WATCH: The Final Opening Ceremony of The 98th National FFA Convention

The last opening ceremony for the 2024-2025 National Officers

Today is the last day of the 98th National FFA Convention and Expo.

Session 7 started as all do with the opening ceremony and the officers at their stations. However, this is the last one they will do as National FFA Officers!

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