The Hayes Center FFA Chapter has had a busy and successful year filled with competitions, leadership opportunities and community involvement. The year began with the officer retreat in Kearney, Nebraska, where the officer team planned chapter activities, set meeting dates and prepared for th…
Located in the heart of Franklin, the local FFA chapter continues to grow not only plants and livestock but also the next generation of leaders. With a strong focus on agricultural education, hands-on experience and community involvement, members are making a meaningful impact both inside an…
The Centura FFA Chapter has had a fun and successful year so far. From interviews to contests to FFA Week, it has been busy.
Three growing boys can drink a lot of milk, but Melissa said she had to figure out what to do with all the extra. “We had an abundance of milk—the freezer was full,” she said.
The Johnson County Central FFA Chapter made a powerful showing at the 2026 Nebraska State FFA Convention, earning top honors across multiple Career Development Events (CDEs), leadership contests and agriscience competitions. Members demonstrated excellence in agriculture, research and entrep…
"I learned a lot, and I’m looking forward to doing it again next year."
It’s a huge achievement having eight members of the Fillmore Central FFA Chapter receive a State Degree.
Nia Karmann sees the world through a different lens. As a professional photographer, she seeks to capture the essence of nature, to view life from a different angle.
The Wynot FFA is a newer chapter located in northeastern Nebraska. The program started in January 2024. Since it was new to the school, there was a lot to get organized.
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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.
The Centennial FFA Chapter has had an exciting and productive year filled with competitions, leadership development and continued involvement in the community.
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.
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…
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…
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…
The Dundy County Stratton FFA Chapter has had an eventful fall semester, filled with learning, Career Development Events (CDEs) and Leadership Development Events (LDEs).
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…
"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."
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.
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