Members of the Benjamin Russell FFA chapter did not just show up to the national competition — they showed out.
The group participated in the 97th national FFA Convention & Expo on Oct. 23 and 24. Eight students traveled to Indianapolis, Indiana to compete in their corresponding categories.
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