Retiring National FFA Officer reflects on his year of service

National FFA Secretary Grant Northfleet shares his motivation behind a year of service, highlighting the organization’s role in providing students with real success through hard work.

The National FFA Organization‘s six national officers have traveled the country advocating for FFA and meeting thousands of members. National FFA Secretary Grant Northfleet shares his motivation for a year of service as they reach their final moments in the Blue Jacket at this year’s convention.

Northfleet wanted to celebrate individuals’ specific journeys and experiences in the organization while gaining leadership skills and a broader view of agriculture education and leadership. He emphasizes the impact of FFA in helping students find their passions and celebrates their success.

Watch Grant Northfleet’s retiring address tonight during Session Two of the National FFA Convention at 4:30 PM ET only on RFD-TV and RFD-TV Now.

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