FFA in the USA reporter
Macy Philipp
Macy Philipp grew up in a small town in rural Iowa. Throughout her childhood, she was surrounded by her family's trucking company. Her family currently operates the largest Fleet farm within Iowa. In her free time, she teaches horseback riding lessons at a local horse barn, which falls under the Equine Placement category in the Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE). Her ultimate goal is to educate others about the importance of caring properly for equine within her SAE. In Macy's FFA career, she has competed in multiple Leadership Development Events, such as Prepared Public Speaking, Extemporaneous Speaking, and Agricultural Marketing. These LDEs have shaped her career pathway today. Macy will continue her education at Iowa State University in the fall of 2026, studying Agricultural Communications and Agricultural and Rural Policy Studies.
5 stories

Advocating Through Connection: Raine Wheeler’s Journey of Communicating for the Future of Agriculture
Macy Philipp · Jun 23, 2026
Raine Wheeler, a Vinton-Shellsburg FFA member, is helping pave the way for FFA members to contribute to agriculture in different way.

Beyond the Jacket: How Two Teachers are Impacting FFA Member’s Lives, One Step at a Time
Macy Philipp · Jun 5, 2026
Cedar Rapids Prairie FFA advisors are changing their FFA program one student at a time by influencing the next generation of agriculturists.

Living to Serve, No Matter the Distance
Macy Philipp · Mar 26, 2026
Minnesota FFA State Officers Cameron Addington and Hailey Chambers serve while attending Iowa State University.

Leading Through the Gift of Music
Macy Philipp · Dec 18, 2025
The 2025-26 Iowa State Fair Queen Riah Schrage leads with grace through her love of music and her inspiration among others.

The Future of the Blue and Gold: Iowa FFA State Officers Cultivate the Future of FFA
Macy Philipp · Dec 6, 2025
The Iowa state association’s leaders reflect on how FFA impacted their personal growth and look ahead to what’s to come.