Central High Students Celebrate Future Farmers of America Week

FFA members at Central High in Fresno, California showcase their leadership and career development skills.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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This week is National Future Farmers of America (FFA) week, where students across the country are celebrating agriculture and the future of farming. At Central High School in Fresno, California, FFA members like Isabella Garza, the Fresno Central FFA Chapter President, and Jackson Brooke, the Fresno Central FFA Chapter Treasurer, are taking advantage of the opportunity to develop their leadership, public speaking, and career skills through FFA. The school is hosting various events throughout the week to educate the community about the importance of agriculture.

Why it matters

FFA provides high school students with hands-on experiences and opportunities to develop critical skills that go beyond just farming, preparing them for a variety of careers. As agriculture is the foundation of America, educating the next generation about its impact is crucial, even for those who may not pursue an agricultural field.

The details

Central High School FFA members have participated in leadership development events and career development contests, which have helped them grow as individuals and prepare for the workforce. Isabella Garza, the FFA Chapter President, has been an FFA member for five years and says the experience has been extremely important for developing skills she can take with her into any career. Similarly, Jackson Brooke, the FFA Chapter Treasurer, has improved his public speaking abilities through FFA and wants to keep building on his success.

  • This week is National Future Farmers of America week.
  • Central High School is hosting events throughout the week, including a community blood drive and donkey basketball.

The players

Isabella Garza

Fresno Central FFA Chapter President and a five-year FFA member.

Jackson Brooke

Fresno Central FFA Chapter Treasurer who has improved his public speaking skills through FFA.

Jessica Fahey

Ag advisor at Central High School.

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What they’re saying

“Taking advantage of this opportunity while you're in high school is an extremely important opportunity that you can take and to develop your skills that you will take with you for whatever career you decide to go in.”

— Isabella Garza, Fresno Central FFA Chapter President (KSEE/KGPE)

“It really brought me out of my shell. I took the chance to become a chapter officer. I competed in various contests, and now I feel like I've succeeded in all of that, and I just want to keep going.”

— Jackson Brooke, Fresno Central FFA Chapter Treasurer (KSEE/KGPE)

“I believe that agriculture is the foundation of America, and it's why our nation is so great and that we're able to feed all these families because without agriculture, we wouldn't have the food that we have on our table.”

— Jackson Brooke, Fresno Central FFA Chapter Treasurer (KSEE/KGPE)

What’s next

Central High School plans to continue hosting events throughout the week to educate the community about the importance of agriculture and the impact of FFA.

The takeaway

FFA provides high school students with valuable opportunities to develop leadership, public speaking, and career skills that can benefit them in a variety of fields, not just agriculture. By educating the next generation about the foundational role of agriculture in America, FFA is helping to ensure a bright future for the industry and the country as a whole.