FFA in the USA reporter
Luke McCrea
Hi, I’m Luke McCrea! I’m from the Bethlehem Academy FFA Chapter in Minnesota. I've served as an FFA in the USA Reporter and enjoy sharing about FFA! I am currently serving as Minnesota FFA State President. I work on my family farm where we raise beef cattle and grow corn and soybeans. Some of my interests include video production, agriculture, and baseball!
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Growing Success: Lydia Heiderscheidt’s Blackberry SAE
Luke McCrea · Dec 16, 2025
Lydia Heiderscheidt of the Medford, MN FFA Chapter has found success through her ag processing SAE.

Planting Seeds of Leadership: Cole Sundeen’s FFA Journey
Luke McCrea · May 28, 2025
From mowing lawns for his Supervised Agricultural Experience to holding state office, Cole Sundeen’s FFA journey has inspired others.

Igniting a Passion for Speaking: Cameron Addington’s Path to Success
Luke McCrea · Apr 27, 2025
Cameron Addington shares his preparation and tips for competing in the national finals for prepared public speaking.

Herding Success: Preparing a Future Through Dairy
Luke McCrea · Apr 1, 2025 · 1 read
In Minnesota, Medford FFA member Jada Braund is preparing for a future in agriculture through her Supervised Agricultural Experience.

Keeping Students Safe on the Farm
Luke McCrea · Oct 14, 2024 · 1 read
In Minnesota, the Blooming Prairie FFA Chapter’s Farm Safety Day is ensuring students know how to handle equipment and livestock.

Planting a Legacy: Bringing the Chestnut to Minnesota
Luke McCrea · Sep 11, 2024
For Bethlehem Academy FFA Member Alexander Timm, his forestry SAE is more than a business — it’s a conservation effort, too.