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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.

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