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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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More Than a Teacher
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/more-than-a-teacher/
Mr. Johnson and Mrs. Dykstra are more than teachers; they are advisors who leave a meaningful impact on students every day.
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Seven Freshmen, One Goal: A State Title Story
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/seven-freshmen-one-goal-a-state-title-story/
A team of seven Tennessee freshmen turned dedication and determination into a historic state championship for Monterey FFA.
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A Legacy of Leadership: Cole Pruitt’s Impact Through FFA and Beyond
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/a-legacy-of-leadership-cole-pruitts-impact-through-ffa-and-beyond/
FFA equipped this Illinois alum with skills and experiences that will benefit him as he pursues a career as a farmer and firefighter.
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From Blue Jackets to Crowns: How FFA Shaped Fair Queen Leaders
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/from-blue-jackets-to-crowns-how-ffa-shapes-fair-queen-leaders/
Believe it or not, FFA members and county fair queens have a lot in common! Paris Van Dyke and Jordyn Fourez share how FFA impacted their fair queen experience.
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Where It Started Isn’t Where It Ended
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/where-it-started-isnt-where-it-ended/
Former Missouri FFA State President Abby Korff grew through FFA and shares her journey from inspiration to impact.
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Mr. Austin Is More Than an Advisor
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/more-than-an-advisor-mr-austin/
This Northfield FFA advisor goes above and beyond for his students through CDE practices, SAE projects and helping them grow as leaders.
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Jackson Young Gets Honored By American Angus Association
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/jackson-young-gets-honored-by-american-angus-association/
Freshman Jackson Young joins the American Angus Association, gaining access to cattle shows, scholarships, leadership training, and resources as a first-generation beef farmer.
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From Fruit to Future: Redefining What Belongs With Katey Jo Evans
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/from-fruit-to-future-redefining-what-belongs-with-katey-jo-evans/
Katey Jo Evans transformed a question about "imperfect" fruit into a larger story about purpose, progress, and representation in agriculture.
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Beyond the Blue: Christiana Borst
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/beyond-the-blue-christiana-borst/
The National FFA Organization prepares members to be successful not only in FFA, but in life. Christiana Borst is an excellent example of the young leaders FFA has helped build.
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New Lothrop FFA Labor Auction
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/new-lothrop-ffa-labor-auction/
For this Northeastern Michigan FFA chapter, an event that started in 1978 soon became a yearly tradition.
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A Guide Through FFA
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/a-guide-through-ffa/
Check out some tips and tricks from fellow FFA members to help guide you through your years within this organization.
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Building the Next Generation of Leaders: Texas FFA Excellence Conferences
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/building-the-next-generation-of-leaders/
Texas FFA is making leadership development opportunities accessible to all members through the Texas FFA Excellence Conferences.
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Creating Opportunities: Metz Farm Showmanship Program
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/creating-opportunities-metz-farm-showmanship-program/
Advisors like Kendall Metz create environments for their students to thrive in, such as the Metz Farm Showmanship Program.
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The Skills You Don’t See on the Results Sheet: How CDEs and LDEs are Preparing Students for the Future
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/the-skills-you-dont-see-on-the-results-sheet-how-cdes-and-ldes-are-preparing-students-for-the-future/
Sarah Craun recaps her experiences as a Virginia FFA member and how they shaped her future career path in agriculture.
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Callie Zoeller Was Shaped by FFA
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/callie-zoeller-shaped-by-ffa/
In this piece, you will read about how the National FFA Organization shaped Mrs. Zoeller’s character and life.
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Spring Into Agriculture: What’s Happening Right Now
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/spring-into-agriculture-whats-happening-right-now/
From planting fields to raising livestock, spring is a crucial time in agriculture. See how it impacts farmers and FFA members.
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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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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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FFA Members Serve Veterans
https://www.ffa.org/living-to-serve/ffa-members-serve-veterans/
This California chapter’s decade-long service project helps fund Honor Flights.
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Honoring the Vietnam Memorial at Sacramento Leadership Experience
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/honoring-vietnam-memorial-at-sle/
FFA members had the honor of creating a wreath for the Vietnam War memorial service held during a California FFA event.
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Heidi Garretson Learned to Lead in FFA — She’s Not Done Yet
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/heidi-garretson-learned-to-lead-in-ffa-shes-not-done-yet/
Ohio FFA Alumna Heidi Garretson held two officer titles in FFA, but she’ll tell you the title was never the point.
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Small Town, Big Impact: Bluejacket FFA
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/small-town-big-impact-bluejacket-ffa/
Mr. Martin has built more than an agriculture program; he has created as place where students learn, lead and serve.
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More Than a Role: A Reporter Gives Moments Meaning
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/more-than-a-role-a-reporter-giving-moments-meanings/
A caption isn’t just a caption, and a picture isn’t just a picture. Behind every post is a story, one filled with effort, growth and moments that mattered. As a reporter, my role was never about being seen, but about making sure others were, capturing the journey behind every success so it never fades.
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One Creed, Many Voices: California FFA Makes History
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/one-creed-many-voices-california-ffa-makes-history/
Five California FFA members helped unite the state through presenting the FFA Creed, each paragraph shining through in a different language.
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