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From the Sidelines to the Spotlight: How FFA Changed Everything
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/from-the-sidelines-to-the-spotlight-how-ffa-changed-everything/
Mila Zink, a 2025-2026 FFA in the USA Reporter, shares her inspiring story, proving that everyone has a place in FFA.
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Shelley Hughes, Alaska’s “Agricultural Legislator,” Lives to Serve
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/shelley-hughes-alaskas-agricultural-legislator-lives-to-serve/
Senator Shelley Hughes champions Alaska’s agricultural future through resilience, and empowering the next generation of producers.
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Alaska FFA Celebrates Fifty Years During FFA Week
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/alaska-ffa-celebrates-fifty-years-during-ffa-week/
Alaska FFA marks 50 years during National FFA Week, honoring members, alumni, and the history of agricultural education across the state.
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A Gift to the Future: The Alaska FFA Association’s Time Capsule
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/a-gift-to-the-future-alaska-ffas-time-capsule/
Alaska FFA marks its 50th state convention with a “Forget Me Not” theme and seals a time capsule to open in 2076, capturing FFA history.
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Better Ways, Former Years: The Agriculture Traditions of Indigenous Alaska
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/better-ways-former-years-the-agriculture-traditions-of-indigenous-alaska/
Alaska’s agriculture extends far beyond traditional farms and livestock. Explore how Alaska Native communities have sustained food, culture and agricultural knowledge through wild plant cultivation, salmon harvests and reindeer husbandry, while adapting to modern agricultural practices. From generations-old traditions to modern greenhouses, these practices show how agriculture continues to evolve alongside Alaska’s environment and communities.
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North Iredell High School FFA Chapter Takes “Living to Serve” to Another Level
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/north-iredell-high-school-ffa-chapter-takes-living-to-serve-to-another-level/
In September 2024, Hurricane Helene devastated western North Carolina. Rising to the challenge, North Iredell FFA embodied "Living to Serve," aiding their community with resilience and compassion.
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Inventing Solutions to World Hunger, One Paper at a Time
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/inventing-solutions-to-world-hunger-one-paper-at-a-time/
Millbrook FFA members devote their time to ending hunger on a global scale through a unique college externship experience.
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Lucerne Valley FFA Is “Living to Serve”
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/lucerne-valley-ffa-living-to-serve/
Read how this California FFA chapter and its members have embodied the last line of the FFA motto for nearly 32 years.
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Trey Myers Journey and How He Got to Where He Is Today
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/trey-myers-journey-and-how-he-got-to-where-he-is-today/
Explore how 2025-26 National FFA President Trey Meyers joined FFA as an eighth grader and later served as a state and national officer.
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Joey Nowotony: From Food to FFA Inspiration
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/joey-nowotony-from-food-to-ffa-inspiration/
Learn how the 2025-26 National FFA Eastern Region Vice President went from showing up for free pizza to holding a national office.
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Jael Cruikshank: My FFA Journey
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/jael-cruikshank-my-ffa-journey/
Follow Western Region Vice President Jael Cruikshank's journey through FFA.
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Living to Serve: Dakota Theobald’s Mission
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/living-to-serve-dakota-theobalds-mission/
Through her work with the Harmony Family Center, this Tennessee FFA member creates enriching experiences for horses and humans.
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“Living to Serve” Across the Globe
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/living-to-serve-across-the-globe/
Jordan FFA Advisor Hannah Foust works with the Yonkufa Project to increase agricultural literacy and students’ English skills in Enchi, Ghana.
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Blue Jackets With a Golden Meaning
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/blue-jackets-with-a-golden-meaning/
FFA members and alumni share the meaning of the jacket to them and what they hope future members will see in the jacket.
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Roots and Representation: How One Student’s Vision Connected Durham’s Black Farmers With the Next Generation
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/roots-and-representation-how-one-students-vision-connected-durhams-black-farmers-with-the-next-generation/
Jordan FFA in North Carolina hosted a panel highlighting Black agriculturists to celebrate both Black History Month and National FFA Week.
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Growing Leaders: How FFA Prepared Lila Christie for Her Future
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/growing-leaders-how-ffa-prepared-lila-christie-for-her-future/
Lila Chrisite shares how her time in leadership training through FFA prepared her to succeed in college and beyond.
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Living to Serve: Lessons Beyond the Blue Corduroy
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/lessons-beyond-the-blue-corduroy/
Mrs. Geisler’s story shows that “Living to Serve” is more than a motto — it’s a lifelong legacy beyond the blue corduroy.
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Leadership Spotlight: Elizabeth Hammann
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/leadership-spotlight-elizabethhamman/
Elizabeth Hammann, senior and president of Carlinville FFA, shares her leadership journey and favorite FFA activities in Illinois Section 15.
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Southwestern FFA Chapter’s National FFA Week Classroom Visit
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/southwestern-ffa-visits-local-elementary-school/
Southwestern FFA hosted a National FFA Week Classroom Visit to teach elementary students about pollinators and agriculture.
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Nelson Milner: Balancing the Blue Jacket
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/nelson-milner-balancing-the-blue-jacket/
Nelson Milner’s FFA journey shows how he balances school, work and FFA through dedication and leadership.
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Gillespie FFA Members Find Success in CDEs
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/gillespie-ffa-members-find-success-in-cdes/
Gillespie FFA members in Illinois show success in parliamentary procedure and ag mechanics through teamwork, leadership and skill development.
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Beyond the Corduroy: McKayla Fisher’s Story in FFA
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/beyond-the-corduroy-mckayla-fishers-story-in-ffa/
This article shares my FFA journey and how it helped me grow through challenges, gain confidence, find my voice, and shape who I am today.
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Luke Graham: A Leader With a Servant’s Heart
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/luke-graham-a-leader-with-a-servants-heart/
They say it’s important for a leader to have a servant's heart. See how Luke Graham inspires FFA members by “Living to Serve.”
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Paying It Forward
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/paying-it-forward/
Brad Core exemplifies lifelong service and dedication to FFA, community and agricultural education.
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Behind the Quiet Fields
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/behind-the-quiet-fields/
A revealing look at the unseen mental health crisis facing farmers, fueled by isolation and pressure.
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