Students recognized for Harvest for All efforts

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. — Recognizing tremendous need in their communities, Illinois FFA chapters and Collegiate Farm Bureaus proudly raised a total of 68,577.85 pounds of food, volunteered 13,142.16 hours and donated $76,645.23 during the 2025-2026 Harvest for All campaign.

The top FFA sections and chapters and the top Collegiate Farm Bureaus were recently recognized for their outstanding efforts.

Harvest for All is a statewide service program led by Illinois Farm Bureau that supports local communities by addressing food insecurity through volunteerism, food donations and fundraising.

“Harvest for All showcases the incredible impact students can have when they commit to service,” said Taylor Hartke, IFB youth and collegiate program coordinator.

“It’s inspiring to see them step up in their communities, whether through donating food, giving their time, or leading fundraising efforts in order to meet local needs in meaningful ways.”

Illinois FFA chapters competed within their respective sections, with 25 schools named section winners based on their service efforts. Of the section winners, five were named top five overall.

From food drives and community fundraisers to hands-on volunteering with food pantries and shelters, each chapter demonstrated a strong commitment to living out the FFA motto: “Living to Serve.”

The 2025-2026 FFA Section Winners:

• Section 1 — Scales Mound FFA

• Section 2 — Forreston FFA

• Section 3 — Galva FFA

• Section 4 — ROWVA FFA

• Section 5 — Brimfield FFA

• Section 6 — Sycamore FFA

• Section 7 — Newark FFA

• Section 8 — Glenbard East FFA

• Section 9 — Heyworth FFA

• Section 10 — Peotone FFA

• Section 11 — Liberty FFA

• Section 12 — Illini Central FFA

• Section 13 — Greenfield FFA

• Section 14 — Athens FFA

• Section 15 — Highland FFA

• Section 16 — Blue Ridge FFA

• Section 17 — Monticello FFA

• Section 18 — Kansas FFA

• Section 19 — Ramsey FFA

• Section 20 — Teutopolis FFA

• Section 21 — Mt. Vernon FFA

• Section 22 — Marissa FFA

• Section 23 — Olney FFA

• Section 24 — Marion FFA

• Section 25 — Carrier Mills-Stonefort FFA

Top five FFA chapters overall: Newark FFA, Athens FFA, Greenfield FFA, Peotone FFA and Cissna Park FFA.

Top three collegiate chapters overall: University of Illinois, Kaskaskia College and Lincoln Land Community College.