In this episode of "Living in the Jacket," host Carleen interviews Liberty High School freshmen Ava, Braxton, and Wyatt about their experiences in the FFA program. The students discuss their leadership roles, interests in agricultural mechanics and public speaking, and the transition from middle to

Media Squatch, 01/20/2026

In this episode of Living in the Jacket, host Carlene Gilliam and Liberty FFA members McKenzie Curtis and Clay Johnson recap a year of FFA activities, from state and national conventions to local fairs, competitions, and community service projects. They share personal highlights, discuss leadership

Media Squatch, 12/16/2025

In this episode of Living in the Jacket, host Carlene Gilliam talks with Gary Arrington from Hunters for the Hungry and Liberty FFA Secretary McKenzie Curtis about the upcoming Deer Drive at the Bedford Co-op on November 22nd. They discuss the program’s origins, its mission to provide venison to loc

Media Squatch, 11/11/2025

In this episode of Living in the Jacket, we interview Virginia FFA State Vice Presidents Lee and Franco. They discuss their diverse backgrounds Lee from the suburbs and Franco from a rural dairy farm their journeys in FFA, and what inspired them to become state officers. The conversation covers thei

Media Squatch, 10/14/2025

In this episode of Living in the Jacket, host Carlene Gilliam discusses the inclusivity of FFA, emphasizing that it’s more than just farming it’s a supportive community open to all. The guests share personal stories about joining FFA, the impact of leadership roles, and memorable experiences like th

Media Squatch, 09/09/2025

Media Squatch, 08/18/2025