Rep. Feenstra Helps Lead Resolution Recognizing the Importance of the Next Generation of Farmers

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) helped lead a resolution designating the week of February 21st through the 28th as National FFA Week. The National FFA Organization is a congressionally chartered, school-based national youth leadership organization with more than 1 million student members across 9,000 local FFA chapters nationwide. National FFA Week recognizes the organization’s impact and strengthens the relationship between Congress and the next generation of leaders in food and agriculture.

The resolution was introduced by Representatives Tracey Mann (KS-01) and Jimmy Panetta (CA-19). Companion legislation in the U.S. Senate was introduced by Senators Todd Young (R-IN) and Chris Coons (D-DE).

“Representing one of the largest agricultural districts in the nation, I have always worked to elevate and support leadership organizations that promote the next generation of farmers,” said Rep. Feenstra. “I’m glad to help lead this important resolution designating this week as National FFA Week. This resolution recognizes the vital role that the National FFA Organization plays in developing students into the next agricultural leaders.”

"Happy National FFA Week,” said Rep. Mann. "This week, more than one million FFA members will reflect on the impact of the National FFA Organization and its role in shaping the next generation of leaders in food and agriculture. Those of us who have had the honor of wearing the blue jacket understand the lasting impact FFA has on molding and equipping young leaders to succeed. Across the country, FFA members will fulfill our motto— ‘Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, and Living to Serve’— through service projects, educational showcases, and engagement in their communities. As a past chapter FFA officer from Quinter, Kansas, proud FFA alumnus, and founder of the Congressional FFA Caucus, I'm honored to introduce this resolution."

"Our nation is yearning and ready for the next generation of young farmers, ranchers, and producers to continue the United States' agricultural leadership," said Rep. Panetta. "This bipartisan resolution recognizes the vital contributions of the National FFA Organization in training leaders who are ready to bolster both American food security and innovation. I am proud to once again work with my FFA Caucus co-chair, Representative Mann, to support the men and women who proudly wear the blue jacket so that they can help move our agriculture and our country forward." 

Full text of the resolution is available HERE.

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