Virginia FFA - Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
2:00 - 3:00 PM
Virtual
Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve. Twelve short words that have been so powerful in shaping the future of so many who are now FFA alumni and will continue to serve in preparing the next generation leaders.
FFA’s roots began at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in 1925, and today remains a premier youth development organization of Virginia Tech as part of Virginia Cooperative Extension. FFA is dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. Careers and industries that touch the production of food, fiber, energy and forest products provide more than $105B of economic impact and 490,000 jobs in the Commonwealth according to the Virginia Department of Agriculture. All are critical to supporting our most basic needs.
Formal education in middle and high school is supported by the FFA organization with hands-on, “real world” experiences that prepare youth for long-term success.
Robert Mills (‘94 CALS), agriculture producer, Virginia Tech alumnus, and former president of the FFA state officer team shared “FFA was the foundation of my agriculture career. FFA gave me the building blocks to be successful in the agriculture industry, and also gave me the tools I’ve needed to be successful in life. I developed communication, organization, and problem-solving skills, learned how to work as a team member and be a leader. FFA instills integrity, a strong work ethic, citizenship and commitment, all foundational for success in life. FFA not only prepares students to be the agriculture leaders of tomorrow, it creates a voice of advocacy to promote the food, fiber [and natural resources] industries throughout the world.”
Join us on May 17th to hear about Virginia FFA with Robert Mills (‘94 CALS) and his son, Logan Mills (‘21 CALS). They will share how FFA shaped their futures in multiple generations.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation, please contact Joi Saville at (540) 231-1096 or email joi.saville@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.