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FFA in the USA
Western Region
245 stories by student reporters
An Exclusive California FFA State Officer Interview
Audrey DeCarli · March 20, 2025
The 2024-25 California state president and vice president reflect on their FFA experiences, journeys to state office and more.
Happy National FFA Week From Friendswood FFA
Karly Anderson · March 5, 2025
Learn how this Texas chapter is promoting premier leadership, personal growth and career success during National FFA Week!
Tradition for Many, Celebration for All
Jayda Goodson · March 5, 2025
The Texico FFA Chapter celebrated the 2025 National FFA Week with fun dress-up days and an ongoing tradition of thanking educators.
Maggie Alford Hits High Notes in the National FFA Band
Viviana Velazquez · March 5, 2025
From her garden to the stage, this California FFA member showcases the harmony found between music and agriculture.
National FFA Week: Washington Style
Trent Oney · February 28, 2025
With more than 15,000 members and 195 chapters, no one celebrates National FFA Week quite like members from around Washington state.
FFA Fun at CORE Butte
Natalie Reed · February 28, 2025
This California chapter was full of enthusiasm during National FFA Week, showcasing its passion for FFA with a spirit rally.
Celebrate National FFA Week With AAEC-EM FFA
Samantha Aarup · February 26, 2025
These Arizona members participated in dress up days, a teacher appreciation breakfast, games and activities, and a chapter meeting.
San Luis Obispo FFA Ignites School and Community Spirit
Abigail Danley · February 26, 2025
From the iconic “FFA on the Hill” event to a petting zoo, this California chapter shares the impact of agricultural education.
Love and Mercy: Tioga FFA and the Local Horse Rescue
Madison McNair · February 21, 2025
California FFA members teamed up with a local horse rescue during National FFA Week.
How Sugar-Salem FFA Advocates With the Local Farm Bureau
Sarah Jones · February 18, 2025
Read on to learn about how this Idaho chapter helped second-grade students learn about cattle, water, wheat and more.
Grady FFA Kicks Off FFA Week With Fun, Food and Celebration
Madison Kenyon · February 18, 2025
This New Mexico chapter is bringing its school together with a week of spirit days, activities and an appreciation breakfast.
French Fries and Farm Animals
Sarah Jones · February 18, 2025
Sugar-Salem FFA brought its community together with fun treats and a petting zoo held at the annual “Treats in the Streets” event.
NUSR District FFA Spreads Holiday Cheer With Service-Focused Christmas Party
Sarah Jones · February 17, 2025
North Upper Snake River District united for a Christmas service project, creating hygiene kits to foster community and celebrate togetherness.
Love Is in the Air
Natalie Reed · February 13, 2025
The CORE Butte FFA Community Service Committee was hard at work serving its California community during the season of love.
The Face Behind the Weddings
Peyton Deuel · February 11, 2025
Taking a floriculture class and working at a plant store helped California FFA Alumnus Lexi Lupton discover an interest for floral design.
FFA’mily Event Shows Appreciation to Devoted Community
Trent Oney · February 1, 2025
In this Washington community, members express their gratitude and garner support for their chapter’s upcoming year.
The Transformative Journey of Melissa Lua-Duarte
Ethan Lopez · January 30, 2025
Through setbacks and resilience, the 2024-25 California FFA State Treasurer inspires more than 100,000 members to embrace their potential.
Write Your Story: The “Unwritten” Theme of Bear River FFA
Viviana Velazquez · January 28, 2025
This California officer team shares their core values and how they aim to empower member to write their own paths in agriculture.
Washington Leadership Conference Scholarship Creates Opportunities
Laiken Wilcox · January 28, 2025
A partnership between the Tribal Agriculture Fellowship and the Native Youth in Agriculture organization helps members learn to lead.
Spend Your Summer With North Carolina FFA
Laiken Wilcox · January 28, 2025
Looking for ways to grow your involvement? Consider attending state convention, Washington Leadership Conference or Rec Camp!
Portales FFA Champions Inclusion With Special Needs Day
Madison Kenyon · January 28, 2025
Portales FFA empowers the community by hosting a Special Needs Day at the Roosevelt County Fair, featuring hands-on activities, demonstrations, and a special goat show for individuals with special needs.
Logan FFA Leads by Example With Canned Food Drive
Madison Kenyon · January 28, 2025
In New Mexico, this chapter collected 745 cans for the Ministry of Hope Center and inspired generosity among students.
California Wildfires Burn Away Agriculture
Lily Bingaman · January 28, 2025
As these natural disasters continue to persist, they impact agriculture by destroying crops and ruining fields.
Making Leaders in Monterey Bay
Audrey DeCarli · January 27, 2025
The Made For Excellence and Advanced Leadership Academy conferences help California FFA members become effective leaders in their community.