National FFA convention was action-packed

By Noah Seberger of Bassett, Neb.
Nov 3, 2026
1 hr ago

PPR Sebreger 1.jpg — The Rock County FFA Ag Communications team of Noah Seberger, Ireland Buell, advisor Kate Holcomb, Addie Wiiest and Trevor Keller competed at the national convention in Indianapolis.
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By Noah Seberger of Bassett, Neb.

We recently turned out bulls, and the fall feed and mild temperatures should contribute to the start of a good breeding season.

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PPR Seberger 4 - worked.tif — Rock County FFA’s USB hold elements of our communication plan. The team earned a silver ranking.
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PPR Sebreger 2.png — A national FFA session takes place at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
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PPR Sebreger 3.jpg — Rock County FFA’s ag comm team shows off their jackets. The national convention makes a game of finding members from each state.
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Noah Seberger is a high school junior and president of the Rock County FFA chapter in Bassett, Neb. He enjoys working alongside family on haying operations and raising Black Angus cattle as the sixth generation on the ranch now run by his grandparents, Frank and Pam Seberger.