The National FFA Convention is filled with opportunities for members to explore careers in agriculture. Nutrien Ag Solutions Vice-President of Marketing and Innovation Brent Smith said next generation FFA members will be meeting the needs of a growing world population. “I get so encouraged and energized when I’m around these young people,” said Smith. “They’re so energetic, creative and mindful of sustainability and farming.” The Science, Technology, Engineering and Math or STEM experience received attention at convention in the Microsoft Blue Room. On Thursday afternoon, NASA administrator Jim Bridenstine said economics will continue to drive the industry’s technology change. “We can use space to increase crop yields, reduce water use and preserve nitrates in the soil. All of this is science related,” said Bridenstine. “There’s a lot of correlation between what FFA does and what other STEM fields do.”
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