One of the stars of “The Deadliest Catch” challenged Kentucky FFA members to make the best of themselves during the opening session of the 95th Kentucky FFA Convention at Central Bank Center in Lexington on Tuesday afternoon.
Nick “Sunshine” Tokman embraced the theme of the convention as he relayed his life and career as a crab fisherman to a packed convention hall.
click to download audioAfter sharing stories of his experience fishing for crab in extreme conditions on fishing boats, Tokman challenged FFA members to follow their dreams and don’t let mistakes and failures stand in their way.
click to download audioTo start off the session FFA members were welcomed by Lexington-Fayette County Mayor Linda Gorton who relayed the importance of agriculture in the city and county.
click to download audioThe opening session included the chartering of new middle school FFA Chapters and award presentations to some of the middle school FFA Chapters and individual contest winners.
