FFA in the USA
Central Region
235 stories by student reporters
Clearing the Dust: A Conversation on Farmers’ Mental Health
Marissa Gottman · Mar 29, 2026 · 4 reads
How awareness, advocacy, and action help combat the staggering rates of farmer suicide in the United States.
Doing to Learn: Tackling the Mechanic Shortage Through Work-Based Learning
Sydney Bruce · Mar 24, 2026 · 2 reads
Valley High School Senior Andrew Schmunk developed skills through his coursework and completing an internship in an automotive shop.
Missouri’s “Drive Your Tractor to Work Day”
khloe Durham · Mar 23, 2026 · 2 reads
Missouri FFA holds an event during National FFA Week to recognize the importance of agriculture to the state.
Doing to Learn: Kade Sweeney Forges His Future Through Welding
Blakely DeMuth · Mar 17, 2026 · 8 reads
Perkins-Tryon FFA member Kade Sweeney turned his welding skills into Kade’s Kustom Fabrications, creating custom livestock equipment while gaining leadership, problem-solving and business experience that fuels his passion and future goals.
Edmond FFA Members Build Fish Habitats
Beau Newport · Mar 17, 2026 · 11 reads
An Oklahoma chapter teamed up with the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation to build 31 fish habitats, boosting local lake ecosystems and promoting conservation education.
Edmond FFA Members Combat Invasive Cedar Trees
Beau Newport · Mar 16, 2026 · 1 read
Edmond FFA members partnered with wildlife professionals to remove invasive cedar trees at Arcadia Lake, gaining hands-on conservation experience while protecting Oklahoma’s natural habitats.
From Corn Fields to Committee Rooms: Missouri FFA Celebrates National FFA Week
Ellie Samek · Mar 11, 2026 · 4 reads
During National FFA Week, Missouri FFA members and state leaders gathered in Jefferson City, where tractors and blue jackets drew attention to the impact of agricultural education and the future of Missouri agriculture.
National FFA Week Fun: Bay Port FFA Trivia Night
Kennedy Jansma · Mar 10, 2026 · 7 reads
Bay Port FFA hosts a fun and educational event for National FFA Week: FFA Trivia Night.
Zipping Up Confidence: Lillian Hulse’s Leadership Journey
Madyson Rose · Mar 10, 2026 · 13 reads
Lillian Hulse, state president of the Kansas FFA Association, reflects on how leadership experiences, challenges, and the blue jacket shaped her confidence and future goals.
Central DeWitt FFA Holds FFA Week Middle School Roundup
Adam Wilke · Mar 10, 2026
Hear about how the Central DeWitt FFA Chapter got middle schoolers involved in their FFA Week festivities!
FFA Week: Celebrating Agriculture and Leadership in South Dakota
Kayla Schweer · Mar 10, 2026 · 4 reads
FFA members celebrated National FFA Week through service, leadership activities and community appreciation.
Ag and Intrigue: Palmyra FFA Murder Mystery Night
Marissa Gottman · Mar 6, 2026 · 1 read
To celebrate National FFA Week, this Missouri chapter races to unmask a secret killer at its annual Murder Mystery Night.
Crocheting for Cancer
Michaela Miller · Mar 4, 2026 · 2 reads
Carrollton FFA members donated handcrafted and heartfelt projects to the Help Cancer Fund Auction, strengthening the Carroll County community.
Logan Johns Makes a Big Impact in a Small Town
Beau Newport · Feb 25, 2026 · 3 reads
This Meeker FFA advisor has transformed his program into a place of confidence, leadership and belonging for members and families.
Neodesha FFA Kicks Off National FFA Week With Annual Community Appreciation Breakfast
Delaney Bradford · Feb 24, 2026
A week of celebrations is underway, and these Kansas members served more than 120 meals to members of their community.
A Life Built in the Show Ring
Maddie Cole · Feb 23, 2026 · 2 reads
Behind every banner is a life of sacrifice, leadership and passion built long before show day.
Travis Jett: Living the FFA Motto
Nelley Burnett · Feb 21, 2026 · 166 reads
Travis Jett, a Laverne FFA alum and past national officer from Oklahoma, shares how he still embodies the FFA motto and talks about its impact.
Growing Through FFA Week: Woodward FFA
Nelley Burnett · Feb 21, 2026 · 2 reads
Woodward FFA members spend FFA week growing together by reading to kids and spreading faith by going to church.
More Than A Merger — The Black History Behind FFA
Tylor Aary · Feb 21, 2026 · 99 reads
The National FFA thrives by honoring its history, ensuring future generations grow with purpose, understanding and respect for past sacrifices.
FFA Week at the Livestock Show
Evie Diss · Feb 18, 2026 · 1 read
The Woodward District Livestock Show established a social media team composed of local students to build skills and friendships.
More Than Muddy Paws: How One Oklahoma FFA Member Is Gaining Real-World Skills Through Her SAE
Molly Mayes · Feb 12, 2026 · 46 reads
Through her SAE, Wash and Walk, Oklahoma FFA member Mikaela Yandell is turning her lifelong love for animals into hands-on experience that prepares her for a future in veterinary sciences.
Agriculture Doesn’t Stop
Beau Newport · Feb 12, 2026 · 2 reads
FFA members across the Unites States cared for their livestock projects during the harsh winter storm. FFA in the USA Reporter Beau Newport highlights the importance of caring for projects and what members of Oklahoma's Meeker FFA did to protect their stock.
From Blue Jacket to White Coat: An FFA Alum’s Commitment to Veterinary Service
Kayla Schweer · Feb 11, 2026 · 2 reads
How a former member and veterinarian embodies the FFA motto "Living to Serve" through compassionate animal care and community impact.
From Blue Jackets to Ink Pens: Jenks FFA Bridges the Distance Between Chapters
Paxton Brown · Feb 4, 2026 · 2 reads
Discover how Jenks FFA members are learning about agricultural communications by writing to FFA chapters in every state.
