FFA Today: Excitement Builds for the Next National FFA Convention

National FFA Secretary Luke Jennings joins us to share how he’s feeling heading into the big week and reflect on his year of service.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (RFD-TV) — With just nine days left until the National FFA Convention & Expo, excitement is building as thousands of members prepare to bring a sea of blue jackets back to Indianapolis.

National FFA Secretary Luke Jennings joined us on this week’s FFA Today to share how he’s feeling heading into the big week and reflect on his year of service.

In his interview, Jennings discussed what it means to “leave a legacy” as a national officer and how his home chapter in Ohio helped shape his leadership journey. He also reflected on how his year traveling the country has influenced his goals as a future agriculture teacher.

Jennings emphasized the importance of supporting FFA advisors and ag educators, sharing why their work is foundational to the organization’s success. He closed with a message for members as they head to Indianapolis—encouraging them to embrace every opportunity, connect with others, and carry the spirit of FFA forward.

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