2021 Session 1A

This is Session 1A of the 2021 National FFA Convention & Expo, the opening session held in Lucas Oil Stadium celebrating the organization's return to Indianapolis after two years apart, themed around comeback stories. The national officer team opened with reflections on chapter connections made during the pandemic, followed by the official opening ceremony, roll call, presentation of colors by Beech Grove High School JROTC, and performances by the National FFA Band and Chorus and organist John Schuette. Speakers included session chair and National President Doster Harper, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona via video, National FFA Advisor Dr. James Woodard, and Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett, with a celebration of 50 years of alumni membership and a keynote address from "Fancy Lady Cowgirl" Courtney DeHoff on believing in yourself and advocating for agriculture.