Beyond The Blue

education, society, culture · EN

Hosted by Iowa FFA Association member Raine Wheeler, Beyond the Blue covers several topics surrounding both the FFA organization and agricultural literacy. The origin behind the name "Beyond the Blue", stems from my own experiences these past few years. It has come to my attention that many do not understand the significance and strong impact agriculturally-centered youth organizations have had on our younger generations. We all know that it's more than a "blue corduroy jacket", it's late bus rides with your jacket acting as a blanket, confidence on contest days, and a rush of pride when you finally tuck in your tallywacker. The purpose of our FFA-focused episodes is to inspire all members and alumni by introducing them to people who are/were part of the organization themself, and ignite a passion for agriculture and personal growth. As our world continues to change, our populations continue to rise. It's crucial that our consumers and youth are educated on how their foo