Connecting Chapters
Connecting Chapters is a program that equips high school FFA members to connect with elementary students and peers to increase agricultural literacy – awareness, knowledge, and appreciation, in their communities.
In the 2026-27 school year, participating chapters will:
All program materials and training are provided at no cost.
If you have questions about the Connecting Chapters program, please contact Brooke Carpenter at brookec@nefb.org.
The development of this program was supported in part by the National Agriculture in the Classroom grant no. 2017-38858 from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
Sign Up is now open. You can find the sign up sheet here!
To Complete the Task:
Tip: The Pie That Molly Grew is a great fit for kindergarten-second grade classrooms.
Please submit a photo by December 1.
Choose one activity from your Connecting Chapters binder and a classroom of your choice to complete task three!
Please submit a photo and report by April 15.
TIP: Wear your FFA jacket or t-shirt when leading the activity! A great time to do this would be FFA Week or National Ag Week in March!
An ongoing task for FFA chapters is to receive mentorship and support from local County Farm Bureau leaders. A successful year in the Connecting Chapters program will result in the FFA chapter and County Farm Bureau leader connecting so FFA leaders can learn more about the local Farm Bureau activity.
FFA Chapters will receive information from Brooke Carpenter in January to connect with their local county leader.
Local County Farm Bureau Leaders: Use this video to enhance your Connecting Chapters experience: https://vimeo.com/896258513?share=copy
