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Aggies on the Rise: Competing, Winning and Leading in FFA
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/aggies-on-the-rise-competing-winning-leading-in-ffa/
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Agriculture Aggies have distinguished themselves at local, state and national FFA competitions.
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More Than a Teacher: A Mentor in the Barn and the Shop
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/more-than-a-teacher-a-mentor-in-the-barn-and-the-shop/
Two South Carolina Governor’s School for Agriculture seniors reflect on the impact of their FFA advisors.
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Strike While the Iron Is Hot
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/strike-while-the-iron-is-hot/
Ryatt Haggerman, a Missouri FFA area officer and Versailles FFA president, discovered his passion for blacksmithing and metalworking.
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Blue Jackets, Golden Insights
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/blue-jackets-golden-insights/
Versailles FFA officers Lanie Bailey, Ryatt Haggerman, Drake Schmidt and Andrew Schad share their advice for thriving at national convention.
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Restoring the Call: How Trapping Saved the Quail
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/restoring-the-call-how-trapping-saved-the-quail/
Jake Piper, a junior from the Bowling Green FFA Chapter in Missouri, has turned his passion for hunting, fishing and all things outdoors into a successful Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) in wildlife management.
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Soil, Water and the Power of Words: Haggerman’s Path to State
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/soil-water-and-the-power-of-words-haggermans-path-to-state/
This Versailles FFA member from Missouri competed in the soil and water conservation topic and placed second at state.
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Driving Agriculture Forward at the Missouri State Capitol
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/driving-agriculture-forward-at-the-missouri-state-capitol/
Missouri FFA members met in Jefferson City to take part in a special National FFA Week event amid overwhelming support for youth in agriculture from state leaders.
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The First to be First
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/the-first-to-be-first/
Missouri's Versailles FFA Chapter makes history as they send their first CDE team to compete at the National FFA Convention & Expo.
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Meet Missouri FFA State President Ivy Elwell
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/ivy-elwell-missouri-state-ffa-president/
This La Monte FFA Alumna shares her FFA story and how her involvement has shaped her into the leader she is today.
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A Season of Growth at Ott Farms
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/a-season-of-growth-ott-farm/
Working summers has provided Central Catholic High School FFA members with invaluable hands-on experiences and enhanced their skills.
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Harris Boys’ Roadside Stand
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/sae-harris-boys-roadside-stand/
Drew Harris and his family own and operate a roadside stand in Utica, Ohio, where they raise maple syrup, sweet corn and pumpkins.
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Discovering Their Superpowers in Agriculture
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/discovering-their-superpowers-in-agriculture/
Utica FFA Chapter in Ohio strengthens the future of agriculture with the Ag League program.
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Drives for a Cause
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/drives-for-a-cause/
Utica FFA wanted to be more involved and leave a positive impact, so it held three events to give back to its Ohio community.
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The Power of Leadership Development Events
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/the-power-of-ldes/
Utica FFA takes pride in competing in the public speaking and ag issues LDEs and urges more members to do so.
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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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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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A New Beginning: Emily Gossett’s Last Chapter Visit
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/a-new-beginning-emily-gossetts-last-chapter-visit/
Learn how National FFA Western Region Vice President Emily Gossett spent her final month as a national officer alongside members from the Eastern FFA Region.
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Eastern FFA Region’s Finest: The Big E Competition
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/easterns-finest-the-eastern-regional-ffa-competition/
Eastern region FFA members participate in regional competitions in Massachusetts to prepare for national competitions.
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Let’s Be Cran-did About Small State Agriculture
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/lets-be-cran-did-small-state-agriculture-massachusetts/
As the Massachusetts state fruit, cranberries are harvested just in time to hit the production lines for iconic holiday dishes.
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Stitching Communities Through Service
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/stitching-communities-through-service-norfolk-ffa/
Norfolk FFA collaborated with “A Stitch Toward the Future” to complete seven quilt tops in just three hours.
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Raising the Bar: The Growth and Grind of Libbey Logan’s SAE
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/raising-the-bar-the-growth-and-grind-of-libbey-logan-supervised-agricultural-experience/
In Tennessee, Libbey Logan is a dedicated member of the Lincoln County FFA Chapter and manages goats on her family farm.
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Greenhand Conference Sows Seeds for Success
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/seeding-success-crimson-clover-district-greenhand-conference/
Discover inspiring highlights from the fourth annual District Greenhand Conference in Tennessee this September.
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Empowering Agriculture: The Inspiring Journey of Carson Osteen
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/empowering-agriculture-carson-osteen/
Join this young agricultural advocate as he promotes sustainability through his two SAEs and platform named “Ag With Carson.”
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From Blue Jacket to National Champion: How FFA Helped Gabe Harville Find His Voice
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/from-blue-jacket-to-national-champion-how-ffa-helped-gabe-harville/
Explore this Tennessee cattle farmer’s journey that highlights the impact of FFA and 4-H on his leadership and public speaking success.
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Knox Rogers Turns FFA Lessons Into Agricultural Entrepreneurship
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/knox-rogers-turns-ffa-lessons-into-agricultural-entrepreneurship/
Knox Rogers, a sixth-generation farmer from Lincoln County, Tenn., transformed his FFA experience into a thriving vegetable and firewood business.
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