Video & Transcript Research : 'FFA'

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OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • Henley Hasenbeck was selected as a member of the National FFA Chorus, and last night she became a member
  • of her local FFA officer team for the 2026-27 school year.
  • I also got to congratulate the new State FFA president, Mr.
Summary: The House convened, the clerk called the roll, and the chamber proceeded with routine opening business including the invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. The Speaker outlined the day’s order of business, but the session did not move into substantive legislative debate or bill action because a quorum was lacking. During announcements and personal privilege remarks, Representative Crosswhite Hader noted a gubernatorial proclamation recognizing Child Care Providers Day on May 8. Representative Hasenbeck shared several FFA-related recognitions, including Henley Hasenbeck’s selection to the National FFA Chorus and local FFA officer team, and congratulated new State FFA President Coy Davidson. The Speaker also offered a personal family birthday announcement. With no quorum present, the floor leader moved to recess, and the House adjourned until Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 9:30 a.m.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • Um, FFA, Future Farmers of America, Carter G.
  • Um, FFA, Future Farmers of America, Carter G.
  • I'm in FFA, which is known as Future Farmers of America.
  • I'm in FFA, which is known as Future Farmers of America.
  • I'm in FFA which is I'm Scholar Higgins.
Keywords: 958, all
Summary: The committee met with a quorum, approved the September meeting minutes, and heard presentations from Carter G. Woodson Academy in Lexington and related school programs in Fayette County Public Schools. School leaders described the academy as an all-male public school option focused on culture, belonging, and opportunity, with a mission to educate, empower, and equip young men academically, socially, and morally. They emphasized culturally responsive instruction, restorative practices, mentorship, brotherhood circles, and access to advanced coursework, dual enrollment, and career pathways. Student speakers highlighted school culture, leadership opportunities, and clubs such as SGA, Beta Club, FFA, and the Bow Tie Club, along with service and community engagement. Presenters said the academy began in 2012, is housed with Frederick Douglass High School, uses an application and lottery process, and can serve up to about 350 students but is intentionally kept near 300 because of space. They reported 302 enrolled students, about 38 seniors, a 100% graduation rate, 95% average attendance, 100% postsecondary success, and $1.8 million in scholarship offers last year. They also shared demographic and achievement data, noting growth in MAP scores, strengths in reading and writing, and math as an ongoing focus area. The school said 90% of high school scholars are taking at least one dual credit class this year, and some students have earned opportunities at selective programs such as Gatton Academy and Craft Academy. Committee members praised the school’s results and asked about enrollment, funding, and whether the model could be replicated statewide. School leaders said the program is fully funded through Fayette County Public Schools, could be replicated with committed staff and training, and that teachers receive preparation through the Gearing Institute to better understand how boys learn. They also noted that Fayette County has other specialized programs, including girls’ academies and other options for underrepresented students. Members expressed interest in long-term tracking of graduates, and the school said it is preparing to study outcomes as the first graduating class approaches its 10-year anniversary.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Agriculture and Wildlife REVISED Apr 23rd, 2026 at 08:30 am

Agriculture and Wildlife

Transcript Highlights:
  • He was actively involved in sports and FFA and he was fortunate enough, he says, he earned this deal
  • He met his wife Lauren through agriculture and FFA at a leadership conference in Washington DC.
  • I was actively involved in FFA.
Keywords: 914, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Eligibility for the Dairy Assistance, Investment, Relief Initiative 2/25/26

