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Lakeview FFA premier chapter in Nebraska

Lakeview FFA premier chapter in Nebraska

  • By Caleb Sloup, Lakeview FFA Chapter reporter

The Lakeview FFA Chapter has had an exciting and productive year, continuing to grow our impact in agriculture education and community involvement. Our chapter is proud to be recognized as one of the premier chapters in the state. This year, we achieved first place in the state for Strengthe…

Hemingford FFA grows leaders for tomorrow

Hemingford FFA grows leaders for tomorrow

  • By Ainslee Woltman, Hemingford FFA Chapter reporter

The Hemingford FFA Chapter strives to make an impact in the school and community with 50 active members. From showing livestock to growing crops and to public speaking, the chapter is truly shaping the future of agriculture tomorrow. With over 20 kids qualified for the 2026 Nebraska State Co…

Preparing my pitch for State FFA

Preparing my pitch for State FFA

  • By Kameron Jutten, Palisade, Neb.

This week has been focused on preparing for the Nebraska State FFA Convention, set for March 25-27 in Lincoln. I’m working on my sales pitch to make it sound more professional and make sure it flows naturally.

Successful second year for Brady FFA Chapter

Successful second year for Brady FFA Chapter

  • By Trevor Mann, Brady ag education teacher and FFA advisor

Prior to 2024, there was no agricultural education program or FFA chapter at Brady Public Schools. In my first-year teaching, there were quite a few students and community members who would express their desire to get a program started. We looked into what it would take to start, had meeting…

Trio of seniors provides leadership for Litchfield FFA

Trio of seniors provides leadership for Litchfield FFA

  • By Brian Johnson, Litchfield FFA Chapter advisor

Three Litchfield seniors have had a huge impact on the Litchfield FFA program. These students have been active in chapter activities, as well as chapter leadership. In addition to their commitment to Litchfield FFA, they have also been active in other school activities, athletics and of cour…

Strong leadership evident in Alma FFA Chapter

Strong leadership evident in Alma FFA Chapter

  • By Kaitlyn Bradley, Alma FFA Chapter reporter

The Alma FFA Chapter has continued to build on its success through member involvement, leadership growth and competitive achievement. So far this year, our members have been busy competing in a wide range of activities, including Land Judging, Range Judging, Fall Career Development Events (C…

Commitment core of Ralston FFA Chapter

Commitment core of Ralston FFA Chapter

  • By Nick Birdsley, Ralston agricultural educator and FFA advisor

Within the last year, Ralston FFA has focused on establishing community connections, investing in new student projects and working on pushing our bar for excellence further now that we have a firm foundation in place as a 5-year-old chapter.

Centennial FFA growing leaders through competition, service

Centennial FFA growing leaders through competition, service

  • By Dakota Boyer, Centennial FFA Chapter reporter

The Centennial FFA Chapter has had an exciting and productive year filled with competitions, leadership development and continued involvement in the community.

Working cattle, then hitting the books

Working cattle, then hitting the books

  • By Kameron Jutten, Palisade, Neb.

It was a busy week with two FFA contests, and the results were mixed. I didn't do well in welding, which was a disappointment because I know I can perform better than that. On the positive side, my team did well in ag sales and qualified for the state contest.

50 years of chicks hatching in Lancaster County classrooms

50 years of chicks hatching in Lancaster County classrooms

  • By Vicki Jedlicka, Nebraska Extension Lancaster County

This year marks 50 years of the embryology program in Lancaster County. This means two generations of local students have had the exciting experience of hatching baby chicks in their classrooms. Third graders often tell extension staff visiting their classrooms comments like “we have been wa…

Pender FFA celebrates history, growth in 75th year

Pender FFA celebrates history, growth in 75th year

  • By Max Kinning, Pender FFA reporter

The Pender FFA Chapter has proudly served the Thurston County community since 1950. This year, we celebrated our 75th anniversary, a huge milestone that reflects decades of leadership, success and service. Over the years, Pender FFA has built a strong tradition of accomplishments, created co…

Lutheran High Northeast FFA Chapter lives to serve

Lutheran High Northeast FFA Chapter lives to serve

  • By Amanda Hafer, LHNE ag teacher and FFA advisor

The Lutheran High Northeast (LHNE) FFA Chapter has very diverse interests. Many members are interested in shop and welding classes and love working with their hands and touring local manufacturers. Other members are more interested in animal and food science and want to pursue careers in ani…

Dundy County Stratton FFA sees growth through competitions, projects

Dundy County Stratton FFA sees growth through competitions, projects

  • By Kayla Mues, Dundy County Stratton FFA Chapter advisor

The Dundy County Stratton FFA Chapter has had an eventful fall semester, filled with learning, Career Development Events (CDEs) and Leadership Development Events (LDEs).

