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Desperado the Horse
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/desperado-the-horse/
Ashland FFA Member Anabel Wadsworth from Maine uses the equine knowledge she gained from caring for her horse within FFA competitions.
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Emu Adventures: Farming With Emus
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/emu-adventures-farming-with-emus/
Leah Mishka owner of an emu farm in eastern Michigan. She shares her inspiration and stories about owning and operating the farm.
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Chicago Ag Sciences FFA Alumna Leads the Charge in Agricultural Literacy
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/empowering-urban-youth-chicago-ag-sciences-ffa-alumna-leads-the-charge-in-agricultural-literacy/
For many city kids, stepping onto a farm seems as distant as landing on the moon—but one passionate alumnus of Chicago's Ag Sciences school is changing that, one summer camp at a time.
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A Passion for Reins
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/a-passion-for-reins-sae-zoee-lawson/
Zoee Lawson, a Lamar FFA member in Arkansas, pursues her goals to continue working with her horses through an equine science SAE.
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Walk a Mile in Ranger Kielak’s Shoes
https://www.ffa.org/the-feed/walk-mile-ranger-kielak-shoes/
From the east coast to the west, this California FFA Alumnus sought to inspire others one step at a time this year.
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Focused on the Future of Farm Safety
https://www.ffa.org/the-feed/focused-on-future-farm-safety/
Wilton FFA in Iowa channeled its creativity to develop a never-before-seen invention to help keep farmers out of harm’s way.
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Gearing Toward Growth: Uilleam Harper’s Mobile Repair Business
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/gearing-toward-growth-uilleam-harpers-mobile-repair-business/
Uilleam Harper from Norfolk FFA in Massachusetts used an SAE Grant to grow his mobile repair agricultural mechanics business.
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Growing a Passion for Plants
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/growing-a-passion-for-plants/
During his greenhouse management SAE, Kevin Kayton has developed and expanded his knowledge of plants and leading students.
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Making Miracles Within FFA
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/making-miracles-within-ffa/
This FFA member is celebrating the "miracles" that come with her SAEs.
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Missouri FFA Member Strives To Keep the Family Tradition Alive
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/missouri-ffa-member-strives-to-keep-the-family-tradition-alive/
For his SAE, Missouri FFA member Briar Montgomery puts in time at his family-owned and operated veterinary clinic.
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Tatum FFA Member Explains Passion for Family Buisness
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/tatum-ffa-member-explains-passion-for-family-buisness/
Trippton Angell, a Tatum FFA member from New Mexico, provides insight on how to start a cattle operation through hard work.
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A Lap Around the Sun: 365 Days of Agriculture
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/a-lap-around-the-sun-claire-murnin/
This agriculture advocacy-focused Instagram account is run by a hardworking and relentless Montana FFA member named Claire Murnin.
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Cultivating Knowledge: Josiah Saravia’s Journey in Rare Plant Care
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/cultivating-knowledge-rare-plant-care-saravina/
In North Carolina, this Millbrook FFA member's SAE includes working at the Atlantic Gardening Company and gaining horticulture experience.
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Taxidermy Triumph: Nate Emmons’ Latest FFA Endeavor
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/taxidermy-triumph-nate-emmons-latest-ffa-endeavor/
This 16 year old explores taxidermy as his SAE, emphasizing ethical considerations and hands-on learning.
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This DeWitt Central FFA Member Has Too Much Bling
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/this-dewitt-central-ffa-member-has-too-much-bling/
Check out how DeWitt Central FFA Member Taylor Houser has turned a passion for jewelry into a successful small business.
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Wyatt Wonnell’s MagnaWave SAE Magic
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/wyatts-magnawave-sae-magic/
For his SAE, this Nipomo FFA member from California decided to experiment and became a licensed practitioner.
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Making the Community Clean for Everyone
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/making-the-community-clean-for-everyone/
This past summer, Hankinson FFA Student Advisor Andrew Jean cleaned up a local park and beach in his North Dakota community.
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Barn to Business: Cristen Haynes’ Swine SAE
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/barn-to-business-cristen-haynes-swine-sae/
This Lincoln FFA Chapter member from Alabama has managed a swine production and management SAE since the seventh grade.
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Claire Grimes is Growing Hoosier Highland Farm
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/growing-hoosier-highlands/
What started as a dream for this FFA member has since become a lifelong passion for raising awareness of the Highland breed in Indiana.
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Feeding a Community With Forest- and Pasture-Raised Pork
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/forest-and-pasture-raised-pork-feed-a-community/
AJ Taylor of Bergman, Ark., describes how his pork production SAE has grown since starting it with his grandfather in 2022.
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From Agriculture Class to the National Stage
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/from-agriculture-class-to-the-national-stage/
Hanford FFA Member Ayden Coelho from California shares his journey as a national finalist in agriscience research.
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From Ashes to Innovation
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/from-ashes-to-innovation-tessa-camacho/
Tessa Camacho’s innovative project uses horticultural charcoal to speed up plant recovery on wildfire-damaged land.
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From Grandpa’s Pasture to an SAE Project
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/from-grandpas-pasture-to-my-sae-project/
In Idaho, Sugar-Salem FFA Member Carter Moore’s SAE was influenced by his grandfather’s love for cows and has grown since 2021.
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Giving Students Goat Opportunities
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/giving-students-goat-opportunities/
Nevaeh Locklear, a Lumberton FFA member from North Carolina, helps raise, care for and show goats as part of her SAE.
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Grease and Glory: A Passion for Classic Tractors
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/grease-and-glory-a-passion-for-classic-tractors/
Inspiring FFA member Andrew Curtis Szalach turns his passion for classic tractors into a gold-winning SAE.
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