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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.
Giving Students Goat Opportunities
Laiken Wilcox · September 9, 2024
Nevaeh Locklear, a Lumberton FFA member from North Carolina, helps raise, care for and show goats as part of her SAE.
From Grandpa’s Pasture to an SAE Project
Sarah Jones · September 9, 2024
In Idaho, Sugar-Salem FFA Member Carter Moore’s SAE was influenced by his grandfather’s love for cows and has grown since 2021.
From Ashes to Innovation
Ethan Lopez · September 9, 2024
Tessa Camacho’s innovative project uses horticultural charcoal to speed up plant recovery on wildfire-damaged land.
From Agriculture Class to the National Stage
Morgan Carroll · September 9, 2024
Hanford FFA Member Ayden Coelho from California shares his journey as a national finalist in agriscience research.
Feeding a Community With Forest- and Pasture-Raised Pork
Sara Hinson · September 9, 2024
AJ Taylor of Bergman, Ark., describes how his pork production SAE has grown since starting it with his grandfather in 2022.
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.
Barn to Business: Cristen Haynes’ Swine SAE
Lucas Gooden · September 9, 2024
This Lincoln FFA Chapter member from Alabama has managed a swine production and management SAE since the seventh grade.
Making the Community Clean for Everyone
Karsyn Bladow · September 8, 2024
This past summer, Hankinson FFA Student Advisor Andrew Jean cleaned up a local park and beach in his North Dakota community.
Wyatt Wonnell’s MagnaWave SAE Magic
Abigail Danley · September 8, 2024
For his SAE, this Nipomo FFA member from California decided to experiment and became a licensed practitioner.
This DeWitt Central FFA Member Has Too Much Bling
Adam Wilke · September 8, 2024
Check out how DeWitt Central FFA Member Taylor Houser has turned a passion for jewelry into a successful small business.
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.
Cultivating Knowledge: Josiah Saravia’s Journey in Rare Plant Care
Jazmin Palma · September 8, 2024
In North Carolina, this Millbrook FFA member’s SAE includes working at the Atlantic Gardening Company and gaining horticulture experience.
A Lap Around the Sun: 365 Days of Agriculture
Lily Bingaman · September 8, 2024
This agriculture advocacy-focused Instagram account is run by a hardworking and relentless Montana FFA member named Claire Murnin.
Tatum FFA Member Explains Passion for Family Buisness
Madison Kenyon · September 6, 2024
Trippton Angell, a Tatum FFA member from New Mexico, provides insight on how to start a cattle operation through hard work.
Missouri FFA Member Strives To Keep the Family Tradition Alive
Blayde Lindsay · September 6, 2024
For his SAE, Missouri FFA member Briar Montgomery puts in time at his family-owned and operated veterinary clinic.
Making Miracles Within FFA
Abby Woodward · September 6, 2024
This FFA member is celebrating the “miracles” that come with her SAEs.
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.
A Passion for Reins
Rylee Lemaster · September 5, 2024
Zoee Lawson, a Lamar FFA member in Arkansas, pursues her goals to continue working with her horses through an equine science SAE.
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.
Buzzing With Success
Abigayle Lett · September 4, 2024
Odessa FFA member Aubrey Rider from Missouri dives into beekeeping and perfecting honey production for her SAE.