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Countdown to FFA Convention: Caroline Groth, Eastern Region VP

From finding her community in FFA to leading as a State President, Caroline has an inspiring story!

October 13, 2025 01:25 PM • 
RFD NEWS STAFF

As we continue our Countdown to Convention, presented by Culver’s, we’re catching up with Eastern Region Vice President Caroline Groth from Kentucky! From finding her community in FFA to leading as a State President, Caroline has an inspiring story!

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