FFA in the USA
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197 stories by student reporters

Targeting Success: Texas FFA Members Compete in Clay Shooting
Layton Ervin · Dec 15, 2025 · 33 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 · 5 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 · 15 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.

It’s More Than Just a Pie-It’s an Opportunity
Madison Satterfield · Dec 3, 2025 · 4 reads
The Moriarty FFA Chapter has shown how a simple dessert can spark generosity and uplift an entire community.

The Future of FFA
Masyn Morrow · Dec 1, 2025 · 20 reads
With advancements in technology, FFA members can help combat labor shortages in agriculture.

Wheat vs. Watts
Catherine Doherty · Dec 1, 2025 · 7 reads
How renewable energy growth is affecting farmland and food production in eastern Oregon.

Alumni Member Julie Neil Leaves a Lasting Impact on Students
Trent Oney · Nov 25, 2025 · 4 reads
Sumner FFA Alumni Julie Neil shares her FFA story and how the organization prompted her success and future in agriculture.

Living to Serve: Turning Mums and Meals Into Memories
Emma Crabtree · Nov 5, 2025 · 1 read
To celebrate Homecoming, Jacksboro FFA exemplified “Living to Serve,” by distributing “Mums and Meals” throughout its community.

From State Office to State Government
Lachlan Bradley · Nov 5, 2025 · 6 reads
From a Finley, Wash., farm to the House of Representatives, April Connors credits FFA for launching her public service and champions career pathways for students.

Blue Jackets in Action: Serving Their Community, One Clean Up at a Time
Natalie Reed · Nov 5, 2025
Wheatland FFA is cleaning up its community one weed, one piece of trash and one act of service at a time.

Living to Inspire: Hanford FFA
Neha Deepthy Clement · Nov 5, 2025 · 5 reads
Jason Ferreira inspires and pushes his California FFA members to the frontline of agriculture, inspiring many along the way.

Roswell FFA Alumni Exemplifies “Living to Serve” Through Career and Character
Madison Kenyon · Nov 5, 2025 · 2 reads
Alongside his younger brother, Chester Montgomery reflects the values of hard work, humility and service that define FFA.

Las Cruces FFA Chapter Lives to Serve Through Community Cleanup
Madison Kenyon · Nov 5, 2025 · 4 reads
The Las Cruces FFA Chapter demonstrated the FFA motto by participating in a highway cleanup through the Adopt-A-Highway program.

Living to Serve: Ag Teachers Leading the Future
Isabella Medina · Nov 5, 2025
Through leadership, support, and belief, California’s Atwater FFA advisors teach what it means to grow, inspire others, and truly Live to Serve.

Rescuing Wildlife, One Animal at a Time
Jordan Emmitte · Nov 4, 2025 · 10 reads
Clear Creek FFA Alumna Erika Yates is living to serve Galveston/Harris County with her nonprofit organization, “The Drunk Opossum.”

Two Decades, Endless Impact
Andrea Aguilar · Nov 4, 2025 · 5 reads
Los Banos Ag Booster President Don Baker dedicated two decades of service to fueling student futures through dedication and impact.

White River FFA Cultivates Connection Through Bloom & Brighten Project
Maiya Picinich · Nov 4, 2025
The White River FFA Chapter’s new Bloom & Brighten Project brought color and kindness to campus, delivering over 50 flowers to spread positivity and connection throughout the school.

It’s a Bird…It’s a Plane…No, Wait…It’s a Barn Full of Positive Impact
Jarren McBride · Nov 4, 2025 · 1 read
A New Mexico FFA member takes to the big city to advocate for agriculture and spread positive impact.

Planted by Chance, Growing by Choice: One Student’s Path to Agriculture Service
Hayden Pascua · Oct 28, 2025 · 3 reads
Jordan Delos Reyes-Kaplan's FFA journey in Hawaiʻi showcases how service and leadership can grow from unexpected beginnings.

Living to Serve: A Legacy That Never Stops Growing
Maddie Cole · Oct 28, 2025 · 3 reads
Maddie Cole shares how her grandmother's lifelong dedication to agriculture inspired her own FFA journey and commitment to serving others.

Building the Future of Agriculture, One Classroom at a Time
Athena Franco · Oct 28, 2025 · 2 reads
Britney Lardner has made it her mission to bring agriculture to life for students, teachers and volunteers across New Mexico.

Why Do We Live To Serve?
Journey Penterman · Oct 26, 2025 · 24 reads
As FFA members, it is important to carry out the FFA motto in everyday life. Here's how you can make "living to serve" a priority.