National FFA Week celebrated February 17 – 24

Each year in February thousands of members in the United States celebrate agriculture and FFA. Why? It’s National FFA Week!

FFA is an intracurricular organization with over 945,000 members across the country. Founded in 1928 FFA continues to grow and adapt to best help prepare members for careers in the science, business, and technological side of agriculture.

Through conferences, competitions, conventions, and agriculture education courses FFA works to make a positive difference in the lives of its members by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success.

National FFA Week takes place February 17 through 24 and is a time to celebrate FFA and the agriculture industry by sharing our stories and experiences with friends, family, and community members.

“National FFA Week is a meaningful week for members across our country as we celebrate an organization that is welcoming to all and crucial to developing the next generation of leaders and those who will fill the ever-growing need in the talent pipeline,” said National FFA Advisor Dr. Travis Park.

“Not only is it an opportunity to share our message with a broader audience, but it’s also an opportunity for our FFA chapters and members to celebrate agriculture and agricultural education while thanking their supporters — their local alumni and supporters chapters, agriculture teachers, or local businesses.”

FFA Week is also a great time to donate to the organization. Without continuous support, FFA would not be able to offer the wide variety of opportunities that it does.

Thursday, Feb. 22 is Give FFA Day. On Thursday members and supporters of the FFA organization are asked to donate to help continue the growing effort of the organization.

For more information on how to donate visit wisconsinaged.org.