National FFA Officers stopped by to talk about their experience in the blue and gold

“Every member belongs and has a place in the blue jacket.”

This year’s National FFA Officer Team has spent the last six months traveling across the country, connecting with members and advocating for agriculture.

National President Thad Bergschneider and Eastern Region VP Caroline Groth spoke with RFD-TV’s Suzanne Alexander about being a national officer and their experiences so far.


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