As I write this column it is National FFA Week. Oh, the sweet memories that flood my mind as I remember all the activities that my FFA Chapter hosted and participated in during the week. Chapters across the nation all celebrate in their own ways. For my chapter the week was filled with such events as a businessmen’s breakfast, hillbilly day, tractor day, Food for America activities and more.
FFA offers so much more to its member than fun activities, it truly shapes future leaders, not just future leaders in agriculture. The life skills learned in FFA can be transferred to numerous careers and situations in life. Including how to be productive on a team, how to speak in front of large groups or how to commit to a project – skills any young adult should learn prior to high school graduation.
I am sure many of you reading this credit FFA for skills you learned while in the organization. We should be proud to be part of an organization that shapes the lives of thousands of students each year.
I would like to say a special thank you to the selfless ag teachers across the nation who devote countless hours shaping the lives of ag students. Ag teachers go above and beyond to guarantee our nation has a future in agriculture. I am truly grateful for the ag teachers that made my time in FFA priceless, I know I am not the only one who is ever so grateful.
The next time you see a future farmer in that unmistakable blue jacket, I hope you pause and recall all the wonderful memories you had in FFA.
Best wishes,
Lynzee
