FFA in the USA
Western Region
192 stories by student reporters
It’s More Than Just a Pie-It’s an Opportunity
Madison Satterfield · Dec 3, 2025
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 · 10 reads
With advancements in technology, FFA members can help combat labor shortages in agriculture.
Wheat vs. Watts
Catherine Doherty · Dec 1, 2025 · 5 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 · 3 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
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 · 5 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 · 3 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 · 1 read
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 · 1 read
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 · 8 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 · 3 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 · 2 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 · 14 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.
Living to Serve Through Career and Technical Education
Layton Ervin · Oct 26, 2025 · 7 reads
Meet Jennifer Ervin, a Texas FFA Alumni who is Living to Serve beyond the blue jacket through her position in school district administration.
Highland-Craigmont FFA Chapter on the Road To Service
Liberty Simper · Oct 26, 2025 · 2 reads
Highland-Craigmont FFA in Idaho serves their community and progresses chapter leadership development.
A True Future Farmer: State Officer Turned Dairy Farmer Shares Her Journey
Michael German · Oct 23, 2025 · 4 reads
Past California FFA State Secretary Genevieve Ruby-Regli walks through her journey from FFA to owning and operating her own dairy.
“Living To Serve” at the Fairgrounds
Skyler Davis · Oct 21, 2025 · 3 reads
It’s a place where hard work meets heart — where the FFA motto’s final phrase, “Living to Serve,” comes alive.
The FFA Way in La Vernia
Masyn Morrow · Oct 21, 2025
La Vernia FFA embodies the last line of the FFA Motto, "Living to Serve."
