Known worldwide for its cotton and peanut production, Alabama has always had a special relationship with America's future farmers. He has more than 15,000 FFA members in this state and 267 chapters dating back to 1929.

This week, the organization is celebrating National FFA Week, highlighting the vast opportunities available to today's youth interested in agriculture.

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— National FFA (@NationalFFA) February 18, 2023

“National FFA Week is a meaningful week for our members across the country as we celebrate an organization that welcomes all and is essential to developing the next generation of leaders and the talent that meets the ever-growing needs of our talent pipeline,” said National. said. FFA advisor Dr. travis park.

“This is not only an opportunity for our FFA chapter and members to share our message with a wider audience, but also for our supporters, including local alumni and supporter chapters, agriculture teachers, and local supporters.” It is also an opportunity to celebrate agriculture and agricultural education while giving thanks to our business.”

National FFA is a school-based youth leadership development organization with more than 945,000 student members. There are 9,163 FFA chapters across the United States. Puerto Rico, And that US Virgin Islands.

Austin Shipley is a staff writer at Yellowhammer News.