FFA in the USA
Eastern Region
322 stories by student reporters
Living to Serve: Karen McClure
Jaiden Fordyce · Nov 5, 2025
The FFA motto ends with “Living to Serve,” a phrase that represents giving back to others, supporting your community, and putting others before yourself. Few embody that better than Karen McClure.
Living to Serve: FFA Members and Farmers Work Together to Harvest Potatoes
Hannah Shaw · Nov 5, 2025 · 4 reads
Mars Hill FFA members join farmers during Harvest Break, preserving potato farming traditions and strengthening community bonds.
Preserving the Stories of FFA Members Who Came Before Us
Seneca Flint-Morgan · Nov 4, 2025 · 1 read
This FFA Alumnus demonstrates his passion for FFA and agriculture through his service to his home chapter and community.
Once An Officer, Always in Service
Cash Bryan · Nov 4, 2025 · 4 reads
Ben Arteman once served as an Illinois FFA State Officer. Now he supports members across the state in several different ways.
Making “Living to Serve” Come Alive in the Community
Holly Savage · Nov 4, 2025
Eastern View FFA came together with Culpeper Parks and Recreation to create a beautiful landscaped area to the previously built flagpole plaza.
Living to Serve: The Legacy of FFA Alumni
Addilyn Obermark · Oct 28, 2025 · 11 reads
Meet the FFA Alumni proving that "Living to Serve" is more than a motto — it’s a legacy of leadership, service and lifelong impact.
Living to Serve: Dr. William Lane’s Lifelong Commitment to Others
Lucy Chorman · Oct 28, 2025 · 8 reads
From his military service to decades spent shaping minds and hearts, Dr. Lane has embodied the FFA motto of "Living to Serve" in every season of his life.
Sparking Service Through Leadership: Illinois FFA Section 8 JumpSTART Conference
Kennedy Smith · Oct 28, 2025 · 8 reads
The Illinois FFA Section 8 Officers hosted the JumpSTART conference with local FFA chapters, building leadership and creating unity.
Lessons in Leadership
Natalie Zwilling · Oct 28, 2025 · 162 reads
Illinois FFA Section 23 officers are "Living to Serve," with unique leadership development workshops.
Serving Beyond the Jacket: How One Alumna Gives Back to FFA
Samantha Woodruff · Oct 27, 2025 · 4 reads
Heather Prochnow embodies “Living to Serve” through her lifetime dedication to FFA and equipping future agriculture leaders.
The Scholarship That Ignited Potential in Future Leaders
Madelyn Napier · Oct 27, 2025 · 1 read
The Michael Wood Memorial Scholarship positively impacts the community and fuels potential in future leaders, truly embodying “Living to Serve.”
Supporting the Future, through Uniting the Past
Cyrus Bivens · Oct 26, 2025 · 1 read
Since 2017, Kentucky FFA has hosted a event to bring together supporters and alumni to help support the future generations of Kentucky FFA members.
“Living to Serve” Behind the Scenes
Molly Elvey · Oct 25, 2025 · 1 read
FFA thrives on service, thanks to members, alumni, and especially ag teachers like Alexis Howell—an exceptional FFA advisor who inspires and empowers the next generation.
Webster County FFA Leads the Way for Ag Safety
Hunter Redfern · Oct 25, 2025 · 1 read
For 35 years, Webster County Youth Ag Safety Day has educated fourth-graders on agriculture and safety, with support from FFA, local organizations and businesses.
An Appalachian Mile in His Shoes
Lydia Fuchs · Oct 24, 2025
Whether in boots or Brooks, Coach Mark Brown shows that living to serve isn’t about the uniform you wear, but the effort you give to others.
Rural Report Episode 1: Serving Through Voice
Brooklyn Dunn · Oct 24, 2025
In this episode, I spoke with Bobby Toon to discuss the importance of “Living to Serve.” Toon details why serving is vital in being the voice.
Go Wild! Crazy About Conservation
Savannah Cycholl · Oct 23, 2025 · 1 read
Carder Burgener serves as a Zooteen for the Mesker Park Zoo in Evansville, Ind., He helps educate about animals and stresses the importance of animal conservation.
Generations of Leadership: Maine FFA’s Living Legacy
Jillian McLaughlin · Oct 23, 2025 · 5 reads
This Maine FFA member is living to serve his state by continuing the family legacy both on the farm and in the blue jacket.
C. L. Payne FFA: Growing the Future of Agriculture
Kaitlyn Ferguson · Oct 22, 2025 · 13 reads
The C. L. Payne FFA Chapter and local farmer David Gray are leading the growth of the next generation of future agriculturists.
Built on Service: How Haven Cash Turns Purpose Into Action
Mila Zink · Oct 22, 2025 · 9 reads
Haven Cash shares her experiences on how she is "Living to Serve" as a passion agriculturist with over 200 hours of community service.
Serving the Community, One Vegetable at a Time
Olivia Quertermous · Oct 21, 2025 · 1 read
This Illinois FFA chapter found a way to connect with its community and provide locally grown vegetables to its district.
Paying It Forward
Emma Evans · Oct 18, 2025 · 5 reads
Brad Core exemplifies lifelong service and dedication to FFA, community and agricultural education.
Living to Serve: Joanie Stiers’ Lasting Impact on Williamsfield FFA
Owen Rigg · Oct 18, 2025 · 4 reads
Joanie Stiers exemplifies “Living to Serve” through mentoring FFA members, organizing events and improving her community.
Living to Serve: Inspiring Leadership Across Indiana FFA
Ethan Sheets · Oct 18, 2025 · 3 reads
Indiana FFA district officers show that true leadership comes from serving others and making a lasting impact on those around them.
