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289 stories by student reporters
This Trio of Siblings Is Making “Moo-ves” in the Dairy Industry
Adam Wilke · March 25, 2025
Learn about these DeWitt Central FFA members’ dairy-focused SAEs, which include raising and showing cattle.
Growing Fish for an SAE
Karsyn Bladow · March 25, 2025
Hankinson FFA member Adryanna Stirling from North Dakota is planning to use grant funding to raise tilapia.
FFA Event Raises $5,000 for Alumni Chapter
Natalie Schroeder · March 25, 2025
The Calamus-Wheatland Alumni Chapter hosted its first steak dinner and auction event to raise money for its local chapter.
National FFA Week: Corvallis FFA Version
Lily Bingaman · March 18, 2025
These Montana members, including Tangia Bumgarner, celebrated in style by visiting with middle school students.
Odessa FFA Chapter Holds Annual Breakfast
Abigayle Lett · March 5, 2025
This Missouri FFA chapter got its community involved with an annual National FFA Week event filled with good food and conversation.
Moo-ve Over, It’s Storytime
Adam Wilke · February 28, 2025
Find out what happens when a stampede of farm animals from Iowa visits a local elementary school during National FFA Week.
Western Farm Show Hosts FFA Day
Blaine King · February 27, 2025
On the final day of National FFA Week, Kansas and Missouri FFA members grew their networks and broadened their horizons.
FFA Week Across Wisconsin
Jordan Berg · February 26, 2025
Chapters celebrated National FFA Week in a variety of ways. Breakfasts and competitions are just a few of these events.
Depew FFA Impacts Community Youth
Tyse Buck · February 26, 2025
Thanks to support from Oklahoma State University, this chapter hosted an interactive “Farm to You” event during National FFA Week.
Recruitment Day in Cougar Country
Lynlee McCurry · February 20, 2025
Oklahoma Union FFA celebrated National FFA Week by focusing on engaging with future members in elementary and middle school.
New Limits, New Traditions
Blayde Lindsay · February 19, 2025
Brookfield FFA in Missouri found a unique way to cheer on its school’s wrestlers and participate in FFA Week activities.
Beyond a Spirit Week: FFA in One Word
Kolton Stolba · February 18, 2025
Celebrate leadership, growth, and unity during National FFA Week—where passion for agriculture and community shines brighter than ever!
Driving Agriculture Forward at the Missouri State Capitol
Maycee Thouvenel · February 18, 2025
Missouri FFA members met in Jefferson City to take part in a special National FFA Week event amid overwhelming support for youth in agriculture from state leaders.
Soil, Water and the Power of Words: Haggerman’s Path to State
Maycee Thouvenel · February 14, 2025
This Versailles FFA member from Missouri competed in the soil and water conservation topic and placed second at state.
Kansas State University Hosts Annual Speech Day
Blaine King · February 14, 2025
This on-campus event includes FFA Creed speaking, prepared public speaking and extemporaneous public speaking.
Festive Firs
Blaine King · February 14, 2025
Central Heights FFA members wrapped up a successful semester by creating unique Christmas wreaths in their horticulture class.
Alva FFA Hosts Drive Your Tractor to School Day
Katelee Martin · February 12, 2025
This Oklahoma chapter showed its spirit by hosting a community-wide event to get members excited about National FFA Week.
FFA Reunion Brings Back People and Memories
Cesar Pizana · February 4, 2025
Alumni and current members bonded over memorabilia, sparking conversations about their chapter’s rich history.
Diet Dilemma
Blaine King · January 31, 2025
The 2025-30 Dietary Guidelines for Americans are in the works and sparking conversations within the beef cattle community.
Homegrown Talent: The Journey From Student to District Advisor
Citlali Calixto · January 28, 2025
Learn about Sarah Madsen’s career in agricultural education and her role as the Weld Central FFA Chapter advisor.
Chris Chinn Leads With Passion
Abigayle Lett · January 28, 2025
Missouri’s director of agriculture brings 20 years of experience and a passion for developing future leaders in agriculture.
Big Addition to a Small Town
Karsyn Bladow · January 28, 2025
Since being established a few years ago, this North Dakota chapter has made a positive difference on its school and community.
California Wildfires Burn Away Agriculture
Lily Bingaman · January 28, 2025
As these natural disasters continue to persist, they impact agriculture by destroying crops and ruining fields.
Student by Day, Teacher by…Well, Also Day
Adam Wilke · January 27, 2025
A career in education isn’t for everyone, but Caden Bernauer is growing the next generation of agricultural leaders.