Countdown to Convention: How FFA Transforms Hobbies into Hands-On Learning Opportunities

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (RFD-TV) — The Countdown to Convention is on! Let’s explore how the National FFA Organization helps students turn their hobbies into hands-on learning experiences.

From tinkering with machines to building projects from scratch, these enterprising students are gaining skills that could shape their future career paths.

Watch the future of agriculture in action! Watch gavel-to-gavel coverage of the 98^th Annual National FFA Convention live and free October 29 – November 1 only on RFD-TV Now!

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Countdown to Convention: How FFA Transforms Hobbies into Hands-On Learning Opportunities

From tinkering with machines to building projects from scratch, students in the National FFA Organization develop skills to help shape future careers.

Watch the future of agriculture in action! Watch gavel-to-gavel coverage of the 98th Annual National FFA Convention live and free October 29 – November 1 only on RFD-TV Now!

Watch the future of agriculture in action! Watch gavel-to-gavel coverage of the 98^th Annual National FFA Convention live and free October 29 – November 1 only on RFD-TV Now!