This week is very special in FFA. It is National FFA Week! Every year, from Saturday to Saturday, during George Washington's birth week it is National FFA Week. George Washington had a huge impact on agriculture in America, so having National FFA Week during his birthday week is a huge tribute to him. This week is dedicated to celebrating FFA and raising awareness for agriculture education. There are over 950,000 members in FFA celebrating this week. I look forward to National FFA Week every year because I enjoy the dress-up days and fun activities in FFA. This week makes me proud to be an FFA member.
What is FFA? FFA was originally short for “Future Farmers of America” They later changed the name to “the National FFA Organization” in 1988, because FFA is not just for people who want to be farmers. It is a club that anyone can join. One thing I like about FFA is that you can be as involved or not involved as much as you want. You can take part in contests, conferences, and many more. To be in FFA must be enrolled in an agriculture class, for at least one semester to participate in FFA. You can be in FFA and pursue any career you want. FFA is a great club if you want to be involved in agriculture.
Why is agriculture education important? America relies so much on agriculture. Without agriculture what would we eat? Many people take for granted the food we eat. Some countries have poor soils and land that grow food for themselves. We are so lucky to live in a country that has great agriculture. It is so amazing that schools across the country have agriculture classes and teach about FFA. I am currently taking Ag:2 or Ag applications. We spend lots of time studying soil, working with plants, and studying Ag businesses.
Sources
https://www.ffa.org/about-us/what-is-ffa/
https://www.ffa.org/national-ffa-week/
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-history/
Questions
Are you in FFA?
If you aren't in FFA, would you ever join?
What is your favorite thing about National FFA Week.
(This is for extra credit.)
Replies
Yes I am in FFA and I have been in FFA since my 7th grade year and always enjoyed it. if I ever had to chose FFA or Sports It would be FFA because I tryed sports when I was Little and never enjoyed it unlike how I love FFA it's fits me so well and you learn a lot
I use to be in FFA but I am not in it anymore. I do not havy any interest in joining because it was pretty boring to me. I don't have anything that is favorite because I am not interested in it at all.
Yes, I am in FFA it fits my likes and plans for the future. Also, my favorite thing about this week is Tuesday morning when we got our donuts.
its pretty cool to get donut for being in FFA.
I am in FFA, I am serving as the Treasurer for the local chapter. I like national FFA week because it is the week of a large election. This election determines who the next officers will be. There are also a lot of festivities like dress up days and member envolvment throughout the week.
I think its pretty cool that you are the treasurer for the Harlan FFA chapter. It is such a great honor.
I am not in FFA because I am not interesting in agriculture very much. I don't think I would join because it just doesn't interest me at all. Agriculture is very important in our world but it is just not for me. I think the dress up days are pretty interesting during National FFA week.
Well maybe you should join because your bestie really really likes FFA.
Maybe if you get me a donut, then I will consider.
i shared my prize candy with you. feel special.
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