1. Catherine Miller & Jessica Nielsen February 21-28, 2009 How will you spread the word?

2. What Is FFA Week? The Sunday through Saturday in February that encompasses George’s Washington’s Birthday. A week to spread knowledge and advertise the FFA in your school and community. MORE EXTENSIVE HISTORY

3. Mission Statement The National FFA Week promotes agricultural education by creating awareness in the community, unity within the chapter, and encourages participation We are given one week to remember and celebrate the history, importance, and future of our organization. We are given a chance to spread the word to our administration and community about what FFA has given us and why it is important

4. Originality Contest Within your group brainstorm ten activities for FFA week The goal is to have the most original ideas Any repeated ideas between groups will not be counted The most original group wins

5. Kiss the Pig Make it a Fundraiser

6. Community Service Projects Plant a Tree Volunteering at Food Banks Recycling Day

7. Spirit Week Blue and Gold Day John Deere Day Farmer Day Cowboy Day Etc Gives everyone a chance to get excited and show their pride

8. Ag Olympics A series of competitive activities Capture the Flag Video Game tournaments Etc.

9. Teacher / Administration Appreciation Breakfast Include a presentation –What is FFA? –Impact of FFA on individuals –Activities that the chapter has done recently

10. Petting Zoo Show your school/ community what animals you can raise in the FFA. Students and teachers respond

11. Encourage your chapter to wear their official dress throughout the week.