Leadership Spotlight: Elizabeth Hammann
Elizabeth Hammann, senior and president of Carlinville FFA, shares her leadership journey and favorite FFA activities in Illinois Section 15.
5 Steps to Superb Speeches: A Speaker’s Complete Guide
Illinois FFA member Sydney Kuergeleis shares her experiences in public speaking and her top tips for success in the CDE.
Roger Carr’s Path to Becoming an Award-Winning Advisor
This retired educator reflects on his 38-year career teaching in Illinois and Indiana, and the lessons he continues to carry with him.
Once An Officer, Always in Service
Ben Arteman once served as an Illinois FFA State Officer. Now he supports members across the state in several different ways.
Living to Serve: The Legacy of FFA Alumni
Meet the FFA Alumni proving that "Living to Serve" is more than a motto — it’s a legacy of leadership, service and lifelong impact.
Sparking Service Through Leadership: Illinois FFA Section 8 JumpSTART Conference
The Illinois FFA Section 8 Officers hosted the JumpSTART conference with local FFA chapters, building leadership and creating unity.
Built on Service: How Haven Cash Turns Purpose Into Action
Haven Cash shares her experiences on how she is "Living to Serve" as a passion agriculturist with over 200 hours of community service.
Living to Serve: Lessons Beyond the Blue Corduroy
Mrs. Geisler’s story shows that “Living to Serve” is more than a motto — it’s a lifelong legacy beyond the blue corduroy.
Chicago Youth Harvest Potential on Student-Run Farm
Each year, these leaders provide their Illinois community with 16,000 pounds of fresh, locally grown food.
Cambridge FFA Develops Spanish Learning Program
This award-winning initiative introduced Illinois elementary students to new vocabulary while showing how agriculture impacts their world.
