FCHS FFA Members Attend National Convention

Fannin County High School FFA members attended the 88^th National FFA Convention in Louisville, Kentucky on October 27-30. While in Louisville the members toured the Louisville Slugger Museum, the Louisville Zoo, attended a Jake Owen concert, and a performance of the Bulls and Broncs Rodeo.

The opening session was highlighted by a key note address by Dr. Rick Rigsby and the members attended the career show and expo. Those attending pictured above( from left to right) were Zachary Franklin, Seth Davis, Trey Campbell,Tayelor Long,Kelly Locke, Hailee Mealer, Lakota Towe, Alexis Franklin, Taylor VanZandt, and Daniel Davis.

The Georgia FFA Association was recognized as a membership growth state. This marks the 17thconsecutive year that the Georgia FFA has increased in FFA membership. Georgia wasrepresented in Louisville by 25 official voting delegates, and more than 1,500 local FFA members, advisors and Alumni from across the state.

More than 65,000 FFA members, advisors and guests attended the 88th National FFA Convention.The theme for the convention was Amplify.  There are more than 610,000 FFA members nationwide. The Georgia Association has over  38,500 members, making it the third largest Association in the nation. Agricultural Education is  proud to be part of the Georgia Department of Education. The FFA makes a positive difference in  the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and  career success through agricultural education.