Ag Proud – Idaho magazine announced recently that FFA chapters have received donations totaling $1,527 following the publication's 2025 subscription renewal drive.

It is that time of year once again. Six accomplished individuals have been named Idaho FFA state officers for the 2026-27 school year.

The 98th National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana, wrapped up at the end of October with several standout moments from Idaho members. Out of the Idaho FFA members competing in 26 different Career and Leadership Development Events (CDEs), 10 teams or individuals placed in the top 10 nationally.

This fall, your local FFA chapter has the opportunity to earn a significant cash donation by participating in Ag Proud – Idaho’s subscription drive.

When Zachary Damrow first moved to Idaho, youth involvement in the dairy show industry was very minimal – and over the years, it continued to decline. After he and his wife had their two children, Callen and Dawson, Damrow felt inspired to ensure there would be something meaningful for them to be a part of.

Catch the sounds of Idaho’s Cassia County Fair, as our own columnist and fair board member Paul Marchant introduces the fair board President Trevor Stapelman, an FFA Advisor Cami Schumann and Addi Jones, overall champion from the heifer futurity contest. And catch up with two of CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange analysts on the ranching work force and herd rebuilding.

At the 2025 Idaho National FFA Organization Convention, Idaho Superintendent Debbie Critchfield announced that the legislature passed a measure allowing FFA projects to count as "future readiness" projects, replacing the traditional senior project requirement. This change will take effect for this year’s sophomore class. Ag Proud – Idaho’s Cassidy Woolsey caught up with Critchfield to learn more about this change.

When Sam Stephens walks onto a mining site this summer as a certified welder, he'll carry more than just his gear – he'll represent the kind of success New Plymouth High School's new $2.3 million ag building was built to create.

In April, the following individuals were selected during the Idaho FFA State Convention in Twin Falls to represent the organization for the coming year. They will spend the next year conducting chapter visits, facilitating leadership events and advocating for the Idaho FFA Association.