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From Corn Fields to Committee Rooms: Missouri FFA Celebrates National FFA Week
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/from-corn-fields-to-committee-rooms-missouri-ffa-celebrates-national-ffa-week/
During National FFA Week, Missouri FFA members and state leaders gathered in Jefferson City, where tractors and blue jackets drew attention to the impact of agricultural education and the future of Missouri agriculture.
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These Ag Lessons Reach Global Audience
https://www.ffa.org/agricultural-education/these-ag-lessons-reach-global-audience/
Alumna Saydee Longhurst’s social media posts advocate for agriculture via everyday work on her family’s farm.
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8 Steps to Build a Raised Garden Bed
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-new-horizons/8-steps-to-build-a-raised-garden-bed/
If your agricultural education program or FFA chapter is interested in creating a school garden, use these step-by-step plans from experts at WOOD magazine to build a raised garden bed (or several) for your school grounds.
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Meals With a Mission
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/meals-with-a-mission/
For their Day of Service, the Olney FFA Chapter packaged 27,000 bags of oatmeal to donate to their community.
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Doing to Learn: The Impactful Service That Sparked the Smiles
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/doing-to-learn-the-impactful-service-that-sparked-the-smiles/
The Forest-Scott FFA Chapter in Mississippi brings joy through service assisting special needs community members at the Refuge Roundup.
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Edmond FFA Members Combat Invasive Cedar Trees
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/edmond-ffa-students-combat-invasive-cedar-trees/
Edmond FFA members partnered with wildlife professionals to remove invasive cedar trees at Arcadia Lake, gaining hands-on conservation experience while protecting Oklahoma’s natural habitats.
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One Paw at a Time
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/one-paw-at-a-time/
Cadence Christenson created a nonprofit organization, AniMend, and hosted a supply drive during National FFA Week to help benefit her local animal shelters.
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Edmond FFA Members Build Fish Habitats
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/edmond-ffa-students-build-fish-habitats/
An Oklahoma chapter teamed up with the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation to build 31 fish habitats, boosting local lake ecosystems and promoting conservation education.
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From Education to Application: Madison County FFA
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/from-education-to-application-madison-county-ffa/
Madison County FFA brings Learning to Do to life through hands-on agriculture, leadership experiences and real-world learning opportunities.
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Planting Seeds for the Future: An FFA Alum Reflects on Agriculture
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/planting-seeds-for-the-future-an-ffa-alum-reflects-on-agriculture/
As we celebrate National Ag Week, past chapter president Kyle Mazzola shares his perspective and experiences in agriculture.
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Ohio FFA State Secretary Connects Agriculture Across Continents
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/ohio-ffa-state-secretary-connects-agriculture-across-continents/
Ohio FFA State Secretary Abbey Garland traveled to Spain with ILSSO and gained a new perspective on global agriculture, trade policy and what it means for FFA members to be curious.
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From Flowers to Frosting: Learning by Doing in FFA
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/from-flowers-to-frosting-learning-by-doing-in-ffa/
Cheyenne Steele of West Hardin FFA turns floral design and baking into hands-on learning, competitions and a successful small business.
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Students Grow Success Through Annual FFA Plant Sale
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/students-grow-success-through-annual-ffa-plant-sale/
The annual Sutherlin FFA plant sale is a student-driven business that challenges members to grow their entrepreneurial knowledge and skills.
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Doing to Learn: Kade Sweeney Forges His Future Through Welding
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/doing-to-learn-kade-sweeney-forges-his-future-through-welding/
Perkins-Tryon FFA member Kade Sweeney turned his welding skills into Kade’s Kustom Fabrications, creating custom livestock equipment while gaining leadership, problem-solving and business experience that fuels his passion and future goals.
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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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Andrew Roberts’ Journey in and Beyond the Jacket
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/andrew-roberts-journey-in-and-beyond-the-jacket/
A North Carolina FFA member and officer shares how he balances his FFA involvement with other commitments.
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Creativity Meets Opportunity at Moss Point’s Aquaculture Program
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/creativity-meets-opportunity-at-moss-points-aquaculture-program/
This Mississippi FFA Chapter is proving that agriculture can be sustainable and effective anywhere, even in an urban area.
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Brandon Reed: Exploring the Impact of Agricultural Professionals in Local Communities
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/brandon-reed-exploring-the-impact-of-agricultural-professionals-in-local-communities/
Uncover Brandon Reed’s FFA journey, his role in agriculture and the impact agriculture has on his own community.
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Doing to Learn: Patterson FFA Vet Science Team in Action
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/doing-to-learn-patterson-ffa-vet-science-team-in-action/
Four California FFA members share their preparation and takeaways from competing in a career development event.
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FFA Impacts Members and Their Everyday Lives
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/ffa-and-its-impact-on-students-and-their-everyday-lifes/
FFA members excel at balancing leadership events, agriculture projects, work, school, sports, and home life, always giving their best effort.
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How FFA Molds the Future of its Members
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/how-ffa-molds-the-future-of-its-members/
FFA goes beyond traditions, shaping students into leaders, professionals, and engaged community members while preserving its rich agricultural heritage.
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SAEs Help FFA Members by “Doing to Learn”
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/saes-help-ffa-members-by-doing-to-learn/
Justin Myers is taking "Doing to Learn" to another level through his SAEs.
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Ithaca FFA Improves Its ‘Homegrown’ Ag Experiences
https://www.ffa.org/chapter-focus/ithaca-ffa-improves-its-homegrown-ag-experiences/
The land lab of one of Michigan’s oldest chapters gets much-needed tile drainage thanks to a $10,000 grant.
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Beyond the Blue Jacket: Chasing Checkered Flags
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/beyond-the-blue-jacket-chasing-checkered-flags/
A New Mexico state officer shows how FFA built skills that fuel his journey, both in agriculture and on the racetrack, proving success has no single path.
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Day on the Hill: Advocating for the Future of Wisconsin Agriculture
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/wisconsin-ffa-day-on-the-hill/
Wisconsin FFA members traveled to Madison to meet with legislators and advocate for agricultural education and the future of Wisconsin agriculture.
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