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FFA in the USA
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245 stories by student reporters
Every High School FFA Member Should Join a CDE/LDE Team
Masyn Morrow · January 27, 2026
Career and Leadership Development Events provide valuable experience every FFA member should gain.
Love Grows Here: FFA Members Connect Valentine’s Day to Agriculture
Emelyn Rose · January 27, 2026
FFA members use Valentine’s Day to highlight agriculture’s role in flowers, supply chains, research and crop protection.
Roots Deeper Than the Crops: Growing Up in Agriculture
Jewels Pradt · January 21, 2026
Growing up in agriculture teaches lessons through daily work. These grow into lifelong character attributes and purpose, strengthened by FFA.
Double the Success: Brock Hammock Claims Two Reserve Breed Championships in Arizona
Blakely DeMuth · January 20, 2026
Perkins-Tryon senior Brock Hammock shined nationally, earning two Reserve Breed Champion hog titles.
Blue and Gold Runs in the Blood
Madison Satterfield · January 20, 2026
From local fields to the national stage, two brothers show how hard work, innovation and family tradition leads to blue and gold success.
Learning to Do: Sutherlin FFA Chapter’s Sheep Program Builds Student Experience
Khloe Grotting · January 20, 2026
This sheep program in Oregon enables students to gain real-life experience with livestock and learn technical veterinary skills.
Building the Future, Building Connections: Decatur FFA
Emma Crabtree · January 20, 2026
Decatur FFA members reflect on the friendships, confidence and passions they have found through FFA.
Ripon Christian FFA Blooms Into the National FFA Floriculture Champions
Kate Cooper · January 15, 2026
After a journey of hard work and dedication, Ripon Christian FFA Chapter’s Floriculture Team was crowned as the 2025 National Champions!
Rebuilding Food Security Through Agriculture and FFA
Hayden Pascua · January 15, 2026
A look at challenges faced in Hawai`i, as well as how FFA can empower our youth and lead our state back to food security.
The Joy in Giving
Skyler Davis · January 14, 2026
Many individuals in a Texas community participated in the Angel Tree project and made a positive impact on other people’s lives.
Small Chapter, Big Impact: The Heart Behind Mariposa FFA
Maddie Cole · January 12, 2026
This chapter opens big doors through leadership, hands-on learning and community support. Mariposa may be small, but it is building big futures, one student, one opportunity and one community at a time.
Finding Her Voice Through FFA
Sarah Jones · January 12, 2026
Idaho FFA member Myken Rindlisbaker advocates for agriculture through her Supervised Agricultural Experience project focused on raising cattle and farming crops.
Tri-Rivers Section Unites for a Day of Service
Lauren Anson · January 9, 2026
FFA members from across California came together to make a difference and strengthen their leadership skills.
A Conversation on Cultural Appropriation and Respect
Jewels Pradt · January 6, 2026
For Indigenous FFA members, wearing FFA Official Dress and traditional Indigenous clothing blends unity with cultural pride and ancestral honor.
Winning the War on Soil Erosion
Brody Medina · January 6, 2026
To win the war on soil erosion, producers will have to implement regenerative agriculture.
Your Why: Unlocking Leadership Potential in the Blue Jacket
Grace Schmidt · January 6, 2026
Learn all about the FFA “Why” and read some personal “Why” statements from National and State FFA Officers! Take this inspiration and guidance to craft your own purpose within the organization.
Hanford FFA Goes on a Blind Date With a Book!
Neha Clement · January 5, 2026
Read how Hanford FFA members successfully boosted agricultural literacy and involvement in their chapter with one simple event!
New Mexico FFA Welding Series Sparks Growth in Hands-On Learning
Madison Kenyon · December 26, 2025
The New Mexico FFA Welding Series, launched in 2024, brings students together statewide to build real-world welding skills, strengthen critical thinking, and showcase hands-on talent through competitive weld offs led by ag educators and industry partners.
From the Barn to the Table: The Role of Agriculture in Holiday Traditions
Emelyn Rose · December 19, 2025
From farm-grown foods to community service, including West Hardin CCISD’s parade participation and support for underprivileged youth, FFA highlights the role of agriculture in holiday traditions.
A New Home for Yolo: California FFA’s First Regional Realignment
Michael German · December 17, 2025
Regional and sectional officers from Yolo Section—home of University of California, Davis—share their experiences with California FFA’s first regional realignment.
Special Hearts Show: One Ring for All
Faith May · December 17, 2025
See how special needs youth shine as they gain confidence and joy through the Special Hearts Show in San Jacinto County. Agriculture welcomes every heart.
Many Hats, One Heart: How Two FFA Leaders Are Shaping Their Small School
Emelyn Rose · December 17, 2025
Two West Hardin FFA leaders prove small-school students can do it all: balancing sports, leadership and agriculture while chasing big dreams.
Pritchard Wins Big
Beau Newport · December 16, 2025
Michael Pritchard distinguishes himself amongst cattle breeders and earned the prestigious National Breeder Award, as Beau Newport highlights his dedication to better breeding practices.
Was Your Turkey Missing At Thanksgiving?
Jordan Emmitte · December 16, 2025
Navigating grocery aisles this year, you may notice fewer turkeys and higher prices, impacting family dinners and the dedicated farmers working to feed our country.