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm a student at Gleno Silverlake and an FFA member.
  • Um, first off, um, my name FFA member.
  • I'm a junior in high school<00:09:25.279> and<00:09:25.440> an<00:09:25.519> FFA
  • <00:09:26.399> My<00:09:26.640> family<00:09:26.959> owns school and an FFA
  • My family owns school and an FFA member.
Keywords: 1183, house
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • The first would be the FFA LTC classroom and activity building. We have received funds for that.
  • So we have asked for additional funding for that activity classroom center at FFA.
  • Uh the other classroom center at FFA.
  • And then our next project is again at FFA. It's our swimming pool renovation and repair project.
  • our uh next project is again at FFA. our uh next project is again at FFA.
Summary: The meeting was the first of the year for the Capital Planning Advisory Board. Members were called, a quorum was confirmed, new co-chairs and members were welcomed, and the board approved the prior year’s meeting minutes. The chair also reviewed the capital planning timeline, packet organization, and the list of agencies that submitted plans but would not testify. The Cabinet for Health and Family Services presented first, outlining priorities centered on public safety, protecting existing infrastructure, preventive maintenance, and improving service delivery. Its major requests included a $21 million maintenance pool for 14 campuses and 175 buildings, phase 2 construction funding for a new public health laboratory, an 18-bed psychiatric hospital for children and adolescents with severe mental health needs, and several projects at Western State Hospital, Western State Nursing Facility, Hazlewood, and Oakwood. Members asked about the youth facility’s relationship to a separate DJJ project, vacant buildings, the high per-bed cost of the children’s hospital, and how the cabinet determined the need for the youth facility. CHFS said the youth project would be a separate facility serving high-acuity youth, the cost reflected the specialized nature of the unit and an 18-bed cap, and the broader youth plan also includes prevention, in-home services, and coordination across agencies. The Kentucky Department of Education then described projects for its three state-operated facilities: the Kentucky School for the Deaf, the Kentucky School for the Blind, and the FFA leadership training center. It requested additional funding for the FFA classroom and activity building after bids came in higher than expected, plus funding for a new education finance application system to support SEEK budgeting. Other priorities included a maintenance pool, FFA pool renovation, electrical upgrades, campus education enhancements, lighting improvements, safety and security work, door and window replacements, and HVAC maintenance. Members asked about student outcomes, the size of the FFA pool, and construction cost assumptions; the department said it tracks students through the schools and short-course programs, the pool size figure may have been a typo, and current construction estimates are being adjusted upward because of inflation and supply-chain pressures. The Education and Labor Cabinet began its presentation with 12 priority projects, including a state labor exchange system to connect job seekers and employers, renovation of the McDow Vocational Rehabilitation Center, and a new adult education and family literacy management information system. The cabinet said the labor exchange would help match workers with employers at no cost, while the McDow renovation was needed because the 30-year-old facility has safety and code concerns. The adult education system was described as outdated and lacking adequate case-management and tracking capabilities.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations Committee on Higher Education Nov 5th, 2025

Appropriations Committee on Higher Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • Both of them: one is an ag teacher and FFA advisor at Leesburg High School, teaches life science or animal
  • Her sister followed in her footsteps and is also at Leesburg High School, the associate FFA advisor to
  • Both of them, one is an ag teacher and FFA advisor at Leesburg High School, teaches life science or animal
  • Her sister followed in her footsteps and she is also at Leesburg High School, the associate FFA.
  • And she is also at Leesburg High School, the associate FFA, advisor, to her sister, but she got a degree
Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Higher Education met to consider a slate of trustee confirmations for several Florida state colleges and universities. Chair Harrell outlined the process, including swearing in nominees, allowing brief presentations and questions, taking public comment after each nominee, and voting on the full slate at the end unless a member was pulled for separate consideration. One nominee, Edward Fleming, was not heard and was deferred to a future meeting. The committee also dealt with several technical issues for remote participants before proceeding through the agenda. Nominees and reappointees emphasized their personal ties to their institutions and focused their remarks on workforce development, affordability, and partnerships with local employers. Several highlighted nursing and allied health programs, with committee members repeatedly asking about NCLEX pass rates; reported figures included Polk State at 100%, Lake-Sumter at 97.5%, Northwest Florida State at 100%, Daytona State at 95%, Pasco-Hernando at 97% for associate degree and 100% for practical nursing, Pensacola State at 90% practical nursing and 85% RN, and Hillsborough College at 87.5%. Other priorities mentioned included construction technology, agriculture and ag technology, surveying/geodetic programs, maritime and diesel mechanics, aircraft maintenance, dual enrollment, AI, cybersecurity, and support for military and veteran transitions. After hearing from all nominees, the committee asked whether any names should be voted on separately; none were requested. Senator Bradley moved a block vote to recommend confirmation, the motion was approved by roll call, and all nominees heard that day were recommended for confirmation except Tab 10, Edward Fleming, who was postponed to a later meeting. The committee then adjourned.
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Standing Committee on Licensing, Occupations, and Administrative Regulations.(3-4-26)

Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations

Transcript Highlights:
  • .<00:15:50.399> Usually<00:15:50.800> all<00:15:50.959> the<00:15:51.120> FFA
  • Usually all the FFA groups go to in.
  • Usually all the FFA groups go to agriculture,<00:15:53.199> but<00:15:53.440> today<00:
  • So, just Bourbon<00:15:58.320> County<00:15:58.560> FFA<00:15:59.120> here<00:15
  • <00:15:59.600> So,<00:15:59.839> make Bourbon County FFA here today.
Keywords: 958, all
Summary: The Licensing and Occupations Committee met with a quorum and heard several licensing and regulatory bills. House Bill 565, presented by Rep. Myron Dossett with support from the Kentucky League of Cities and the Paducah Fire Department, would clarify and broaden the authority of “fire protection officials” so local fire officials, along with the state fire marshal, can enforce final orders and seek court enforcement locally. The sponsor described it as cleanup language to streamline fire code enforcement and improve efficiency. The bill passed unanimously. The committee then considered House Bill 776, a modernization of Kentucky’s Dental Practice Act, presented by Rep. Derek Lewis and Jeff Allen of the Kentucky Board of Dentistry, with Rep. Chad Hall also speaking in support. The bill updates definitions and board authority, revises licensure and renewal provisions, clarifies supervision and training rules for hygienists and assistants, updates telehealth standards, and preserves dentists’ authority over diagnosis and treatment planning. Members also discussed a provision allowing the board to use excess licensing funds for a scholarship to attract dentists to Kentucky. After questions about Medicaid access and a promised amendment removing certain ownership-related provisions, the bill passed unanimously. House Bill 657, presented by Rep. Stephanie Deetsz and Michelle Sanborn of the Children’s Alliance, would give five licensing boards the statutory authority needed to obtain FBI fingerprinting/ORI numbers for interstate compact compliance. The boards named were counseling, speech-language pathology and audiology, occupational therapy, social work, and psychology. Supporters said the bill simply updates Kentucky law to match current FBI fingerprint language. It passed unanimously. Finally, the committee took up House Bill 273, presented by Rep. Mike Klein and the Kentucky Board of Barbering. A committee substitute was adopted first. The bill reduces barber training hours from 1,500 to 1,200, allows 10-hour school days, shortens out-of-state licensure experience requirements from three years to one year, and makes other cleanup changes, including moving board compensation to regulation. Supporters said it would reduce barriers to entry and help address workforce shortages. The amended bill passed unanimously, and the committee adjourned.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • He is an Eagle Scout and FFA vice president.
  • He is valedictorian and FFA vice president. He wants to attend OSU to study ag business.
  • She is class president and FFA vice president. She wants...
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • FFA state convention is going on. A lot of our interns are at the state conventions.
  • <00:02:01.119> state<00:02:01.360> convention chairman knows uh FFA state convention
  • chairman knows uh FFA state convention is<00:02:01.920> going<00:02:02.079> on.
  • Reed mentioned, I did attend last night at the FFA state convention.
  • you to our FFA advisors. you to our FFA advisors. uh<00:54:30.240> the<00:54:30.480> commitment
Summary: The Tobacco Settlement Agreement Fund Oversight Committee met on June 11 but did not have a quorum, so it could not approve the prior minutes. The committee then received a compliance and program update from Brandon Reed and Bill McClowski of the agricultural development board, who said the office is fully staffed, has digitized most records, and has added a Facebook page to share board actions, projects, and compliance work. They also reported that the board and finance corporation continue to operate with strong county-council participation and that the office had completed numerous site visits, program reviews, and project closeouts over the reporting period. The presenters reviewed monthly funding actions from December through May, including board approvals ranging from hundreds of thousands to several million dollars, with a December finance meeting delayed by a snowstorm. They highlighted that the Kentucky Agriculture Finance Corporation now has 57 loans generating more than $2 million per month in payments, and that the revolving loan program has grown to support more than $24 million annually in repayments available for relending. They also noted that 75% of the portfolio is in beginning farmer loans and that the office had recently surpassed 1,000 active loans. Several projects were discussed in detail. These included a grain facility in Callaway County supporting organic corn production for expanding egg-layer operations, a Union County cattle business expansion, a West Liberty Veterinary Clinic project to build a working cattle facility, a Grayson County farmers market project, a Casey County veterinary services project, and a packing warehouse for the Kanye family to support specialty crops. The presenters emphasized that county and state tobacco settlement funds are often combined, sometimes with participation loans, to leverage local investment. They also stressed the importance of supporting greenhouses, farmers markets, specialty crops, and large-animal veterinary services as key agricultural priorities. No votes or formal actions were taken beyond the lack of quorum and the informational presentations.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • That helps the organizations in the Department of Agriculture and FFA.
  • Agriculture uh 4 in the uh Department of Agriculture uh 4 and<00:04:28.280> um<00:04:28.680> FFA
  • 29.880> you<00:04:30.039> that's<00:04:30.160> what<00:04:30.280> the and um FFA
