Eastern Region

FFA in the USA Reporter Keeley Harding spoke with Sydney Whichard, a past North Carolina FFA state officer and 2025 national officer candidate, about how to become a great leader.

The FFA motto ends with “Living to Serve,” a phrase that represents giving back to others, supporting your community, and putting others before yourself. Few embody that better than Karen McClure.

Mars Hill FFA members join farmers during Harvest Break, preserving potato farming traditions and strengthening community bonds.

This FFA Alumnus demonstrates his passion for FFA and agriculture through his service to his home chapter and community.

Ben Arteman once served as an Illinois FFA State Officer. Now he supports members across the state in several different ways.

Eastern View FFA came together with Culpeper Parks and Recreation to create a beautiful landscaped area to the previously built flagpole plaza.

Meet the FFA Alumni proving that "Living to Serve" is more than a motto — it’s a legacy of leadership, service and lifelong impact.

From his military service to decades spent shaping minds and hearts, Dr. Lane has embodied the FFA motto of "Living to Serve" in every season of his life. 

The Illinois FFA Section 8 Officers hosted the JumpSTART conference with local FFA chapters, building leadership and creating unity.

Illinois FFA Section 23 officers are "Living to Serve," with unique leadership development workshops.

Heather Prochnow embodies “Living to Serve” through her lifetime dedication to FFA and equipping future agriculture leaders.

The Michael Wood Memorial Scholarship positively impacts the community and fuels potential in future leaders, truly embodying “Living to Serve.”