BASF: FFA is crucial in developing the future leaders of agriculture

We are weeks away from the National FFA Convention and Expo!

We had the chance to speak with BASF’s Neil Bentley and hear how they are supporting FFA while building the next generation of ag leaders.

The 98th Convention runs from October 29th to November 1st.
You can watch gavel-to-gavel coverage LIVE and for FREE on our RFD-TV Now App.

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