When people hear FFA, they often think of farms, tractors, and wide-open fields. But on the South side of Chicago, the Gary Comer Youth Center FFA Chapter is proving that agriculture can grow anywhere, even on a rooftop. Their mission is to inspire the community to see ag in a whole new way.
Aniyah Smith and Janay Bussell joined RFD-TV’s Suzanne Alexander to discuss what led them to FFA, their rooftop farm, and how their chapter gives back to the community.
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Jael Cruikshank, the newly elected Western Region Vice President, shares her story on this week’s FFA Today.
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National FFA Secretary Luke Jennings joins us to share how he’s feeling heading into the big week and reflect on his year of service.
October 29 – November 1, 2025
