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Discover how one student’s unexpected journey into agricultural education and FFA led to leadership, entrepreneurship and a passion for telling agriculture’s story through the magazine Gaining Ground.

From hauling cattle to learning livestock safety and business skills, this Stroud FFA member is building on his family’s Oklahoma ranching legacy through a real-world SAE project.

Stroud FFA hosted a hands-on, mock CSI farm investigation to recruit middle school students, and build teamwork, leadership, and interest in agriculture education. Through this they hope to add members to the ag classroom next year!

Hailey Helmke’s journey in FFA goes far beyond the blue jacket, shaping her confidence, leadership and passion for agriculture.

These Oklahoma members take agricultural education beyond the classroom by sharing FFA activities, agricultural topics and student experiences.

Ava White turned her SAE into a growing business, Hounds and Heifers, creating handmade dog products while developing leadership, business, and real-world skills.

An Oklahoma chapter teamed up with the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation to build 31 fish habitats, boosting local lake ecosystems and promoting conservation education.

Edmond FFA members partnered with wildlife professionals to remove invasive cedar trees at Arcadia Lake, gaining hands-on conservation experience while protecting Oklahoma’s natural habitats.

This Meeker FFA advisor has transformed his program into a place of confidence, leadership and belonging for members and families.

FFA members across the Unites States cared for their livestock projects during the harsh winter storm. FFA in the USA Reporter Beau Newport highlights the importance of caring for projects and what members of Oklahoma's Meeker FFA did to protect their stock.