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Tom Brand is the director of the St. Joseph Community Alliance, a collaborative group in St. Joseph, Missouri, focused on addressing community challenges and promoting economic growth and quality of life. Tom grew up on a diversified family livestock and grain farm near Hopkins, Missouri, and has been immersed in agriculture his entire life. He attended the University of Missouri—Columbia, focusing on general agriculture with an emphasis on communications. Tom began his career in farm broadcasting at the Brownfield Network, then moved to KMA radio in Shenandoah, Iowa, and KFEQ radio in St. Joseph, Missouri. After a 19-year career in farm broadcasting, he became the Executive Director for the National Association of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB) in 2011. Tom's experience with the National FFA dates back to his time as a member in high school, and continued when he served as a FFA Convention intern as a freshman in college. When he became a farm broadcaster, he continued to assist at the National FFA Convention, serving as a liaison between FFA and farm broadcasters. He has served in the FFA newsroom since 1990. Tom and his wife, Beth, have four children, a son-in-law, two grandsons, a granddaughter, and three dogs. They enjoy visiting the family farm and have called St. Joseph home for over 27 years
  • INDIANAPOLIS (Saturday, Oct. 25, 2024/National FFA Organization) – The 2024-25 National FFA Officer Team was elected today during the final session of the 97th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis. Students from Illinois, Ohio, Kentucky, California, Georgia and Wisconsin were elected by National FFA Delegates to serve as 2024-25 National FFA Officers. They will lead the organization for the next year. These members were selected from 37 candidates vying for the honor. Candidates participated in an extensive interview process with the National FFA Officer Nominating Committee before the selection. Thaddeus Bergschneider of Illinois was elected national president. He is a former member of the Franklin FFA Chapter. Luke Jennings of Ohio was elected national secretary. He is a former member of the Felicity-Franklin FFA Chapter. Caroline Groth of Kentucky was elected eastern region vice president. She is a former member of the Locust Trace FFA Chapter. Abigale Jacobsen of California was elected western region vice president. She is a former member of the Elk Grove FFA Chapter. Jack Lingenfelter of Georgia was elected southern region vice[...]

    By Published On: October 26th, 2024Categories: Convention AudioViews: 281
  • INDIANAPOLIS (Saturday, Oct. 25, 2024/National FFA Organization) – The 2024-25 National FFA Officer Team was elected today during the final session of the 97th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis. Students from Illinois, Ohio, Kentucky, California, Georgia and Wisconsin were elected by National FFA Delegates to serve as 2024-25 National FFA Officers. They will lead the organization for the next year. These members were selected from 37 candidates vying for the honor. Candidates participated in an extensive interview process with the National FFA Officer Nominating Committee before the selection. Thaddeus Bergschneider of Illinois was elected national president. He is a former member of the Franklin FFA Chapter. Each year, during the National FFA Convention & Expo, six student members are elected by delegates to represent the organization as national officers. Delegates elect a president, secretary and vice presidents representing the country's central, southern, eastern and western regions. Throughout their year of service to the National FFA Organization, the officers will interact with business and industry leaders; thousands of FFA members and teachers; corporate partners; government and[...]

    By Published On: October 26th, 2024Categories: Convention AudioViews: 280
  • INDIANAPOLIS (Saturday, Oct. 25, 2024/National FFA Organization) – The 2024-25 National FFA Officer Team was elected today during the final session of the 97th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis. Students from Illinois, Ohio, Kentucky, California, Georgia and Wisconsin were elected by National FFA Delegates to serve as 2024-25 National FFA Officers. They will lead the organization for the next year. These members were selected from 37 candidates vying for the honor. Candidates participated in an extensive interview process with the National FFA Officer Nominating Committee before the selection. Luke Jennings of Ohio was elected national secretary. He is a former member of the Felicity-Franklin FFA Chapter. Each year, during the National FFA Convention & Expo, six student members are elected by delegates to represent the organization as national officers. Delegates elect a president, secretary and vice presidents representing the country's central, southern, eastern and western regions. Throughout their year of service to the National FFA Organization, the officers will interact with business and industry leaders; thousands of FFA members and teachers; corporate partners; government and[...]

    By Published On: October 26th, 2024Categories: Convention AudioViews: 203
  • INDIANAPOLIS (Saturday, Oct. 25, 2024/National FFA Organization) – The 2024-25 National FFA Officer Team was elected today during the final session of the 97th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis. Students from Illinois, Ohio, Kentucky, California, Georgia and Wisconsin were elected by National FFA Delegates to serve as 2024-25 National FFA Officers. They will lead the organization for the next year. These members were selected from 37 candidates vying for the honor. Candidates participated in an extensive interview process with the National FFA Officer Nominating Committee before the selection. Abigale Jacobsen of California was elected western region vice president. She is a former member of the Elk Grove FFA Chapter. Each year, during the National FFA Convention & Expo, six student members are elected by delegates to represent the organization as national officers. Delegates elect a president, secretary and vice presidents representing the country's central, southern, eastern and western regions. Throughout their year of service to the National FFA Organization, the officers will interact with business and industry leaders; thousands of FFA members and teachers; corporate[...]

