The countdown is on to the 97th Texas FFA State Convention!

The countdown is on to the 97th Texas FFA State Convention!

One week from today, over 13,000 FFA members, advisors, and guests will gather in Fort Worth, Texas, to see the gavel drop at the first general session.

Texas FFA Area I State VP Addie Carlson spoke with RFD-TV’s Suzanne Alexander about what members can expect from the gathering and what all goes into planning it.

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