FFA in the USA
Western Region
197 stories by student reporters
The Transformative Journey of Melissa Lua-Duarte
Ethan Lopez · Jan 30, 2025 · 5 reads
Through setbacks and resilience, the 2024-25 California FFA State Treasurer inspires more than 100,000 members to embrace their potential.
Write Your Story: The “Unwritten” Theme of Bear River FFA
Viviana Velazquez · Jan 28, 2025 · 3 reads
This California officer team shares their core values and how they aim to empower member to write their own paths in agriculture.
Portales FFA Champions Inclusion With Special Needs Day
Madison Kenyon · Jan 28, 2025
Portales FFA empowers the community by hosting a Special Needs Day at the Roosevelt County Fair, featuring hands-on activities, demonstrations, and a special goat show for individuals with special needs.
Logan FFA Leads by Example With Canned Food Drive
Madison Kenyon · Jan 28, 2025 · 1 read
In New Mexico, this chapter collected 745 cans for the Ministry of Hope Center and inspired generosity among students.
Making Leaders in Monterey Bay
Audrey DeCarli · Jan 27, 2025 · 4 reads
The Made For Excellence and Advanced Leadership Academy conferences help California FFA members become effective leaders in their community.
FarmBeats: Technology and Agriculture Working Together
Samantha Aarup · Jan 27, 2025 · 5 reads
AAEC-EM FFA attended a special event hosted by Microsoft during the 97th National FFA Convention & Expo last October.
Buzzing About Beeswax
Natalie Reed · Jan 26, 2025 · 3 reads
Natalie Reed has created beeswax candles and established a business for her new Supervised Agriculture Experience.
Hands-On Learning: The Impact of FFA on Tioga High School
Madison McNair · Jan 20, 2025 · 3 reads
Officers and members representing this California chapter reflect on how creating an FFA chapter positively affected their school.
Drivin’ for a Cause: Members Combine Passions With Community Service
Camryn Craddock · Jan 8, 2025
Texas FFA members Starlyn Schnitker and Camryn Craddock decided to pay it forward to local nonprofits that aim to address food insecurity.
Living to Serve: Lessons From Texas FFA Leaders
Karly Anderson · Dec 17, 2024 · 8 reads
FFA emphasizes leadership and service through actions, mentorship and community, encouraging members to live selflessly and inspire change.
Cultivating Fall Fun: Sugar-Salem FFA Puts on a Pumpkin Patch
Sarah Jones · Dec 12, 2024 · 6 reads
Looking for ideas about how to start a pumpkin patch fundraiser in your community? Draw inspiration from this Idaho chapter.
Tioga’s FFA–ntastic Poinsettias
Madison McNair · Dec 12, 2024 · 2 reads
Members of the Groveland, Calif., community come together each year to celebrate FFA, horticulture and Christmas.
Agradeciendo la Identidad Hispana en este Día de Acción De Gracias
Viviana Velazquez · Dec 10, 2024 · 6 reads
Los estudiantes hispanos agradecen la oportunidad de ser miembros de la FFA y tener la oportunidad de representar sus culturas como personas hispanas.
Wrapping Up Love With FFA
Natalie Reed · Dec 10, 2024
CORE Butte FFA in California has been on a mission this holiday season, collecting donations for children all around the world.
Kinderpatch Brings Agriculture to Life
Abigail Danley · Dec 10, 2024 · 2 reads
The Righetti FFA Chapter’s Kinderpatch program shows how a simple idea can grow into a cherished community tradition, inspiring hundreds of children while uniting and uplifting the community through dedication and collaboration.
Feeding a Community With Sumner FFA
Trent Oney · Dec 9, 2024 · 3 reads
This year, in conjunction with Sumner High School, FFA members collected items needed to support those in need this holiday season.
Orosi FFA Gives Back to Its Community
Ethan Lopez · Nov 27, 2024 · 1 read
In the spirit of giving back, this California chapter holds an annual canned food drive to give back to its small, rural community.
From Farm to Processing Facility to Table
Audrey DeCarli · Nov 27, 2024 · 8 reads
Touring a Taylor Farms location helped Salinas FFA members in California learn about production agriculture and career opportunities.
Growing the Future Through Agricultural Literacy
Samantha Aarup · Nov 27, 2024 · 4 reads
Arizona's AAEC-EM FFA Chapter inspires elementary students through lessons in agricultural literacy.
Fort Sumner FFA Spreads Holiday Joy
Madison Kenyon · Nov 15, 2024
A New Mexico chapter launched its first angel tree project, which helped to unite community members and create holiday joy.
Dora FFA Unites Small Town With Bingo Bash
Madison Kenyon · Oct 22, 2024
Dora FFA in New Mexico boosts community involvement and support with its Bingo Bash.
One-of-a-Kind Education at CORE Butte Charter School
Natalie Reed · Oct 21, 2024 · 2 reads
This school and FFA chapter in California are about helping students reach their educational goals.
Member Finds Her Passion for Mounted Shooting
Trent Oney · Oct 21, 2024 · 2 reads
Sumner High School FFA member Hannah Lee is developing decision-making and adaptability skills through this competition.
Transforming Lives: How Pearland FFA Connects Students Through Livestock
Karly Anderson · Oct 20, 2024 · 5 reads
The Pearland Partner Show, hosted by FFA members, gives special education students the chance to engage in livestock preparation and showing.
