Beyond the Jacket

This week on Beyond the Jacket, hosts Lacie Evans and Paige Cruse welcome Emma Poole—Florida FFA alum, former state officer, national award winner, and a leader who continues to invest in the future of agriculture through mentorship and service. Emma’s journey is a powerful example of how leadership doesn’t stop when the blue jacket comes off—it evolves.

In this episode, Emma opens up about redefining success beyond titles and awards, navigating seasons of redirection, and learning how to push forward with purpose even when the path doesn’t look like what you originally planned. She reflects on the lessons FFA instilled in her, how those experiences shaped her leadership style, and why giving back to the next generation is both a responsibility and a privilege.

From personal growth and confidence to resilience, mentorship, and long-term impact, this conversation offers encouragement for current FFA members, alumni, and anyone navigating life after a major chapter closes. Whether you’re passionate about leadership development, women in agriculture, or finding clarity in your next steps, Emma’s story serves as a reminder that the most meaningful leadership often happens beyond the jacket. 🎙️🌱

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In this special crossover episode of Beyond the Jacket, Paige and Rachel sit down with Corey Hillebo from @Farm4Profit to talk about the role FFA played in shaping his path. From whether his blue jacket still fits to the lessons and memories that stuck with him long after high school, Corey shares how FFA helped build confidence, leadership, and a lifelong connection to agriculture.

It’s a conversation rooted in growth, gratitude, and the power of saying yes to opportunities.

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Paige, Lacie & Rachel are wrapping up the year Beyond the Jacket style 🎁 Sharing their favorite Christmas traditions and wishing you a Merry Christmas—straight from the podcast mic.

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This week, we sit down with Cole Daufeldt from Iowa—National Finalist for the Turf Management SAE. Cole shares how dedication, industry knowledge, and a commitment to growth can turn an SAE into a career path. His journey reflects the future of agricultural innovation and leadership. Tune in to learn from his story.

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This week we’re talking innovation and breaking barriers. Jackson Jarvias is rethinking what’s possible by building 3D-printed dirt bikes and proving that the future of ag and engineering belongs to the people willing to create what doesn’t exist yet.

If you’ve ever been told your idea is too different, too big, or too bold—this one’s for you.

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This week we’re heading north—way north—and stepping into a story that proves agriculture can flourish anywhere. Alyssa Sullenberger joins us to share what it really looks like to pursue ag in one of the most challenging environments in the country. From subzero temps to limited resources to carving out community in remote places, Alyssa reminds us that agriculture isn’t defined by your zip code—it’s defined by your grit, your passion, and your willingness to build something that matters.

Her journey is a powerful example that whether you’re learning SAE skills in a small town, advocating for ag in a big city, or working cattle and crops in the middle of Alaska, there’s a place for you in this industry. The future of ag is wide open, and it needs voices, innovators, and leaders from everywhere.

Join us as we dig into her story, the lessons she’s carrying forward, and why “growing something that lasts” looks different—but just as meaningful—no matter where you call home. 🌱

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Today, we sit down with Cael Daufeldt, the newly crowned National Poultry Production SAE Winner. His hard work, curiosity, and commitment to high-quality poultry care prove what’s possible when passion meets purpose. Tune in to hear his journey, his challenges, and how he rose to the top of the nation. ✨

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This week, we sit down with California FFA member Samantha Selliers, whose Ag Communications SAE is making a powerful impact across her community. Through her project, she’s shining a light on farmers’ mental health, the challenges they often carry quietly, and the strength it takes to speak up when times get tough.

Samantha is using her voice—and her passion for storytelling—to support the people who feed the world. Her work reminds us that checking in, offering support, and breaking the stigma around mental health matters now more than ever.

Tune in to hear her story, her mission, and the difference one student can make.

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This week on Beyond the Jacket, we chat with Blake Van Der Kamp, an FFA Alumni who credits his success to his FFA Service Project. 💙 From community impact to career growth, Blake shares how service shaped his leadership, purpose, and future.

🎧 Tune in now and get inspired by how one project turned into a lifelong mission to serve others!

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This week on Beyond the Jacket, we’re sitting down with Summit Browning — a cowboy-turned-entrepreneur proving that the FFA jacket doesn’t just build students, it builds CEOs. From raising livestock to roasting coffee, Summit’s journey shows how ag skills and passion can turn into a thriving business. Tune in to hear how agriculture shaped his purpose—and how he’s paying it forward through innovation rooted in tradition.

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