FFA News
Latest stories and updates from agricultural education.
Heidi Garretson Learned to Lead in FFA — She’s Not Done Yet
Ohio FFA Alumna Heidi Garretson held two officer titles in FFA, but she’ll tell you the title was never the point.
Home Permaculture: A Conversation with Brandy Hall
Both small farms and home gardens are perfect for the principles of permaculture. Brandy Hall is proof of this, and with her landscaping company, Shades of Green, she’s making the permaculture way of life possible for people even in the most urban settings. The post Home Permaculture: A Conversation with Brandy Hall appeared first on Modern Farmer.
FFA Members Serve Veterans
This California chapter’s decade-long service project helps fund Honor Flights.
A Gift to the Future: The Alaska FFA Association’s Time Capsule
Alaska FFA marks its 50th state convention with a “Forget Me Not” theme and seals a time capsule to open in 2076, capturing FFA history.
Built in the Barn: An SAE That Goes Beyond the Gate
Beginning in their eighth grade year, the Shea twins began an SAE of raising and showing sheep that is more than meets the eye.
Food and Farm Businesses Start Applying for Trump Tariff Refunds
April 20, 2026 – Businesses can now apply to get money back from tariffs implemented by the Trump administration that were recently struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court. In February, the court ruled against President Donald Trump’s across-the-board, 10-percent tariffs, as well as reciprocal tariffs applied to certain countries. Those tariffs were enacted in […] The post Food and Farm Businesses Start Applying for Trump Tariff Refunds appeared first on Civil Eats.
Spring Into Agriculture: What’s Happening Right Now
From planting fields to raising livestock, spring is a crucial time in agriculture. See how it impacts farmers and FFA members.
Callie Zoeller Was Shaped by FFA
In this piece, you will read about how the National FFA Organization shaped Mrs. Zoeller’s character and life.
The Skills You Don’t See on the Results Sheet: How CDEs and LDEs are Preparing Students for the Future
Sarah Craun recaps her experiences as a Virginia FFA member and how they shaped her future career path in agriculture.
Creating Opportunities: Metz Farm Showmanship Program
Advisors like Kendall Metz create environments for their students to thrive in, such as the Metz Farm Showmanship Program.
Building the Next Generation of Leaders: Texas FFA Excellence Conferences
Texas FFA is making leadership development opportunities accessible to all members through the Texas FFA Excellence Conferences.
A Guide Through FFA
Check out some tips and tricks from fellow FFA members to help guide you through your years within this organization.
New Lothrop FFA Labor Auction
For this Northeastern Michigan FFA chapter, an event that started in 1978 soon became a yearly tradition.
Beyond the Blue: Christiana Borst
The National FFA Organization prepares members to be successful not only in FFA, but in life. Christiana Borst is an excellent example of the young leaders FFA has helped build.
From Fruit to Future: Redefining What Belongs With Katey Jo Evans
Katey Jo Evans transformed a question about "imperfect" fruit into a larger story about purpose, progress, and representation in agriculture.
Alaska’s Thawing Permafrost Could Shape the Future of Farming
These lands are part of the 80 percent of Alaska that sits in a zone containing permafrost—ground that remains at or below 32 degrees Fahrenheit for two or more consecutive years. The thawing of this layer can trigger a process called subsidence, a physical sinking of the land ranging from a few inches to more […] The post Alaska’s Thawing Permafrost Could Shape the Future of Farming appeared first on Civil Eats.
Jackson Young Gets Honored By American Angus Association
Freshman Jackson Young joins the American Angus Association, gaining access to cattle shows, scholarships, leadership training, and resources as a first-generation beef farmer.
EPA Adds More Pesticide Industry Reps to Science Board
April 20, 2026 – Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin appointed four chemical industry representatives to the agency’s Science Advisory Board last week, including employees of pesticide companies and of a leading manufacturer of the forever chemicals that now contaminate U.S. farm soils, waterways, and food. Members of the Science Advisory Board provide scientific […] The post EPA Adds More Pesticide Industry Reps to Science Board appeared first on Civil Eats.
Mr. Austin Is More Than an Advisor
This Northfield FFA advisor goes above and beyond for his students through CDE practices, SAE projects and helping them grow as leaders.
Where It Started Isn’t Where It Ended
Former Missouri FFA State President Abby Korff grew through FFA and shares her journey from inspiration to impact.
Maine’s Cambodian Community Aims to Keep Invasive Green Crabs at Bay
In those early days in America, it was Cambodian food Uy most longed for—the soups, curries, and rice dishes that married fresh and fermented, striking the perfect balance of sweet, sour, salty, and umami. At one point, he traveled all the way to Long Beach, California, home of the country’s largest Cambodian population, in search […] The post Maine’s Cambodian Community Aims to Keep Invasive Green Crabs at Bay appeared first on Civil Eats.
USDA Creates New Office of Seafood
April 17, 2026 – Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced Thursday that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has created the first Office of Seafood to integrate fishermen and other seafood producers into USDA programs. “We are honoring decades of hard work on the water and opening the door to new opportunities, stronger support, and a […] The post USDA Creates New Office of Seafood appeared first on Civil Eats.
On a Maine Farm, Regeneration Starts With the Sheep
What do sheep, regeneration of Maine farmland, and centuries-old traditions have to do with one another? Quite a bit, when it comes to Melissa Schneider, shepherd and landowner of Casa Portal. Along with herding and sustainable land management, Melissa is one of many women farmers who are staking their place. The post On a Maine Farm, Regeneration Starts With the Sheep appeared first on Modern Farmer.
Will ‘Product of the USA’ Give Cattle Ranchers a Boost?
“Born here, raised here, processed here,” the rodeo stars state matter of factly, explaining a revised label plan for some U.S. products. The heavily produced video was intended to raise awareness for the revamped “Product of the USA” label for meat, poultry, and egg products. That label, finalized under the Biden administration in 2024, closed […] The post Will ‘Product of the USA’ Give Cattle Ranchers a Boost? appeared first on Civil Eats.