98th Ohio FFA Convention

Ohio FFA operates as the state-level agricultural education organization serving FFA members across Ohio through structured leadership development programs, career training, and competitive events. The organization coordinates professional development for agricultural educators and advisors while maintaining partnerships with industry stakeholders and educational institutions. Ohio FFA's headquarters manages statewide initiatives from its base at the Ohio Department of Education's Agricultural Education Service. The annual Ohio FFA State Convention at the Ohio Expo Center serves as the organization's flagship event, featuring Career Development Events, Leadership Development Events, and agricultural skills competitions. Convention programming includes technical workshops, industry presentations, and formal award ceremonies recognizing achievement in agricultural projects, leadership roles, and academic performance. The multi-day gathering provides structured networking between current FFA members, alumni, educators, and agriculture industry representatives. The Ohio FFA Foundation handles financial operations including endowment management, scholarship administration, and program funding distribution. Foundation initiatives encompass planned giving programs, named scholarship funds, and direct support mechanisms for chapter activities and student participation. The Foundation maintains dedicated funding streams for educational resources, competitive event operations, and leadership training programs across Ohio's FFA chapters.