Wow my first four weeks into this IFYE experience has been eye opening!
The York FFA Difference Makers “Difference in Action” committee is launching a new community-driven food security and ag-education program this summer at the York County Fair Aug. 6-9.
- Kristen Sindelar
A successful marksman has a steady hand and a sharp eye. Equally important to the 4-H’ers and instructors in the Knox County Shooting Sports program is safety.
BaiLee McMillan of Milburn, Nebraska, a recent graduate of the College of Veterinary Medicine at Iowa State University, is representing Nebraska and the U.S. in an international agricultural immersion program called IFYE.
- Kristen Sindelar
Scotts Bluff 4-H is a frenzy of fur and feathers. The small animal program has a strong presence at each Scotts Bluff County Fair with between 50-65 rabbits and an additional 80 chickens, Bantams, geese, ducks, turkey and other fowl.
- Janelle Atyeo
Meet the Messenger's newest Producer Progress Reporter! Noah Seberger is a junior at Rock County High School in Bassett, and the Rock County FFA president. He'll be giving reports from his grandparents' black Angus ranch, and he's got some pretty grand ambitions for the coming school year an…
- Kristen Sindelar
It’s been a long ride for the Silver Spurs 4-H Club, which got its start more than six decades ago in 1963.
- from K-State Extension news service
It’s county fair season, and while local events are a great way to enjoy the sun and time with friends, heat can be an invisible fun bandit for livestock.
- Kristen Sindelar
Not everyone gets to go from candling eggs in one school, to delivering caterpillars to another, to handling Madagascar hissing cockroaches in another. Yet this is all in a day’s work for extension educator Jenna Gilbert.
- Kristen Sindelar
Curious minds want to know: what makes 4-H so awesome?
- Kristen Sindelar
Young patients at the hospital in Jefferson County, Nebraska, have something to look forward to after Marley Rosener put her heart and hands to larger service for this year’s 4-H Citizenship project.
- Kristen Sindelar
Many in the older generation can recall their childhood summers filled with endless days spent exploring the great outdoors. This was especially true if you were lucky enough to go to 4-H camp, where the adventures that made camp special featured hiking in the woods, being on the water and s…
- Kristen Sindelar
Kids around Osmond, Nebraska know that to be an all-star, you’ve got to join 4-H.
- Kristen Sindelar
The temps are heating up, kids are out of school and the days are getting longer. For Elise Anderson, these are signs that her favorite season is almost here: fair season.
- By Amy Hadachek
It was no small feat for Maywood, Nebraska’s FFA chapter members and their teacher to have a banner year. Many of the members earned awards, and the chapter dug deep to engage in numerous community service projects.
- Kristen Sindelar
A central Nebraska woman turned her love of horses into a nonprofit organization, Heartland Youth Ranch, offering hope and healing for the child and families amidst horse riding sessions, summer camps and a women’s retreat in the fall.
- By Amy Hadachek for Midwest Messenger
Deep in the vast ranching territory in Cherry County in the Nebraska Sandhills, FFA has generated huge enthusiasm at Cody-Kilgore High School.
- By Kyptan Scheideler, Ord FFA Chapter reporter
The Ord FFA Chapter has been very busy this past year. Two Ord FFA members traveled to Chadron for Range Camp on June 9-12: Elizabeth Skibinski and Kyptan Scheideler. The week was packed with lots of activities and learning experiences. Students were placed in groups called “Crews” that comp…
- By Atlie Andersen, Adams Central FFA Chapter reporter
The Adams Central FFA Chapter has had an exciting and successful year, highlighted by strong performances, leadership growth and meaningful community involvement. From competitions to conventions, members have represented their chapter with pride and dedication.
- By Maren DeJonge, HTRS FFA Chapter advisor
Humboldt Table Rock Steinauer (HTRS) FFA has had an outstanding year of competition and achievement across multiple events. The chapter competed in Land Judging, Livestock Judging, Career Development Events (CDEs) and Leadership Development Events (LDEs), showcasing the diverse talents and d…
- By Kameron Jutten of Palisade, Neb.
"Branding is not the most exciting job, but it goes a lot better when you have a few friends helping push calves."
- By Amy Kohtz, EMF FFA co-advisor
The 2025–2026 school year brought exciting changes for the Exeter-Milligan-Friend (EMF) FFA Chapter. While our chapter has been a cooperative since the 2017–2018 school year, this marks the first year all students have been under one roof. Exeter-Milligan Public Schools and Friend Public Sch…
- By Jace Peschong, Crete FFA Chapter reporter
The Crete FFA Chapter has had a successful and well-rounded year filled with leadership development, competitive achievements and community service. With approximately 60 active members, the chapter continues to stay involved through competitions, events and volunteer efforts throughout the year.
- Kristen Sindelar
Despite all his “irons in the fire,” UNL student and entrepreneur Nathan Rippe has started a new metal project. He wants to help FFA and ag students prepare for their future.
- By Tiffaney Palmer, Neligh-Oakdale FFA Chapter advisor, and Samantha Hart, Neligh-Oakdale FFA Chapter reporter
The Neligh-Oakdale FFA Chapter serves approximately 55 active members in grades 7–12 in Antelope County and is continuing to build momentum through a strong focus on student involvement, retention and achievement.
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