Cedarcrest celebrates National FFA Week

Published 3:23 pm Wednesday, March 4, 2015

The National FFA Organization, previously known as Future Farmers of America, celebrated National FFA Week, Feb. 21 to 28. Established in 1928, it’s no longer a program that focuses on just corn, cows and combines.

At Cedarcrest High School, there are 65 FFA members. Chapter president Jared Vanhulle says not everyone was raised in a rural setting.

That’s a trend the school’s FFA advisor has seen over the years.

“Anyone who wants to join can join. You don’t have to be a farmer….You just have to want to be in an organization that does good things for the community and school,” said Sarah Thomas Cedarcrest teacher and FFA advisor.

FFA offers students opportunities for college and career readiness skills including networking, public speaking, leadership, and resume building.

As part of National FFA Week, Cedarcrest planned a recruitment event at Tolt Middle School, teacher and staff appreciation, a schoolwide food drive, chapter barbecue, and an event to plant tulips around the school building.