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The Year of Youth in Agriculture
With the help of state government officials, Maine FFA members celebrated the Year of Youth in Agriculture.

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By Jillian McLaughlinPublished On: January 7th, 2026Categories: FFA in the USA, FFA in the USA EmailTags: cultivate leaders, Eastern Region, FFA Alumni and Supporters, Government, Maine, Maine FFA, Year of Youth in AgricultureViews: 26
From State Office to State Government
From a Finley, Wash., farm to the House of Representatives, April Connors credits FFA for launching her public service and champions career pathways for students.

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By Lachlan BradleyPublished On: November 5th, 2025Categories: FFA in the USATags: 4-H, agriculture, April Connors, blue jacket, career and technical education, CTE, CTE legislation, education policy, ffa, FFA State Officer, Finley WA, future farmers of america, Gerald Ringwood, Government, House of Representatives, House Republican Floor Leader, K–12 pathways, Legislator, Legislature, living to serve, mentorship, Parliamentary procedure, public service, public speaking, Representative, rural leadership, State Legislature, state office, State Officer, student opportunities, vocational education, Washington, Washington 8th Legislative District, Washington State Legislature, Western Region, workforce development, youth leadershipViews: 221
5 Ways to Advocate for Agriculture in 2020 (and Beyond)
Learn how to effectively use your voice in support of agriculture and ag education.

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By Jessica Walker BoehmPublished On: October 19th, 2020Categories: FFA New Horizons, The FeedTags: Advocacy, ag literacy, Election, GovernmentViews: 801
Paving Her Way to Agriculture
This ag commissioner's unexpected path to ag leadership began with ag ed.

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By Jessica Walker BoehmPublished On: May 15th, 2020Categories: FFA New Horizons, Premier Leadership, The FeedTags: agriculture, commisioner, Government, Women in AGViews: 1653
82 Organizations Submit Letter to Congress in Support of the Next Generation of Agriculture
More than 82 farm groups, youth organizations, associations signed a letter to Congress delivered Tuesday, March 21 (National Ag Day 2017) to strengthen the next generation of agriculturists.

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By Published On: March 21st, 2017Categories: Ag 101, Bylaws & Constitution, SpeakAg, The FeedTags: Advocacy, ag day, farm bill, Government, Next Generation AgricultureViews: 4916
On The Record: Ray Starling, Special Assistant to the President
Ray Starling, the 1996-97 National FFA Eastern Region Vice President, recently received a new position within the White House, focusing on agriculture policy.

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By FFA New HorizonsPublished On: March 14th, 2017Categories: FFA Membership, National Officers, On The Record, Premier Leadership, The Feed, TopTags: Advocacy, former ffa member, Government, North Carolina, white houseViews: 7025

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The Year of Youth in Agriculture

From State Office to State Government

5 Ways to Advocate for Agriculture in 2020 (and Beyond)

Paving Her Way to Agriculture

82 Organizations Submit Letter to Congress in Support of the Next Generation of Agriculture

On The Record: Ray Starling, Special Assistant to the President