Minerva FFA Travels to the 98th National FFA Convention!
This past week, members of the Minerva FFA Chapter joined over 70,000 FFA members and guests in Indianapolis, Indiana, for the 98th National FFA Convention & Expo!
Day 1:
We kicked off our trip with a stop at Ohio State ATI’s Research and Development Center, where students explored several greenhouses and heard from Dr. Matthew D. Kleinhenz about what makes a great chipping potato! Students learned about specific gravity in potatoes and even discovered what causes pink eye in the crop.
From there, we traveled on to Indianapolis, completed convention registration, checked into our hotel, and wrapped up the evening with an Ella Langley concert!
Day 2:
Our second day started with the Opening Session of the National FFA Convention — an inspiring event full of energy, leadership, and blue jackets as far as the eye could see!
Students also attended workshops like:
Cultivating Connections — building communication skills and professional networks.
Getting Where You Want to Go — learning how to build resumes, interview skills, and career goals.
That evening, we joined other Ohio FFA members at Kelsey Farms for the annual Buckeye Bash, a night of fun, food, and fellowship!
Day 3:
We toured Lincoln Tech, where students explored hands-on programs in Diesel Mechanics, HVAC, Construction, and Medical Careers — an eye-opening look into technical education opportunities.
We ended the day with the exciting Three Hills Rodeo!
Day 4:
We closed out our trip by celebrating three of our own — Payton Walker, Leeann Walker, and Averie Thomas — as they received their American FFA Degree, the highest honor an FFA member can achieve!
What an incredible experience of learning, leadership, and lifelong memories.
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Minerva FFA Travels to the 98th National FFA Convention!
November 10, 2025