FFA Week 2013

This week is National FFA Week, which is the week of February 16-23, dedicated to agriculture and the FFA Organization to create awareness to the public.

Here is a brief history behind FFA Week- This week is also the week of George Washington’s birthday, February 22^nd. George Washington is the official symbol of the FFA Treasurer. Washington was known as a great American spokesperson, one of the first, to create awareness. This is why FFA Week is tied to Washington’s birthday. 

Click here to view a great video from the National FFA explaining why we celebrate FFA Week.

It has been many years, well only 5 to be exact, since I have had the chance to celebrate FFA week with my chapter. At Alburnett High School, we started FFA week off with pajama day. There is no better way to spend your Monday at school than in your favorite pair of jammies. We also had a teacher breakfast which the chapter officers arrived at school early in the morning and cooked breakfast for all of the school teachers. It was a way to give appreciation and to say thanks to our teachers. Other activities included wear official dress day, wear blue and gold day, dress like a farmer day, and of course, drive your tractor to school day.

To end the week, we held a high school pep assembly. There were many games such as tug-o-war and hay bale toss. This was a great way to get the entire high school involved in the celebration of FFA Week. Here are some pictures of our FFA Week celebrations at Alburnett:

A couple of the tractors in the school parking lot for
Drive Your Tractor To School Day.

Dress Like A Farmer Day.

Giving thanks to the teachers at our school.

Teacher breakfast during FFA Week. 

A teacher competition during the pep assembly for FFA Week.

I really miss celebrating FFA Week with my chapter, and even more importantly I miss my blue corduroy jacket. To any of you FFA’ers out there, enjoy this week and make the most of it! Don’t be afraid to show your love for agriculture and the FFA. Share your knowledge and experiences to your friends and peers.

Happy FFA Week!