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262 stories by student reporters
Lana Myers: The Heart of Elton FFA
Austin Bruchhaus · November 4, 2025
At Elton High School in southwest Louisiana, Lana Myers is the heart of Elton FFA. For more than 20 years, she’s inspired students to find their potential through agriculture, leadership, and integrity.
Generations of Service Through Agriculture Advocacy
Curtis Hall, Jr. · October 27, 2025
Learn how the Sebren family has managed to serve their community for three generations by advocating for agriculture through education.
A Legacy of Service: Brad Etheridge
Annabelle Whitehurst · October 26, 2025
For former Williston FFA member Brad Etheridge, service is the heart of the blue corduroy jacket.
Growing Leaders at the NCFFA State Leadership Conference
Laiken Wilcox · October 26, 2025
The North Carolina State Leadership Conference brought together FFA members from across the state for a week of leadership training, workshops and experiences that would be remembered for a lifetime.
Service in Simple Acts
Cooper Autry · October 25, 2025
Scotts Hill FFA Reporter Cooper Autry describes what service means to him, and how his chapter played a role in serving him.
Washington-Wilkes FFA: Big Heart, Small Town
Aniyah Grant · October 25, 2025
In a small, rural town, this Georgia chapter is growing more than just vegetables. Guided by the FFA motto, members are nurturing leadership, compassion and a stronger community through dedication and care.
Welding Dreams and Cattle Schemes: A Young Leader’s FFA Journey
Annikah Self · October 25, 2025
Brayden Pilkenton, a farmer and nationally recognized talent, now inspires others by teaching welding at Southern Georgia Technical, blending passion with purpose.
Still Serving: Inspiring the Next Generation With a Buzz
Nuriana Rauda-Lopez · October 25, 2025
NECP Beekeeping Club mentor Ted Williamson inspires the next generation of beekeepers to embody the FFA motto, “Living to Serve.”
Rooted in Service: How One Advisor Inspires Success Through FFA
Savannah Wade · October 24, 2025
This Florida FFA advisor sets example for others in his chapter and community about how to inspire and educate FFA members.
Living to Serve: Emily Morgan’s Journey From Barn to Classroom
Gabriella Ramirez · October 24, 2025
From showing goats to shaping young minds, Emily Morgan’s story reflects a life rooted in service and growth.
Living to Serve: Hannah Hinshaw’s Impact Beyond the Blue Jacket
Savannah Belton · October 24, 2025
Rockingham County FFA member Hannah Hinshaw makes a lasting difference through the Special Olympics, her church and her community.
How One Person Impacts Many
Drayce Wright · October 23, 2025
Lilly Campbell’s journey through FFA shows how one person’s leadership can inspire many within a community.
Farm Day Fun: Travelers Rest FFA Brings Agriculture to Life
Jasmine Barrera · October 22, 2025
Travelers Rest FFA in South Carolina creates an unforgettable agricultural experience for a local elementary school.
Cameron Asbell: A Small-Town Servant Leader
Carson Meeks · October 22, 2025
Cameron Asbell from Bronson, Fla., fully embodies “Living to Serve.” Building from foundations within FFA, he has led a life of service.
Beyond the Jacket: Amanda Mainord Continues Living To Serve
Mackenzie Vester · October 22, 2025
FFA Alumna Amanda Mainord continues to live the FFA motto, giving back to her community and inspiring future generations to serve.
Ariana Williams: A Community Champion
Maggie Phelan · October 22, 2025
Fontainebleau FFA member Ariana Williams is a superstar when it comes to engaging the community in agriculture.
Every Coin Counts: FFA Fundraiser Surpasses Goal
Lilia Mendez · October 21, 2025
FFA members turned loose change into strength, raising $1,000 to support women through the Hospitality House project.
Puerto Rico’s FFA Anthem
Valeria Jiménez · October 18, 2025
Eighty-seven years ago, ag teacher Miguel A. Maymón wrote the Puerto Rico FFA Anthem, a symbol of pride to FFA members.
Luke Graham: A Leader With a Servant’s Heart
Abbygael Whitehead · October 18, 2025
They say it’s important for a leader to have a servant’s heart. See how Luke Graham inspires FFA members by “Living to Serve.”
“Living to Serve” Is the Three Rivers Way
Lillian Arroyo · October 18, 2025
This group of North Carolina chapters supports and challenges one other, and the Federation Leadership Conference is a highlight event.
Learning to Lead, Living to Serve: Greene County FFA Chapter Officers Empower Greenhands
Sophey Errington · October 18, 2025
Greene County FFA officers empowered Greenhands to grow as leaders and to make a difference in their communities.
Inventing Solutions to World Hunger, One Paper at a Time
Amber Tirado · October 18, 2025
Millbrook FFA members devote their time to ending hunger on a global scale through a unique college externship experience.
From Corduroy Blue to Dress Blues
Lillian Sokol · October 18, 2025
Learn how this South Carolina FFA Alumnus continues to embody the motto of “Living to Serve” by serving his country.
Blue Jacket, Big Heart: Serving Beyond Graduation
Kolby McPherson · October 17, 2025
Ashtyn Worthington reflects on the FFA motto of “Living to Serve.” She has had multiple leadership opportunities and loves helping her community.