Illinois

Believe it or not, FFA members and county fair queens have a lot in common! Paris Van Dyke and Jordyn Fourez share how FFA impacted their fair queen experience.

FFA equipped this Illinois alum with skills and experiences that will benefit him as he pursues a career as a farmer and firefighter.

Gillespie FFA members in Illinois show success in parliamentary procedure and ag mechanics through teamwork, leadership and skill development.

The ROWVA FFA Toy Show in Illinois unites a community, builds student leadership and continues a 33-year tradition.

Justin Myers is taking "Doing to Learn" to another level through his SAEs.

FFA goes beyond traditions, shaping students into leaders, professionals, and engaged community members while preserving its rich agricultural heritage.

Cadence Christenson created a nonprofit organization, AniMend, and hosted a supply drive during National FFA Week to help benefit her local animal shelters.

The North Clay FFA Chapter in Illinois hosted a pickleball tournament to celebrate the beginning of National FFA Week.

Southwestern FFA hosted a National FFA Week Classroom Visit to teach elementary students about pollinators and agriculture.

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.