FFA Western Region Vice President Prepares for National Convention

Jael Cruikshank says her agricultural background continues to shape how she serves FFA members.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (RFD News) — National FFA Western Region Vice President Jael Cruikshank is preparing to close out her year of service as members gather in Indianapolis for the National FFA Convention.

Cruikshank joined Monday’s Market Day Report as part of the Countdown to Convention presented by Culver’s.

In her conversation with RFD News, Cruikshank reflected on growing up around her family’s century farm in Oregon and how her experiences in agriculture shaped her path. She said working in agriculture taught her the importance of working hard even when no one is watching.

As convention approaches, Cruikshank said she is most looking forward to reconnecting with FFA members she met throughout the year and celebrating their accomplishments.

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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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