Greenhouse growing at Bayard FFA

Greenhouse growing at Bayard FFA

  • By Shelbie McKibbin, Bayard FFA Chapter reporter

Growing beautiful flowers is a rewarding endeavor; there are only a few core principles needed, including water amount, temperature control and correct variety. The Bayard FFA Greenhouse and two junior girls with an aspiration to create an SAE (Supervised Agriculture Experience) grew Poinset…

Juttens prepare for calving in an already busy season

Juttens prepare for calving in an already busy season

  • By Kameron Jutten of Palisade, Neb.

"It feels like nobody is ever truly ready for calving season. Getting these shots done gives us a bit more confidence for when the first calves finally show up."

FFA students learn lessons in soil health

FFA students learn lessons in soil health

  • Kristen Sindelar

The very land that Dan Gillespie so carefully tended as a farmer in Madison County became the classroom setting for the FFA members to conduct on-farm research about soil health practices in depth.

Leadership development life changing for Sandy Creek FFA members

Leadership development life changing for Sandy Creek FFA members

  • By Abigail Switzer, Sandy Creek agricultural educator and FFA advisor

The Sandy Creek FFA Chapter started the year strong with a rewarding semester full of opportunities for student growth, leadership development and community involvement. Throughout the school year, members have been engaged in activities that support our FFA mission of developing leadership.

Gibbon FFA looks ahead to third State FFA Convention

Gibbon FFA looks ahead to third State FFA Convention

  • By Andrea Montanez, Gibbon FFA Chapter president

The Nebraska State FFA Convention has made such a significant impact on the Gibbon FFA Chapter. As we get ready for our third convention, we are excited to return because attending in past years has allowed us to grow as leaders, grow as individuals and represent our chapter. Throughout the …

McCool Junction FFA builds momentum through leadership, learning and community

McCool Junction FFA builds momentum through leadership, learning and community

  • By Dana Hall, McCool Junction FFA Chapter advisor and ag teacher

The McCool Junction FFA Chapter and Agricultural Education program has had a busy school year—and shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon.

FFA competitions a test of varied skills

FFA competitions a test of varied skills

  • By Kameron Jutten of Palisade, Neb.

This week in FFA, I have been prepping for two huge things at once: a Career Development Event involving ag sales and a welding competition.

Ashland-Greenwood FFA Chapter finds success together

Ashland-Greenwood FFA Chapter finds success together

  • By Ashley Looper, Ashland-Greenwood FFA Chapter advisor and agriculture educator; and Mollie Lambert, Ashland-Greenwood FFA Chapter secretary

From nationals in Indianapolis to the District Leadership Development Events (LDEs) in Leigh, Nebraska, the Ashland-Greenwood FFA Chapter has made a lasting impact on both their school and the surrounding community throughout the year. Through competitive success, leadership opportunities an…

No more cooped up chickens: Antelope County 4-H builds small animal facility, program

No more cooped up chickens: Antelope County 4-H builds small animal facility, program

  • Kristen Sindelar

You should never count your chickens before they hatch, but as poultry superintendent Rhonda Meyer was counting entries at the Antelope County Fair, she knew there was a problem.

Wisner-Pilger FFA dedicated to ag, farming community

Wisner-Pilger FFA dedicated to ag, farming community

  • By Laura Borgelt, Wisner-Pilger FFA Chapter reporter

The Wisner-Pilger FFA Chapter is dedicated to our farming community. We do many competitions during the year to broaden our agricultural education, as well as participate in many community service activities to give back to the community that gives so much to us. We do a lot of activities an…

Wanted: Ag educators

Wanted: Ag educators

  • Amy Hadachek

Kansas program aims to support and retain first-year teachers.

St. Edward hosting and competing year-round

St. Edward hosting and competing year-round

  • By Alex Meyer, St. Edward 7-12 Agricultural Education Teacher and FFA advisor

The 2025-2026 school year for St. Edward FFA has been off to a great start. Members have been active participants in many contests and other chapter activities with much success. The chapter is led by advisor Alex Meyer and a core group of senior and junior officers: Ryan Cumming, Olivia Rea…

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