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Beyond the Beat: Illinois FFA Drumline
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/beyond-the-beat-illinois-ffa-drumline/
What happens behind the beat? Discover the people, preparation and tradition that make Illinois FFA State Drumline more than just a performance.
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Soybeans Fighting Fire
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/soybeans-fighting-fire/
What happens when soybeans meet the fire service? Discover how a soybean-based firefighting foam is creating new opportunities for agriculture while helping rural fire departments protect farms, communities and natural resources.
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More Than a Vet Clinic: How SCGSA Is Serving Its Community
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/more-than-a-vet-clinic-how-scgsa-is-serving-its-community/
South Carolina Governor’s School for Agriculture's veterinary clinic provides affordable animal care while giving students hands-on experience and preparing the next generation of agriculture professionals.
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The #1 Farm Rule: Safety First
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/the-1-farm-rule-safety-first/
Every year, hundreds of students gather to be educated by Pender FFA members on how to stay safe around various farm operations. Over 300 Students and Members gathered to hold this years’ Pender FFA Farm Safety Day.
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Falling Into Burnout: A Perspective on the Pressures of Livestock Showing
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/falling-into-burnout-a-perspective-on-the-pressures-of-livestock-showing/
We talk about dedication. We celebrate the long hours, the early mornings, and the work it takes to win. But what happens when that dedication starts costing us the joy that brought us here? In recognition of World Mental Health Day (Oct. 10), FFA in the USA Reporter Anika Benfant takes a closer look at the mental and emotional pressures of livestock showing, with insight from livestock judge Ryan Rash, and ponders how we can keep the fire burning without letting it consume us.
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Building confidence through a color known for sadness. Blue.
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/building-confidence-through-a-color-known-for-sadness-blue/
Usually, blue is associated with sadness, loneliness, and somber moments. But in FFA, blue means something entirely different. It’s more than a color. It’s a jacket, a community, a thousand memories, and a version of myself I never knew existed.
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Service Meets Tradition: Hopkins FFA Chapter’s Mission to Honor America’s Veterans
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/service-meets-tradition-hopkins-ffa-chapters-mission-to-honor-americas-veterans/
The Hopkins FFA Chapter celebrates American agriculture by learning and teaching Civil War history, flag code, and service through their Honor Guard with their student-led Civil War Committee. These members ensure veterans in their community are respected and honored while providing educational lessons to elementary students. Their Honor Guard is also requested at local events, to statewide recognition from Michigan FFA.
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More than Farms and Fields: Finding Agriculture in the City
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/more-than-farms-and-fields-finding-agriculture-in-the-city/
Agriculture is more than farms and fields! From greenhouse plants and horse care to environmental projects and agricultural businesses, FFA members in the Kansas City suburbs are finding unique ways to connect with agriculture.
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More Than Farming: Agriculture’s $117 Billion Impact on North Carolina
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/more-than-farming-agricultures-117-billion-impact-on-north-carolina/
The NC Ag Partnership Foundation's Digital Driven Ag Event brought together attendees from across North Carolina to explore agriculture's economic impact. Through statewide statistics, county-level data, and discussions, attendees learned how agriculture contributes to their local economies and connects communities across the state.
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Keeping Community Traditions Alive
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/keeping-community-traditions-alive/
Each year, the Barren County FFA Chapter hosts a community-wide event, the Hog Roast, that celebrates farmers and the county´s agricultural heritage by bringing community members, local businesses, and FFA members together to enjoy a meal and highlight the successes of the Barren County High School Agriculture Department.
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Bridging the Gap: Meeting Nontraditional Agriculture Students Where They Are
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/bridging-the-gap-meeting-nontraditional-agriculture-students-where-they-are/
Council Grove FFA is rethinking the ag classroom to bridge the knowledge gap and engage a new generation of learners.
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BIG Impact: Inside Look at Colorado FFA BIG Conferences
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/big-impact-inside-look-at-colorado-ffa-big-conferences/
Every fall, BIG Conferences bring hundreds of Colorado FFA Greenhands together to discover FFA. This story explores how 10 conferences and two workshops help first-year members step outside their chapters, find their place and take their first steps in FFA.
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Fostering the Future of Production Agriculture
https://www.ffa.org/99th-national-ffa-convention-expo/fostering-the-future-of-production-agriculture/
FFA alumni embrace learning opportunities offered beyond typical membership.
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FFA Members Take Tech to The Skies
https://www.ffa.org/99th-national-ffa-convention-expo/ffa-members-take-tech-to-the-skies/
Aerial drones help FFA members learn the possibilities of blending emerging technologies with traditional agriculture.
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Delegates Perfect the Process of Parliamentary Procedure
https://www.ffa.org/99th-national-ffa-convention-expo/delegates-perfect-the-process-of-parliamentary-procedure/
These rules of order allow leaders to advocate for more than 1 million members at the national convention.
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Putting Big Ideas on Center Stage
https://www.ffa.org/99th-national-ffa-convention-expo/putting-big-ideas-on-center-stage/
The Student Showcase Stage gives FFA members a platform to share research, exchange ideas and learn from their peers.
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FFA Delegates Put Living to Serve Into Action
https://www.ffa.org/99th-national-ffa-convention-expo/ffa-delegates-put-living-to-serve-into-action/
These leaders traded blue jackets for work gloves at historic Maplelawn Farmstead.
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Beyond the Sale: FFA Members Build Skills for Future Careers
https://www.ffa.org/99th-national-ffa-convention-expo/beyond-the-sale-ffa-members-build-skills-for-future-careers/
Agricultural Sales CDE competitors tackle real-world challenges on the national stage.
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Stepping into Biosecurity: FFA Member Takes on Livestock Health
https://www.ffa.org/99th-national-ffa-convention-expo/stepping-into-biosecurity-ffa-member-takes-on-livestock-health/
Avery Mabry turns her passion for showing pigs into research with real-world impact.
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Small Dairy, Big Dreams: FFA Members Discover Career Success
https://www.ffa.org/99th-national-ffa-convention-expo/small-dairy-big-dreams-ffa-members-discover-career-success/
This Career Success Tour offers hands-on diary experiences and lessons in entrepreneurship.
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FFA Members Show the Impact of Service Learning Projects
https://www.ffa.org/99th-national-ffa-convention-expo/ffa-members-show-the-impact-of-service-learning-projects/
At the National FFA Catalyst Conference, service learning projects were front and center.
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These Rodeo Horses Were Born to Buck
https://www.ffa.org/99th-national-ffa-convention-expo/these-rodeo-horses-were-born-to-buck/
Check out how Three Hills Rodeo horses are cared for — and howFFA members can prepare for related animal systems careers.
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SAE for All Opens the Door for Every FFA Member
https://www.ffa.org/99th-national-ffa-convention-expo/sae-for-all-opens-the-door-for-every-ffa-member/
Five SAE types will be recognized for the National FFA SAE Award Program in 2027.
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Chapter Connect Partners Reinforce Relationships
https://www.ffa.org/99th-national-ffa-convention-expo/chapter-connect-partners-reinforce-relationships/
Thirty-two paired chapters explore – and embrace – their differences at the National Convention & Expo.
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Blue Bridge Boys Named the Newest FFA Talent Winner
https://www.ffa.org/99th-national-ffa-convention-expo/blue-bridge-boys-named-the-newest-ffa-talent-winner/
From the bluegrass music capital of the world to the national convention stage, this trio took the top prize.
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