FFA

Feb 20, 2025

Staying Connected: My Journey as a NC FFA State Officer and the Power of FFA Beyond Graduation

Beyond graduation, FFA continues to provide a sense of community, connection, and opportunities for involvement, proving that the blue jacket’s impact lasts long after high school. This is Regan Honeycutt's year in review. 

Nov 6, 2023

Andy VonCanon and Allison Jennings Receive Honorary American FFA Degrees

Agricultural educators, Andy VonCanon and Allison Jennings, have received honorary American FFA Degrees for outstanding contributions to agricultural education. 

Jan 25, 2023

Developing the Future Leaders of Agriculture

Meet AEE Alumni, Jackie Knowles, who is leading the future generation of agricultural leaders as an agricultural education teacher. 

Nov 16, 2022

NC FFA Receives NC Tobacco Trust Fund Commission Grant

North Carolina FFA was recently awarded a $50,000 grant from the North Carolina Tobacco Trust Fund Commission, which will be used to fund the Agricultural Education Teacher Cohort program. 

Nov 9, 2022

NC Agricultural Education and FFA Staff Honored by NASAE

AHS staff members Andy VonCanon and Josh Bledsoe were recently honored at the National Association of Supervisors of Agricultural Education conference. 

Nov 8, 2022

MacKenna Clifton Elected as National FFA Officer

After 26 years, North Carolina has a representative as a National FFA Officer. MacKenna Clifton, a junior studying agricultural education, now serves as the Southern Region Vice President. 

Oct 13, 2022

Park Named Director of Agricultural Education, FFA Board Chair, and National FFA Advisor

Dr. Travis Park, an AHS Professor, has been named Director of Agricultural Education, FFA Board Chair, and National FFA Advisor. 

Nov 11, 2021

Students Earn Top FFA Honor

Two AHS students were awarded the highest FFA honor at the 2021 National Future Farmers of America (FFA) Convention. 

Jun 19, 2017

State Officers Reflect on Leadership, Legacy and Their ‘FFA Family’

Six CALS students will retire this week from what they describe as the rewarding, exhausting and ultimately life-changing experience of being a North Carolina FFA officer. The state’s annual FFA Convention takes place June…