FFA in the USA
Central Region
244 stories by student reporters
Agriculture All Over the County
Emily Shuck · Nov 2, 2026 · 13 reads
Members of FFA in the Laramie County district in WYoming help lead student learning and make real impacts.
A Jacket, a Journey, a Future in FFA
Taylor Bryant · Nov 1, 2026 · 83 reads
Blue Valley FFA in Kansas welcomes 18 new members through a community-supported blue jacket tradition.
Beyond the End Zone: Agriculture at Lambeau Field
Landry Lewis · Nov 1, 2026 · 13 reads
NFL football fields provide a strong example of plant science in action. This article looks at the special turf grass system and explains how plant growth, soil care, water and technology keep the field in pristine condition. Byng FFA officer Landry Lewis shares his personal experience visiting Lambeau Field and recognizing the important connection agriculture plays in professional sports.
BIG Impact: Inside Look at Colorado FFA BIG Conferences
Emily Rossi · Oct 26, 2026 · 69 reads
Every fall, BIG Conferences bring hundreds of Colorado FFA Greenhands together to discover FFA. This story explores how 10 conferences and two workshops help first-year members step outside their chapters, find their place and take their first steps in FFA.
Bridging the Gap: Meeting Nontraditional Agriculture Students Where They Are
Rylee Williams · Oct 22, 2026 · 22 reads
Council Grove FFA is rethinking the ag classroom to bridge the knowledge gap and engage a new generation of learners.
More than Farms and Fields: Finding Agriculture in the City
Caroline Peterson · Oct 21, 2026 · 100 reads
Agriculture is more than farms and fields! From greenhouse plants and horse care to environmental projects and agricultural businesses, FFA members in the Kansas City suburbs are finding unique ways to connect with agriculture.
Score with Ag Safety
Michaela Miller · Oct 21, 2026 · 88 reads
Safety is always a win! On Sept. 11, the Centralia FFA Chapter in Centralia, Mo., hosted Score with Ag Safety, an agriculture safety event held before a football game. Partnering with the Little Dixie Fire Department, FFA members brought agriculture safety to the forefront by teaching community members how to recognize potential farm hazards, stay safe in agricultural settings and help others in emergency situations.
Star in the Making: How Beckman Catholic Members Are Exploring Agriscience
Raine Wheeler · Oct 18, 2026 · 55 reads
This article highlights the projects, accomplishments, and experiences of Ashley Schilling from the Beckman Catholic FFA Chapter. Schilling has competed at the Iowa FFA Agriscience Fair through the State Science and Technology Fair of Iowa.
The #1 Farm Rule: Safety First
Max Kinning · Oct 18, 2026 · 44 reads
Every year, hundreds of students gather to be educated by Pender FFA members on how to stay safe around various farm operations. Over 300 Students and Members gathered to hold this years’ Pender FFA Farm Safety Day.
Agriculture Formed Who Bill Boulware Is Today
Kurtis Ross · Aug 14, 2026 · 187 reads
Agriculture changed the way Bill Boulware thought. He was truly changed by the experiences he had.
More Than a Member: Grace Schmidt
Kennedy Jansma · Jun 24, 2026 · 16 reads
From the classroom to the community, Grace Schmidt's FFA journey showcases growth, leadership and successes within agriculture.
Chasing the Spotlight: Jace Myers’ Path to Leadership
Blakely DeMuth · Jun 24, 2026 · 27 reads
Jace Myers worked hard to secure his role as the Oklahoma FFA central area vice president this year.
Leo Enlow’s Leadership: All In, All Done?
Olivia Harris · Jun 24, 2026 · 15 reads
Sapulpa FFA Chapter President Leo Enlow exemplifies true leadership through service, mentorship, hard work and a commitment to helping others.
Life in Blue and Gold:Kennedy Jansma
Kennedy Jansma · Jun 24, 2026 · 18 reads
Kennedy Jansma shares her journey as an FFA member.
More Than Just a Blue Jacket
Josiah (Josie) Kuennen · Jun 23, 2026 · 21 reads
Josie Kuennen from the Northfield FFA Chapter’s story about how she joined FFA and how it has shaped her into the graduating senior she now is.
Advocating Through Connection: Raine Wheeler’s Journey of Communicating for the Future of Agriculture
Macy Philipp · Jun 23, 2026 · 42 reads
Raine Wheeler, a Vinton-Shellsburg FFA member, is helping pave the way for FFA members to contribute to agriculture in different way.
From Chorus Member to Content Creator: Victor Salas’s FFA Journey
Addison Smith · Jun 18, 2026 · 11 reads
From a last-minute ag class decision to National FFA Chorus and ag advocacy on social media, Victor Salas is making an impact in agriculture.
How FFA Has Changed My Life
Kurtis Ross · Jun 15, 2026 · 17 reads
FFA means many things, but to me, it's a home and one of the things that has shaped me into the man I am today.
From T-1 To Chapter Sentinel
Kurtis Ross · Jun 8, 2026 · 10 reads
From T1 to chapter sentinel, check out how Williams started in the first grade and ended her senior year strong.
Welcome to My Farm: From Local SAE to Educating Young Agricultural Enthusiasts
Grace Schmidt · Jun 3, 2026 · 25 reads
Learn about how Mary Lewandowski's local SAE escalated into a nationwide publication.
Balko’s Colby Barnes Elected Oklahoma State FFA Reporter
Kinley Jo Tolle · May 29, 2026 · 44 reads
History was made for the Oklahoma Panhandle when Colby Barnes of Balko High School was elected to serve as the 2026-27 Oklahoma state FFA reporter.
A Family Legacy: Wesley Summers’ Excellence in Palmyra FFA
Marissa Gottman · May 12, 2026 · 6 reads
Senior Palmyra FFA member Wesley Summers dominates career development events and earns the first three-peat victory in chapter history.
Constant, Invested, Igniting
Ellie Samek · May 12, 2026 · 6 reads
Bolivar High School’s agriculture educator’s constant presence, deep investment and igniting passion continue to shape students, strengthen a chapter and impact the community.
One Class Changed Everything: Agricultural Education
Beau Newport · May 12, 2026 · 7 reads
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.
