82nd National FFA Convention
National FFA Convention pre-registration is officially closed. You will now have to purchase all registrations and event tickets at the National FFA Convention. On-site registration opens at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 20, in the Maryland Street lobby at the Indiana Convention Center.
We have all the information you’ll need to plan your trip to Indianapolis for the 82nd National FFA Convention. As you anticipate the 82nd National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, all the excitement of the event – including terrific tours, dining options, entertainment activities and a vibrant downtown environment – awaits you. Be sure to check ffa.org often for continuing convention updates.
Ensure a smooth and successful trip to the national FFA convention in Indianapolis this October by preparing early. Our step-by-step online guide includes everything you need to get geared up for what’s sure to be the highlight of your members’ year.
Official National FFA Convention Guidebook
Careers, College and Convention:
Learn all about the big “C’s” - check out the 2009 National FFA Convention Navigator
Also included in the convention section of our website::
- Leadership and Personal Development workshops for students and teachers
- Speakers, including the Opening Session keynote speaker, Mike Rowe from Discovery Channel’s series Dirty Jobs with Mike Rowe
- Toby Keith America’s Toughest Tour
- FFA National Agricultural Career Show
- Collegiate FFA activities and Career Expo
- Career Development Events
- Indianapolis, Career Success and Education Tours
- FFA Alumni benefit auctions and functions
- National Days of Service
- Parental Consent Form
- Attendees Emergency Contacts Form
Letter from Dr. Larry Case
Welcome to the 82nd National FFA Convention.
Read welcome letter from Dr. Larry Case
Letter from Mayor Ballard
Welcome to the 82nd National FFA Convention.
Call to convention
Lead Out Loud. It’s more than a theme--it’s a statement of who we are and what we do. Come together with more than 55,000 of today’s greatest leaders as we gather in Indianapolis to celebrate the 82nd National FFA Convention. Members will serve out loud as they engage in the National Days of Service and show their passion as they take part in interactive workshops, thrilling competitions and an action-packed career show. The streets will be flooded with blue jackets as students spread our excitement for energetic sessions and dynamic performances. Through our actions and our voices let us all be heard. Prepare for the experience of a lifetime. It’s your convention. Get inspired. Be moved and be ready to bring back the excitement and enthusiasm of convention to your chapter and community. FFA members, guests and advisors: Welcome to the 82nd National FFA Convention. Lead Out Loud!
Your 2008-2009 National FFA Officer Team
The National FFA Organization is a resource and support organization that does not select, control or supervise state association, local chapter or individual member activities except as expressly provided for in the National FFA Organization Constitution and Bylaws. The National FFA Organization affirms its belief in the value of all human beings and seeks diversity in its membership, leadership and staff as an equal opportunity employer.
The FFA Mission: 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.
The Agricultural Education Mission: Agricultural Education prepares students for successful careers and a lifetime of informed choices in the global agriculture, food, fiber and natural resources systems.
The Convention website is sponsored in part by STIHL as a special project of the National FFA Foundation.