Future Farmers of America (FFA) programs encourage raising animals for prizes and slaughter. A recent case in Texas, where a goat was tortured and killed by a teenager in an FFA competition, highlights the cruelty inherent in these programs. The goat was force-fed toxic pesticides and poisoned, suffering from severe respiratory distress and convulsions before dying in agony. FFA programs not only promote animal exploitation but also cause psychological harm to young people by forcing them to bet