FFA in the USA
1,128 stories by student reporters
A Story to be Told
Haven Cash · Mar 25, 2025 · 7 reads
Haven Cash, a 2024-25 FFA in the USA Reporter, shares how this experience changed the focus of her path to excellence.
FFA Week in Murray County: The Tradition of Livestock
Jackson Pannell · Mar 21, 2025 · 1 read
Located in the northern hills of Georgia, this chapter’s National FFA Week is celebrated with a local livestock show.
An Exclusive California FFA State Officer Interview
Audrey DeCarli · Mar 20, 2025 · 4 reads
The 2024-25 California state president and vice president reflect on their FFA experiences, journeys to state office and more.
A Taste for Innovation
Lauren Argotte · Mar 20, 2025 · 1 read
This South Putnam High School senior has explored various SAEs, including food science research and agricultural education.
Kentucky Agriculture Is Not “Barren” of Leaders
Cyrus Bivens · Mar 19, 2025 · 2 reads
Initiative, responsibility and networking are all traits of leaders in the world. This state’s leaders are striving toward the future.
Nature’s Revival: Oconee FFA Chapters Pair Up
Haley Parsons · Mar 18, 2025
These Georgia members rallied to clean up a local wildlife preserve. Read on to learn how they kicked off National FFA Week.
National FFA Week: Corvallis FFA Version
Lily Bingaman · Mar 18, 2025
These Montana members, including Tangia Bumgarner, celebrated in style by visiting with middle school students.
There Must Be Something in the Oysters
Jazmin Palma · Mar 18, 2025
This North Carolina FFA chapter hosts an annual oyster roast, a community-wide gathering to support the future of agriculture.
The Tradition of JanaLou’s Seafood
Emma Spivey · Mar 14, 2025 · 2 reads
Budding aquaculturist and agriculturist Abbygael Whitehead is carrying on her family's fifth-generation business in Florida.
From Cattle to Colts
Lauren Argotte · Mar 13, 2025 · 5 reads
Lily Sloan is president of both Indiana FFA District XII and the Jennings County FFA Chapter, while also gaining hands-on experience in livestock, crop production and horse training.
Urban Agriculture in Action
Jazmin Palma · Mar 13, 2025 · 3 reads
Agriculture students in Wake County, N.C., have the opportunity to explore agriculture through the Wake Ag Convention and Symposium.
Believing and Achieving: 2025 Michigan FFA State Convention Recap
Ryder Cornett · Mar 13, 2025 · 2 reads
From making new friends and socializing over ice cream, to celebrating accomplishments and more, the 97th Michigan FFA State Convention was a great event.
Cultivating Connections: The 2025 Tennessee FFA Goodwill Tour
Paige Pardue · Mar 12, 2025 · 1 read
This statewide tour featured 25 visits as well as connecting with industry leaders, legislators and farmers across Tennessee.
Addressing the Aging Workforce of American Farmers
Melinda Wesley · Mar 12, 2025 · 123 reads
As the average age of American farmers approaches 60 years old, new people are needed to join agriculture.
Life After Office
Laiken Wilcox · Mar 12, 2025 · 1 read
Each year, individuals are selected to serve on the North Carolina FFA State Officer Team. Read on to learn about their experiences.
Locking in Connections
Andrea Blaha · Mar 6, 2025
Deltona Sr. FFA organized a lock-in for its FFA members during National FFA Week, giving them an opportunity to connect.
Happy National FFA Week From Friendswood FFA
Karly Anderson · Mar 5, 2025 · 1 read
Learn how this Texas chapter is promoting premier leadership, personal growth and career success during National FFA Week!
Tradition for Many, Celebration for All
Jayda Goodson · Mar 5, 2025
The Texico FFA Chapter celebrated the 2025 National FFA Week with fun dress-up days and an ongoing tradition of thanking educators.
Odessa FFA Chapter Holds Annual Breakfast
Abigayle Lett · Mar 5, 2025 · 2 reads
This Missouri FFA chapter got its community involved with an annual National FFA Week event filled with good food and conversation.
Maggie Alford Hits High Notes in the National FFA Band
Viviana Velazquez · Mar 5, 2025 · 1 read
From her garden to the stage, this California FFA member showcases the harmony found between music and agriculture.
Cultivating for Her Community
Morgan Keith · Mar 5, 2025 · 1 read
Franklin FFA member Katelyn Chapman found her place through an SAE that involves working for a small, local produce farm.
A Night of “Fame” With Industry Leaders
Andrea Blaha · Mar 5, 2025
The Florida Agriculture Hall of Fame provided FFA members the opportunity to be mentored by industry leaders at the Florida State Fair.
Beyond the Blue Corduroy Jacket: A Video Testimony
Colton Rudd · Mar 4, 2025 · 2 reads
Four seniors from the Menifee County FFA Chapter reflected on how their time in FFA has shaped their lives.
National FFA Week: Washington Style
Trent Oney · Feb 28, 2025 · 2 reads
With more than 15,000 members and 195 chapters, no one celebrates National FFA Week quite like members from around Washington state.
