Why Every FFA Chapter Needs Alumni and Supporters
The support of an FFA Alumni chapter makes all the difference.
State Officer Found Footing in FFA
After moving from Japan to the United States, Nagomi Lydia Watanabe found a home and purpose in FFA.
Meet Cole Riggin, 2019 American Star in Agricultural Placement Finalist
Traveling across the country is a way of life for Cole Riggin of Riverton FFA in Kansas.
Austin Nordyke is the 2017 American Star in Agribusiness
Since the invention of the push mower, cutting the grass represents a rite of passage for many kids. The only difference for Austin Nordyke was that his mower’s puttering speed propelled him to find a faster way to get the job done. And in 2012, this determination drove him to launch his own lawn maintenance operation—Austin Nordyke’s Lawn Care Service. It currently serves a healthy customer base in southwestern Kansas. Nordyke began his business when he was in eighth grade, as part of his supervised agricultural experience (SAE). He soon realized that with all of the yards he was mowing, one simple mower would not allow him to keep up with the volume. So he purchased a zero-turn lawn mower. This allowed him to be more efficient and take on more yards. In addition, he invested in more backup mowers and soon was taking care of 65 lawns. Though the money-making aspect first motivated him, all the opportunities that came with the business impressed him even more. “Over the last five years, I’ve [...]
