29 at the Indiana Convention Center.
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