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National FFA President reflects on his year of service and speaks on the upcoming National Convention

September 02, 2025 04:25 PM

The National FFA Officer Team has been busy representing members across the country this year, and the countdown is on to the 98th National FFA Convention and Expo, set for October 29th through November 1st.

National FFA President Thaddeus Bergschneider spoke with RFD-TV’s Tammi Arender about highlights from this year, what to expect from this year’s convention, and what he hopes members take away from it.

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