FFA in the USA
Southern Region
249 stories by student reporters

Opportunities Abound for High Rock FFA
Jazmin Palma · Apr 16, 2025 · 8 reads
Being homeschooled hasn’t prevented these North Carolina students from being active FFA members who are passionate about agriculture.

Exploring Global Agriculture: The International Leadership Seminar for State Officers
Paige Pardue · Apr 9, 2025 · 10 reads
Discover how this program gave state officers a global perspective on agriculture through an immersive experience in Spain and Portugal.

Natalia Ruiz Advocates for Agriculture
Laiken Wilcox · Apr 2, 2025 · 1 read
This Western Harnett FFA Chapter president recently embarked on an exciting venture and launched her own podcast.

The Blue Jacket Journey of London Newson
Madelin Garcia · Mar 25, 2025 · 3 reads
This Florida member’s FFA experiences are inspiring her to run for officer positions and pursue a career in veterinary medicine.

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.

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.

There Must Be Something in the Oysters
Jazmin Palma · Mar 18, 2025 · 1 read
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 · 4 reads
Budding aquaculturist and agriculturist Abbygael Whitehead is carrying on her family's fifth-generation business in Florida.

Urban Agriculture in Action
Jazmin Palma · Mar 13, 2025 · 4 reads
Agriculture students in Wake County, N.C., have the opportunity to explore agriculture through the Wake Ag Convention and Symposium.

Cultivating Connections: The 2025 Tennessee FFA Goodwill Tour
Paige Pardue · Mar 12, 2025 · 2 reads
This statewide tour featured 25 visits as well as connecting with industry leaders, legislators and farmers across Tennessee.

Life After Office
Laiken Wilcox · Mar 12, 2025 · 2 reads
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.

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.

West Rowan FFA Grows Leaders and Builds Community
Caitlyn Nicholson · Feb 28, 2025 · 8 reads
This North Carolina chapter hosted an impressive lineup of activities for students and local community members to celebrate National FFA Week

Southern Guilford FFA Honors Tradition and Growth
Caitlyn Nicholson · Feb 28, 2025 · 2 reads
In North Carolina, this chapter honors traditions and inspires the next generation of agricultural leaders throughout National FFA Week

Haywood FFA Ag Day Is a Door to Opportunities
Carson Osteen · Feb 28, 2025 · 1 read
Teaching students about the importance of agriculture is this Tennessee chapter’s primary focus — and will continue to be in the future.

Discovery Camp Builds Confidence and Connections
Jazmin Palma · Feb 26, 2025 · 4 reads
Middle school FFA members from North Carolina learned more about agriculture and FFA at this annual event.

A New Era: The First Tobacco Federation Leadership Conference
Jazmin Palma · Feb 26, 2025 · 8 reads
North Carolina FFA members gathered at this new event to participate in workshops and evolve into better leaders.

Women in Welding: Building an Inclusive Future
Kalem Hall · Feb 26, 2025 · 6 reads
For this Mississippi chapter, creating opportunities is a statement about diversity, dedication and the power of pursuing a passion.

Arkansas Advisors Impact CDE Teams
Sara Hinson · Feb 20, 2025 · 3 reads
North Arkansas agricultural educators made it their mission to host an annual event to guide members in the right direction.

Harvesting Potential: Three Rivers Federation Hosts Leadership Conference
Jazmin Palma · Feb 14, 2025 · 3 reads
This event brought FFA members together at the North Carolina FFA Center to harvest their potential as leaders.

Landscaping a Legacy: FFA Alum Turns Passion into Profit
Jackson Pannell · Feb 14, 2025 · 1 read
In the rural area of Crandall, Ga., an FFA alumnus is turning his agriculture knowledge into a successful landscaping business.

New Year, New Opportunities
Zoey Symons · Feb 11, 2025 · 5 reads
Pearl River High School teachers were interviewed about agricultural advocacy and posed questions they want answered.

Light Up the Fight: The Strength of Service
Andrea Blaha · Feb 11, 2025
Florida FFA District VI President Lacy Box left an impact on her community by holding a drive to help those going through chemotherapy.