Members of the Illinois Future Farmers of America (FFA) visited the U.S. Grains Council (USGC) Headquarters in Washington, D.C. to learn about the importance of exports to the U.S. agriculture industry. Pictured, USGC President and CEO Ryan LeGrand spoke to students about the Council's mission and introduced USGC Director in China Manuel Sanchez (rear, left) for a presentation on some of the Council's international programs.
The National FFA Organization is a school-based national youth leadership development organization of more than 760,000 student members as part of 8,700 local FFA chapters in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. The FFA's mission is to make a positive difference in students' lives by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education. For more, visit the National FFA Organization online at FFA.org, Facebook, and Twitter.
Source: Online/GFMM
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