From classrooms to careers: Why Oregon FFA matters

From classrooms to careers: Why Oregon FFA matters

Students participating in FFA work with animals and learn job skills. (Photo courtesy of Tricia Mooney)In a state where agriculture remains the cornerstone of our economy and culture, Oregon FFA has been cultivating the next generation of leaders for nearly a century. But FFA is about more than just cows and plows. The organization once known as “Future Farmers of America” changed its name to “FFA” in 1988, reflecting a shift from strict agricul…