1. Are You Blue Enough?

Often times you will hear a K-State Wildcat fan say "I bleed purple." Do they literally bleed purple? Of course not. But figuratively the love and support they have for their team is so strong it runs through their blood. FFA members are no different, we are familiar with the saying “Forever Blue.” Forever Blue refers to the blue corduroy jacket worn by FFA members everywhere, the jacket is a piece of the Official Dress which members are required to wear. The pride a member feels when wearing this jacket is indescribable, it is a feeling unlike any other. The jacket is an everyday reminder of the friendships you made, opportunities you were given, leadership skills you developed, knowledge you gained, and ultimately it symbolizes your success.

As I spent many years as a member of the FFA I discovered that there are only a hand full of people who fully understand what the FFA Organization does and what it stands for. Often time’s people are too quick to judge the organization, they think it is only for farmers and kids that raise livestock, however, that is the farthest thing from the truth. Of course the FFA Organization does promote the

agriculture industry but it also goes way beyond agriculture to help you grow as a person. The motto: “Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve” really sets the tone for the organization and what it means to be a member. As a member you will gain knowledge to help accomplish things you never thought would be possible, you will be assigned tasks that aren’t always easy but designed to teach you a valuable lesson, and you are living to give back to your community. Living by this motto is beneficial to better yourself, your community, and the people who surround you.

My purpose for writing this blog is to give my readers an inside look at the FFA Organization and some of the opportunities members are given. Promoting agriculture is a great thing, after all, farmers feed the world. But promoting the FFA and the opportunities you will be given as a member is another extremely important task. Once you join the FFA Organization, you will be Forever Blue. As many present and past members will say, once you put on the jacket for the first time it never really comes off. So my question to you is, are you blue enough?