FFA in the USA
Western Region
192 stories by student reporters
Roots Deeper Than the Crops: Growing Up in Agriculture
Jewels Pradt · Jan 21, 2026 · 9 reads
Growing up in agriculture teaches lessons through daily work. These grow into lifelong character attributes and purpose, strengthened by FFA.
Blue and Gold Runs in the Blood
Madison Satterfield · Jan 20, 2026 · 4 reads
From local fields to the national stage, two brothers show how hard work, innovation and family tradition leads to blue and gold success.
Learning to Do: Sutherlin FFA Chapter’s Sheep Program Builds Student Experience
Khloe Grotting · Jan 20, 2026 · 4 reads
This sheep program in Oregon enables students to gain real-life experience with livestock and learn technical veterinary skills.
Building the Future, Building Connections: Decatur FFA
Emma Crabtree · Jan 20, 2026
Decatur FFA members reflect on the friendships, confidence and passions they have found through FFA.
Ripon Christian FFA Blooms Into the National FFA Floriculture Champions
Kate Cooper · Jan 15, 2026 · 19 reads
After a journey of hard work and dedication, Ripon Christian FFA Chapter’s Floriculture Team was crowned as the 2025 National Champions!
Rebuilding Food Security Through Agriculture and FFA
Hayden Pascua · Jan 15, 2026 · 19 reads
A look at challenges faced in Hawai`i, as well as how FFA can empower our youth and lead our state back to food security.
The Joy in Giving
Skyler Davis · Jan 14, 2026 · 1 read
Many individuals in a Texas community participated in the Angel Tree project and made a positive impact on other people’s lives.
Small Chapter, Big Impact: The Heart Behind Mariposa FFA
Maddie Cole · Jan 12, 2026 · 4 reads
This chapter opens big doors through leadership, hands-on learning and community support. Mariposa may be small, but it is building big futures, one student, one opportunity and one community at a time.
Finding Her Voice Through FFA
Sarah Jones · Jan 12, 2026 · 5 reads
Idaho FFA member Myken Rindlisbaker advocates for agriculture through her Supervised Agricultural Experience project focused on raising cattle and farming crops.
Tri-Rivers Section Unites for a Day of Service
Lauren Anson · Jan 9, 2026
FFA members from across California came together to make a difference and strengthen their leadership skills.
A Conversation on Cultural Appropriation and Respect
Jewels Pradt · Jan 6, 2026 · 12 reads
For Indigenous FFA members, wearing FFA Official Dress and traditional Indigenous clothing blends unity with cultural pride and ancestral honor.
Winning the War on Soil Erosion
Brody Medina · Jan 6, 2026 · 3 reads
To win the war on soil erosion, producers will have to implement regenerative agriculture.
Hanford FFA Goes on a Blind Date With a Book!
Neha Deepthy Clement · Jan 5, 2026 · 2 reads
Read how Hanford FFA members successfully boosted agricultural literacy and involvement in their chapter with one simple event!
New Mexico FFA Welding Series Sparks Growth in Hands-On Learning
Madison Kenyon · Dec 26, 2025 · 6 reads
The New Mexico FFA Welding Series, launched in 2024, brings students together statewide to build real-world welding skills, strengthen critical thinking, and showcase hands-on talent through competitive weld offs led by ag educators and industry partners.
From the Barn to the Table: The Role of Agriculture in Holiday Traditions
Emelyn Rose · Dec 19, 2025 · 3 reads
From farm-grown foods to community service, including West Hardin CCISD’s parade participation and support for underprivileged youth, FFA highlights the role of agriculture in holiday traditions.
A New Home for Yolo: California FFA’s First Regional Realignment
Michael German · Dec 17, 2025 · 11 reads
Regional and sectional officers from Yolo Section—home of University of California, Davis—share their experiences with California FFA's first regional realignment.
Many Hats, One Heart: How Two FFA Leaders Are Shaping Their Small School
Emelyn Rose · Dec 17, 2025 · 4 reads
Two West Hardin FFA leaders prove small-school students can do it all: balancing sports, leadership and agriculture while chasing big dreams.
Pritchard Wins Big
Beau Newport · Dec 16, 2025
Michael Pritchard distinguishes himself amongst cattle breeders and earned the prestigious National Breeder Award, as Beau Newport highlights his dedication to better breeding practices.
Was Your Turkey Missing At Thanksgiving?
Jordan Emmitte · Dec 16, 2025 · 4 reads
Navigating grocery aisles this year, you may notice fewer turkeys and higher prices, impacting family dinners and the dedicated farmers working to feed our country.
Targeting Success: Texas FFA Members Compete in Clay Shooting
Layton Ervin · Dec 15, 2025 · 21 reads
The Ag Clays Target Shooting allows the next generation of Texas FFA competitors to take aim at personal growth and career success.
From the Pasture to Your Plate
Skyler Davis · Dec 15, 2025 · 3 reads
Read about a small, rural Texas family’s journey to produce quality beef products that everyone will enjoy.
Chapter Connect Sparks Unity and Friendship for Tallassee and Kea’au FFA
Hayden Pascua · Dec 15, 2025 · 4 reads
A program offered during the 98th National FFA Convention & Expo focused on building friendships, sharing cultures and creating lifelong memories.
Beyond the Blue and Gold
Marlene Calderon · Dec 12, 2025 · 7 reads
Exploring how the FFA experience shapes confidence, character, and lifelong skills showing that the lessons learned go far beyond the blue and gold of the iconic jacket.
Roswell ECHS Brings AgXplorer to ENMU-Roswell
Athena Franco · Dec 11, 2025 · 1 read
Roswell ECHS FFA in New Mexico hosted its first AgXplorer event, allowing students to learn about agriculture-related careers.
