4 Agriculture Activities for Earth Day
Learn how you can use agriculture to make an impact on our planet on April 22.
Celebrate Park and Recreation Month in July
July is Park and Recreation Month, a time to recognize the benefits of local parks and recreation centers.
Former Member Makes Waves in Conservation
Kayla Reed wanted to protect the lake she loves – and took bold steps to do it.
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 [...]
