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More than 70,000 students from across the nation filled the Indiana Convention Center for the 97th National FFA Convention & Expo.

The event is one of Indianapolis’ longest running and largest conferences, bringing thousands of students from all over the country to the state capitol.

While details on the event that usually brings more than 65,000 attendees to downtown Indianapolis are still developing, organizers say a virtual component will remain.

The National FFA Organization announced Thursday that it is donating $10,000 to the Indiana Hospitality Relief Fund through the Indiana Restaurant and Lodging Association.

The National FFA Organization says a donation from agribusiness giant Cargill will fund a program to help chapters with funding amid the coronavirus outbreak.

More than 70,000 members of the National FFA are expected to attend the organization's four-day convention in Indianapolis this week.

While the organization's headquarters are in Indy, there were concerns its biggest event of the year might outgrow the city.

He touted his trade deals and economic policy trying to convince attendees that his trade policies are helping, not hurting, American farmers.

U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos spoke with students and stopped by various booths focused on the marriage of agriculture and technology.

During her speech, DeVos discussed the future of agriculture and her hopes to inspire students to achieve their education through multiple avenues.