FFA Foundation to offer Blue Jackets for FFA members

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The Minnesota FFA Foundation will be once again offering the Blue Jackets Bright Futures program to local youth who are interested in joining the FFA. 

With school in full swing, thousands of young people are joining FFA in Minnesota. 

To support the development of these young people, future leaders for agriculture and their local communities, the Minnesota FFA Foundation is again offering the Blue Jackets Bright Futures program which provides official FFA jackets to members who have completed an application indicating their desire to be involved with FFA programs. 

“The jacket is a symbol of tradition and pride for those who have worn the official FFA jacket. Many past members have sponsored jackets, but it’s not uncommon for individuals and companies to sponsor jackets because they appreciate what the organization does to develop young leaders,” said Val Aarsvold, Minnesota FFA Foundation Executive Director.

This is the 15th year the Minnesota FFA Foundation has offered the program. 

“The Blue Jackets Bright Future program is a valuable program providing students with an FFA jacket to support their FFA involvement. A personalized FFA jacket provides recipients with a sense of pride while giving them ownership of their FFA experiences, said Lavyne Rada, Minnesota FFA Association Interim Executive Director. “FFA plays an important role in developing agricultural and leadership skills in students while preparing them for their future careers.”

To support the Blue Jacket Bright Future program, you can find more details and the donation brochure on the MN FFA Foundation’s website: www.mnffafoundation.org/blue-jackets-bright-futures.

For more information or questions on how you can support FFA members through the Minnesota FFA Foundation’s Blue Jacket Bright Futures program, contact Amanda Sommers at 507-461-2214 or visit our website at www.mnffafoundation.org  

About the Minnesota 

FFA Foundation

The Minnesota FFA Foundation partners with individuals and businesses to provide resources that promote and enhance premier leadership, personal growth and career success for Minnesota youth in Agricultural Education. For more information about the Minnesota FFA Foundation, contact Executive Director, Val Aarsvold at (507) 259-3586 or visit us on the web at www.mnffafoundation.org.