Leyton FFA Students Get Jackets

DALTON - The Nebraska FFA Foundation recently presented Jillian Ehlersand and AJ Bishop of the Leyton FFA Chapter their very own FFA jackets. The jackets were awarded to them during class time.

Ehlers and Bishop were two of 277 students selected statewide as part of the Nebraska FFA Foundations Blue Futures Program.

"Those that have been FFA members understand the excitement of putting on your blue jacket for the first time and wearing it proudly as you represent your chapter and state. You wear that jacket with pride to many events and competitions as an FFA member," said Stacey Agnew,Executive Director of the Nebraska FFA Foundation. "FFA jackets are costly and this is a great way for deserving students to apply and be selected to receive a jacket. This program rewards and encourages members who are eager to continue Nebraska's outstanding FFA tradition."

This year's program brought in nearly 800 applications from members across the state and of all ages. "This is one of the bigger responses we've had for this program yet," Agnew said. "We are excited to see them wear their jackets with pride, represent and outstanding legacy of youth in agriculture."

Agricultural educators, former state officers, FFA officer teams, and other generous contributors have come forward to support the annual campaign.