Illinois

This chapter’s annual FFA auction unites community support to fund leadership opportunities, scholarships and agricultural education.

Cool things happened when country music artist Luke Bryan, the Illinois FFA Association and National FFA corporate partner Bayer came together to combat food insecurity.

Lexi Mueller’s journey from being the 2020-21 Illinois Association FFA President to becoming an agricultural educator and advisor shows true passion in agriculture and the importance of authentic leadership.

An Illinois FFA member and former member of the FFA in the USA reporter cohort reflects on her time in the position and shares her experience.

Learning from his grandfather, Trent Stiers has mastered farm equipment repair, welding, and operation in his SAE Project

Elizabeth Hammann, senior and president of Carlinville FFA, shares her leadership journey and favorite FFA activities in Illinois Section 15.

Illinois FFA member Sydney Kuergeleis shares her experiences in public speaking and her top tips for success in the CDE.

Discover how agriculture and community thrive hand in hand in Illinois, inspiring generosity at every turn.

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

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

This FFA co-advisor and alumnus finds ways to stay connected and embody the FFA motto of “Living to Serve.”

Recognizing a need in its community, this Illinois chapter led a service project that consisted of collecting and replacing American flags.