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![]() Oct. 23, 2024 Source: RFD-TV news release Nashville, TN - RFD-TV will broadcast the 97th National FFA Convention and Expo live from Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, beginning on October 23rd, 2024. The convention broadcast will feature a variety of sessions and activities designed to engage and inspire FFA members and supporters across the nation. Viewers can watch the convention on RFD-TV and enjoy free live streaming via RFD-TV Now. The National FFA Convention pre-show will air live from the RFD-TV CLAAS Studios in Nashville, TN, hosted by Suzanne Alexander, Tammi Arender, and Kirbe Schnoor, who will be on location in Indianapolis. This exciting pre-show sets the stage for The National FFA Convention & Expo, offering exclusive interviews, behind-the-scenes insights, and a preview of what to expect from the convention. "I am thrilled to be back at the National FFA Convention. It brings me back to the cherished moments when I proudly wore the blue jacket," said Kirbe Schnoor, host of FarmHer. "The experiences and lessons I gained from the National FFA organization have been instrumental in shaping my career. I wouldn't be where I am today without the invaluable opportunities provided by FFA." "Having collaborated with the FFA for two decades, this organization holds a special place in our hearts, particularly for our father, Patrick Gottsch," said Rural Media Group CEO Raquel Gottsch Koehler. "The National FFA Convention and Expo week is significant for our broadcast family, as it highlights the importance of recognizing the next generation of farmers and the future of agriculture." The National FFA Convention and Expo is dedicated to fostering the next generation of leaders. Regardless of your level of involvement in FFA, you will discover inspiration and guidance to become an influential leader poised to make a meaningful impact. The 97th National FFA Convention and Expo has received official approval for listing by the National Association of Secondary School Principals. Both RFD-TV and RFD-TV Now will air the convention with the following line-up: RFD-TV Broadcast Schedule: Wednesday, October 23: 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm ET: National FFA Pre Show from RFD-TV CLAAS Studios in Nashville, TN 3:30 pm - 5:12 pm ET: General Session 1 Opening Ceremony, Recognition of Foundation Boards, Keynote Speaker: Kevin Wanzer 5:12 pm - 5:30 pm ET: National FFA Post Show from RFD-TV CLAAS Studios in Nashville, TN Thursday, October 24: 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm ET - General Session 2 Proficiency Awards, Nat'l Officer Grant Norfleet's Retiring Address, National Chapter Awards 7:00 pm - 8:53 pm ET - General Session 3 Alumni Awards, Agriscience Fair, Nat'l Officer Kanyon Huntington's Retiring Address Friday, October 25: 2:30 pm - 5:03 pm ET - General Session 4 Nat'l Officer Carter Howell's Retiring Address, Keynote Speaker: Temple Gradin, Premier Chapter Awards 5:03 pm - 6:52 pm ET - General Session 5 Nat'l Officer Morgan Anderson's Retiring Address, National Officer Candidates, Career Development Events 6:52 pm - 8:16 pm ET - National FFA Talent Show & Band and Chorus Concert 8:16 pm - 10:11 pm ET - General Session 6 Nat'l Officer Emily Gossett's Retiring Address, American Star Awards, Band Performance Saturday, October 26: 8:00 am - 11:26 am ET - American Degree 11:26 am - 1:00 pm ET - National FFA Pre Show from RFD-TV CLAAS Studios in Nashville, TN 1:00 pm - 2:52 pm ET - General Session 7 Nat'l Officer Amara Jackson's Retiring Address, National Officer Election, New National President's Remarks 2:52 pm - 3:30 pm ET - National FFA Post Show from RFD-TV CLAAS Studios in Nashville, TN RFD-TV Now Schedule Wednesday, October 23: 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm ET: National FFA Pre Show from RFD-TV CLAAS Studios in Nashville, TN 3:30 pm - 5:12 pm ET: General Session 1 5:12 pm - 5:30 pm ET: National FFA Post Show from RFD-TV CLAAS Studios in Nashville, TN Thursday, October 24: 2:00 pm - 4:28 pm ET: General Session 2 7:00 pm - 8:53 pm ET: General Session 3 Friday, October 25: 8:00 am - 10:33 am ET: General Session 4 2:30 pm - 4:19 pm ET : General Session 5 5:30 pm - 6:54 pm ET: National FFA Talent Show & Band and Chorus Concert 7:00 pm - 8:55 pm ET: General Session 6 Saturday, October 26: 7:30 am - 10:56 am ET: American Degree 11:26 am - 1:00 pm ET - National FFA Pre Show from RFD-TV CLAAS Studios in Nashville, TN 1:00 pm - 2:52 pm ET - General Session 7 2:52 pm - 3:30 pm - National FFA Post Show from RFD-TV CLAAS Studios in Nashville, TN The National FFA Organization provides leadership, personal growth and career success training through agricultural education to more than 700,000 student members who belong to one of the more than 8,600 local FFA chapters throughout the U.S., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The organization is also supported by more than 8 million alumni and supporters throughout the U.S. More information on the national convention can be found at convention.FFA.org. Launched in December of 2000, RFD-TV is the nation's first 24-hour television network featuring programming focused on the agribusiness, equine and the rural lifestyles, along with traditional country music and entertainment. RFD-TV produces six hours of live news each weekday in support of rural America and is a leading independent cable channel available in more than 52 million homes on DISH, DIRECTV, AT&T U-Verse, Charter Spectrum, Cox, Comcast, Mediacom, Suddenlink, and many other rural cable systems. In addition, RFD-TV can be streamed online via RFD-TV Now at watchrfdtv.com, DIRECTV NOW, Roku, iOS, Android, Firestick, Apple TV, and Sling TV's Heartland Extra package. For more information, please visit RFDTV.com. Tweet |
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