FFA Advisor Shawn Rejcek shares how he uses social media to advocate for ag education

Upward of 70,000 people across the country are preparing to travel to Indianapolis to celebrate the future of agriculture.

Shawn Rejcek is an ag educator, FFA advisor, and ag influencer.

He spoke with RFD-TV’s Suzanne Alexander about his time in FFA, the importance of the organization, and using social media to advocate for agriculture.

The 98th National FFA Convention and Expo runs from October 29th through November 1st.

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