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FFA in the USA
Central Region
289 stories by student reporters
More Than Muddy Paws: How One Oklahoma FFA Member Is Gaining Real-World Skills Through Her SAE
Molly Mayes · February 12, 2026
Through her SAE, Wash and Walk, Oklahoma FFA member Mikaela Yandell is turning her lifelong love for animals into hands-on experience that prepares her for a future in veterinary sciences.
Agriculture Doesn’t Stop
Beau Newport · February 12, 2026
FFA members across the Unites States cared for their livestock projects during the harsh winter storm. FFA in the USA Reporter Beau Newport highlights the importance of caring for projects and what members of Oklahoma’s Meeker FFA did to protect their stock.
From Blue Jacket to White Coat: An FFA Alum’s Commitment to Veterinary Service
Kayla Schweer · February 11, 2026
How a former member and veterinarian embodies the FFA motto “Living to Serve” through compassionate animal care and community impact.
From Blue Jackets to Ink Pens: Jenks FFA Bridges the Distance Between Chapters
Paxton Brown · February 4, 2026
Discover how Jenks FFA members are learning about agricultural communications by writing to FFA chapters in every state.
Cattlemen’s Congress
Beau Newport · January 31, 2026
Meet three livestock exhibitors who represented Meeker, Okla., well during an annual event held in Oklahoma City.
The World Needs All Kinds of Minds: Wise Words From Temple Grandin
Grace Schmidt · January 27, 2026
Temple Grandin shares her perspective of individuals with autism working in the agriculture field, and she emphasizes the need for everyone’s ideas.
When Misconceptions Hurt Producers
Zetta Kuhl · January 27, 2026
What are misconceptions in agriculture, how do they hurt producers, and what can we do about it?
From Roots to Riches: Teaching Members About Success
Adam Wilke · January 26, 2026
In the Central DeWitt FFA Chapter, members and parents have the opportunity to put down roots and grow in leadership.
FFA: The First Step Into a Lifetime of Opportunity
Katelee Martin · January 23, 2026
FFA opens the door to many opportunities in agriculture. Oklahoma invites members to participate in many supporting organizations.
An SAE With Style: How One Oklahoma FFA Member Combines Fashion With Agriculture
Molly Mayes · January 22, 2026
An Oklahoma FFA senior turns creativity into an SAE by building a nationwide clothing brand rooted in agriculture and leadership.
Double the Success: Brock Hammock Claims Two Reserve Breed Championships in Arizona
Blakely DeMuth · January 20, 2026
Perkins-Tryon senior Brock Hammock shined nationally, earning two Reserve Breed Champion hog titles.
Cashion FFA Work Day Auction Builds Leadership Through Labor
Molly Mayes · January 20, 2026
The Cashion FFA Work Day Auction turns service into leadership, connecting members and supporters through hard work that benefits the entire community.
FFA Through the Generations
Evie Diss · January 20, 2026
Graduating doesn’t mean FFA ever stops being a part of you.
Vivian Jones Travels to the USA for FFA
Addison Smith · January 20, 2026
From the Netherlands to Missouri, Vivian Jones is shaping the future of agriculture in everything she accomplishes.
From Then to Now: Neodesha FFA Celebrates Growth, Leadership and Legacy
Delaney Bradford · January 16, 2026
Neodesha FFA hosted an officer-parent night that highlighted student leadership, time commitment and the chapter’s growth over generations.
Staude Sisters Find Success at Jeff Beutler Memorial Swine Show
Beau Newport · January 16, 2026
Meeker FFA members Kaydence and Analie Staude found success at the Jeff Beutler Memorial Swine Show in Stillwater, Oklahoma.
Missouri FFA From 2025 Members’ Perspectives
Michaela Miller · January 15, 2026
Missouri FFA had an exciting year filled with many opportunities, activities and new friendships.
FFA Competition Season: Embracing the Chaos
Marissa Gottman · January 15, 2026
Read on to explore the powerful impact of career and leadership development events as FFA competition season approaches.
Community Support: The Backbone of Youth in Agriculture
Joci Fogle · January 15, 2026
Small and rural chapters need support from local communities to grow youth in agriculture, both inside and outside of the show ring.
New Beginnings: White Lake Launches FFA Chapter in South Dakota
Katherine Marshall · January 13, 2026
Despite lacking an agricultural education program, students at White Lake High School didn’t let that stop them from starting an FFA chapter.
More Than A Blue Jacket
Madyson Rose · January 13, 2026
FFA is more than a blue corduroy jacket; it represents opportunity, leadership and personal growth. Kansas FFA Executive Secretary Mary Kane shares how her experiences in FFA helped shape her confidence, communication skills, and success beyond the classroom.
Every Jacket Has a Story: Taylor Nothdurft’s Agvocate’s Journey
Harper Dickey · January 12, 2026
How Missouri FFA State Officer Taylor Nothdurft created her program, Agvocate’s Journey, to highlight member stories across the organization.
State FFA Officers Host COLT Conference
Beau Newport · January 12, 2026
Meeker FFA officers traveled to Norman, Okla., to gain leadership skills, participate in workshops and connect with Oklahoma FFA leaders.
Molly Mose Cultivates Success Through a Dahlia Venture
Natalie Schroeder · January 12, 2026
This North Scott FFA member from Iowa is growing flowers and valuable life skills that will prepare her for the future.