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FFA in the USA
Southern Region
262 stories by student reporters
Small Engines, Big Future
Tracee Wickham · April 3, 2026
Young Taylor Nolan turned a small passion for engines into a growing business, and discovered how FFA can open unexpected doors for young entrepreneurs.
FFA 101: New Member Survival Guide
Micayla Smiley · April 2, 2026
FFA is a place where you can have fun, grow and be a leader. These six tips will help new members get started and make the most of every opportunity.
Doing to Learn: Life Skills in the Show Ring
Bristol Rives · April 1, 2026
McKinley Garret and Myla Rives share how the dedication and hard work of showing hogs are preparing them for real-world success.
Mountain Home FFA Member Shines in and out of the Blue Jacket
Hunter Coy · April 1, 2026
Mountain Home FFA member Hannah Dooley has been a member for five years. Her commitment to the organization goes far beyond the corduroy.
Shining in and out of the Blue Jacket
Bristol Rives · March 31, 2026
Chapter Reporter Chloe Branaman balances FFA, pageants and school while growing as a leader and advocate for agriculture.
Currituck County FFA: Planting Possibilities
Micayla Smiley · March 29, 2026
Currituck County FFA sparks young minds with hands-on planting, bringing “Doing to Learn” to life.
Planting Seeds Beyond the Classroom: Growing Skills Through Experience
Kolby McPherson · March 24, 2026
This school year, Whiteville FFA members gained an opportunity to learn through hands-on experiences with the opening of the chapter’s new greenhouse.
Living to Serve, Giving to Grow
Faith May · March 20, 2026
Two Texas FFA chapters demonstrate a can-do attitude in local food drive contest, celebrating National FFA Week in the best way!
FFA Impacts Members and Their Everyday Lives
Hannah Staab · March 18, 2026
FFA members excel at balancing leadership events, agriculture projects, work, school, sports, and home life, always giving their best effort.
Creativity Meets Opportunity at Moss Point’s Aquaculture Program
Sophey Errington · March 18, 2026
This Mississippi FFA Chapter is proving that agriculture can be sustainable and effective anywhere, even in an urban area.
Andrew Roberts’ Journey in and Beyond the Jacket
Mia Calton · March 18, 2026
A North Carolina FFA member and officer shares how he balances his FFA involvement with other commitments.
Doing to Learn: The Impactful Service That Sparked the Smiles
Sophey Errington · March 16, 2026
The Forest-Scott FFA Chapter in Mississippi brings joy through service assisting special needs community members at the Refuge Roundup.
Keeping the Roots, Growing the Branches
Savannah Wade · March 10, 2026
Chiefland FFA in Florida continued National FFA Week traditions, while introducing new ones along the way.
Stop the Bleed, Start the Conversation: FFA Members in Action
Lilia Mendez · March 6, 2026
Discover how Rome Middle School FFA partnered with Atrium Health and promoted agriculture to students during National FFA Week.
More Than Just the Blue Jacket
Coraline Woodall · March 6, 2026
Noah Boykin is a high school student who juggles four AP classes, a job, sports and more on top of his heavy involvement in FFA.
The Leader Behind the Georgia FFA Foundation’s Fundraising Success
Lilia Mendez · March 6, 2026
Discover how Mrs. Katrina Jones has played a key role in raising over $13 million to support and expand opportunities for FFA members.
Roots and Representation: How One Student’s Vision Connected Durham’s Black Farmers With the Next Generation
Olivia Ko · March 3, 2026
Jordan FFA in North Carolina hosted a panel highlighting Black agriculturists to celebrate both Black History Month and National FFA Week.
FFA Day at the Georgia Capitol
Coraline Woodall · March 3, 2026
Georgia FFA members had a blast learning about the inner workings of the State Capitol, thanks to the generosity of our representatives.
Kicking Off National FFA Week With Tradition
Hannah Staab · February 25, 2026
Members around the nation, including this Florida chapter, celebrate the importance of FFA, agriculture and agricultural education in schools.
Una Poema Para Chile/A Poem for Chile
Jazmin Palma · February 21, 2026
Dos miembros de la FFA viajaron a una región de Chile rica en agricultura. Devolven con un poema sobre las lecciones que aprendieron. Two members of the FFA traveled to an agriculturally rich region of Chile. They returned with a poem about the lessons they learned.
Roots: Does Your Agriculture Background Matter in FFA?
Calleigh Pittman · February 20, 2026
Every FFA member has a different background. Two Tennessee FFA members demonstrate how FFA provides opportunities for everyone.
National FFA Chorus: A Lasting Impact
Curtis Hall, Jr. · February 20, 2026
Members of the National FFA Chorus share share how much they’ve been impacted by a group of strangers who later became family.
The Fourth Annual Three Rivers Federation Leadership Conference
Laiken Wilcox · February 18, 2026
The Three Rivers Federation hosted its annual Federation Leadership Conference at the North Carolina FFA Center.
Living the Blue and Gold at Clewiston Christian High School
Bristol Rives · February 18, 2026
CCHS FFA celebrated National FFA Week with outreach, leadership, and hands-on learning, highlighting the impact of agriculture.