Bath, S.D. – The 95 chapters that make up the South Dakota FFA (SD FFA) will celebrate National FFA Week February 19-26, 2021. It’s a time to share what FFA is and the impact it has on members every day.
National FFA Week embraces more than 90 years of FFA traditions while looking forward to the organization’s future. More than 700,000 members with a passion for agriculture will participate in activities at local, state and national levels.
Though FFA Week looked slightly different in 2021, Garretson FFA members had looked forward to celebrating with their annual activities such as the community breakfast, which was served in a drive-through style.
Designated a national week in 1947, the week of George Washington’s birthday, National FFA Week runs from Saturday to Saturday and gives FFA members an opportunity to educate the public about agriculture. During the week, chapters conduct a variety of activities to help others in their schools and communities learn about FFA and agricultural education.
Members of the SD FFA will celebrate National FFA Week by participating in activities including themed dress-up days, fundraisers, banquets and educational activities within their school and community.
“National FFA week is a special time for our organization and something we look forward to all year,” says Gerri Ann Eide, Executive Director of the South Dakota FFA Foundation. “We enjoy any time when we can help educate the public about agriculture, so having a week designated to that cause is very valuable to us.”
Through agricultural education and hands-on learning, FFA members across the state and nation are preparing for over 300 unique career opportunities in the food, fiber and natural resource industries.
This year, scheduled events for the public will include a blood donation drive on Wednesday from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and the community breakfast at the Legion Dugout on Saturday, February 26 from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. The breakfast will be a freewill donation, and all funds raised help students perform FFA activities throughout the year, such as attendance at competitions and conferences or student body education.
National FFA Week Schedule of Events in Garretson
Monday, February 21st
No school
- Community Service Project
Tuesday, February 22nd
(Camo Day)
- Coloring Contest (Sheets due Thursday, February 24th)
- Classroom Presentations About Agriculture (Middle School/Junior High and Elementary)
- SDSU Ice Cream served during Lunch
Wednesday, February 23rd
(Dress up like an animal)
- Staff Appreciation Breakfast Social (Ag Barn from 7:15AM to 8:25AM)
- Blood Drive (From 7:30AM to 2:30PM)
- MS/HS Mock Contest
Thursday, February24th
(Blue and Gold Day)
- Animal Nursery from 8AM to 3:30PM
- Pin the sheep/goat
- Rope Making
- Guess the beans
- Name the sheep
- Bean Bag Tournament at 5PM in the Ag Building
Friday, February 25th
(Farmer Friday)
- Elementary Assembly in the New Gym at 2:15PM
Saturday, February 26th
- FFA Breakfast @ Legion from 7:30AM to 11AM (Dine in and Carry Out welcomed)
