Focusing on the History of Agricultural Education and Rural America
In last week’s Footnote Dr. Connors explored the various lettering that has appeared on the back of the FFA jacket over time. This week we explore the inside of the FFA jacket. In other words why do young people wear Continue reading Why Do Students Wear the FFA Jacket? (2/24/2023)
During National FFA Week it is likely that FFA members will be wearing their jackets. The old saying “two peas in a pod” might be appropriate because the jackets will be consistent in appearance. However, that was not always the Continue reading What’s On Your Back? (2/17/2023)
I receive about one inquiry a week about the history of the FFA or Agricultural Education. Last week an agriculture teacher in Wisconsin wrote “My Quiz Bowl team would like to know Who created the FFA Motto. After asking teachers Continue reading Give Credit Where Credit Is Due: The FFA Motto (2/10/2023)
Since February is the month in which National FFA Week is celebrated we will start the celebration early. Each of the Friday Footnotes in February will be FFA related. I typically receive about one inquiry a week about the FFA Continue reading The FFA Eagle Award (2/3/2023)
The Fall/Winter 2022 FFA New Horizons magazine cover proclaimed “1952 – Celebrating 70 years of FFA New Horizons – 2022.” The editorial on the inside cover (Riebel, 2022, p. 2) stated “What began as a motion during a National FFA Board of Continue reading Persistence Pays (1/27/2023)