Blue Jackets
A More Accessible FFA Experience
The symbolic blue corduroy jacket is an icon of an American tradition–instilling pride and responsibility in those who wear it. To help make the member experience more inclusive, we need generous gifts from supporters like you! FFA members may apply, or community supporters or teachers may nominate a member, to receive a jacket.
Donate an FFA Jacket:
Please join us in providing FFA jackets to students by donating online or by downloading the donation form and returning the completed form via mail. Having an FFA jacket opens doors for students by allowing them to participate in competitions, conferences and events. Through these programs our members learn life and leadership skills that will serve them for years to come.
Jacket donation commitments returned by October 1 are appreciated.
Apply or Nominate a Member to Receive a Jacket:
We are committed to serving as many students as possible by providing FFA jackets for first year members! With the generous support of our donors, hundreds of FFA jackets will be provided to students across Ohio.
- All first year Ohio FFA members are eligible, including middle school members, to apply for an FFA jacket through the Blue Jackets program.
- Applications and nominations must be submitted by October 15th.
- Applications should be prepared to respond to the following essay questions:
- Why did you choose to join FFA?
- What FFA event or activity are you most excited to participate in during your first year of membership? Why?
- In your own words, what does the FFA jacket represent?
- Nominators should be prepared to explain why they feel the first-year FFA member is deserving of receiving an FFA jacket provided through the Ohio FFA Blue Jackets program.
- Incomplete applications will not be considered. Recipients will be selected from remaining applications.
For Teachers:
Teachers will be notified by email of students who apply or are nominated through the Blue Jackets program. The Ohio FFA Foundation will send checks to the recipients’ schools and teachers will order jackets. This is to ensure all recipients’ information and sizing is accurate.
Please contact Shelby Brown (sbrown@ohioffa.org) with questions.