FFA Today: FFA Members Prepare for Washington Leadership Conference

The conference helps members develop leadership skills while creating plans to serve their communities.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (RFD News) — Every summer, FFA members from across the country travel to the nation’s capital to take part in the Washington Leadership Conference.

Addie Ferguson with the National FFA Organization joined Monday’s FFA Today to discuss this year’s event.

During her conversation with RFD News, Ferguson explained what the Washington Leadership Conference offers members and what makes the experience unique for those who attend.

She also discussed the importance of leadership development in the nation’s capital as the country approaches its 250th anniversary of independence.

In addition, Ferguson highlighted the conference’s Living to Serve program and how members take those lessons back to their home communities.

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Knoxville native Neal Burnette-Irwin is a graduate from MTSU where he majored in Journalism and Entertainment Studies. He works as a digital content producer with RFD News and is represented by multiple talent agencies in Nashville and Chicago.


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