Lifestyle  Rural Lifestyle  National FFA Organization  FFA Convention 2025

Countdown to Convention: The Army of Volunteers Making the National FFA Convention a Success

As we continue our Countdown to Convention presented by Culver’s, we meet some of the people who help bring the event to life.

October 28, 2025 12:14 PM • 
RFD NEWS STAFF

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA (RFD-TV) — Thousands of Blue Jackets will fill the streets of Indianapolis on Wednesday. But behind the scenes, it takes an army of volunteers to make the National FFA Convention & Expo run smoothly. As we continue our Countdown to Convention presented by Culver’s, we meet some of the people who help bring the event to life.

Watch the future of agriculture in action! Coverage of the 98th Annual National FFA Convention & Expo kicks off on Wednesday at 2:30 pm ET. Stream every session live and free on the RFD-TV Now app.

Related Stories
zRuD4Rlh.jpg
FFA Convention 2024
WATCH: National FFA Eastern Region Vice President, Morgan Anderson gives Retiring Address
October 25, 2024 07:38 PM
rsdubi0n.jpg
FFA Convention 2024
WATCH: National FFA Southern Region Vice President, Carter Howell gives Retiring Address
October 25, 2024 04:10 PM
nPRmgpK6.jpg
FFA Convention 2024
Meet a Star finalist who opened an agriscience lab at 14 years old
Let’s meet Maggie McDonald of the Magnolia FFA Chapter in Arkansas, one of the National FFA Organization’s American Star Award finalists with a placement in Agribusiness.
October 25, 2024 01:29 PM
 · 
Marion Kirkpatrick
kpjl1rk9.jpg
FFA Convention 2024
WATCH: National FFA Central Region Vice President, Kanyon Huntington’s Retiring Addres
October 24, 2024 08:32 PM
n7gjkWn3.jpg
FFA Convention 2024
WATCH: FFA National Secretary Grant Norfleet’s Retiring Address
October 24, 2024 05:44 PM
ydSTDxRY.jpg
Spend a Minute with the Experts!
AARP Live Minute: Avoiding Job Offer Scams
October 24, 2024 03:16 PM
 · 
RFD NEWS STAFF
Load More

Ag Education & Resources
RFD NEWS STAFF
RFD NEWS STAFF

LATEST STORIES BY THIS AUTHOR:

ihpyRcVn.jpg
Business
Crop Insurance Planning: Good Outlook for Unsold Grains, Base Acreage Adjustments Coming Next Year
Brooks York with Agrisompo joined us on Monday’s Market Day Report with some guidance on how producers can navigate their crop insurance claims for unsold grain crops.
November 17, 2025 01:46 PM
 · 
RFD NEWS STAFF
zMAHYvGb.jpg
Firm to Farm
Firm to Farm: The Hidden Cost of Farming—Addressing the Rising Burden of Business Personal Property Tax
For many farm businesses, property taxes on business assets have become a significant and highly visible expense, threatening liquidity, discouraging investment, and creating a disproportionate burden when compared to other industries.
November 17, 2025 01:34 PM
 · 
Roger A. McEowen
MMSS5ArG.jpg
Machinery
Ethanol Output Slips as Demand and Stocks Shift
Ethanol markets remain mixed — weaker production and blend rates are being partially balanced by stronger exports as winter demand patterns take shape.
November 17, 2025 01:24 PM
 · 
Tony St. James
trade_adobe stock.png
Trade
Tariff Relief Reshapes Food Costs And Farm Trade Flows
Tariff relief may soften grocery prices, but it also intensifies competition for U.S. fruit, vegetable, and beef producers as cheaper imports regain market share.
November 17, 2025 01:20 PM
 · 
Tony St. James
uNWpt6GB.jpg
American Heroes
Tennessee Launches Online Portal for Veterans Considering Careers in Agriculture
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture is helping connect veterans with resources to pursue careers in farming and agriculture.
November 14, 2025 03:45 PM
 · 
RFD NEWS STAFF
DYlAZg57.jpg
Business
USMEF Names New Chair at Strategic Planning Conference
USMEF’s Jay Theiler discusses his leadership role in representing U.S. beef and pork and provides an update on this week’s conference in Indianapolis.
November 14, 2025 03:36 PM
 · 
RFD NEWS STAFF
Load More
Rural Lifestyle & Entertainment Shows
Dailey&Vincent_NOLOGOS_20251203a_1920x1080.jpg
TwistedSkillet_SeanWithGrill-Smiling_1920x1080.jpg
ChrisAndTaylorMalpass_wPhotoCredit_1920x1080.jpg
fh-rh-season-seven_share image_960x720.png
The Daniel O'Donnell Show
Dailey & Vincent Show
Brought to you by Gus Arrendale & Springer Mountain Farms, join dynamic bluegrass duo Dailey & Vincent as they welcome scores of fabulous bluegrass, country, and gospel music acts as special guests. Loads of laughs, your favorite guests galore, and lots of good times are guaranteed. Don’t miss all the fun!
Twisted Skillet
Twisted Skillet brings a straightforward, hands-on approach to kitchen television, rooted in food and fire. Hosted by Texas chef Sean Koehler, the series explores open-fire outdoor cooking techniques, regional ingredients, and the people who raise, prepare, and inspire the food found across America.
Malpass Brothers Show
Enjoy traditional country music from modern-day troubadours The Malpass Brothers. Each episode stars the brother duo of Chris & Taylor Malpass along with a featured celebrity guest– and loads of clever humor.
FarmHER + RanchHER
FarmHER + RanchHER on RFD-TV is working to change how people perceive a farmer by sharing the stories of the women who live and lead in agriculture.
Daniel O’Donnell Show
The affable and unassuming international singing star Daniel O’Donnell is one of Ireland’s best known performers – from Australia to Alaska.

ALL SHOWS