FFA in the USA
1,128 stories by student reporters
A Landscaping Legacy
Lauren Argotte · Sep 11, 2024 · 5 reads
Owen Bigler, a Lebanon FFA member from Indiana, turned his family’s lawn care hobby into a thriving business, OB Lawns.
Where a Family Business Can Lead You
Cooper Harvey · Sep 11, 2024
Schuylerville FFA Member and 2024-25 New York FFA State Officer Taylor Baraclough raises Thoroughbred horses for her SAE.
Two Louisiana FFA State Officers “Spill the Tea”
Zoey Symons · Sep 11, 2024 · 9 reads
After meeting their freshman year of high school, Jasmine Jones and Emily Nevils created and produced a podcast for their SAE.
Turning a Beloved Place to a Place To Advocate
Morgan Keith · Sep 11, 2024 · 4 reads
For his SAE, Whiteland FFA Alumnus Cian Cribbs planned and delivered an agriculture lesson each week for special education students.
This FFA Member Is Making Waves
Lucy Chorman · Sep 11, 2024 · 15 reads
Forrest Teichmann reflects on how her job and SAE resulted in her being named a national agricultural proficiency finalist.
This FFA Member Is Making a Difference Using Canines
Cierra Britton · Sep 11, 2024 · 12 reads
In Cuba, Mo., Kar’Lee T. breeds Belgian Malinois, a dog breed used for many purposes. She explains her process.
This FFA Member Is Doing To Learn With His SAE
Ariana Mota Carrillo · Sep 11, 2024
Stewarts Creek FFA Member John Blandford is an eighth-generation farmer on his family farm, Batey Farms, in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
The Pumpkin Patch Girl
Peyton Deuel · Sep 11, 2024 · 1 read
Elk Grove-Pleasant Grove FFA Member Katie Looper shares how she provides community members with high-quality, locally grown pumpkins.
The Buzz About Bees
Katelee Martin · Sep 11, 2024 · 2 reads
Channing Anderson knows the buzz about bees and has a unique SAE raising honeybees and selling beeswax products.
Texas Alum Paves the Way for Small-Town Sustainability
Adelaide Martin · Sep 11, 2024
Rees Atkins produces tonnes of produce annually at River Valley Farms, an extensive hydroponics system in the northern part of the state.
Super Cool SAE in Arkansas
Hayley Morss · Sep 11, 2024 · 1 read
Let's look at an SAE from a determined FFA member who focuses on becoming the best race car driver that he can be.
A New Era in Food Science: Austin Johnson and His Hunger To Serve
Joleena Ibarra · Sep 11, 2024 · 3 reads
In California, Austin Johnson has combined his passion for food science with a dedication to helping those in need.
The Possibilities of Wildlife Management
Greyson Applebee · Sep 10, 2024 · 1 read
Jackson Wallen excels in his two SAEs, having achieved state and national recognition for his skills in trapping.
Sprouting SAE Success
A. Houser · Sep 10, 2024 · 2 reads
Central Columbia FFA Member Brynn Karnes shares the journey of her agribusiness SAE.
Sierra Payne’s Life in Livestock Production
Haven Cash · Sep 10, 2024
This North Clay FFA Alumna from Illinois expresses her passion for raising and showing livestock and her award-winning SAE.
SAE Grows to National Prominence
Ava Hoffman · Sep 10, 2024 · 4 reads
West Holt FFA Member Teagan Butterfield from Nebraska has grown her Gelbvieh cattle herd and earned recognition at shows nationwide.
Saddling Up for Success
Natalie Reed · Sep 10, 2024
Cale Wasilchen has been competitively riding horses since she was 6 years old and dreams of riding at the National FEI level.
Harris Boys’ Roadside Stand
Melinda Wesley · Sep 10, 2024
Drew Harris and his family own and operate a roadside stand in Utica, Ohio, where they raise maple syrup, sweet corn and pumpkins.
Goats Meet Greatness for This Oregon FFA Member
Emily Tillenburg · Sep 9, 2024
Megan Benson reflects on her experiences showing goats for her SAE and earning reserve champion honors at her county fair this summer.
The Tarpon Feed & Supply
Emma Spivey · Sep 9, 2024 · 3 reads
Charlotte Sr. FFA Chapter saw a need and opened a chapter-run feed and supply store on the campus land lab.
One of Many SAEs in Puerto Rico
Adriana Colón · Sep 9, 2024 · 16 reads
Dra. María Socorro Lacot FFA Member Gabriela López stands out for her incredible SAE focused on raising laying hens and selling their eggs.
Ohio FFA Member Shows Nationally While Sticking to Her Roots
Parker Burris · Sep 9, 2024
Alexis White interns at Campbell Farms, where she shows various livestock at the local, state and national levels.
Mason Duke Finds His Path Through an SAE
Paige Pardue · Sep 9, 2024 · 9 reads
What started out as a playing a simple video game led to real-world experiences that helped this Tennessee FFA member develop a passion.
Lei-ing a Legacy: Hawai’i FFA Member’s SAE Project Takes Root
Nicholas Nishimura · Sep 9, 2024 · 4 reads
Kenneth Matsuda has a unique SAE project: a lei garden, which focuses on spreading Hawaiian culture throughout his community.
