FFA in the USA reporter
Jaiden Fordyce
Hello everyone! My name is Jaiden Fordyce and I am a senior in Upshur County FFA, representing West Virginia and serving as chapter president. I am excited to be apart of FFA in the USA for a second year!
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Be the Impact: Cole Payne
Jaiden Fordyce · Jul 30, 2026 · 29 reads
I walked into high school with no interest in tools or building. But FFA builds more than projects—it builds people, and the bonds formed prove mentorship never needs common ground to change a life.
Finding My Place in This World
Jaiden Fordyce · May 29, 2026
Jaiden Fordyce shares how taking an agriculture class helped her find opportunities in the agriculture industry and FFA.
From Idea to Tradition: The Upshur County FFA Chapter’s Biscuit Lunch
Jaiden Fordyce · Feb 20, 2026
West Virginia members bring their school together by hosting an annual event during the Thursday of National FFA Week.
Living to Serve: Karen McClure
Jaiden Fordyce · Nov 5, 2025
The FFA motto ends with “Living to Serve,” a phrase that represents giving back to others, supporting your community, and putting others before yourself. Few embody that better than Karen McClure.
From SAE to Career: Colin Bailey Builds His Future Through FFA
Jaiden Fordyce · Jun 18, 2025
Colin Bailey turned a summer project into a thriving landscaping business with FFA support.
The Brotherhood of the Traveling Toilet
Jaiden Fordyce · Feb 18, 2025
Upshur County FFA has a unique National FFA Week tradition focused on raising funds and honoring a former member.
Living to Serve in West Virginia
Jaiden Fordyce · Dec 12, 2024
Upshur County FFA embodies the FFA motto by collecting donations for the Central West Virginia Aging Services.
Back-to-School Hoorah
Jaiden Fordyce · Oct 31, 2024
Each year, Upshur County FFA in West Virginia plans a Back-to-School Hoorah to engage new and old members.
Hooked on Agriculture
Jaiden Fordyce · Sep 11, 2024
Upshur County FFA Member Cale Collier reels in life lessons from working on his father’s fishing charter boat for his paid placement SAE.
