The Zachary FFA Chapter of Louisiana Named 2026 Premier Chapter: Building Communities
The Zachary FFA Chapter of Louisiana was named the 2026 Premier Chapter: Building Communities during the fifth general session of the 99th National FFA Convention & Expo this year in Indianapolis.
The Zachary FFA Chapter of Louisiana created an activity titled “Farm-to-School,” where they developed interactive presentation stations to teach local pre-K students about healthy eating with fruits and vegetables. Members also made cookbooks, featuring the recipes showcased during the presentations, for the children to take home. FFA members developed leadership, communication, and teaching skills while pre-K students gained early nutrition education.
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Louisiana FFA Well-Represented at the 99th National FFA Convention and Expo
Louisiana FFA members, advisors, staff, and supporters were recognized numerous times at the 99th National FFA Convention and Expo held in Indianapolis on October 21-24. FFA members from across the state participated in many competitive events, and top honors were taken home throughout the week.
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The Zachary FFA Chapter of Louisiana Named 2026 Premier Chapter: Building Communities
The Zachary FFA Chapter of Louisiana was named the 2026 Premier Chapter: Building Communities during the fifth general session of the 99th National FFA Convention & Expo this year in Indianapolis.
The Zachary FFA Chapter of Louisiana created an activity titled “Farm-to-School,” where they developed interactive presentation stations to teach local pre-K students about healthy eating with fruits and vegetables.
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National FFA Membership Reaches Record High
The National FFA Organization continues to grow, reporting a record 1,053,847 student members during the 2025-2026 school year. FFA membership increased 1.1 percent from the previous year, with students participating in 9,591 chapters across all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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Local FFA Chapter Takes the State Stage: Ruston High FFA in Action
The Ruston High FFA Chapter recently returned from the Louisiana FFA State Convention with numerous awards and recognitions, highlighting another successful year for the chapter and its members.
Among the chapter’s top accomplishments were state championship victories in both the Farm Business Management and Marketing Plan Career Development Events.
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Louisiana Students Attend 97th FFA State Convention in Alexandria
Grant High School FFA reporter Isabella Kendrew and president Marissa Ogburn talk about the 97th annual Future Farmers of America State Convention & Expo in Alexandria June 1-4, 2026.
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Louisiana 4-H and FFA Take Agriculture to the State Capitol
The state capital of Louisiana was turned green and blue last Tuesday as Louisiana 4-H and FFA Capitol Day brought nearly 500 high school students from across the state to Baton Rouge for a day of learning, leadership, and civic engagement.
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Stock Show Spotlight: Showing Season Brings Together Communities Across the Southeast
From barns to show rings, producers and students say that livestock events offer economic opportunity and life lessons. Let’s take a look at some shows across the southeast in Georgia, Virginia, and Louisiana, showcasing the hard work and talents of rural youth in 4-H and FFA.
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Franklin FFA Livestock Program Builds Skills, Confidence and Community
The show ring is packed with students putting their best foot forward for showmanship. When Jesse Daigle steps onto the dirt, he has his game face on.
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FFA Week and #SAESunday Showcase the Future of Agriculture
With so much noise in the news cycle, it can be easy to stay stuck in the negative. But this weekend was a reminder that the next generation of agriculture is still showing up with grit, joy, and community.
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GOP Lawmakers Go After National FFA’s Tax-Exempt Status
House Republicans are demanding records from the National FFA Organization about its partnership with Syngenta Group, arguing the agribusiness’ Chinese state ownership and the youth group’s diversity initiatives could jeopardize FFA’s mission — and, potentially, its tax-exempt status.
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FFA Chapters Across U.S. Feed Thousands of Farmers and Families
Across the country, before FFA members went home for the Thanksgiving break to enjoy meals with their own families, many ventured out with their chapters to live out the organization’s mission: growing leaders, building communities, and strengthening agriculture. Students are proving that service is not an extracurricular activity — it’s a way of life — as they packaged by the thousands meals for food-insecure families and deliver warm lunches to farmers during harvest.
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National FFA Scholarships Open for 2025-26 Applicants
The National FFA Organization has officially opened applications for its 2025-26 scholarship program, offering nearly $2.5 million in financial assistance to FFA members pursuing their next steps in education.
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Louisiana FFA Excel At The 98th National FFA Convention & Expo
FFA members from across the country participated in the 98th National FFA Convention and Expo held in Indianapolis from Oct. 29 to Nov. 1. Louisiana FFA members participated in many competitive events and were recognized numerous times.
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'24/'25 National FFA Officer Team Named During 97th National FFA Convention
The 2024-25 National FFA Officer Team was elected today during the final session of the 97th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis.
Students from Illinois, Ohio, Kentucky, California, Georgia and Wisconsin were elected by National FFA Delegates to serve as 2024-25 National FFA Officers. They will lead the organization for the next year.
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