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It’s Like A Party! Blue and Gold covered Tennessee for the 97th annual FFA convention

April 07, 2025 01:36 PM • 
RFD NEWS STAFF, Currey McCullough

Students from across Tennessee recently gathered under one roof for three days of fun, fellowship, and ag education.

The state’s Farm Bureau takes us to their 97th annual FFA Convention.

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