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Move Over, Athletes: FFA Members Sign Letters of Intent to Teach Ag
https://www.ffa.org/90th-national-ffa-convention/move-over-athletes-ffa-members-sign-letters-of-intent-to-teach-ag/
FFA members who are dedicating their lives to teaching agriculture receive some special recognition, with the help of the National Teach Ag Campaign and CHS. 

Austin Nordyke is the 2017 American Star in Agribusiness
https://www.ffa.org/90th-national-ffa-convention/austin-nordyke-of-kansas-is-the-2017-american-star-in-agribusiness/
Since the invention of the push mower, cutting the grass represents a rite of passage for many kids. The only difference for Austin Nordyke was that his mower’s puttering speed propelled him to find a faster way to get the job done. And in 2012, this determination drove him to launch his own lawn maintenance operation—Austin Nordyke’s Lawn Care Service. It currently serves a healthy customer base in southwestern Kansas.   Nordyke began his business when he was in eighth grade, as part of his supervised agricultural experience (SAE). He soon realized that with all of the yards he was mowing, one simple mower would not allow him to keep up with the volume. So he purchased a zero-turn lawn mower. This allowed him to be more efficient and take on more yards. In addition, he invested in more backup mowers and soon was taking care of 65 lawns. Though the money-making aspect first motivated him, all the opportunities that came with the business impressed him even more. “Over the last five years, I’ve been able […] 

Project Restoration: Haywood Returns Farmall to Former Glory
https://www.ffa.org/90th-national-ffa-convention/project-restoration-haywood-returns-farmall-to-former-glory/
Austin Haywood of the Hastings FFA Chapter in Michigan is the 2016 Grand Champion of the Delo Tractor Restoration Competition. 

Showcasing Agriculture in the Golden State: California Named Hall of States Winner
https://www.ffa.org/90th-national-ffa-convention/showcasing-agriculture-in-the-golden-state-california-named-hall-of-states-winner/
Showcasing their state’s top agricultural commodities, California FFA is named the 2017 Hall of States winner. 

2017 National Chapter Award Winners
https://www.ffa.org/90th-national-ffa-convention/2017-national-chapter-award-winners/
The National Chapter Award program recognizes outstanding FFA chapters that actively implement the mission and strategies of the organization. 

FFA Band Director Joe LaJoye Retires His Baton
https://www.ffa.org/90th-national-ffa-convention/ffa-band-director-joe-lajoye-retires-his-baton/
Joe LaJoye retires after 25 years as the National FFA band Director. 

National FFA Agriscience Fair: Sparking Innovation Within Agriculture
https://www.ffa.org/90th-national-ffa-convention/national-ffa-agriscience-fair-sparking-innovation-within-agriculture/
FFA members showcase their agriscience know-how during the National FFA Agriscience Fair. 

Students Learn to Weld at National FFA Expo
https://www.ffa.org/power-structural-technical/students-learn-to-weld-at-national-ffa-expo/
FFA members visiting the National FFA Expo try their hand at welding with Tulsa Welding School and Lincoln Electric. 

Laila Ali Q&A: Becoming a Living to Serve Champion
https://www.ffa.org/90th-national-ffa-convention/laila-ali-qa-becoming-a-living-to-serve-champion/
Laila Ali was the keynote speaker at the 90th National FFA Convention & Expo. 

Yo Puedo Nosotros Será FFA: Puerto Rican FFA Members Attend Convention
https://www.ffa.org/90th-national-ffa-convention/yo-puedo-nosotros-sera-ffa-puerto-rican-ffa-members-attend-convention/
FFA convention provides needed respite from hurricane clean up. 

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