INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — The Zachary FFA Chapter of Louisiana was named the 2026 Premier Chapter: Building Communities during the fifth general session of the 99th National FFA Convention & Expo this year in Indianapolis.

The Zachary FFA Chapter of Louisiana created an activity titled "Farm-to-School," where they developed interactive presentation stations to teach local pre-K students about healthy eating with fruits and vegetables.

Members also made cookbooks, featuring the recipes showcased during the presentations, for the children to take home. FFA members developed leadership, communication, and teaching skills while pre-K students gained early nutrition education.

The National Chapter Award program recognizes outstanding FFA chapters that actively implement the organization's mission and strategies.

National FFA recognizes the top chapters with innovative activities in three divisions: growing leaders, building communities and strengthening agriculture. Chapters that receive three-star ratings during judging are eligible to compete for the premier chapter awards. Ten FFA chapters competed for the honor.