A Connecticut school dives deep
Large tanks bubble as koi do slow, meandering laps. Aquariums gurgle while lobsters peer through the glass. Vats of seaweed prepare to be processed.
Brooksville Sr. FFA Members Address Coastal Erosion
Brooksville Sr. FFA members are using their Yearlong Living to Serve Grant to address coastal erosion due to the removal of invasive plants. Removing invasive plants is important. However, it left coastal areas bare and more susceptible to erosion. The chapter has been working with the University of Florida (UF) to research salinity tolerance in different coastal plants so that they can help restore some of the wetlands. About 500 plants and seeds have been propagated and are being cared for by the FFA members. The chapter is now working with UF to identify planting sites to continue their project. Brookville FFA is just one chapter that is putting their “leadership into action through service”. To get inspired and see what other FFA chapters across the country are doing to create a positive impact in their community, There are many other examples on the interactive Living to Serve Map. How can your chapter serve your community with a $3,000 Living to Serve grant? Work with your chapter to INVESTIGATE a community need, PLAN the yearlong service [...]
Right Place, Right Time: FFA Heroes Rescue Fellow Member
Not all heroes wear capes. Sometimes, they wear blue jackets.
FFA Member Noah Davis Advances on ‘American Idol’
More than 10 million people tuned into ABC's American Idol Sunday night and saw FFA member Noah Davis win over the hearts of the celebrity judges.
One Thing Leads to Another
A one-time agriculture newbie finds his future in FFA.
Madison Taylor is On A Mission To Teach Ag Worldwide
This Minnesota student’s love of ag has taken her to the far corners of the world – and her quest to teach others is just taking off.
GUEST ARTICLE: Take a Vacation from Social Media
Hi guys! My name is Alexa Curtis and I am a teen influencer and bullying expert. When I was 12, I started a blog to inspire other teens to follow their dreams. Now, I get to follow mine and inspire you to follow yours! I wanted to talk a bit about the positive and negative sides of the web. While I know the pitfalls of social media, I also know and understand the importance of social media for personal connections, as well as businesses. Sometimes, I wake up and feel so stressed out and overwhelmed with the internet. I hate knowing that I’m supposed to wake up each morning and immediately check my Instagram or Facebook feed, mainly because that’s my job. Last month, I decided I should take one day off per week from the web. So far, it’s making me happier than I’ve ever been. Have you ever taken a vacation from social media? My business partner for my nonprofit, Steve, took a break from social media 2 years ago. He, along with myself, [...]
