By Ella Cline, Clovis FFA Chapter Reporter

Saying the FFA motto is one thing, but living the FFA motto takes time, commitment, and a heart for your community. Strengthening volunteerism and citizenship have always been an emphasis of the Clovis FFA Chapter. To help connect FFA members to their community and adopt a “living to serve” attitude as they enter the new year, the January chapter meeting featured community projects that quickly engage members. 

California FFA members showed up at this year's National FFA Convention! Highlights inlcude: one American Star Farmer, three National Agricultural Proficiency winners, three National FFA Agriscience Fair winners, and 11 Career and Leadership Development Event teams that were ranked gold.

Congratulations to everyone who competed in Indianapolis!

California Association FFA National Convention Results 

Updated October 31, 2022

Each year, the Lodi Grape Festival draws thousands of visitors who come to enjoy food, wine tasting, grape murals, live entertainment, a carnival, and more. The grape mural competition is a trademark of the festival, where community groups—including FFA chapters—design and create murals that are covered by locally grown grapes. Each grape is polished with vegetable oil before the artist glues it into place on a foil covered framework. 

By Melanie Orozco, State FFA Reporter

This month, we had the privilege of attending both the South Coast Sectional Leadership Conference and two of the North Coast Sectional Leadership Nights with plenty of chapter visits sprinkled in between. 

By Case De Jong, Turlock Christian Chapter President & Tri-Rivers Sectional Vice-President

Each summer, thousands of FFA members descend on the nation’s capitol to participate in one of FFA’s most exciting leadership experiences—Washington Leadership Conference (WLC).

By Melanie Orozco, State FFA Reporter

It certainly feels like a party for the state officers, who have been traveling up and down the state for expos, seminars, tours, SOLCs, chapter visits…and even baseball games! 

Agricultural internships are an invaluable opportunity for students to learn about companies in the field, develop professional skills, and build relationships with industry leaders. They also provide an opportunity for unique hands-on experiences. This summer, FFA members from throughout the state participated in ag internships. Read about their experiences, and consider applying for an internship program next summer.

By Micah Bradley, Hanford FFA Chapter and Aiyana Martel, Covina FFA Chapter

By Jesus Ochoa, Marysville FFA Reporter

Each spring, Gridley FFA members apply to be part of a team that brings hands-on agriculture to surrounding elementary schools. FFA members plan, prepare, and organize the events, which typically include two school sites.