Personal Stories

This section is for people who have been a part of FFA and Agricultural Education and what they learned. If you would like to be a part of this page, please contact me and I will ask two questions.

Taylor McNeel
Born on December 11, 1994, Taylor McNeel lives in Vilonia, Arkansas. She was a member of the Vilonia FFA Chapter, where were was both treasurer and president. She was elected as the 2013-2014 Arkansas State President, and she went on to become the 2015-2016 National FFA President. She currently attends Southern Arkansas University with a major in Agricultural Business and a minor in Spanish.

When serving as president, was there anything you learned that can help you in your future careers?
"I learned so much that not only will help me in my future careers but for life in general. These include learning how to connect with people from all walks of life, working on a team to accomplish a goal, and learning about all types of agriculture. FFA members at every level learn these skills through competitions, supervised agricultural experiences, and leaderships camps and conferences. These competitions, called Career Development Events, taught me time management, determination, trust, and how to utilized everyone's skill set."

What was your favorite Agricultural Education moment in high school?
"My favorite memories in agricultural education come from my mechanics classes. I was challenged to do things I wasn't comfortable with like welding and operating equipment. However, once I learned these skills, it was on of my greatest accomplishments in high school."

What does Agriculture Education mean to you?
"Agriculture education is a way for students to find their purpose and potential. It allows students to find out who they are and how they can contribute to the world."