East Central FFA Earns Silver Placing at National Convention

The event took place last week in Indy.

Photo by East Central FFA.

(St. Leon, Ind.) – Four East Central FFA members recently attended the 97th National Convention in Indianapolis.

The National Nursery/Landscape Team of Jasmin Keith, Riley Shumate, Evan Kramer, and Wyatt Smith placed 22nd out of 43 teams, winning a silver placing.

EC FFA explored companies/organizations at the National FFA Expo, and met other members from the United States, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.

They also attended the Second General Session in Lucas Oil Stadium, which included member talent performances, award ceremonies, and guest speakers.

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