Local chapters ‘Grow’ during National FFA Week

DHS students gather for a group shot at the National FFA Convention.The week of George Washington's birthday was designated as National FFA Week in 1947 at a national FFA board of directors' meeting. This year's celebration runs from Feb. 16-23.

The 2013 theme, "Grow," celebrates more than 80 years of FFA traditions while eagerly anticipating the organization's future. More than 550,000 members nationwide will participate in National FFA Week activities at local, state and national levels. These members come from rural, suburban and urban environments and are interested in the diversity of careers within agriculture.

FFA members are the innovators and leaders of tomorrow. Through agricultural education and hands-on learning, they are preparing for more than 300 career opportunities in the food, fiber and natural resources industry.

National FFA Week is sponsored by Tractor Supply Company as a special project of the National FFA Foundation.

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