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Addressing the Aging Workforce of American Farmers
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/addressing-the-aging-workforce-american-farmers/
As the average age of American farmers approaches 60 years old, new people are needed to join agriculture.
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Cultivating Connections: The 2025 Tennessee FFA Goodwill Tour
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/cultivating-connections-the-2025-tennessee-ffa-goodwill-tour/
This statewide tour featured 25 visits as well as connecting with industry leaders, legislators and farmers across Tennessee.
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Believing and Achieving: 2025 Michigan FFA State Convention Recap
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/believing-achieving-michigan-ffa-state-convention/
From making new friends and socializing over ice cream, to celebrating accomplishments and more, the 97th Michigan FFA State Convention was a great event.
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Urban Agriculture in Action
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/urban-agriculture-in-action-wake-federation-ag-convention-and-symposium/
Agriculture students in Wake County, N.C., have the opportunity to explore agriculture through the Wake Ag Convention and Symposium.
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From Cattle to Colts
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/from-cattle-to-colts/
Lily Sloan is president of both Indiana FFA District XII and the Jennings County FFA Chapter, while also gaining hands-on experience in livestock, crop production and horse training.
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The Tradition of JanaLou’s Seafood
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/the-tradition-of-janalous-seafood/
Budding aquaculturist and agriculturist Abbygael Whitehead is carrying on her family's fifth-generation business in Florida.
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The Future of Savannah FFA Is “Soy” Bright
https://www.ffa.org/the-feed/future-savannah-ffa-soy-bright/
Two-time Missouri Soy Innovation Challenge champs designed a mobile agricultural education classroom with young agriculturists in mind.
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Texas Members Speak Up About Agriculture
https://www.ffa.org/the-feed/texas-members-speak-up-agriculture-sofa-challenge/
An annual challenge invites competitors to boost their literacy and advocacy skills through industry-focused conversations.
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There Must Be Something in the Oysters
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/there-must-be-something-in-the-oysters/
This North Carolina FFA chapter hosts an annual oyster roast, a community-wide gathering to support the future of agriculture.
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National FFA Week: Corvallis FFA Version
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/national-ffa-week-corvallis-version/
These Montana members, including Tangia Bumgarner, celebrated in style by visiting with middle school students.
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Nature’s Revival: Oconee FFA Chapters Pair Up
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/natures-revival-oconee-ffa-chapters-pair-up-wildlife-clean-up/
These Georgia members rallied to clean up a local wildlife preserve. Read on to learn how they kicked off National FFA Week.
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Kentucky Agriculture Is Not “Barren” of Leaders
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/kentucky-isnt-barren-of-leaders/
Initiative, responsibility and networking are all traits of leaders in the world. This state’s leaders are striving toward the future.
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A Taste for Innovation
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/a-taste-for-innovation/
This South Putnam High School senior has explored various SAEs, including food science research and agricultural education.
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An Exclusive California FFA State Officer Interview
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/exclusive-california-state-officer-interview/
The 2024-25 California state president and vice president reflect on their FFA experiences, journeys to state office and more.
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Felicity-Franklin FFA Creates Capable Cardinals
https://www.ffa.org/the-feed/felicity-franklin-ffa-capable-cardinals/
Ohio chapter officers developed an award-winning curriculum and friendly competition to teach practical life skills.
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Brewing Dreams One Cup at a Time
https://www.ffa.org/the-feed/funding-dreams-one-cup-at-a-time-summit-browning/
For Summit Browning, a Gardiner FFA Alumnus and former Montana state officer, accomplishing his goals took hard work and dedication.
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Musical Members: Spotlighting the National FFA Band and Chorus
https://www.ffa.org/the-feed/musical-members-national-ffa-band-chorus/
Looking to share your talents with others? If so, here’s a how-to guide for becoming part of these one-of-a-kind ensembles.
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FFA Week in Murray County: The Tradition of Livestock
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/ffa-week-in-murray-county-the-tradition-of-livestock/
Located in the northern hills of Georgia, this chapter’s National FFA Week is celebrated with a local livestock show.
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A Story to be Told
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/a-story-to-be-told-ffa-in-the-usa-reporters/
Haven Cash, a 2024-25 FFA in the USA Reporter, shares how this experience changed the focus of her path to excellence.
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FFA Event Raises $5,000 for Alumni Chapter
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/ffa-event-raises-5000-for-alumni-chapter/
The Calamus-Wheatland Alumni Chapter hosted its first steak dinner and auction event to raise money for its local chapter.
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From Nervous to Confident: Preparing for Your Public Speaking Competition
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/from-nervous-to-confident-preparing-for-your-public-speaking-competition/
Here are five effective ways to work through your public speaking nerves.
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Growing Fish for an SAE
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/growing-fish-for-an-sae/
Hankinson FFA member Adryanna Stirling from North Dakota is planning to use grant funding to raise tilapia.
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The Importance of Agricultural Education
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/the-importance-of-agricultural-education/
Agricultural education helps students and consumers alike learn about agriculture's importance and addresses misconceptions.
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Let’s Advocate for Agriculture
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/lets-advocate-for-agriculture/
For National Ag Day, the Olney FFA Chapter in Illinois wrote more than 180 letters to state and federal leaders.
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One Small Splash to Feeding the Future
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/one-small-splash-to-feeding-the-future/
FFA member Owen Kocher used a hydroponics system to produce 9 pounds of fresh lettuce for his school’s cafeteria.
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