FFA in the USA
Central Region
235 stories by student reporters
The Impact of the Missouri FFA Foundation
Abigayle Lett · Apr 20, 2025 · 4 reads
With help from local and state support, Missouri FFA Foundation awards grants to agricultural education programs.
Herding Success: Preparing a Future Through Dairy
Luke McCrea · Apr 1, 2025 · 2 reads
In Minnesota, Medford FFA member Jada Braund is preparing for a future in agriculture through her Supervised Agricultural Experience.
Wisconsin FFA Was Well-Represented at Next Gen Conference: Plant Systems
Jordan Berg · Mar 25, 2025 · 2 reads
Twelve Wisconsin FFA members attended this leadership conference to learn about opportunities in the agriculture industry.
Buckets, Barns and Blue Jackets
Emily Tews · Mar 25, 2025 · 3 reads
How an FFA member got involved with local farms to further his experiences and support small Wisconsin dairy farms.
Agricultural Education in the Rocky Mountain State
Citlali Calixto · Mar 25, 2025 · 11 reads
Read about members’ and officers’ experiences in FFA and agricultural education across the state of Colorado.
This Trio of Siblings Is Making “Moo-ves” in the Dairy Industry
Adam Wilke · Mar 25, 2025
Learn about these DeWitt Central FFA members’ dairy-focused SAEs, which include raising and showing cattle.
Growing Fish for an SAE
Karsyn Bladow · Mar 25, 2025 · 11 reads
Hankinson FFA member Adryanna Stirling from North Dakota is planning to use grant funding to raise tilapia.
FFA Event Raises $5,000 for Alumni Chapter
Natalie Schroeder · Mar 25, 2025
The Calamus-Wheatland Alumni Chapter hosted its first steak dinner and auction event to raise money for its local chapter.
Odessa FFA Chapter Holds Annual Breakfast
Abigayle Lett · Mar 5, 2025 · 2 reads
This Missouri FFA chapter got its community involved with an annual National FFA Week event filled with good food and conversation.
Moo-ve Over, It’s Storytime
Adam Wilke · Feb 28, 2025 · 2 reads
Find out what happens when a stampede of farm animals from Iowa visits a local elementary school during National FFA Week.
Western Farm Show Hosts FFA Day
Blaine King · Feb 27, 2025 · 2 reads
On the final day of National FFA Week, Kansas and Missouri FFA members grew their networks and broadened their horizons.
FFA Week Across Wisconsin
Jordan Berg · Feb 26, 2025 · 2 reads
Chapters celebrated National FFA Week in a variety of ways. Breakfasts and competitions are just a few of these events.
Recruitment Day in Cougar Country
Lynlee McCurry · Feb 20, 2025
Oklahoma Union FFA celebrated National FFA Week by focusing on engaging with future members in elementary and middle school.
New Limits, New Traditions
Blayde Lindsay · Feb 19, 2025 · 1 read
Brookfield FFA in Missouri found a unique way to cheer on its school’s wrestlers and participate in FFA Week activities.
Beyond a Spirit Week: FFA in One Word
Kolton Stolba · Feb 18, 2025
Celebrate leadership, growth, and unity during National FFA Week—where passion for agriculture and community shines brighter than ever!
Driving Agriculture Forward at the Missouri State Capitol
Maycee Thouvenel · Feb 18, 2025
Missouri FFA members met in Jefferson City to take part in a special National FFA Week event amid overwhelming support for youth in agriculture from state leaders.
Soil, Water and the Power of Words: Haggerman’s Path to State
Maycee Thouvenel · Feb 14, 2025 · 3 reads
This Versailles FFA member from Missouri competed in the soil and water conservation topic and placed second at state.
Kansas State University Hosts Annual Speech Day
Blaine King · Feb 14, 2025 · 1 read
This on-campus event includes FFA Creed speaking, prepared public speaking and extemporaneous public speaking.
Festive Firs
Blaine King · Feb 14, 2025 · 2 reads
Central Heights FFA members wrapped up a successful semester by creating unique Christmas wreaths in their horticulture class.
FFA Reunion Brings Back People and Memories
Cesar Pizana · Feb 4, 2025
Alumni and current members bonded over memorabilia, sparking conversations about their chapter’s rich history.
Diet Dilemma
Blaine King · Jan 31, 2025 · 1 read
The 2025-30 Dietary Guidelines for Americans are in the works and sparking conversations within the beef cattle community.
Homegrown Talent: The Journey From Student to District Advisor
Citlali Calixto · Jan 28, 2025 · 3 reads
Learn about Sarah Madsen’s career in agricultural education and her role as the Weld Central FFA Chapter advisor.
Chris Chinn Leads With Passion
Abigayle Lett · Jan 28, 2025 · 1 read
Missouri’s director of agriculture brings 20 years of experience and a passion for developing future leaders in agriculture.
Big Addition to a Small Town
Karsyn Bladow · Jan 28, 2025
Since being established a few years ago, this North Dakota chapter has made a positive difference on its school and community.
