Illinois FFA

An “Aha!” Moment Inspires Giving

Dave Maurer experienced a life-changing realization as an Olympia FFA member.

By Nicole Ward Beckley|2023-12-14T16:32:46-05:00November 14th, 2023|Categories: Donors, The Feed|Tags: Illinois FFA, individual donors|

Here They Grow Again!

In just four years, these FFA chapters have outgrown their new facilities and eagerly await a new building.

By Jodi Helmer|2022-11-15T10:45:11-05:00August 5th, 2022|Categories: Animal Systems, Chapter Focus, Diversity & Inclusion, Donors, FFA New Horizons, The Feed|Tags: agriculture program, chapter growth, diversity, Dwayne O. Andreas Ag Academy, Illinois FFA, new chapter|

Meet Nick Torrance, 2019 American Star Farmer Finalist

For Nick Torrence of the Macomb FFA in Illinois, running the family farm is a dream come true.

By Kyle Hampel|2019-10-29T13:29:25-04:00October 28th, 2019|Categories: 92nd National FFA Convention & Expo, American Star Awards, The Feed|Tags: 92nd National FFA Convention & Expo, American Star Awards, Illinois FFA, News, Star Farmer Finalist, University of Illinois|

Meet Kacie Haag, 2019 American Star in Agriscience Finalist

Routine work on her family's swine farm turned into a passion for Kacie Haag of Tri-Point FFA in Illinois.

By Dené Dryden|2019-10-29T13:30:37-04:00October 23rd, 2019|Categories: 92nd National FFA Convention & Expo, American Star Awards, The Feed|Tags: 92nd National FFA Convention & Expo, agriscience, American Star Awards, Illinois FFA, News|