This week is National FFA Week, a time to share what FFA is and the impact it has on members every day. FFA chapters across the country are celebrating in different ways.
National FFA President Amara Jackson from Michigan says the week is a great time to reflect and celebrate the organization that has brought such wonderful opportunities and memories.
“When I think back to my time at Corunna High School at the Corunna FFA chapter in Michigan, I’m quick to think of the fun celebrations that we had during FFA week. My favorite being our Ag Olympics game that we had during FFA week. During Ag Olympics, we would have a hay bale toss, we would have Pie Face, which is where it’s a competition of who can fish out the most gummy bears out of a pan of pudding, pop chugging, the list went on. And during ag Olympics as a chapter, we were able to just celebrate and be together during a week that ultimately is here because of our wonderful organization.”
National FFA Week is also a good time for members to focus on recruitment. Grant Norfleet, National FFA Secretary from Missouri, says FFA is more than just an ag organization. It’s helping mold the next generation of leaders who will change the world.
“Whether you have a connection to production agriculture or not, at the end of the day, we’re going to provide students the opportunities to be successful for any career in and outside of agriculture. Yes, we have agricultural literacy roots, but we’re providing students the opportunity to gain skills and knowledge so they can be better advocates and consumers for industry, but ultimately, we’re going to provide them the opportunities to be a successful, functioning member of society, which I think is really important in this day and age.”
‘Give FFA Day’ will be held on Thursday. Visit the Give FFA Day website to give and help FFA reach their goal of raising $1 million dollars. And on Friday, be sure to wear blue. Share your experiences throughout the week using #ffaweek.
