FFA in the USA
1,156 stories by student reporters
A Supervised Agricultural Experience Developed in the Workshop
Jazmily Blakely · Jan 22, 2026 · 10 reads
A Rockcastle County FFA member discovered an interest in machining through an SAE opportunity with a plasma cutter table.
Feeding America: Is Sustainability Enough?
Micayla Smiley · Jan 22, 2026 · 7 reads
Farmers explore sustainable agriculture's potential to meet food demands amid climate, soil and resource challenges.
Roots Deeper Than the Crops: Growing Up in Agriculture
Jewels Pradt · Jan 21, 2026 · 13 reads
Growing up in agriculture teaches lessons through daily work. These grow into lifelong character attributes and purpose, strengthened by FFA.
Remembering Those in the Blue Jacket: The Story Behind a Meaningful Official Dress Closet
Laurel Fitzgerald · Jan 20, 2026 · 68 reads
A mother-son duo in Virginia decided to pay it forward with a Supervised Agricultural Experience Grant and help others feel included in FFA.
More Than a Ribbon: Inclusion and FFA Values Shine at the Sunshine Goat Show
Ainsley Davis · Jan 20, 2026 · 2 reads
Discover how the Sunshine Goat Show fosters inclusivity, featuring braille ribbons and unforgettable moments for FFA members and participants with special needs.
Life After Legacy: Andrew Curtis Szalach
Seneca Flint-Morgan · Jan 20, 2026 · 5 reads
Andrew Curtis Szalach shares his valuable insight on how being a state officer shapes individuals after their terms.
From Blue Jacket to Bold Leadership
Julia Sebastian · Jan 20, 2026 · 15 reads
From member to supporter, John Michael Scott’s journey reflects the lasting impact of agricultural education and leadership.
FFA: More Than Just an Organization
Jazmily Blakely · Jan 20, 2026 · 4 reads
FFA brought together three friends from Rockcastle County, Ky., and encouraged them to grow through its many opportunities.
Double the Success: Brock Hammock Claims Two Reserve Breed Championships in Arizona
Blakely DeMuth · Jan 20, 2026 · 1 read
Perkins-Tryon senior Brock Hammock shined nationally, earning two Reserve Breed Champion hog titles.
Cashion FFA Work Day Auction Builds Leadership Through Labor
Molly Mayes · Jan 20, 2026 · 4 reads
The Cashion FFA Work Day Auction turns service into leadership, connecting members and supporters through hard work that benefits the entire community.
FFA Through the Generations
Evie Diss · Jan 20, 2026 · 27 reads
Graduating doesn't mean FFA ever stops being a part of you.
Blue Jackets on the Court
Hannah Shaw · Jan 20, 2026 · 5 reads
Shortly after the Maine FFA Association was founded, local chapters created FFA basketball teams to form lasting memories and friendships.
Blue and Gold Runs in the Blood
Madison Satterfield · Jan 20, 2026 · 12 reads
From local fields to the national stage, two brothers show how hard work, innovation and family tradition leads to blue and gold success.
A Tradition of Support and Success
Leah Pruitt · Jan 20, 2026 · 9 reads
This chapter’s annual FFA auction unites community support to fund leadership opportunities, scholarships and agricultural education.
From Learners to Leaders
Carlie Nowlin · Jan 20, 2026 · 25 reads
Students explore FFA traditions, leadership and gain Discovery Degrees, sparking interest in future involvement.
Vivian Jones Travels to the USA for FFA
Addison Smith · Jan 20, 2026 · 1 read
From the Netherlands to Missouri, Vivian Jones is shaping the future of agriculture in everything she accomplishes.
Shaping the Future
Hannah Miller · Jan 20, 2026 · 6 reads
Hannah Miller profiles Mr. Jay Borden, Alabama’s state FFA advisor and agriscience education administrator.
You Don’t Have to Be in FFA Yet
Mia Moser · Jan 20, 2026 · 2 reads
Discover how Marcellus FFA members in New York explore agriculture through hands-on learning and experiences.
Monterey FFA Launches Student-Run Dog Grooming Business
Mackenzie Vester · Jan 20, 2026 · 4 reads
Small animal science students turned a $5,000 grant from National FFA into a hands-on, learning to do experience.
Learning to Do: Sutherlin FFA Chapter’s Sheep Program Builds Student Experience
Khloe Grotting · Jan 20, 2026 · 7 reads
This sheep program in Oregon enables students to gain real-life experience with livestock and learn technical veterinary skills.
Building the Future, Building Connections: Decatur FFA
Emma Crabtree · Jan 20, 2026 · 1 read
Decatur FFA members reflect on the friendships, confidence and passions they have found through FFA.
Built by Students, Powered by Purpose: The Fauquier FFA Chapter’s Trip Bopp Farm
Madison Stephens · Jan 20, 2026 · 14 reads
Trip Bopp Farm transforms agricultural education at Fauquier High School by turning classroom lessons into hands-on, real-world experiences.
Members Embody the FFA Motto: Living to Serve
Lauren Quinlan · Jan 18, 2026 · 73 reads
Check out how chapters and members across the country “Live to Serve,” as reported on by the 2025-26 FFA in the USA reporters.
From Then to Now: Neodesha FFA Celebrates Growth, Leadership and Legacy
Delaney Bradford · Jan 16, 2026 · 1 read
Neodesha FFA hosted an officer-parent night that highlighted student leadership, time commitment and the chapter’s growth over generations.
