FFA in the USA
1,128 stories by student reporters
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.
Rebuilding Food Security Through Agriculture and FFA
Hayden Pascua · Jan 15, 2026 · 19 reads
A look at challenges faced in Hawai`i, as well as how FFA can empower our youth and lead our state back to food security.
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.
The Joy in Giving
Skyler Davis · Jan 14, 2026 · 1 read
Many individuals in a Texas community participated in the Angel Tree project and made a positive impact on other people’s lives.
Blue Jackets With a Golden Meaning
Olivia Ko · Jan 14, 2026 · 26 reads
FFA members and alumni share the meaning of the jacket to them and what they hope future members will see in the jacket.
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.
How NERSBA FFA “Lives to Serve” Their Community
Saylor Swain · Jan 12, 2026 · 1 read
NERSBA FFA in North Carolina works together to clean up their community by using their skills and knowledge in Landscaping.
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.
Growing Futures: The Impact of Arkansas Rice on Youth and Economy
Sara Hinson · Jan 12, 2026 · 4 reads
As the nation’s leading rice producer, the state relies on rice to support family farms, fuel rural economies and invest in young leaders through hands-on programs like the Arkansas Rice Representative Program. These experiences show students that agriculture welcomes anyone willing to learn, lead and serve.
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.
Turning Passion Into Action: FFA Advocacy Training in Virginia
McKenzie Wilson · Jan 12, 2026 · 1 read
Virginia FFA members are turning their passion into action by preparing for FFA Day at the Capitol, which will be held in Richmond, Va.
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.
Finding Her Voice Through FFA
Sarah Jones · Jan 12, 2026 · 5 reads
Idaho FFA member Myken Rindlisbaker advocates for agriculture through her Supervised Agricultural Experience project focused on raising cattle and farming crops.
Small State, Big Impact: The Massachusetts Agricultural Youth Leadership Summit
Nathan Lachance · Jan 12, 2026 · 3 reads
This event provides a platform for strengthening leadership, collaboration and agricultural awareness throughout Massachusetts FFA.
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.
Behind the Blue Jacket: Life as an North Carolina State FFA Advisor
Keeley Harding · Jan 9, 2026 · 5 reads
State FFA Advisor Joshua Bledsoe reveals how leadership and teamwork shape North Carolina FFA.
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.
Tri-Rivers Section Unites for a Day of Service
Lauren Anson · Jan 9, 2026
FFA members from across California came together to make a difference and strengthen their leadership skills.
From the Classroom to the Capital
Anna Warf · Jan 7, 2026 · 1 read
Green County and Hart County FFA collaborate to deliver hand-crafted items to the Kentucky Department of Agriculture.
