FFA Chapter Finds a Thousand Ways to Care
Members of Turlock FFA served their community last summer, but the teens received much more than they gave.
Indiana FFA Chapter Offers Trauma Training
An Indiana FFA chapter teaches farmers how to deal with emergencies in the field.
FFA is ‘Boots on the Ground’ in Wildfire Relief Effort
In a matter of minutes, California's most deadly fire changed the realities of thousands of residents. That's when FFA members went into action.
A Crop With the Potential to Soar
This Alabama member plants an experimental crop that can be converted to jet fuel. Crystal Chandler was looking for a supervised agricultural experience (SAE) project when her FFA advisor at Geraldine High School in Geraldine, Ala., introduced her to carinata (Brassica carinata). The oilseed crop, a nonfood biofuel oil, can be used in jet fuel. The remnants of the carinata seed can be used as a high-protein feed for livestock. The timing was right for Chandler to plant the novel crop. Her parents had just rented 50 acres of farmland with plans to grow row crops. Also, Agrisoma Biosciences Inc., a business focused on sustainable biofuel production, was looking for Alabama farmers to experiment with the oilseed crop. Chandler was eager to take on a major project. “For my first SAE, I grew herbs,” she says. “The second year, I got a little bigger and grew 2 acres of row crops, and I wanted to do something bigger.” In 2017, Chandler planted 50 acres of carinata under contract with Agrisoma. She expected to harvest her first [...]
5 Must-Dos for Your Chapter Banquet
Every chapter banquet is unique. Here, members share their priorities for planning and executing a memorable end-of-the-year event. 1. List your non-negotiables. “This is the time to make a list of the things you cannot do without,” says Joelle Grubbs of the West Central Valley FFA Chapter in Iowa. “Things you'll definitely want to include are going through all the awards and honors received by the chapter or members, the retiring address and year-in-review moments. Making a list will allow you to keep your banquet organized and under control. It also keeps you from leaving anyone or anything out!” 2. Make some memories. “Chapter banquets are usually the last event that senior FFA members get to attend, and we want to make sure that it is memorable,” says Brodee McCormick of the Athens FFA Chapter in Illinois. “We like to thank the seniors one last time with a retiring jacket ceremony. We recognize how much work they have done and how big of an impact they left on the chapter and its members.” 3. Add a service [...]
Florida Member Eyes A Future in Forestry
Member Hendrix Paterson grows a successful SAE to serve his chapter, school and community.
Wisconsin Community Goes All In for Agricultural Education
The community of New Richmond, Wis. steps up in big ways to support its FFA chapter, thanks to the tireless efforts of the agricultural education instructor.
Chapter Provides Hurricane Recovery Help
This North Carolina FFA chapter organizes a food and supply drive to help Hurricane Florence victims.
Ag Angle: Thomas, Louisiana
Varnado Jr. High FFA Chapter Advisor Emily Cooper shares a seasonal photo from Thomas, La.
Winter 2018: FFA in the USA
Here are some of the important and exciting things happening in FFA chapters around the country.
