FFA in the USA
Central Region
235 stories by student reporters
The World Needs All Kinds of Minds: Wise Words From Temple Grandin
Grace Schmidt · Jan 27, 2026 · 18 reads
Temple Grandin shares her perspective of individuals with autism working in the agriculture field, and she emphasizes the need for everyone’s ideas.
When Misconceptions Hurt Producers
Zetta Kuhl · Jan 27, 2026 · 15 reads
What are misconceptions in agriculture, how do they hurt producers, and what can we do about it?
From Roots to Riches: Teaching Members About Success
Adam Wilke · Jan 26, 2026 · 1 read
In the Central DeWitt FFA Chapter, members and parents have the opportunity to put down roots and grow in leadership.
FFA: The First Step Into a Lifetime of Opportunity
Katelee Martin · Jan 23, 2026 · 4 reads
FFA opens the door to many opportunities in agriculture. Oklahoma invites members to participate in many supporting organizations.
An SAE With Style: How One Oklahoma FFA Member Combines Fashion With Agriculture
Molly Mayes · Jan 22, 2026 · 7 reads
An Oklahoma FFA senior turns creativity into an SAE by building a nationwide clothing brand rooted in agriculture and leadership.
Double the Success: Brock Hammock Claims Two Reserve Breed Championships in Arizona
Blakely DeMuth · Jan 20, 2026 · 1 read
Perkins-Tryon senior Brock Hammock shined nationally, earning two Reserve Breed Champion hog titles.
Cashion FFA Work Day Auction Builds Leadership Through Labor
Molly Mayes · Jan 20, 2026 · 1 read
The Cashion FFA Work Day Auction turns service into leadership, connecting members and supporters through hard work that benefits the entire community.
FFA Through the Generations
Evie Diss · Jan 20, 2026 · 23 reads
Graduating doesn't mean FFA ever stops being a part of you.
Vivian Jones Travels to the USA for FFA
Addison Smith · Jan 20, 2026 · 1 read
From the Netherlands to Missouri, Vivian Jones is shaping the future of agriculture in everything she accomplishes.
From Then to Now: Neodesha FFA Celebrates Growth, Leadership and Legacy
Delaney Bradford · Jan 16, 2026 · 1 read
Neodesha FFA hosted an officer-parent night that highlighted student leadership, time commitment and the chapter’s growth over generations.
Staude Sisters Find Success at Jeff Beutler Memorial Swine Show
Beau Newport · Jan 16, 2026
Meeker FFA members Kaydence and Analie Staude found success at the Jeff Beutler Memorial Swine Show in Stillwater, Oklahoma.
Missouri FFA From 2025 Members’ Perspectives
Michaela Miller · Jan 15, 2026 · 6 reads
Missouri FFA had an exciting year filled with many opportunities, activities and new friendships.
FFA Competition Season: Embracing the Chaos
Marissa Gottman · Jan 15, 2026 · 18 reads
Read on to explore the powerful impact of career and leadership development events as FFA competition season approaches.
Community Support: The Backbone of Youth in Agriculture
Joci Fogle · Jan 15, 2026 · 12 reads
Small and rural chapters need support from local communities to grow youth in agriculture, both inside and outside of the show ring.
New Beginnings: White Lake Launches FFA Chapter in South Dakota
Katherine Marshall · Jan 13, 2026 · 1 read
Despite lacking an agricultural education program, students at White Lake High School didn’t let that stop them from starting an FFA chapter.
More Than A Blue Jacket
Madyson Rose · Jan 13, 2026 · 5 reads
FFA is more than a blue corduroy jacket; it represents opportunity, leadership and personal growth. Kansas FFA Executive Secretary Mary Kane shares how her experiences in FFA helped shape her confidence, communication skills, and success beyond the classroom.
Every Jacket Has a Story: Taylor Nothdurft’s Agvocate’s Journey
Harper Dickey · Jan 12, 2026 · 2 reads
How Missouri FFA State Officer Taylor Nothdurft created her program, Agvocate’s Journey, to highlight member stories across the organization.
State FFA Officers Host COLT Conference
Beau Newport · Jan 12, 2026 · 16 reads
Meeker FFA officers traveled to Norman, Okla., to gain leadership skills, participate in workshops and connect with Oklahoma FFA leaders.
Molly Mose Cultivates Success Through a Dahlia Venture
Natalie Schroeder · Jan 12, 2026
This North Scott FFA member from Iowa is growing flowers and valuable life skills that will prepare her for the future.
Baylee Weeks Finds Success in the Show Ring
Beau Newport · Jan 12, 2026 · 1 read
This Meeker FFA member from Oklahoma has achieved two noteworthy accomplishments that demonstrate her determination and passion.
Small Chapter, Big Impact: The Heart Behind Mariposa FFA
Maddie Cole · Jan 12, 2026 · 4 reads
This chapter opens big doors through leadership, hands-on learning and community support. Mariposa may be small, but it is building big futures, one student, one opportunity and one community at a time.
Oklahoma Farm Bureau Hosts Capitol Camp
Beau Newport · Jan 12, 2026 · 1 read
Meeker FFA member Kaydence Staude recaps her experience attending this event, which provided an overview of the legislative government.
From Challenges to Confidence: Mattie Hurley’s FFA Journey
Beau Newport · Jan 12, 2026 · 4 reads
Mattie Hurley’s journey of growth and confidence as an FFA member shows how she overcame challenges and found belonging through agricultural education.
Miami FFA Members Are Tied Up in Service
Tylor Aary · Jan 9, 2026
In Oklahoma, this chapter made a difference by creating handmade blankets that will be donated to those in need.
