It is time once again to celebrate the accomplishments of Ohio FFA members. For the past 94 years our members have continued to grow their skills, their communities, and the Ohio FFA Association. With Ohio's membership at 27,685, we have a lot to honor and be proud of at this year's state convention.

During our five general sessions, we will showcase our best and brightest members in all categories. From the top chapters and gold rated officer books to the career development events and proficiency winners, you won't want to miss the outstanding achievements of our members this past year. In addition, Ohio's most noteworthy band and chorus members and our exemplary talent acts will keep us entertained. We will close our convention on an exhilarating note as we confer the State FFA Degree upon a record high number of recipients and announce next year's Ohio FFA Officer Team.

We especially look forward to celebrating the accomplishments of Ohio FFA members, while also honoring our shared FFA values:

• We respect and embrace every individual’s culture and experiences.
• We welcome every individual’s contribution to advance our communities and the industry of agriculture.
• We cultivate an environment that allows every individual to recognize and explore their differences.
• We create leadership opportunities for every individual to enhance their personal and professional endeavors.

FFA members, advisors, parents, and guests, we are glad you are here! Let's get ready and get excited as each member will unite together to experience the power of Ohio FFA!