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FFA in the USA
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364 stories by student reporters
Creating My Own Path Through FFA
Leah Pruitt · May 29, 2026
This article shares my journey of finding my own identity in FFA, overcoming the pressure of comparison and growing into a leader who hopes to inspire and support others.
Finding My Place in This World
Jaiden Fordyce · May 29, 2026
Jaiden Fordyce shares how taking an agriculture class helped her find opportunities in the agriculture industry and FFA.
The Convention Most Members Never See
Cole Bauman · May 24, 2026
Two days behind the camera as a reporter at Ohio FFA State Convention changed the way Cole Bauman sees everything about it.
More Than Corduroy: Leila Harper’s Journey in FFA
Leila Harper · May 21, 2026
My journey as a first-generation member of FFA and how it shaped my leadership skills, Supervised Agricultural Experience projects and competitions, as well as experiences at the state and national level.
Finding My Place in Agriculture
Laurel Fitzgerald · May 21, 2026
Laurel Fitzgerald shares how she found her path in the agriculture industry, her FFA experiences and her future plans.
Hidden in Plain Sight: Finding Family and Purpose Through Agriculture
Logan Sarnik · May 13, 2026
FFA helped this member could grow into someone they weren’t sure they could be — and gave them a family they didn’t even know they had.
Fired Up for FFA: Region II Brings Leadership to Life
Kamryn Billings · May 12, 2026
Record attendance, unforgettable memories and future leaders defined this year’s Region II FFA Camp and Banquet across Michigan.
Rural Report Episode 3: Safeguarding Your Mental Health
Brooklyn Dunn · May 11, 2026
In her third podcast, FFA in the USA Reporter Brooklyn Dunn discusses the impact of mental health on agriculturists and FFA members and the importance of ending the stigma.
Blooming a Business: How Drew Groezinger Turned FFA Lessons Into Clara Joyce Flowers
Emma Lenkaitis · May 8, 2026
Drew Groezinger learned skills through FFA and 4-H that expanded into a successful business: Clara Joyce Flowers.
When the Sirens Sound: Tornadoes Strike Clinton County and What Farmers Can Do Next
Shelby Hagen · May 8, 2026
A warning brought two EF-1 tornadoes to Clinton County, Ill., sparing many homes but damaging crops and farmland. Explore tips for farmers on recovery and storm preparedness.
Growing Twice as Nice: WHHS Greenhouse Expansion Blooms With Community Spirit
Madelyn Napier · May 6, 2026
Established in 2001, the Western Hills Ag Department Greenhouse has successfully produced and sold hundreds of thousands of plants to individuals all throughout the Commonwealth.
How FFA Shaped Life at Rustling Birches Ranch
Hannah Shaw · May 5, 2026
Since 2017, four sisters have built a thriving cattle ranch while growing as leaders through FFA.
Todd County Central Has Had Amazing Accomplishments the Past Few Years
Aleigha Hughes · May 1, 2026
As Todd County FFA grows, its impact on the Pennyrile Region and members deepens
Crowned With Purpose: Miss Kentucky Is Turning Influence Into Action
Madelyn Napier · May 1, 2026
Miss Kentucky 2026 Ariana Rodriguez says the pageant program “changed her life.” Now a spokesperson for the Kentucky Department of Agriculture and Raising Hope Foundation, she visits schools championing perseverance, dreams, and mental health.
Heidi Garretson Learned to Lead in FFA — She’s Not Done Yet
Cole Bauman · April 27, 2026
Ohio FFA Alumna Heidi Garretson held two officer titles in FFA, but she’ll tell you the title was never the point.
Built in the Barn: An SAE That Goes Beyond the Gate
Madelyn Napier · April 23, 2026
Beginning in their eighth grade year, the Shea twins began an SAE of raising and showing sheep that is more than meets the eye.
Spring Into Agriculture: What’s Happening Right Now
Katie Grace Barrett · April 21, 2026
From planting fields to raising livestock, spring is a crucial time in agriculture. See how it impacts farmers and FFA members.
The Skills You Don’t See on the Results Sheet: How CDEs and LDEs are Preparing Students for the Future
Laurel Fitzgerald · April 21, 2026
Sarah Craun recaps her experiences as a Virginia FFA member and how they shaped her future career path in agriculture.
Creating Opportunities: Metz Farm Showmanship Program
Irelynn Becker · April 21, 2026
Advisors like Kendall Metz create environments for their students to thrive in, such as the Metz Farm Showmanship Program.
New Lothrop FFA Labor Auction
Ryder Cornett · April 21, 2026
For this Northeastern Michigan FFA chapter, an event that started in 1978 soon became a yearly tradition.
Beyond the Blue: Christiana Borst
Seneca Flint-Morgan · April 21, 2026
The National FFA Organization prepares members to be successful not only in FFA, but in life. Christiana Borst is an excellent example of the young leaders FFA has helped build.
From Fruit to Future: Redefining What Belongs With Katey Jo Evans
Lucy Chorman · April 21, 2026
Katey Jo Evans transformed a question about “imperfect” fruit into a larger story about purpose, progress, and representation in agriculture.
Jackson Young Gets Honored By American Angus Association
Aleigha Hughes · April 20, 2026
Freshman Jackson Young joins the American Angus Association, gaining access to cattle shows, scholarships, leadership training, and resources as a first-generation beef farmer.
From Blue Jackets to Crowns: How FFA Shaped Fair Queen Leaders
Mila Zink · April 20, 2026
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.