FFA
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Episodes (3)
How One Family’s Farming Legacy Continues to Shape Lehi
with Nathan Bushman
Nathan Bushman explores the evolution of Lehi from a rural farming settlement to a booming tech hub, tracing his family's deep agricultural roots to his career in education and administration.
How FFA Changes Lives: Real Stories from 40+ Years in Ag Education
with Buddy Deimler
A profound exploration of how agricultural education serves as a crucible for character, work ethic, and technological innovation in the heart of Lehi.
Exploring Lehi’s Heart with Educator Doug Webb | Roots and Branches of Lehi
with Doug Webb
Lifelong Lehi resident and veteran educator Doug Webb explores the profound evolution of his hometown, from its agricultural roots to the complex digital challenges of modern education.
Quotes (1)
"I think that's because whether you're in a rural community and you really want to focus on like the skills that come with the actual like animal husbandry... or you want to focus on the leadership side of things. [FFA] does a really good job of having leadership events that help students learn how to public speak."
Nathan Bushman
6:55
Why It Matters
Reframes agricultural education as a vehicle for essential life skills like leadership and communication, not just manual labor.
Community Relevance
Encourages local youth to see vocational programs as a path to professional leadership.
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