The House started Day 41 by recognizing FFA members from across the state, including the State FFA Officer Team. FFA students visited the Capitol today to kick off the start of National FFA Week. FFA is a national organization using agriculture education in middle and high schools to prepare students for successful leadership careers.
The House adopted House Concurrent Resolution 79, which designates February 21st as the official start day to National FFA Week in West Virginia. National FFA Week is for students, educators, alumni, and supporters to celebrate the continual growth of the organization and its role in the development of future leaders.
West Virginia has nearly 5,000 FFA members spread in 83 chapters across the 55 counties. The FFA’s SAE (Supervised Agriculture Experience) Program generates $3 million of revenue. FFA members log thousands of community service hours every year.
Delegate Pinson spoke on the resolution and called the FFA the state’s premier leadership training. Pinson stated his personal experience with the organization and noted that Speaker Hanshaw served as FFA State President.
