Case Study: How Schumann Printers Helped a Student-Led Newsletter Grow Into a Magazine Connecting Five FFA Chapters

The best publications often start with a simple idea. For the Rise Above FFA Week Magazine, that idea began as an annual newsletter created to share achievements, announcements, and updates within the Randolph Cambria Friesland FFA community. Over time, the publication evolved into a full color magazine and eventually expanded to include five local FFA chapters.

The Challenge

As the publication grew, so did the complexity of producing it. The Rise Above team needed a printing partner that could maintain professional quality, support a growing readership, and help keep production on schedule.

"As the project kept growing, we needed a printing partner who could meet our quality standards while also helping us stay on schedule." - Briella Brusveen

For many publishers, associations, schools, and nonprofits, this is a familiar challenge. Growth creates opportunity, but it also increases expectations. Deadlines become more critical, quality becomes more visible, and communication becomes more important than ever.

The Schumann Printers Solution

Schumann Printers partnered with the Rise Above team to provide dependable production, professional print quality, and ongoing support throughout the process. Because the publication was student led, our team focused not only on producing the magazine, but also on helping guide the project from concept to completion.

The Rise Above team noted that having knowledgeable people available to answer questions and explain the process made the experience easier to navigate.

"Everyone was very kind, helpful, and knowledgeable in their fields." - Briella Brusveen

At Schumann Printers, we believe the best print partnerships are collaborative. Whether we're producing magazines, alumni publications, membership directories, or association publications, our goal is to help clients feel confident every step of the way.

The Results

The finished publication received positive feedback from students, parents, alumni, and community members. It also helped connect multiple local FFA chapters while providing valuable experience in design, communication, advertising, and project management for the student leading the publication. What started as a chapter newsletter became a magazine serving five local FFA chapters, creating stronger connections throughout the community and continuing to grow year after year.

Key Takeaway

The Rise Above story highlights a challenge many organizations face as their publications grow. Success depends on more than producing a printed piece. It requires a partner that can deliver quality, reliability, and support while helping manage the complexities that come with growth.

We're proud to have played a role in helping Rise Above turn a growing publication into a magazine that continues to make an impact.

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