Countdown to Convention: Preparing FFA Students for a Lifetime of Community Leadership

The National FFA Organization hosts the Washington Leadership Conference, where thousands of FFA members gather to learn how to be change makers in their communities.

INDIANAPOLIS (RFD-TV) — Each year, the National FFA Organization hosts the Washington Leadership Conference, where thousands of FFA members gather in our nation’s capital to learn how to be change makers in their home communities. Let’s take a look at how they do it, as we continue our Countdown to Convention, presented by Culver’s.

As excitement builds nationwide, all eyes are on Indianapolis. The Countdown to Convention, presented by Culver’s, shows just 12 days left. Don’t miss a moment of the National FFA Convention & Expo! Watch gavel-to-gavel coverage live and free only on the RFD-TV Now app. It all kicks off on October 29!

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