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Anticipation mounts as the National FFA Convention nears

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The countdown to the 97th National FFA Convention is down to just ONE day! And excitement is building around the country as FFA members and chapters kick off their trek to Indianapolis for four days in a sea of blue, gathering together to celebrate their accomplishments, their chapters, and learn how to be better leaders.

» Follow all of our coverage during the National FFA Convention & Expo here.

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Here’s some of what we’ve seen from FFA members and chapters around the country in the last few days:

FFA interns, staff, and vendors tease members before the kickoff with sneak peaks and tours. 

@chloezittergruen Indiana Convention Center speed tour edition. The calm before the storm #speakag #IOWA #ffa #nationalffaconvention @National FFA Organization @Paige Pardue @Brynn Almgren ♬ original sound – Chloe Zittergruen

@shadeweygandt This moment, such a long time in the making, we are so excited to be here in force at the FFA National Convention! #kimesranch #kimesranchjeans @Kimes Ranch #ffa #ffanationalconvention #ffanationalconvention2024 #indiana #indianapolis #western ♬ Why Do You Do This – A-NICHE & Brieuc

And, of course, there’s the packing … and preparing for FFA official dress “icks.” Make sure to mind your packing list. But leave some room for swag!

@farmer.froberg See yall in Indy! #nationalffa #nationalffaconvention #indianapolis #FFA #nationalffaconvention2024 ♬ Stand By Me – Ben E. King

@keepinitcountry5 We leave in T- 2 days. Put in the comments if you are going to be there? 🥳😁🙌 #fyp #viralvideo #keepinitcountry #showcattle #ffa #convention #nationalffaconvention #blueandgold #indiana #packing ♬ Yeah! (Let’s Party)-CAPPVF – Marc James Oshry

@kellercteffa Do you have any FFA icks?! 🤣#ffa #texasffa #highschool #highschoolstudents #FFA #aged #agriculture #ffaproud💙💛 #agricultureeducation #highschoolag #kellerffa #texas ♬ original sound – Keller CTE FFA

And the really long bus rides to Indy.

@silvertonffa so pumped!! #ffa #silverton #silvertonhs #silvertonffa #highschool #nationals #nationalconvention #ffacheck #silvertonoregon #traveling #airplane ♬ original sound – Passport&Dreams

Followed by tours and making the most of the town before the convention.

Calming nerves, and prepping for competitions.

Ironing out last-minute details. 

@siloffa Who’s going?!? And who wants to sell us 9 tickets? Lol #ffa #nationalffaconvention #meganmaroney #concert ♬ Am I Okay? – Megan Moroney

However you or your FFA chapters are preparing, traveling, or arriving at the National FFA Convention, it’s sure to be an experience like no other. Make sure to savor every moment through the next week!

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