Beyond the Jacket

What REALLY Happens at the Sale of Champions? 👀

The champion is crowned… then the real story begins. Mike Doran takes us behind the scenes of the Iowa State Fair Sale of Champions. #beyondthejacketpodcast #nationalffa

🎤 What Does a Country Music Star Have to Do With FFA?

Drew Baldridge is stepping Beyond the Jacket 🎤 From country music to the lessons that stick with you long after you leave the blue jacket behind, this conversation is one

The Journey to Iowa FFA State President

"Iowa FFA State President Nora Pickhinke joins Beyond the Jacket to talk leadership, FFA, and making the most of every opportunity. 🎙️ Listen to Nora’s episode now! #be

You Don’t Have to Do It Alone

Success looks different when you stop trying to do it all alone. Adam Reinhold shares how FFA, leadership, and the people who supported him shaped his journey. 🎙️ #beyon

Saydee’s Episode Is HERE! 🎙️💙

From an unexpected FFA journey to lessons she’ll never forget—Saydee’s story is one you don’t want to miss. 🎧 Listen now! #beyondthejacketpodcast #nationalffa #farm4pro

She Never Expected THIS to Be Her Path 👀

From welding and poultry production to finding her place in FFA, Chloe Beal shares how hands-on experiences have helped shape her path and prepare her for the future. 💙🔥

Bella Baker: Finding Purpose Through FFA

From a farm girl in northeast Missouri to a national leader in agricultural communications, Bella Grace Baker shares how FFA helped her find purpose, confidence, and life

Heath Laubach on Leadership, Legacy & FFA

The blue jacket is more than corduroy—it's a commitment to serving others. This week on Beyond the Jacket, we're joined by Heath Laubach, the 2025-2026 Oklahoma FFA Nort

Start Small, Make a Big Impact

What if the hardest part of building something meaningful is simply taking the first step? In this episode of Beyond the Jacket, Savannah shares how Ag Awareness Avenue

The Heart of Agricultural Education | Annie Brooke

Some teachers educate. Others leave a legacy. This week on Beyond the Jacket, we're joined by Annie Brooke, an agriculture educator who teaches students in grades 6–12 a

Seeing Both Sides of the Industry

From the show ring to production agriculture, Jackson Ritter of Mt. Vernon FFA shares how his SAE has shaped his perspective on the pork industry. While showing hogs spar

Finding Your Place with Blake

What happens when you step outside your comfort zone? For Blake, it led to lifelong friendships, leadership opportunities, and even a state championship. In this episode

Finding Your Voice in Agriculture with Josie Kelly

From state officer to national stage, Josie Kelly’s FFA journey is built on leadership, growth, and a deep commitment to agriculture advocacy. 🌾🇺🇸 In this episode, she sh

From Hay Bales to State Office: Saydee Longhurst’s FFA Journey

This week on Beyond the Jacket, we're joined by Saydee Longhurst! From launching her own hay business as an SAE project to serving as Idaho State FFA President and becom

One year ago, we hit record on an idea.

One year ago, we hit record on an idea. Today, Beyond the Jacket is celebrating ONE YEAR of sharing stories, highlighting FFA members from across the country, and showca

From FFA to Capitol Hill

From serving as Georgia FFA's North Region Vice President to advocating for agriculture in Washington, D.C., Sadie Knight has built a career around making sure farmers' v

Leadership Beyond the Jacket with Olney FFA

This week on Beyond the Jacket, we sat down with Lexi & Savanah from the Olney FFA Chapter to talk about leadership, personal growth, and the impact FFA has had on their

Leading Beyond the Blue Jacket

From National FFA Officer to a voice shaping the future of agriculture, T. Wayne Williams brings the energy, leadership, and perspective you do NOT want to miss 👏🔥 We ta

From FFA member to industry leader 🌽✨

From FFA member to industry leader 🌽✨ Ellen Zimmerman has turned her passion for agriculture into a career that creates real impact. Now serving as Director of Industry

Some people inherit a farm Lauryn and Colin Pinkston built theirs from scratch.

From chasing a dream to creating a thriving cattle operation, their story is proof that passion, grit, and faith can build something bigger than you ever imagined. They’v