WASHINGTON – U.S. Representatives Adrian Smith (NE-03) and Mike Flood (NE-01) joined their colleagues on the Congressional FFA Caucus in introducing a resolution to designate February 21-28 as National FFA Week. The resolution was led by the Congressional FFA Caucus Co-Chairs U.S. Representatives Tracey Mann (KS-01) and Jimmy Panetta (CA-19). U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-IN) and Chris Coons (D-DE) introduced companion legislation in the Senate.
“Since 1928, Nebraska FFA has helped shape our state’s next generation of agricultural leaders, equipping young people with the skills, experience, and passion needed to feed and fuel our world. I am proud to cosponsor this year’s National FFA Week resolution and join members across the country in celebrating the extraordinary work of the National FFA Organization. With dedicated young leaders like these stepping forward, I have no doubt the future of American agriculture is bright,” said Smith.
“FFA is raising up the next generation of ag and community leaders here in Nebraska and all across the country. Their work is making a huge difference. This week, Congress salutes the FFA chapters in every corner of America that are teaching young leaders the skills they need to be civically engaged and to take the great paying jobs available in our ag economy,” said Flood.
“Happy National FFA Week! Nebraska FFA is building the talent pipeline that keeps our state strong. By combining classroom learning with real-world application in agriculture, agribusiness, and advancing technologies, FFA equips students with the career readiness skills employers need and communities depend on. I commend the over 12,900 dedicated Nebraska members, advisors, and educators who invest their time and talent to ensure a bright future for our state,” said Nebraska State FFA Advisor Sarah Heideman.
“National FFA Week is a time when we showcase the collective impact of FFA nationwide. Throughout FFA, we see our members stepping up as leaders, innovators, and advocates for agriculture. We know this happens, thanks to the dedication of agricultural teachers, FFA Alumni & Supporters, and our many partners. This week, National FFA Week, is when we celebrate the collective agricultural education ecosystem,” said National FFA Advisor Dr. Travis Park.
Click here for the text of the resolution.
BACKGROUND:
The National FFA Organization is a congressionally chartered school-based national youth leadership organization of more than 1,042,245 student members as part of 9,400 local FFA chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The Congressional FFA Caucus works to raise the profile of school-based agricultural education and FFA while developing relationships between Congress and the next generation of leaders in food and agriculture.
