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One Ripple That Shaped My Future
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/one-ripple-that-shaped-my-future/
A North Carolina agriculture educator’s mentorship and guidance shaped a member’s FFA experience and future career path.
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Living to Serve: Lori Alexander’s Ongoing FFA Legacy
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/living-to-serve-lori-alexanders-ongoing-ffa-legacy/
Past Kansas FFA state officer Lori Alexander has spent years living out the FFA motto of “Living to Serve.”
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Encouraging Our Agriculture Educators
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/encouraging-our-agriculture-educators/
Kansas State University’s Dr. Brandie Disberger highlights the Importance of supporting today’s ag teachers.
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More Than A Blue Jacket
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/more-than-a-blue-jacket/
FFA is more than a blue corduroy jacket; it represents opportunity, leadership and personal growth. Kansas FFA Executive Secretary Mary Kane shares how her experiences in FFA helped shape her confidence, communication skills, and success beyond the classroom.
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Zipping Up Confidence: Lillian Hulse’s Leadership Journey
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/zipping-up-confidence-lillian-hulses-leadership-journey/
Lillian Hulse, state president of the Kansas FFA Association, reflects on how leadership experiences, challenges, and the blue jacket shaped her confidence and future goals.
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Building the Future of Agriculture, One Classroom at a Time
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/building-the-future-of-agriculture-one-classroom-at-a-time/
Britney Lardner has made it her mission to bring agriculture to life for students, teachers and volunteers across New Mexico.
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Roswell ECHS Brings AgXplorer to ENMU-Roswell
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/roswell-echs-brings-agxplorer-to-enmu-roswell/
Roswell ECHS FFA in New Mexico hosted its first AgXplorer event, allowing students to learn about agriculture-related careers.
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Where Heart Meets Agriculture: Rebecca Risley’s Journey Back to the Barn
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/where-heart-meets-agriculture-rebecca-risleys-journey-back-to-the-barn-2/
FFA helped this Connecticut member find her way back to agriculture and develop her passion for helping animals and people.
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Growing Connections: The Wamogo FFA Chapter’s Open House Welcomes Community and State Ag Leaders
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/growing-connections-wamogo-ffas-open-house-welcomes-community-and-state-ag-leaders/
This Connecticut chapter opened its doors and invited prospective students to take a look at what the agriscience program has to offer.
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Rising Leaders: Freshmen and Sophomores Build Skills at the Junior Leadership Conference
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/rising-leaders-freshmen-and-sophomores-build-skills-at-the-junior-leadership-conference/
Connecticut FFA hosted this annual conference to introduce FFA to freshman and sophomores as they learn to become future leaders.
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Blue and Gold in Full Swing: Connecticut Celebrates National FFA Week
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/blue-gold-in-full-swing-connecticut-celebrates-national-ffa-week/
Connecticut FFA chapters are celebrating National FFA Week with spirit weeks, rallies, teacher appreciation, awards and so much more!
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From Curiosity to Confidence: Juana Pena’s FFA Journey
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/from-curiosity-to-confidence-juana-penas-ffa-journey/
A member shares how joining FFA sparked her passion for agriculture, leadership and personal growth through hands-on experiences.
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Hidden in Plain Sight: Finding Family and Purpose Through Agriculture
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/hidden-in-plain-sight-finding-family-and-purpose-through-agriculture/
FFA helped this member could grow into someone they weren’t sure they could be — and gave them a family they didn’t even know they had.
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The Scholarship That Ignited Potential in Future Leaders
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/living-to-serve-the-scholarship-igniting-potential-in-future-leaders-2/
The Michael Wood Memorial Scholarship positively impacts the community and fuels potential in future leaders, truly embodying “Living to Serve.”
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Serving Gratitude: The Bondurant FFA Chapter’s “Thankful for You” Breakfast to Staff
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/serving-gratitude-bondurant-ffas-thankful-for-you-breakfast-to-staff/
A Kentucky middle school hosts its annual event to show appreciation to the dedicated teachers and staff.
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Built in the Barn: An SAE That Goes Beyond the Gate
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/built-in-the-barn-the-sae-that-goes-beyond-the-gate/
Beginning in their eighth grade year, the Shea twins began an SAE of raising and showing sheep that is more than meets the eye.
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Growing Twice as Nice: WHHS Greenhouse Expansion Blooms With Community Spirit
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/growing-twice-as-nice-whhs-greenhouse-expansion-blooms-with-community-spirit/
Established in 2001, the Western Hills Ag Department Greenhouse has successfully produced and sold hundreds of thousands of plants to individuals all throughout the Commonwealth.
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Crowned With Purpose: Miss Kentucky Is Turning Influence Into Action
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/crowned-with-purpose-miss-kentucky-is-turning-influence-into-action/
Miss Kentucky 2026 Ariana Rodriguez says the pageant program "changed her life." Now a spokesperson for the Kentucky Department of Agriculture and Raising Hope Foundation, she visits schools championing perseverance, dreams, and mental health.
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From State Star Farmer to Kindergarten Teacher: Using FFA Lessons To Serve the Next Generation
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/from-state-star-farmer-to-kindergarten-teacher-using-ffa-lessons-to-serve-the-next-generation/
JaLeigh Oldenburg, a spirited educator from Mulhall, Okla., is cultivating more than young minds in her kindergarten classroom—she’s planting seeds of curiosity and a love for agriculture.
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Community Support: The Backbone of Youth in Agriculture
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/community-support-the-backbone-of-youth-in-agriculture/
Small and rural chapters need support from local communities to grow youth in agriculture, both inside and outside of the show ring.
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Climbing for K9s: Honoring With Heart and Service
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/climbing-for-k9s-honoring-with-heart-and-service/
Bassett FFA modeled the FFA motto, “living to serve,” by handing out honorable lanyards for the rescue K9s from 9/11.
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Coast to Coast Connections With Chapter Connect
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/coast-to-coast-connections-with-chapter-connect/
In its first year, Chapter Connect made history by bringing together 30 chapters for a fresh, dynamic national collaboration.
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Turning Passion Into Action: FFA Advocacy Training in Virginia
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/turning-passion-into-action-ffa-advocacy-training-in-virginia/
Virginia FFA members are turning their passion into action by preparing for FFA Day at the Capitol, which will be held in Richmond, Va.
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100 Years, One Legacy: Celebrating FFA Week in Virginia
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/100-years-one-legacy-celebrating-ffa-week-in-virginia/
This is how many Virginia FFA chapters keep more than 100 years of traditions alive during National FFA Week.
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Blue, Gold and Beyond: Virginia’s FFA Teacher Ambassador Duo
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/blue-gold-and-beyond-virginias-ffa-teacher-ambassador-duo/
Virginia’s National Teacher Ambassadors for FFA are supporting advisors across the state. Read on to learn more.
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