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It’s hard to believe January is already over! As we head into February, we’re welcomed into one of the busiest times of the year for FFA—FFA Week, chapter banquet season, competitions, and so much more. This exciting season isn’t just for students, but for everyone connected to agriculture. Read below to discover more ways to get involved in FFA this February!
HELP RAISE $5,000 ON GIVE FFA DAY
Help us raise over $5,000 on February 26, 2026, during Give FFA Day, in support of Wisconsin FFA!
Give FFA Day is a special day during National FFA Week when members, alumni, and friends of FFA come together nationwide to leave a lasting legacy through philanthropic gifts. Every donation, large or small, helps fund programs that support FFA members and strengthen agricultural education across the state.
Thank you to Seneca Foods for being a matching partner for Give FFA Day! For the first $2,500 in donations, Seneca Foods will match every dollar, doubling your impact and support for FFA members.
Save the date, share Give FFA Day with others, and stay tuned for more ways to help make an even bigger impact!
🍿 Kernel by kernel, you can help support Wisconsin FFA! 🍿
The Wisconsin FFA Foundation is excited to partner with Rural Route 1 Popcorn for a fundraiser offering 6 delicious popcorn flavors—all while supporting FFA members across the state.
Each bag of popcorn costs $12, with $6 from every sale going back to FFA. Of that amount, $5 supports the Wisconsin FFA Foundation, and $1 goes directly back to the selling chapter.
2. Choose from 6 popcorn flavors 3. Proceed to checkout 4. At the bottom of checkout, in the “Additional Questions” section, enter the Wisconsin FFA chapter you would like credited for the sale 5. Wait for your popcorn to be delivered directly to you—and enjoy!
🗓️ The sale runs January 20–February 28. Whether you buy popcorn or help spread the word, both ways are popping ways to support Wisconsin FFA! 🎉
The Wisconsin FFA Foundation will be present at the Eau Claire Farm Show on March 3 & 4 and the WPS (Oshkosh) Farm Show on March 24–26.
We will be joined by members of the Wisconsin FFA State Officer Team, who will be helping with a raffle, silent auction, and sharing more about the importance and impact of FFA.
For the silent auction, we are seeking donated items or baskets valued at $50 or more. If you are interested in donating or know of a business we should connect with, please contact Kendra Jentz at kjentz@wisconsinffafoundation.org.
All donors will receive an in-kind donation tax credit, recognition at the event, and a highlight in a Wisconsin FFA Foundation social media post.
Enjoy this throwback from our 2024 Farm Show season as we look ahead to seeing you again this year! If you’re attending either farm show, be sure to stop by, say hello, and support FFA—we’d love to see you there!
CHAPTER GRANT AND SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS OPEN
The Wisconsin FFA Foundation’s Chapter Grant and Scholarship Applications are open now through March 13 at 5:00 p.m.
🛠️ Chapter Grants - Awarded to support the initiation or enhancement of local FFA chapter programs. Apply here:https://forms.gle/xS22u8LS9UdvVcsz7
A huge thank you to our sponsors who make these opportunities possible for Wisconsin FFA members and chapters! To learn more about the programs and for additional resources visit: https://www.wisconsinaged.org/scholarships-grants
AWARD AND CONVENTION SPONSORS NEEDED
The Wisconsin FFA Foundation is currently seeking sponsors for the following award areas:
🎙️ Leadership Development Events 📋 Career Development Events 🌱 Proficiency Awards (SAE Awards) 🔎 Agriscience Fair
We offer both partial and full partnership opportunities. Interested in supporting the State FFA Convention as a whole? Consider becoming a Convention Sponsor!
Sponsorship benefits for both award sponsors and convention sponsors include:
✨Recognition at the State FFA Convention
✨Press release recognition
✨Social media shoutouts and logo placement
✨An invitation to meet award winners at the State FFA Convention
✨The opportunity to support the next generation of leaders as they learn and do more
If you’re interested in supporting one of these areas—or know of others who may be interested—please contact Ellen Schutt at execdirector@wisconsinffafoundation.org.
BLUE JACKET LEGACY FUND
Modeled after National FFA’s Give the Gift of Blue program, the Blue Jacket Legacy Fund, established in 2022, provides FFA members in need with their very own official FFA jacket. Since its creation, more than 100 jackets have been gifted through the program—including 32 jackets in 2025 alone.
In 2026, we hope to give more jackets than ever before, and you can help make that possible by donating to the Blue Jacket Legacy Fund!
📬Donate by check: Please mail checks with “Blue Jacket Legacy Fund” in the memo line to: PO Box 1502 Green Bay, WI 54305
Do you want to engage with the future of agriculture and showcase your business or educational opportunity, then the Wisconsin Convention Expo is for you!
Join us Wednesday, June 17, 2026, from 9am-2pm at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, WI! Booths can be reserved online. Less than five months until the Wisconsin State FFA Convention!
In this new segment of Corduroy Connection, we will highlight a news story each month featuring Wisconsin FFA members. Our goal is to showcase the incredible things FFA members are doing across the state, while also highlighting how your support as sponsors and donors makes an impact in Wisconsin.
Have you seen an FFA story about members making a difference in your community? Share it with us at kjentz@wisconsinffafoundation.org.
Click to watch State President Amalia Draxler and State Sentinel Layten Sobieski on WFRV’s Newsmakers Sunday as they share the importance of FFA and how it has impacted their lives.
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