LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The 2015 National FFA Convention & Expo is celebrating its last year of its three-year run in Louisville beginning Oct. 28. More than 60,000 FFA members and guests from throughout the United States are expected at this year’s event, which runs through Saturday.

"Amplify" is the theme for this year’s convention and expo at the Kentucky Exposition Center. Students will have opportunities to engage exhibitors from more than 450 corporations, organizations and colleges inside the center; other events will be held at venues downtown, in the suburbs and beyond.

This year marks the 85th anniversary of the National FFA Creed as well as the 50th anniversary of the merger of New Farmers of America, an agricultural organization for African-American students, with the National FFA Organization.

FFA members will tour industry destinations, as well as roll up their sleeves and participate in several planned community-service initiatives starting Oct. 29 as part of the National Days of Service.

"With the opportunities we are given in our lives, we must take action and share the message of agriculture with others," said 2015-16 National FFA President Andy Paul, a student at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College in Georgia. "It’s time we all amplify our voice when it comes to the message of agriculture, and boost our impact."

The convention and expo will bring in an estimated economic impact of $40 million, making it the largest convention for Louisville this year. The convention and expo will move to Indianapolis next year, through 2024. Learn more at www.ffa.org/ convention