Future of Farming

Washington state FFA Vice President Gus Suksdorf says commodity prices, and input costs top the list of things that concern him about modern day farming.

There's a powerful story waiting to be told about our farmers — it's all about the connections we make through personal experiences.

Idaho FFA State Secretary Emily Sorensen says one of the best parts of wearing the blue and gold is how it helps her stay connected to her family.

Washington FFA Secretary Claire Sheehan says there are multiple ways to speak to young people, but no matter how you do it, a positive message will resonate better.

Idaho FFA President Matthew Waite encourages all young people, regardless of where you grew up, to reach out to the local FFA chapters to learn more about agriculture career options.

Idaho FFA Reporter Anna Hernandez said when she competed at nationals, she looked to address one of those issues not typically top of mind in farming circles.

And Idaho FFA Treasure Gabe Kitamura says advocacy, whatever form that takes, is becoming more and more important, even in the Gem State.

Fitting in in high school can be challenging. But Washington state FFA Treasure Ava Haase says your local chapter is a great place to make quick friends and feel instant community.

Between social media posts, and misleading quotes, farming can come off as a controversial career choice for some young people. Washington FFA Sentinel Aubrey Gardiner says more needs to be done to combat these false storylines.

There are many challenges before the ranching community, but one that doesn’t get much of the attention, according to Oregon FFA President Alex Wise, is the average age of today’s producer.