Edmunds County Tribune -

To its owner, the FFA jacket is a physical reminder of the personal accomplishments achieved through the organization - a symbol of commitment and dedication for all who wear the corduroy.

This fall, a record number 450 South Dakota FFA members from 84 chapters, will receive their own FFA jackets - carrying forward that long-standing tradition of pride, dignity and honor. Jackets were sponsored by various individuals through the S.D. FFA Foundation program, welcoming new members into the fabric of FFA. 

FFA members filled out the Blue Jackets Bright Futures FFA Jacket Program application, answering short essay questions about their FFA experience and goals, competing to earn their own FFA jacket instead of purchasing one.

2023 recipients include Edmunds Central FFA members: Alexis Fischer (sponsor SDSU Little International), Cash Anderson (sponsor Agtegra Cooperative), Grace Roth (sponsor Agtegra Cooperative), Joclyn Vargason (sponsor GDM Solutions, Inc.), Kaleb Scherr (sponsor Leisinger Farms), Kelsey Sowards (sponsor Titan Machinery).