  • so thank you that's what the and um FFA so thank you that's what the bill does<00:04:36.360> okay
  • Like I said, the fund will help; it helps FFA, helps various programs with the Kentucky Department of
Keywords: 958, all
Summary: The House Transportation Committee met with a quorum and approved the minutes from its previous meeting. It then considered several transportation-related bills, beginning with House Bill 157 on special license plates. The bill, as amended by a committee substitute, would create a commercial Friends of Agriculture plate to support agriculture-related programs, with proceeds going to the same fund used by the existing farm tag. Members also discussed the committee substitute’s fee exemptions for military-related plates, and the bill was reported favorably with the substitute attached. The committee next took up House Bill 682 on utility relocation. Testimony from Charter Communications explained that the bill would update outdated law so cable and broadband providers are treated like public utilities for reimbursement when forced to relocate facilities for highway projects, while preserving the Transportation Cabinet’s discretion over reimbursements. Members asked about the current reimbursement process and fiscal impact; witnesses said the bill does not change cabinet discretion and therefore has no fiscal note. The bill was reported favorably. House Bill 443, which would shift the east end signage of the H. Rogers Parkway farther east to US 23 in Prestonsburg to reflect the already four-laned section and support future federal funding efforts, also received favorable expression. House Bill 444, a commercial driver’s licensing measure brought by the Transportation Cabinet and amended by committee substitute, would align Kentucky reporting requirements with federal law and allow drivers age 18 and older to qualify for a hazardous materials endorsement, with limits excluding school buses and interstate transport. Members discussed the safety rationale and the need for drivers in agriculture and propane delivery; the bill was reported favorably with the substitute attached. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 493 on towing and storage of motor vehicles. Representative Pollock and a Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance witness described it as a cleanup bill aimed at transparency and enforcement against predatory towing and inflated charges, and members noted constituent concerns about towing practices. The bill was reported favorably with a committee substitute attached. The committee also reviewed Administrative Regulation 600 KAR 1:041, which updates disadvantaged business enterprise certification rules to conform to federal nomenclature and related federal changes; the regulation was reviewed without further action.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • He is a FFA chaplain officer and third in the state for debate.
  • He is on the Cherokee National Tribal Youth Co and FFA, and the success president wants to attend Northeastern
  • I would like to announce that Henley Young Hassenbeck is a four-time member of the Oklahoma FFA chorus
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • speak, so that we can then start increasing with our participants across the state of Kentucky and our FFA
  • ><00:15:11.120> and<00:15:11.279> our<00:15:11.440> livestock Kentucky and our FFA
  • and our livestock Kentucky and our FFA and our livestock one<00:15:12.480> of<00:15:12.560>
  • He's in FFA. He's one of the most amazing young men that you'll ever meet.
  • well Cyrus is 16 years old he's in FFA well Cyrus is 16 years old he's in FFA he's<00:19:20.400>
Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 186, which would streamline food-service rules for churches and nonprofits providing meals to homeless shelters and people displaced by natural disasters. Representative Duvall said the bill is meant to remove unnecessary kitchen and plumbing requirements so organizations can safely serve simple meals in emergencies. Members discussed food safety, whether the bill applies only in declared disaster situations or also to homeless shelters, and whether training should be offered; Duvall clarified that the disaster and homelessness provisions are separate and that food must still be safe and wholesome. After discussion, the committee took a roll call vote and House Bill 186 passed with favorable expression. The committee then heard House Bill 370, a Department of Agriculture reorganization measure sponsored by Representative Payne. Payne and Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell said the bill would move the Division of Farm Safety and Rural Health and create an Office of Economic Development to better support programs such as Food Is Medicine, rural health, farmer mental health, and farm safety. Members asked about the removal of references to shows and fairs, whether the bill would affect livestock shows and county fairs, and whether any new funding was included; Payne said the department would still support shows and fairs, the change was about efficiency and focus, and no new funding was specified because budget decisions come later. Discussion on House Bill 370 also highlighted the department’s broader economic role, including agricultural economic development and outreach tied to the new USDA secretary’s visit to Kentucky. The committee then voted and the bill passed with favorable expression. Finally, the committee began House Bill 304 on soybean assessment language. Representative Bivens and soybean association representatives explained it as cleanup language related to the soybean checkoff and a contingency if the federal checkoff changes. Members asked whether a referendum had already occurred and whether producers supported the measure; the witnesses said the referendum had already taken place and that soybean producers and the association supported it, while one member noted the state may increasingly need to adjust to federal changes.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Agriculture Committee Mar 26th, 2025

