National FFA Convention Feels Like Home for Addington

For many students, the National FFA Convention is a chance to compete at the highest level, and to meet and make new friends. For Minnesota FFA State President Cameron Addington, it’s a little bit like coming home. “When the first day of the convention comes and you’re seeing all the chapters show up, all the different blue jackets from their different state associations and you’re seeing old friends, you’re making new connections. It just feels like home.” Addington says the past six months as a state officer have been a whirlwind of activities. “During the summer, we did leadership conferences, we went to the state officer summit, the Minnesota State Fair, and now we’re rolling into the fall with visiting those local agricultural education programs and FFA chapters, connecting with students one-on-one. We’re just excited for what’s next, whether it’s national convention or state convention prep rolling into the winter. We’re loving every minute of it.”