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364 stories by student reporters
Splashing Into a New School Year
Grace Conley · October 13, 2024
The Bourbon County FFA Chapter’s recruitment event, Aquafest, has helped increase its membership number and overall participation.
Greenhouse Greatness: The Future of This Chapter
Ryder Cornett · October 8, 2024
In Michigan, the Fowlerville FFA Chapter is getting a fresh start with a new greenhouse, which was made possible thanks to grant funding.
This SAE is Something To Buzz About
Colton Rudd · September 11, 2024
In Kentucky, Muhlenberg County FFA President Sarah Miller is as busy as a bee managing Hey There, Honey, her business and SAE.
Hooked on Agriculture
Jaiden Fordyce · September 11, 2024
Upshur County FFA Member Cale Collier reels in life lessons from working on his father’s fishing charter boat for his paid placement SAE.
From Animal Enthusiast to an Award-Winning SAE
Sydney Beiting · September 11, 2024
Ohio FFA member Kami Kile turns her love for animals into success with her Supervised Agricultural Experience.
A Landscaping Legacy
Lauren Argotte · September 11, 2024
Owen Bigler, a Lebanon FFA member from Indiana, turned his family’s lawn care hobby into a thriving business, OB Lawns.
Where a Family Business Can Lead You
Cooper Harvey · September 11, 2024
Schuylerville FFA Member and 2024-25 New York FFA State Officer Taylor Baraclough raises Thoroughbred horses for her SAE.
Turning a Beloved Place to a Place To Advocate
Morgan Keith · September 11, 2024
For his SAE, Whiteland FFA Alumnus Cian Cribbs planned and delivered an agriculture lesson each week for special education students.
This FFA Member Is Making Waves
Lucy Chorman · September 11, 2024
Forrest Teichmann reflects on how her job and SAE resulted in her being named a national agricultural proficiency finalist.
The Possibilities of Wildlife Management
Greyson Applebee · September 10, 2024
Jackson Wallen excels in his two SAEs, having achieved state and national recognition for his skills in trapping.
Sprouting SAE Success
A. Houser · September 10, 2024
Central Columbia FFA Member Brynn Karnes shares the journey of her agribusiness SAE.
Sierra Payne’s Life in Livestock Production
Haven Cash · September 10, 2024
This North Clay FFA Alumna from Illinois expresses her passion for raising and showing livestock and her award-winning SAE.
Harris Boys’ Roadside Stand
Melinda Wesley · September 10, 2024
Drew Harris and his family own and operate a roadside stand in Utica, Ohio, where they raise maple syrup, sweet corn and pumpkins.
Ohio FFA Member Shows Nationally While Sticking to Her Roots
Parker Burris · September 9, 2024
Alexis White interns at Campbell Farms, where she shows various livestock at the local, state and national levels.
Kora Greene Is Cultivating Commitment
Isaiah Todd · September 9, 2024
This Hillsboro Great Oaks FFA member’s SAE project is showing rabbits at the fair. Check out this article to learn more about her story.
Grease and Glory: A Passion for Classic Tractors
Elizabeth Lilyea · September 9, 2024
Inspiring FFA member Andrew Curtis Szalach turns his passion for classic tractors into a gold-winning SAE.
Claire Grimes is Growing Hoosier Highland Farm
Kelsey Thompson · September 9, 2024
What started as a dream for this FFA member has since become a lifelong passion for raising awareness of the Highland breed in Indiana.
Taxidermy Triumph: Nate Emmons’ Latest FFA Endeavor
Taylor Johnson · September 8, 2024
This 16 year old explores taxidermy as his SAE, emphasizing ethical considerations and hands-on learning.
Growing a Passion for Plants
Katelyn Bullock · September 6, 2024
During his greenhouse management SAE, Kevin Kayton has developed and expanded his knowledge of plants and leading students.
Gearing Toward Growth: Uilleam Harper’s Mobile Repair Business
Miru Kunst · September 6, 2024
Uilleam Harper from Norfolk FFA in Massachusetts used an SAE Grant to grow his mobile repair agricultural mechanics business.
Chicago Ag Sciences FFA Alumna Leads the Charge in Agricultural Literacy
Kaden Ambers · September 5, 2024
For many city kids, stepping onto a farm seems as distant as landing on the moon—but one passionate alumnus of Chicago’s Ag Sciences school is changing that, one summer camp at a time.
Emu Adventures: Farming With Emus
Ryder Cornett · September 4, 2024
Leah Mishka owner of an emu farm in eastern Michigan. She shares her inspiration and stories about owning and operating the farm.
Desperado the Horse
Grace Routhier · September 4, 2024
Ashland FFA Member Anabel Wadsworth from Maine uses the equine knowledge she gained from caring for her horse within FFA competitions.
Agriculture: A Beacon of Hope for a Sustainable Tomorrow
Kalena Diaz · September 3, 2024
Delaware FFA member Joseph Delaney is working to correct mistakes of the past thanks to SAE Grants provided by the National FFA Organization.