FFA in the USA features vibrant stories from nearly 250 FFA reporters representing every corner of the country, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Dive in to uncover the incredible journeys of FFA members and chapters as they explore life-changing agricultural experiences.
A Jacket, a Journey, a Future in FFA
Blue Valley FFA in Kansas welcomes 18 new members through a community-supported blue jacket tradition.
Beyond the End Zone: Agriculture at Lambeau Field
NFL football fields provide a strong example of plant science in action. This article looks at the special turf grass system and explains how plant growth, soil care, water and technology keep the field in pristine condition. Byng FFA officer Landry Lewis shares his personal experience visiting Lambeau Field and recognizing the important connection agriculture plays in professional sports.
Rooted in Action: Three FFA Members Address Local Food Insecurity
Learn how these FFA members address food insecurity through leadership and service at the Youth Food Security Summit.
Green County FFA: Serving the Community Through Local Tradition
Learn how Green County FFA in Kentucky participates in a local fall festival to bring members together, serve the community and celebrate agriculture.
Beyond the Beat: Illinois FFA Drumline
What happens behind the beat? Discover the people, preparation and tradition that make Illinois FFA State Drumline more than just a performance.
Service Meets Tradition: Hopkins FFA Chapter’s Mission to Honor America’s Veterans
The Hopkins FFA Chapter celebrates American agriculture by learning and teaching Civil War history, flag code, and service through their Honor Guard with their student-led Civil War Committee. These members ensure veterans in their community are respected and honored while providing educational lessons to elementary students. Their Honor Guard is also requested at local events, to statewide recognition from Michigan FFA.
Better Ways, Former Years: The Agriculture Traditions of Indigenous Alaska
Alaska’s agriculture extends far beyond traditional farms and livestock. Explore how Alaska Native communities have sustained food, culture and agricultural knowledge through wild plant cultivation, salmon harvests and reindeer husbandry, while adapting to modern agricultural practices. From generations-old traditions to modern greenhouses, these practices show how agriculture continues to evolve alongside Alaska’s environment and communities.
BIG Impact: Inside Look at Colorado FFA BIG Conferences
Every fall, BIG Conferences bring hundreds of Colorado FFA Greenhands together to discover FFA. This story explores how 10 conferences and two workshops help first-year members step outside their chapters, find their place and take their first steps in FFA.
Keeping Community Traditions Alive
Each year, the Barren County FFA Chapter hosts a community-wide event, the Hog Roast, that celebrates farmers and the county´s agricultural heritage by bringing community members, local businesses, and FFA members together to enjoy a meal and highlight the successes of the Barren County High School Agriculture Department.
Inside ExploreAg: How High School Students Are Shaping the Future of Agriculture Today
What happens when you give 30 high school students full access to Ohio's ag industry and a challenge to solve its biggest problems? Learn more as we take you inside the Ohio Farm Bureau's ExploreAg program.