Agriculture

Transcript Highlights:
  • There are common sense exemptions for commercial poultry operations, hobbyists, rescues. and 4-H and FFA
  • Commercial poultry operations, poultry hobbyists, 4-H, FFA projects are exempt and even though smaller
  • reality, the biosecurity protection of fighting cocks is much better than realized by a local zoo, FFA
  • We supply chickens to 4-H Grange and 4-H and FFA Kitsch that also show these at the same shows and county
Keywords: 988, house, all
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee 1/22/25

Agriculture Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • And we also market these programs through 4-H and FFA. We also have other programs.
  • We also work with FFA, so some of the older youth in FFA in the state, so yes, they are an integral part
  • So for you, you suggest 4-H and FFA.
  • The other thing I would mention that we didn't really mention is FFA.
  • organized some right here in St Paul FFA organized some right here in St Paul FFA chapters<00:53
Keywords: 1183, house
Summary: The House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee met for an introductory session to begin the new legislative session. Members and staff went around the table introducing themselves and describing their agricultural backgrounds, including farming, livestock, crop production, county government, and related research or staff roles. Chair Paul Anderson emphasized agriculture’s importance to Minnesota’s budget and economy, welcomed new members and staff, and noted that the committee would have a full agenda. The committee then heard a presentation from the University of Minnesota’s College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences, Extension, and the Forever Green initiative on the GREE program (Agricultural Research, Education, Extension, and Technology Transfer). Testimony described GREE as a state investment created in 2015 to support agricultural productivity and growth through research, education, extension, and technology transfer. Speakers highlighted its broad focus areas, including crop and livestock genetics, soil health, water quality, nutrient management, microbial science, agroecological innovation, and technology stewardship, as well as rapid-response funding for emerging issues such as waterhemp, PRRS, and avian influenza. University witnesses said the program has brought in faculty and extension educators, generated sponsored research awards, and leveraged state funding into additional grants and contracts. They cited a reported roughly 12-to-1 return on investment and said the state has invested about $39 million since 2015. They also noted additions such as a deep winter greenhouse program and a tribal representative on the advisory group. No committee votes or formal actions were taken in the portion provided.
CO

