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Farm Youth

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…

Leaning into leadership through FFA

Leaning into leadership through FFA

  • By Kameron Jutten of Palisade, Neb.

Being an FFA officer this year has been a great experience, and it has taught me a lot about what it truly takes to be a leader.

Southwest FFA reflections

Southwest FFA reflections

  • By Ash Wolf, Southwest FFA Chapter reporter

Here at Southwest FFA in Bartley, Nebraska, our officer team took great action to launch a new year full of growth and opportunity for our chapter.

What’s happening in the classroom: Gordon Rushville FFA Chapter

What’s happening in the classroom: Gordon Rushville FFA Chapter

  • By McKaley Grover, Gordon Rushville FFA Chapter historian

The Gordon-Rushville FFA Chapter has many new and exciting developments, which the chapter members are using to create new agricultural advancements within the community. Advisor Shawn McKimmey has brought new life to the Gordon Rushville ag program over the past four years, bringing his lif…

Writing new chapters of success in Overton FFA

Writing new chapters of success in Overton FFA

  • By Juliana Loudon, Overton FFA Chapter advisor

The Overton FFA Chapter is celebrating its eighth year since being chartered with success story after success story. We were humbly started in the fall of 2018 with a roster of 25 students and Mrs. April Williams as advisor. Today, we boast of a roster of 38 students and Mrs. Juliana Loudon …

Writing new chapters of success in Overton FFA

Writing new chapters of success in Overton FFA

  • By Juliana Loudon, Overton FFA Chapter advisor

The Overton FFA Chapter is celebrating its eighth year since being chartered with success story after success story. We were humbly started in the fall of 2018 with a roster of 25 students and Mrs. April Williams as advisor. Today, we boast of a roster of 38 students and Mrs. Juliana Loudon …

Why have corn stalks changed?

Why have corn stalks changed?

  • By Kameron Jutten of Palisade, Neb.

"For the past few weeks, we have been moving and rotating cows on corn stalks for the winter. Many ranchers do this to fatten cows up and prepare them for the cold months. However, in the past few years, I’ve noticed that the cows just aren't getting enough."

Southern FFA Chapter recaps 2025

Southern FFA Chapter recaps 2025

  • By Isabelle Penner, Southern Public Schools FFA Chapter vice president

This year, our FFA chapter at Wymore, Nebraska, has done a lot of activities, competitions and outings. The chapter attended several sessions of the National FFA Convention. Our chapter also has big plans for this year’s FFA week, which is Feb. 21-28.

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