FFA in the USA
Southern Region
249 stories by student reporters
Barn to Business: Cristen Haynes’ Swine SAE
Lucas Gooden · Sep 9, 2024 · 1 read
This Lincoln FFA Chapter member from Alabama has managed a swine production and management SAE since the seventh grade.
Cultivating Knowledge: Josiah Saravia’s Journey in Rare Plant Care
Jazmin Palma · Sep 8, 2024 · 8 reads
In North Carolina, this Millbrook FFA member's SAE includes working at the Atlantic Gardening Company and gaining horticulture experience.
Making Miracles Within FFA
Abby Woodward · Sep 6, 2024 · 1 read
This FFA member is celebrating the "miracles" that come with her SAEs.
A Passion for Reins
Rylee Lemaster · Sep 5, 2024
Zoee Lawson, a Lamar FFA member in Arkansas, pursues her goals to continue working with her horses through an equine science SAE.
SAE Turns Exotic
Amberlyn Christenbury · Aug 30, 2024 · 19 reads
Belton-Honea Path FFA Alumnus Gavin Powers' SAE includes breeding, selling and working with many different animals.
Buzzing With Purpose
Ava Yarborough · Aug 30, 2024 · 6 reads
In Florida, Horizon FFA Chapter President Madison Strain launched her beekeeping business, Horizon Honey, in 2022.
Georgia FFA Member Grows Small Seeds to Giant Pumpkins!
Jackson Pannell · Aug 30, 2024 · 5 reads
Meet Chase Owens, a member of North Murray FFA from Georgia, who turned a tiny pumpkin seed into an enormous 533-pound pumpkin!
Raising the Bar: The Growth and Grind of Libbey Logan’s SAE
Molly Tipps · Aug 30, 2024
In Tennessee, Libbey Logan is a dedicated member of the Lincoln County FFA Chapter and manages goats on her family farm.
Bringing Ag Awareness to the Classroom Through Chickens
Carson Osteen · Aug 28, 2024 · 12 reads
After starting her SAE as a freshman in high school, Westview FFA member Abbie Collie raises a flock of chickens in Tennessee.
