FFA in the USA
Central Region
244 stories by student reporters
Planting Seeds of Leadership: Cole Sundeen’s FFA Journey
Luke McCrea · May 28, 2025 · 3 reads
From mowing lawns for his Supervised Agricultural Experience to holding state office, Cole Sundeen’s FFA journey has inspired others.
Montana’s Dryland Farmers Cultivate a Sustainable Future
Lily Bingaman · May 22, 2025 · 11 reads
Droughts in this state have caused farmers to adapt to new techniques and continue to help agriculture thrive.
DeWitt Central FFA Serves Community With Give Back Kick Back
Adam Wilke · May 22, 2025
Check out this new community service activity hosted by members of the DeWitt Central FFA Chapter in Iowa.
Small Town to National Impact: FFA Skills Lead to Success
Jordan Berg · May 7, 2025 · 6 reads
Granton FFA Alumnus Pat Sternitzky used his experiences in FFA to begin a successful career in agricultural communications.
Mamie Hertel: A Prodigy
Lily Bingaman · May 7, 2025 · 3 reads
Mamie Hertel's FFA experience allowed her to follow her dreams.
How This Calamus-Wheatland FFA Team Prepared To Compete at State
Natalie Schroeder · Apr 30, 2025
Last March, the Calamus-Wheatland Experience the Action Team won first place at the Southeast District Convention and advanced to the Iowa State FFA Convention.
The Voice of the Future
Katelee Martin · Apr 29, 2025 · 6 reads
Members of the Alva FFA Chapter in Oklahoma are spending their spring preparing to become the voice of the future.
Igniting a Passion for Speaking: Cameron Addington’s Path to Success
Luke McCrea · Apr 27, 2025 · 41 reads
Cameron Addington shares his preparation and tips for competing in the national finals for prepared public speaking.
DeWitt Central FFA Member Finds Success in Chapter Website Competition
Adam Wilke · Apr 27, 2025 · 7 reads
Read how Dalani Beuthein used her SAE and the Iowa FFA chapter website competition to prepare for the future.
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 · 3 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 · 3 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 · 22 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 · 1 read
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 · 13 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 · 1 read
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 · 3 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 · 8 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 · 1 read
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!
