On Regional Radio during FFA Week, you heard testimonials of students across central Illinois on how they got into FFA and the impact it's had on their lives. 

Although FFA stands for "Future Farmers of America," many members do not come from traditional ag backgrounds. For example, Cerro Gordo FFA Chapter President Griffin Tedlock took his first ag class without knowing anything about FFA. 

Grant Arbuckle is the Treasurer of the Mahomet-Seymour Chapter, he explains he didn't grow up on a farm like some of his peers. However, being in FFA opened his eyes to the breadth of the agriculture industry. 

Ava Paulin from the Blue Ridge FFA Chapter notes many non-members question if FFA is only about agriculture. She points out you are always affected by agriculture no matter what you do or where you're at. 

Regional Radio visited with FFA Students from across central Illinois in February for National FFA Week. Find replays of all of those interviews on Facebook and YouTube.