    By Published On: October 26th, 2024Categories: Convention AudioViews: 195
  • INDIANAPOLIS (Saturday, Oct. 25, 2024/National FFA Organization) – The 2024-25 National FFA Officer Team was elected today during the final session of the 97th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis. Students from Illinois, Ohio, Kentucky, California, Georgia and Wisconsin were elected by National FFA Delegates to serve as 2024-25 National FFA Officers. They will lead the organization for the next year. These members were selected from 37 candidates vying for the honor. Candidates participated in an extensive interview process with the National FFA Officer Nominating Committee before the selection. Caroline Groth of Kentucky was elected eastern region vice president. She is a former member of the Locust Trace FFA Chapter. Each year, during the National FFA Convention & Expo, six student members are elected by delegates to represent the organization as national officers. Delegates elect a president, secretary and vice presidents representing the country's central, southern, eastern and western regions. Throughout their year of service to the National FFA Organization, the officers will interact with business and industry leaders; thousands of FFA members and teachers; corporate[...]

    By Published On: October 26th, 2024Categories: Convention AudioViews: 175
  • INDIANAPOLIS (Saturday, Oct. 25, 2024/National FFA Organization) – The 2024-25 National FFA Officer Team was elected today during the final session of the 97th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis. Students from Illinois, Ohio, Kentucky, California, Georgia and Wisconsin were elected by National FFA Delegates to serve as 2024-25 National FFA Officers. They will lead the organization for the next year. These members were selected from 37 candidates vying for the honor. Candidates participated in an extensive interview process with the National FFA Officer Nominating Committee before the selection. Mary Schrieber of Wisconsin was elected central region vice president. She is a former member of the East Troy FFA Chapter. Each year, during the National FFA Convention & Expo, six student members are elected by delegates to represent the organization as national officers. Delegates elect a president, secretary and vice presidents representing the country's central, southern, eastern and western regions. Throughout their year of service to the National FFA Organization, the officers will interact with business and industry leaders; thousands of FFA members and teachers; corporate[...]

    By Published On: October 26th, 2024Categories: Convention AudioViews: 242
  • INDIANAPOLIS (Saturday, Oct. 25, 2024/National FFA Organization) – The 2024-25 National FFA Officer Team was elected today during the final session of the 97th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis. Students from Illinois, Ohio, Kentucky, California, Georgia and Wisconsin were elected by National FFA Delegates to serve as 2024-25 National FFA Officers. They will lead the organization for the next year. These members were selected from 37 candidates vying for the honor. Candidates participated in an extensive interview process with the National FFA Officer Nominating Committee before the selection. Jack Lingenfelter of Georgia was elected southern region vice president. He is a former member of the Coffee High FFA Chapter. Each year, during the National FFA Convention & Expo, six student members are elected by delegates to represent the organization as national officers. Delegates elect a president, secretary and vice presidents representing the country's central, southern, eastern and western regions. Throughout their year of service to the National FFA Organization, the officers will interact with business and industry leaders; thousands of FFA members and teachers; corporate[...]

    By Published On: October 26th, 2024Categories: Convention AudioViews: 187
  • 2023-24 National FFA President Amara Jackson delivered her retiring address to FFA members and guests at Session 7 of the National FFA Convention and Expo. Click the player below to listen to her speech, "The Invitation We Miss." (Download)

    By Published On: October 26th, 2024Categories: Convention AudioViews: 141
  • 2023-24 FFA Western Region Vice President Emily Gossett delivered her retiring address to FFA members and guests at Session 6 of the National FFA Convention & Expo. Click the player below to listen to her speech, "Welcome Home." (Download)

    By Published On: October 25th, 2024Categories: Convention AudioTags: , Views: 171
  • Logan Wood works as a mechanic for Sherwood Inc., a company that harvests nearly 10,000 acres of almonds and pistachios annually. Wood maintains the company’s equipment and diagnoses issues, as well as performs engine, hydraulic and electrical repairs. Wood has also shadowed his employer to learn more about the business responsibilities of billing, payroll, and customer and vendor relationships. Wood is a member of the Fresno-Central FFA Chapter in California and his FFA advisors are Taree Downs, Jessica Fahey, June Bettencourt and Chris Williams. Listen to the audio from the interview (Download).

    By Published On: October 25th, 2024Categories: Convention AudioViews: 130

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