National FFA Organization

Gracie Furnish- National FFA Eastern Region Vice President Year in Review

Gracie Furnish, 2017- 2018 Eastern Region Vice President from Kentucky talks about her year in review, an inside look into convention planning and lots more.

FFA Members in Action

Meet Tyler Gore, an FFA member and future agriculture educator from Georgia.

This segment aired on the Feb. 18, 2017, “FFA Today” show on Rural Radio Sirius XM Channel 147.

ACTE Announces New Teacher of the Year

“FFA Today” correspondent Micheal Clements interviews Jacob Ball of Kentucky, the Association for Career and Technical Education’s National New Teacher of the Year.

This segment aired on the Feb. 18, 2017, “FFA Today” show on Rural Radio Sirius XM Channel 147.

New York Honors FFA Week

In recognition of National FFA Week, the New York State Senate passed a special resolution. Hear remarks from Senator Patty Ritchie.

This segment aired on the Feb. 18, 2017, “FFA Today” show on Rural Radio Sirius XM Channel 147.

Happy National FFA Week

Each year, FFA chapters around the country celebrate National FFA Week. It's a time to share with local, state and national audiences what FFA is and the impact it has on members every day. FFA Communications Manager Kristy Meyer highlights some of the amazing events transforming the nation during the week.

This segment aired on the Feb. 18, 2017, “FFA Today” show on Rural Radio Sirius XM Channel 147.

Living Communications Legend Retires from FFA

For almost 40 years, Bill Stagg has shared the story of agricultural education and FFA throughout the country. In January, the director of strategic communications for the National FFA Organization retired. Before he left, Bill sat down with us to reflect on his legacy with the organization.

This segment aired on the Feb. 11, 2017, “FFA Today” show on Rural Radio Sirius XM Channel 147.

Culver’s Again Lends a Helping Hand to FFA

Culver’s supported the country’s next generation of agricultural leaders by sponsoring FFA Day at the recent National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s annual convention and trade show in Nashville. The restaurant’s senior marketing manager Jessie Corning joined us by phone to talk about Culver’s commitment to FFA and agriculture.

This segment aired on the Feb. 11, 2017, “FFA Today” show on Rural Radio Sirius XM Channel 147.

Preserving Delaware’s History

"FFA Today" contributor and host of the Off-Farm Income Podcast Matt Brechwald talks to Ariana Gaston, an FFA member from Delaware working to preserve the state's history.

This segment aired on the Feb. 4, 2017, “FFA Today” show on Rural Radio Sirius XM Channel 147.

FFA Members Embark on South African Journey of a Lifetime

In January, 75 state FFA officers traveled to South Africa for a 12-day educational and cultural experience. Kentucky FFA President Ben Pinkston, New Jersey FFA Secretary Renée Stillwell, Florida’s Area 2 Vice President Hunter Burnsed and Nebraska FFA President Kaitlyn Hanvey chronicle their most memorable encounters.

This segment aired on the Feb. 4, 2017, “FFA Today” show on Rural Radio Sirius XM Channel 147.

Ride Along in RFD-TV’s Inaugural Tractor Brigade

FFA enjoyed a front row seat to the 2017 Presidential Inaugural Parade during RFD-TV’s Rural Tractor Brigade. Hear from Pennsylvania Sentinel Garrett Jenkins, Vice President Jacob Kline, Treasurer Madeline Buss, and Chaplain Tricia Hojnowski who led the delegation of tractors down Pennsylvania Avenue to the White House.

This segment aired on the Feb. 4, 2017, “FFA Today” show on Rural Radio Sirius XM Channel 147.