Meet the Finalists: 2025 American Star in Agricultural Placement
See why these four American Star Award finalists have the top agricultural placement SAEs in the nation.
See why these four American Star Award finalists have the top agricultural placement SAEs in the nation.
Watch: It's all about agribusiness for these four 2025 American Star finalists.
Carder Burgener serves as a Zooteen for the Mesker Park Zoo in Evansville, Ind., He helps educate about animals and stresses the importance of animal conservation.
Haven Cash shares her experiences on how she is "Living to Serve" as a passion agriculturist with over 200 hours of community service.
This Illinois FFA chapter found a way to connect with its community and provide locally grown vegetables to its district.
Mrs. Geisler’s story shows that “Living to Serve” is more than a motto — it’s a lifelong legacy beyond the blue corduroy.
Joanie Stiers exemplifies “Living to Serve” through mentoring FFA members, organizing events and improving her community.
Whether it’s donating grant money or mentoring members, James Ankenbrand finds ways to invest in his Illinois community’s FFA chapter.
Valstone’s strategic shift into agriculture includes focusing on technology, integration and supporting future generations.
Learn how one urban chapter, Gary Comer FFA, can make a citywide difference in agricultural education and literacy.