central region

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.

Council Grove FFA is rethinking the ag classroom to bridge the knowledge gap and engage a new generation of learners.

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.

Safety is always a win! On Sept. 11, the Centralia FFA Chapter in Centralia, Mo., hosted Score with Ag Safety, an agriculture safety event held before a football game. Partnering with the Little Dixie Fire Department, FFA members brought agriculture safety to the forefront by teaching community members how to recognize potential farm hazards, stay safe in agricultural settings and help others in emergency situations.

This article highlights the projects, accomplishments, and experiences of Ashley Schilling from the Beckman Catholic FFA Chapter. Schilling has competed at the Iowa FFA Agriscience Fair through the State Science and Technology Fair of Iowa.

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.

Agriculture changed the way Bill Boulware thought. He was truly changed by the experiences he had.

From the classroom to the community, Grace Schmidt's FFA journey showcases growth, leadership and successes within agriculture.

Jace Myers worked hard to secure his role as the Oklahoma FFA central area vice president this year.

Sapulpa FFA Chapter President Leo Enlow exemplifies true leadership through service, mentorship, hard work and a commitment to helping others.

Kennedy Jansma shares her journey as an FFA member.

Josie Kuennen from the Northfield FFA Chapter’s story about how she joined FFA and how it has shaped her into the graduating senior she now is.