State Officer’s Back to School

And just like that, summer has ended just as quickly as it began. As the dust from the Kansas State Fair begins to settle, I have been reflecting on the beginning of the school year and ultimately what our year of service has looked like thus far. It is crazy to think that the state […]

BLASTOFF INTO A BUSY YEAR

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Contact: Lillian Hulse, KS FFA Website: ksffa.org Email: [email protected] BLASTOFF INTO A BUSY YEAR Mission Control announces successful Chapter Leadership Trainings [MANHATTAN, KS, July 30, 2025—] Launching Leaders, 2025 Chapter Leadership Training (CLT) had three liftoff dates: July 1 & 2 (Hays), 7 & 8 (El Dorado), and 9 & 10 […]

A Simple Hello

We have the unique ability to tell our story and build connections through those experiences that we have on the farm, in the blue jacket, and in this industry. The phone was my biggest enemy as a child. Growing up in elementary school, I struggled talking to new people, especially when it was on the phone. […]

Growing Grit

Grit is holding onto your truest potential even though you’re feeling all of the pressure to just let go. There’s grit on sandpaper, things that make us grit our teeth, but there’s also the grit that lies in thedepths of our souls. Guts, resilience, initiative, and tenacity. In it’s simplest form, grit fills the spacewhere […]

A Season of Thankfulness

As Thanksgiving wraps up, and the first six months of my year of service has flown by, I have found myself in a state of reflection.

The Power of Small Change

When we think of leadership, we often picture big transformations, grand speeches, or
sweeping reforms. However, sometimes, the biggest impact comes from the smallest steps.

Where to Find Success

Success is a word that resonates deeply with me, yet its definition varies widely for everyone. For some, it may mean winning a CDE, LDE, proficiency award or agriscience fair project, while for others, it could represent personal fulfillment or making a new meaningful relationship.