RFD-TV to Feature Live Coverage of National FFA Convention

By CnAgri2012-10-22 19:58:31 Print

RFD-TV and RURAL TV will be on-site at this year's convention to broadcast all general sessions from the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis October 24-27. The networks' studio booth will be set up on-site for the broadcast. A record-setting, unrestricted cash contribution of $1 million was given to the National FFA Foundation by Rural Media Group, Inc. in July. The RFD-TV studio set will also host autograph signing by the featured FFA Convention performer The Band Perry.

Rural Media Group, Inc. has been a major sponsor of the National FFA Foundation since its beginning, providing funding for live telecasts of the National FFA Convention & Expo and weekly programming about FFA.

"When RFD-TV was launched in December 2000, our stated mission and charter was dedicated to serving the needs and interests of rural America," said Patrick Gottsch, Founder and President of Rural Media Group, Inc. "Our association with FFA has been such a rewarding experience and contributed much to our success at RFD-TV and RURAL TV."

Each year, nearly 55,000 FFA members come together to learn about careers in the agriculture industry, compete in events for scholarships, and shape the future of the National FFA Organization.