FFA in the USA reporter
Jewels Pradt
5 stories
From Quiet Beginnings to Inspiring Leadership
Jewels Pradt · Jun 23, 2026 · 6 reads
A reflection on how FFA transformed a nervous freshman into a confident leader who found purpose, passion and a second family through agriculture.
“Doing to Learn” Is More Than Just a Motto
Jewels Pradt · May 29, 2026 · 140 reads
In New Mexico, the Grants FFA Chapter inspired students through agriculture presentations while developing leadership skills.
Roots Deeper Than the Crops: Growing Up in Agriculture
Jewels Pradt · Jan 21, 2026 · 5 reads
Growing up in agriculture teaches lessons through daily work. These grow into lifelong character attributes and purpose, strengthened by FFA.
A Conversation on Cultural Appropriation and Respect
Jewels Pradt · Jan 6, 2026 · 9 reads
For Indigenous FFA members, wearing FFA Official Dress and traditional Indigenous clothing blends unity with cultural pride and ancestral honor.
More Than an Officer: How Monika Ruiz Impacts Her FFA Chapter
Jewels Pradt · Oct 18, 2025
This young FFA officer balances holding roles and achieving success by being more in her community, FFA and in life.
