FFA in the USA
1,128 stories by student reporters
The Hidden Cost of Artificial Intelligence
Jordan Emmitte · Jun 24, 2026 · 35 reads
Artificial Intelligence has become a main priority in our society and so has its affects on our environment.
Oklahoma Students Are “Building Bridges” For Cultural Diversity
Tylor Aary · Jun 24, 2026 · 5 reads
Tylor Aary, a senior from Miami, Oklahoma, is turning personal experience into meaningful community action with the launch of “Building Bridges,” a cultural education initiative aimed at introducing elementary school students to diverse histories, traditions and identities.
A Hidden Crisis in Agriculture: Farmer’s Mental Health
Arwen Adams · Jun 24, 2026 · 18 reads
Mental Health is a problem plaguing agriculturists across the United States. Student led organizations like FFA and social media are attempting to cause change.
Different Chapters, One Team: Meet the 2026-27 Merced-Mariposa Section Team
Maddie Cole · Jun 23, 2026 · 31 reads
The leadership journeys and visions of the 2026-27 Merced-Mariposa Section Officer Team and how the blue jacket brought six students from different chapters together to serve and inspire others.
The Rising Sun Has Now Set, but the Owl Is Spreading Her Wings
Grace Schmidt · Jun 23, 2026 · 15 reads
Transitioning from being stationed beneath the rising sun to the owl will definitely be an exciting journey, and I can’t wait to see what my future has in store!
Tennessee Agriculture Commissioner Andy Holt Challenges FFA Members to Dream Bigger
Allie Paschall · Jun 23, 2026 · 26 reads
Whether serving as a farmer, legislator or now as Tennessee’s Commissioner of Agriculture, the most rewarding part of Holt’s work remains the same: helping people.
Making My Own Legacy: Seneca Flint-Morgan
Seneca Flint-Morgan · Jun 23, 2026 · 6 reads
How FFA has impacted my life not only as an FFA member, but also as a person.
The Heart Behind the Jacket
Ethan Sheets · Jun 23, 2026 · 4 reads
A state officer shares how FFA helped her find belonging, grow through service and discover the impact of authentic leadership.
The Careerline Tech Center: A Year of Greatness
Kamryn Billings · Jun 23, 2026 · 5 reads
A national officer, State FFA Degrees and countless achievements made this a year to remember for Careerline Tech Center FFA.
The Girl Who Fuels Me
khloe Durham · Jun 23, 2026 · 5 reads
What fuels you? Is it a reward at the end, or the thought of winning? For me, it’s the girl standing right by my side throughout the whole thing.
More Than Just a Blue Jacket
Josiah (Josie) Kuennen · Jun 23, 2026 · 5 reads
Josie Kuennen from the Northfield FFA Chapter’s story about how she joined FFA and how it has shaped her into the graduating senior she now is.
The Jacket That Built Me Through Illinois FFA
Addilyn Obermark · Jun 23, 2026 · 5 reads
What began as a blue corduroy jacket quickly became a symbol of leadership, service and growth for Greenville FFA member Addilyn Obermark.
A Blueprint for the Future: Shaping Leaders From the Classroom to the Global Stage
Deziree Craven · Jun 23, 2026 · 4 reads
Read how agricultural education programs build adaptability, business skills and global leadership, according to MSU’s Dr. O.P. McCubbins.
The Journey I Never Expected, A Purpose I’ll Never Forget
Curtis Hall Jr · Jun 23, 2026 · 10 reads
From self-doubt to leadership, Curtis Hall, Jr. reflects on how FFA shaped his journey, gave him purpose and inspired him to uplift others.
Guiding the Next Generation in Illinois FFA Section 19
Addilyn Obermark · Jun 23, 2026 · 10 reads
Agriculture educators across Section 19 are shaping the next generation of leaders through mentorship and support.
From O’Bannon Woods to the National Stage
Lauren Argotte · Jun 23, 2026 · 8 reads
From playing her fiddle in the pioneer village, to handling snakes in front of thousands at the Indiana State Fair, Maggie Taylor has never been afraid to embrace adventure.
From Shavings to Scholarships
Masyn Morrow · Jun 23, 2026 · 12 reads
During a livestock show, Landyn Koepp from the La Vernia FFA Chapter and the Texas FFA Association won a $10,000 scholarship.
Behind the Reporter: More Than a Blue jacket
Ethan Sheets · Jun 23, 2026 · 2 reads
What started as following in his older sister's footsteps turned into a journey of leadership, service and personal growth through FFA.
From Quiet Beginnings to Inspiring Leadership
Jewels Pradt · Jun 23, 2026 · 7 reads
A reflection on how FFA transformed a nervous freshman into a confident leader who found purpose, passion and a second family through agriculture.
Advocating Through Connection: Raine Wheeler’s Journey of Communicating for the Future of Agriculture
Macy Philipp · Jun 23, 2026 · 25 reads
Raine Wheeler, a Vinton-Shellsburg FFA member, is helping pave the way for FFA members to contribute to agriculture in different way.
A World Beyond the Trees: Texas FFA Members Attend the Neasloney Wildlife Field Day
Layton Ervin · Jun 23, 2026 · 23 reads
Texas FFA members explore the world of wildlife and ecology through the Neasloney Wildlife Field Day.
Whiteville FFA: A Year in Review
Kolby McPherson · Jun 23, 2026 · 15 reads
Members and guests celebrated the year by gathering on Friday, May 15, 2026. We began our meeting with opening ceremonies and proceeded to the meal.
Where Passion Meets Purpose
Katie Grace Barrett · Jun 23, 2026 · 2 reads
From show rings to leadership roles, find out how 4-H and FFA sparked and shaped my passion in the agriculture industry.
Sparking Potential: How FFA Turned Sparks Into Flames
Madison Stephens · Jun 23, 2026 · 12 reads
Learn how one FFA member’s experience helped transform quiet beginnings into confidence, leadership and personal growth.
