INDIANAPOLIS (Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022/National FFA Organization) – More than 69,500 FFA members and supporters from across the country celebrated agriculture and agricultural education last week during the 95h National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis.

This time-honored tradition, hosted by the city of Indianapolis, was held Oct. 26-29.

The event culminated with the election of the 2022-23 National FFA Officer team. Students from Illinois, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas and Virginia were elected by National FFA Delegates to serve as 2022-23 National FFA Officers. They will lead the organization for the next year.

Andrew Seibel of Virginia was elected national president and Jessica Herr of Pennsylvania was elected national secretary. Ryan Williamson of Texas was elected western region vice president;  MacKenna Clifton of North Carolina was elected southern region vice president; Karstyn Cantrell of Oklahoma was elected central region vice president; and Gracie Murphy of Illinois was elected eastern region vice president.

Those attending convention participated in general convention sessions hosted at Lucas Oil Stadium, were inspired by their peers as they were recognized for their accomplishments, and heard from keynote speakers. Convention attendees also explored various career paths at the National FFA Expo, participated in career success tours, and more.

FFA members and advisors took their skills to the next level in student and teacher workshops — hearing from industry leaders, motivational speakers and more — and watched members discuss their agricultural projects on the new Student Showcase Stage.

Service has always been a part of the FFA motto, and it was front and center at this year’s event as members took part in service projects at the convention center and various sites in Indianapolis. In partnership with Book Pillows of Hope, members constructed more than 1,200 travel book pillows to be donated to schools, hospitals and first responders.

General convention sessions were aired live on RFD-TV and The Cowboy Channel. To learn more, visit convention.FFA.org.

The National FFA Organization is a school-based national youth leadership development organization of more than 850,000 student members as part of 8,995 local FFA chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

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About National FFA Organization
The National FFA Organization is a school-based national youth leadership development organization of more than 850,000 student members as part of 8,995 local FFA chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The FFA mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. For more, visit the National FFA Organization online at FFA.org and on Facebook and Twitter.

About National FFA Foundation
The National FFA Foundation builds partnerships with industry, education, government, other foundations, and individuals to secure financial resources that recognize FFA member achievements, develop student leaders, and support the future of agricultural education. Governed by a 19-member board of trustees composed of educators, business leaders, individual donors and FFA Alumni, the foundation is a separately registered nonprofit organization. About 82 percent of every dollar received by the foundation supports FFA members and agricultural education opportunities. For more, visit FFA.org/Give.