Central Region

FFA in the USA is one of the most popular sections in FFA New Horizons. Starting in September 2024, you’ll see stories written by more than 130 FFA in the USA Reporters from across the country, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Balko’s Colby Barnes Elected Oklahoma State FFA Reporter

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.

By Kinley Jo Tolle|May 29th, 2026|Categories: FFA in the USA|Tags: #northwestarea, central region, FFA in the USA, living to serve, Oklahoma, oklahomaffa|

A Family Legacy: Wesley Summers’ Excellence in Palmyra FFA

Senior Palmyra FFA member Wesley Summers dominates career development events and earns the first three-peat victory in chapter history.

By Marissa Gottman|May 12th, 2026|Categories: FFA in the USA, FFA in the USA Email|Tags: central region, FFA in the USA, Missouri, Palmyra FFA|

Constant, Invested, Igniting

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.

By Ellie Samek|May 12th, 2026|Categories: FFA in the USA|Tags: agriculture education, Bolivar FFA, central region, Missouri|

One Class Changed Everything: Agricultural Education

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.

By Beau Newport|May 12th, 2026|Categories: FFA in the USA|Tags: #okffa, ag communications, ag education, Beau Newport, central region, FFA in the USA, FFA Reporter, Gaining Ground, Logan Johns, Make A Difference, meeker FFA, Oklahoma|

Family Cattle Hauling Business: Hunter Cook

From hauling cattle to learning livestock safety and business skills, this Stroud FFA member is building on his family’s Oklahoma ranching legacy through a real-world SAE project.