From Free Pizza to National FFA Officer: Joey Nowotny Shares His FFA Journey

What started with free pizza at a sixth-grade FFA meeting eventually led Nowotny to national office.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (RFD News) — National FFA Eastern Region Vice President Joey Nowotny is getting ready to welcome thousands of members to Indianapolis for the National FFA Convention.

Nowotny joined us on Monday’s Market Day Report as our Countdown to Convention presented by Culver’s continues.

In his conversation with RFD News, Nowotny reflected on an FFA journey that started in sixth grade when the promise of free pizza convinced him to attend his first meeting. He also discussed what the past year has meant to him and the people who helped him along the way.

As convention approaches, Nowotny says he is looking forward to connecting with FFA members 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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