FFA in the USA
Eastern Region
314 stories by student reporters
This SAE is Something To Buzz About
Colton Rudd · Sep 11, 2024 · 8 reads
In Kentucky, Muhlenberg County FFA President Sarah Miller is as busy as a bee managing Hey There, Honey, her business and SAE.
Hooked on Agriculture
Jaiden Fordyce · Sep 11, 2024
Upshur County FFA Member Cale Collier reels in life lessons from working on his father’s fishing charter boat for his paid placement SAE.
From Animal Enthusiast to an Award-Winning SAE
Sydney Beiting · Sep 11, 2024 · 3 reads
Ohio FFA member Kami Kile turns her love for animals into success with her Supervised Agricultural Experience.
A Landscaping Legacy
Lauren Argotte · Sep 11, 2024 · 5 reads
Owen Bigler, a Lebanon FFA member from Indiana, turned his family’s lawn care hobby into a thriving business, OB Lawns.
Where a Family Business Can Lead You
Cooper Harvey · Sep 11, 2024
Schuylerville FFA Member and 2024-25 New York FFA State Officer Taylor Baraclough raises Thoroughbred horses for her SAE.
Turning a Beloved Place to a Place To Advocate
Morgan Keith · Sep 11, 2024 · 4 reads
For his SAE, Whiteland FFA Alumnus Cian Cribbs planned and delivered an agriculture lesson each week for special education students.
This FFA Member Is Making Waves
Lucy Chorman · Sep 11, 2024 · 15 reads
Forrest Teichmann reflects on how her job and SAE resulted in her being named a national agricultural proficiency finalist.
The Possibilities of Wildlife Management
Greyson Applebee · Sep 10, 2024 · 1 read
Jackson Wallen excels in his two SAEs, having achieved state and national recognition for his skills in trapping.
Sprouting SAE Success
A. Houser · Sep 10, 2024 · 2 reads
Central Columbia FFA Member Brynn Karnes shares the journey of her agribusiness SAE.
Sierra Payne’s Life in Livestock Production
Haven Cash · Sep 10, 2024
This North Clay FFA Alumna from Illinois expresses her passion for raising and showing livestock and her award-winning SAE.
Harris Boys’ Roadside Stand
Melinda Wesley · Sep 10, 2024
Drew Harris and his family own and operate a roadside stand in Utica, Ohio, where they raise maple syrup, sweet corn and pumpkins.
Ohio FFA Member Shows Nationally While Sticking to Her Roots
Parker Burris · Sep 9, 2024
Alexis White interns at Campbell Farms, where she shows various livestock at the local, state and national levels.
Kora Greene Is Cultivating Commitment
Isaiah Todd · Sep 9, 2024 · 1 read
This Hillsboro Great Oaks FFA member’s SAE project is showing rabbits at the fair. Check out this article to learn more about her story.
Grease and Glory: A Passion for Classic Tractors
Elizabeth Lilyea · Sep 9, 2024 · 6 reads
Inspiring FFA member Andrew Curtis Szalach turns his passion for classic tractors into a gold-winning SAE.
Claire Grimes is Growing Hoosier Highland Farm
Kelsey Thompson · Sep 9, 2024 · 3 reads
What started as a dream for this FFA member has since become a lifelong passion for raising awareness of the Highland breed in Indiana.
Taxidermy Triumph: Nate Emmons’ Latest FFA Endeavor
Taylor Johnson · Sep 8, 2024 · 1 read
This 16 year old explores taxidermy as his SAE, emphasizing ethical considerations and hands-on learning.
Growing a Passion for Plants
Katelyn Bullock · Sep 6, 2024 · 7 reads
During his greenhouse management SAE, Kevin Kayton has developed and expanded his knowledge of plants and leading students.
Gearing Toward Growth: Uilleam Harper’s Mobile Repair Business
Miru Kunst · Sep 6, 2024
Uilleam Harper from Norfolk FFA in Massachusetts used an SAE Grant to grow his mobile repair agricultural mechanics business.
Chicago Ag Sciences FFA Alumna Leads the Charge in Agricultural Literacy
Kaden Ambers · Sep 5, 2024
For many city kids, stepping onto a farm seems as distant as landing on the moon—but one passionate alumnus of Chicago's Ag Sciences school is changing that, one summer camp at a time.
Emu Adventures: Farming With Emus
Ryder Cornett · Sep 4, 2024 · 3 reads
Leah Mishka owner of an emu farm in eastern Michigan. She shares her inspiration and stories about owning and operating the farm.
Desperado the Horse
Grace Routhier · Sep 4, 2024 · 1 read
Ashland FFA Member Anabel Wadsworth from Maine uses the equine knowledge she gained from caring for her horse within FFA competitions.
Agriculture: A Beacon of Hope for a Sustainable Tomorrow
Kalena Diaz · Sep 3, 2024 · 1 read
Delaware FFA member Joseph Delaney is working to correct mistakes of the past thanks to SAE Grants provided by the National FFA Organization.
Selena Serving Up Success
Savannah Cycholl · Sep 2, 2024 · 1 read
As a part of her SAE, Selena Fuentes runs three different Mexican restaurants in southern Illinois and Indiana.
Ellis Rogers Thrives in Veterinary Science
Owen Rigg · Aug 30, 2024 · 1 read
Through her SAE, Williamsfield FFA Member Ellis Rogers is gaining real-world experience in veterinary science.