Colorado 2026 Regular Session

Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 042 Feb 25th, 2026

Colorado House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • This week is FFA Week. So, please reach out to your FFA chapters in your district.
  • 20th, 2026 as Colorado FFA Day. 20th, 2026 as Colorado FFA Day.
  • This FFA day, which was February 20th.
  • So, please reach out week is FFA week.
  • to your FFA chapters in your district. to your FFA chapters in your district.
Keywords: 981, all
Summary: The House convened with a quorum, approved the corrected journal, and heard several announcements about upcoming committee meetings, events at the Capitol, and recognitions, including Music Therapy Day, Black History Month activities, adoptable puppies, and a Colorado Agricultural Forum. Members also celebrated Representative Story’s birthday and recognized the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) for its long-running support of arts, culture, science access, and economic impact in Colorado. The House adopted Senate Joint Resolution 12, designating February 20, 2026, as Colorado FFA Day, by a vote of 64-1 with one excused. The chamber then moved to special orders for several bills. The first major bill considered was House Bill 1017, which would prohibit insurers from receiving criminal restitution unless they are direct victims. Sponsors argued the bill prioritizes human victims, prevents restitution from becoming an unpayable burden on low-income defendants, and clarifies the law in response to court concerns and stakeholder feedback. Opponents argued it would shift costs to taxpayers and policyholders and could increase civil litigation and insurance premiums. An amendment, L005, was adopted to clarify the bill’s scope, and the bill then passed as amended. The House also took up House Bill 114, concerning minimum lot size and local land-use rules. An amendment, L002, was offered to prohibit certain local lot frontage, setback, open-space, or coverage requirements that would effectively prevent construction of a single-family home on a 2,000-square-foot residential lot. Supporters framed the measure as protecting housing access, while opponents argued it would override local land-use decision-making and public hearing processes. The transcript ends during debate on a substitute motion related to the amendment, before final action on House Bill 114 is shown.
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session-Day 17, March 2, 2026-AM

Wyoming Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Honor roll all four years of high school, FFA state first place extemporaneous public speaking, FBLA
  • state first place help desk, volleyball varsity captain, American Legion science fair award winner, FFA
  • state first place of high school, FFA state first place extemporaneous<00:07:40.840> public<00
  • agriscience fair second winner, FFA agriscience fair second place.
  • She's in student council, FFA president, and on and on and on. This girl is top notch.
Keywords: 916, all
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Culture, Recreation & Tourism May 12th, 2026

Culture, Recreation & Tourism

Transcript Highlights:
  • They're also FFA members. We have 117,000 FFA members in the state as well.
  • And so we want to make sure through our education with Texas 4-H and Texas FFA that they understand that
  • And the county shows, 4-H and FFA have brought together all those like-minded problem-solving youth from
  • And the county shows, 4-H and FFA have brought together all those like-minded problem-solving youth from
  • As a kid growing up in Moreto, I had lots of friends in 4-H and also the FFA.
Keywords: 1184, house, all
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

IC - Legislative Finance Sep 24th, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • Our FFA program, which was typically ag mechanics, was strangled.
  • For the first time in what we believe is 20 years, we now have seven students in our FFA program that
  • will be going to nationals next month to continue their progress and journey of earning their American FFA
  • Directly related to FFA or directly related to DACA, no.
  • We have an FFA leadership course that students can take as credit.
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

AGR Public Hearing - Fri Mar 7, 2025 @ 10:30 AM HST

Agriculture & Food Systems

Transcript Highlights:
  • Being in FFA for the past three years, I’ve seen firsthand what food insecurity looks like.
  • I’m proud to say that I will be serving as the 2025 to 2026 Hawaii FFA State president.
  • I’m proud to say that I will be serving as the 2025 to 2026 Hawaii FFA State president.
  • for the past 3 years years I've seen FFA for the past 3 years years I've seen firsthand<00:43:29.200
  • <00:44:58.520> State as the 2025 to 2026 Hawaii FFA State as the 2025 to 2026 Hawaii FFA State
Keywords: 910, house, all