Each year, FFA (Future Farmers of America) chapters around the country celebrate National FFA Week, which ends this year on Feb. 25. It is a time to share with local, state and national audiences what FFA is and the impact it has on members every day.

Today, the national FFA organization remains committed to the individual student, providing a path to achievement in premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. FFA continues to help the next generation rise up to meet those challenges by helping its members to develop their own unique talents and explore their interests in a broad range of agricultural career pathways.

In this Thursday’s edition, we recognize FFA Week and the local Miami Trace FFA chapter with a special section devoted to the organization. Check it out and read stories from local students detailing what FFA means to them in their own words.