Amarachi Uche-Eboh
Talkington FFA

"In collaboration with the South Plains Food Bank, a group of high school students will be organized to drive to supermarkets, stores, and restaurants, collecting food for distribution in the Lubbock area. This project aims to increase volunteerism for the food bank, target the food insecurity issues impacting the community, and encourage youth action to address change locally."

Allie Caddell
Stamford FFA

"Harmon Park in Stamford, Texas, has not been updated or renovated in over thirty years. It is the heart of the town but needs more equipment to foster positive community collaboration of all ages. I plan to install new playground equipment, a pickleball court, and interactive agriculture education tools."

Madison McClure
Cleburne FFA

"My project will focus on transforming the new Johnson County Sheriff's Office Dispatch Center's courtyard space into a mental health relaxation area. This area will allow space for the dispatchers to decompress after dealing with stressful calls. In addition, ongoing tokens of appreciation will be delivered periodically to these heroes who play a critical role but are rarely seen and often forgotten."

Ciara Hays
Llano FFA

"My service project takes the initiative to spread awareness, support those in need, and take action in my community. The BUD (Being Understood Daily) initiative will address food insecurity, sexual assault awareness, mental health awareness, school staff appreciation, social media education, and suicide prevention. All to take the steps needed to make a change."

Sydney Herring
Cinco Ranch FFA

"I have chosen to coordinate donations and hospital visits to impact kids with cancer in the Greater Houston area. I also plan to build playgrounds and swing sets for the children's backyards to accommodate their immunocompromised systems."

Cora Ford
Weslaco FFA

"Cowboy Corners will be an outdoor mental health space at Weslaco ISD to help provide a calming environment for students. Using plants, flowers, inspirational signs, and several visually stimulating outdoor features will help alleviate the mental stressors that students of all ages and backgrounds face simply by creating a space where students feel comfortable to relax and connect with nature."

Jordan VanWinkle
Sulphur Springs FFA

"My project will establish a greenhouse with aquaponic systems for the female participants in the Hopkins County Trustee Program. This initiative will provide valuable skills development and community engagement while creating new research opportunities for the Hopkins County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Services office."

Cody Gonzales
Deer Park FFA

"My project focuses on urban advocacy and education. I am in the process of planning an urban agriculture day in partnership with a local urban farm. In addition, I am building vertical gardens to serve as community gardens."

Sarah Beck
Corsicana FFA

"My project focuses on developing a full-access hygiene closet that will be made available to all students in the intermediate through high school campuses of Corsicana ISD. The closet aims to give students access to necessary items while spreading health awareness."

Hannah Griffice
Goose Creek Memorial FFA

"My project involves designing interactive placemats for restaurants and school lunch programs, aiming to educate elementary students about the origins of their food in an engaging and meaningful way. Additionally, I will collaborate with the Texas Farm Bureau to strengthen connections with educators and administrators in Goose Creek CISD. We will establish professional development programs and utilize existing classroom resources to integrate agricultural education into K-5 classrooms seamlessly."