FFA in the USA
Central Region
235 stories by student reporters
Feeding Your Passion
Blaine King · Sep 11, 2024 · 1 read
Paola High School FFA Member Hayley Hines addresses food insecurity and hunger in her area by running a community-focused food pantry.
Changing the World, One Succulent at a Time
Ceilus Ibarra · Sep 11, 2024 · 1 read
Clara Ankeny of the Wayne FFA Chapter in Nebraska propagates succulents and sells them for her Supervised Agricultural Experience.
Blazing a Path in the Bucking Bull Industry
Citlali Calixto · Sep 11, 2024 · 4 reads
Lacey Taylor, a member of the Highland FFA Chapter in Colorado, follows in her family’s footsteps and helps raise bulls for competitions.
Ames FFA Member Blooms Into New Business Opportunities
Ada Nelson · Sep 11, 2024 · 9 reads
Julia Mortvedt has played a role in Iowa Lavender, her family’s Iowa-based business, since its founding in 2020.
This FFA Member Is Making a Difference Using Canines
Cierra Britton · Sep 11, 2024 · 11 reads
In Cuba, Mo., Kar’Lee T. breeds Belgian Malinois, a dog breed used for many purposes. She explains her process.
The Buzz About Bees
Katelee Martin · Sep 11, 2024 · 2 reads
Channing Anderson knows the buzz about bees and has a unique SAE raising honeybees and selling beeswax products.
SAE Grows to National Prominence
Ava Hoffman · Sep 10, 2024 · 4 reads
West Holt FFA Member Teagan Butterfield from Nebraska has grown her Gelbvieh cattle herd and earned recognition at shows nationwide.
Making the Community Clean for Everyone
Karsyn Bladow · Sep 8, 2024
This past summer, Hankinson FFA Student Advisor Andrew Jean cleaned up a local park and beach in his North Dakota community.
This DeWitt Central FFA Member Has Too Much Bling
Adam Wilke · Sep 8, 2024
Check out how DeWitt Central FFA Member Taylor Houser has turned a passion for jewelry into a successful small business.
A Lap Around the Sun: 365 Days of Agriculture
Lily Bingaman · Sep 8, 2024 · 3 reads
This agriculture advocacy-focused Instagram account is run by a hardworking and relentless Montana FFA member named Claire Murnin.
Missouri FFA Member Strives To Keep the Family Tradition Alive
Blayde Lindsay · Sep 6, 2024
For his SAE, Missouri FFA member Briar Montgomery puts in time at his family-owned and operated veterinary clinic.
Buzzing With Success
Abigayle Lett · Sep 4, 2024 · 1 read
Odessa FFA member Aubrey Rider from Missouri dives into beekeeping and perfecting honey production for her SAE.
Beyond the Arena: Welcome to the Agriscience Fair
Karly Anderson · Sep 3, 2024 · 11 reads
Pearland FFA member Lydia Greer conducts an agriscience research project and shares her findings at the Texas FFA Agriscience Fair.
Aidan Yaddof Finds Passion Through FFA
Natalie Schroeder · Sep 2, 2024 · 1 read
Aidan Yaddof, a junior with Calamus-Wheatland FFA in Iowa, releases pheasants to improve the population.
Showing on a Legacy Through Endless Adventures
Jordan Berg · Sep 2, 2024 · 1 read
Hailey Domke of Winneconne FFA in Wisconsin started the Endless Adventures program in memory of Josh Perry.
Think Outside of the Pot
Lynlee McCurry · Sep 2, 2024 · 3 reads
While Denver McBride’s SAEs cover several proficiency areas, his diversified horticulture entrepreneurship stands out the most.
Making a Difference in a Beef State With a Poultry Operation
Elza Moffatt · Aug 30, 2024
In Wyoming, Star Valley FFA President Bridger Wolfley teams up with local food bank to donate to those in need.
Member Turns Guided Hunts Into Profitable Business and SAE
Tyse Buck · Aug 30, 2024 · 3 reads
Kaden Atwood, an FFA member in Eufaula, Okla., operates his SAE on 22,000 acres of land and sells guided hunts.
Strike While the Iron Is Hot
Maycee Thouvenel · Aug 30, 2024
Ryatt Haggerman, a Missouri FFA area officer and Versailles FFA president, discovered his passion for blacksmithing and metalworking.
