What programs may I designate my gift to?
Please contact the Iowa FFA Foundation today to discuss how you can get involved with any of the annual programs listed below. If you are interested in more information about any of these programs please click on their titles to go to their respective pages.
Agricultural Proficiency Awards
There are a total of 50 agricultural proficiency areas which attract the attention of many Iowa FFA members. FFA members complete applications on a local, district and state level to demonstrate skills and knowledge of a specific project they have chosen.
FFA members are recognized for their knowledge, problem solving, and achievement of skills in Iowa FFA Career Development Events. These events are a critical part of the Ag.Ed. three circle model allowing students the opportunity to demonstrate their learning in a competitive environment, while highlighting their understanding of their designated career area.
Collegiate Scholarship Programs
The Iowa FFA Foundation is responsible for coordinating scholarships designed to assist students financially as they prepare for a career in the industry of agriculture.
A unique opportunity where producers can make their charitable contribution through a gift of grain. The grain is immediately sold by the Iowa FFA Foundation for current market price allowing the participating grain facility to send a check directly to the Iowa FFA Foundation.
Iowa State Fair Exhibitor Awards
FFA members gain valuable experiences when exhibiting at the Iowa State Fair. Through diligent work many FFA members each year learn the value of their efforts at the Fair. Through their exhibits members are encourage to challenge themselves to achieve a greater level of awards, while demonstrating skills learned through their agricultural education program.
The Power of Blue program assists the Iowa FFA Association in providing opportunities to over 12,000 members. Some of these opportunities are Career Development Events, Awards and Plaques, Iowa State Fair FFA activities, Ag Scholarships, Leadership Conferences, and Educational Programs.
The positive difference that FFA makes in the lives of young people stays with them long after they retire their blue jackets. It creates more capable leaders, better communicators, more productive citizens and higher-skilled workers. It's an experience that lasts a lifetime.
The Iowa FFA Foundation provides an opportunity to pledge support toward this life-changing experience for Iowa's FFA members. "Sharing with Pride" is a multi-year giving program which is designed to greatly increase FFA support on an annual basis. All parents, past FFA members, FFA Alumni members, as well as other individuals, associations, and businesses that are friends of the FFA are encouraged to join "Sharing With Pride"
For a limited time, farmers are able to purchase Stine brand seed corn and the entire check is written to the Iowa FFA Foundation and the seed corn will be fully serviced and supported through the regular Stine sales and agronomic network.
Iowa FFA Foundation - P.O. Box 438, Ankeny, Iowa 50021-0438 - Phone: (515) 965-7370 - Info@iowaffafoundation.org
