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FFA member Abbygel Whitehead sheds light on the 97th National FFA Convention and Hurricane Helene devastation

October 23, 2024 02:11 PM • 
RFD NEWS STAFF, Currey McCullough

The 97th annual National FFA Convention & Expo is officially underway as blue jackets take over Indianapolis.

Abbygel Whitehead from Dixie FFA Chapter in Florida joins our very own Kirbe Schnoor to share her excitement about being at the National FFA Convention while also shedding light on the devastation back home.

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