Signature Programs and Events

Banking on Your Future - The Kansas FFA Foundation recognizes the value and opportunity the Kansas banking industry offers to the Kansas FFA Association members. As a result, the Foundation and the Kansas Bankers Association and Kansas Ag Bankers have established the “We’re Banking on your Future” program to encourage FFA members to learn more about the banking industry and acquire the skills they need to be successful while helping Kansas banks connect with talented young people who could potentially lead the industry in the future.

The “We’re Banking on your Future” program is designed to help encourage FFA members to consider a career in banking, give them a chance to learn about the industry first-hand, and, through this process, determine how the FFA can help the state’s banking community.

Blue & Gold Golf Scramble

Blue & Gold Golf Scramble - Kansas agricultural educators, alumni, friends, and guests meet on the links each July to celebrate and support FFA in Kansas. Titled sponsored by Bayer HealthCare Animal Health, Frontier Farm Credit, and Midwest Ford Dealers, this event draws a competitive crowd of players. A portion of funds raised through the Blue and Gold Golf Scramble are used to underwrite educator teaching awards during the KAAE’s Mid-Winter Conference in Manhattan.

Kansas Crop Improvement Association

Business & Industry Tours - Business and Industry Tours are key educational opportunities for our Kansas FFA State Officer team. These tours are designed to broaden our understanding of Kansas agribusiness and to take an intimate look at challenges and opportunities within a specific sector. Secondly, Business and Industry Tours provide an open platform to update business leaders on the Kansas FFA Association and agricultural education programs.

Cargill Blue Jacket Program - In 2010 the foundation and Cargill Meat Solutions launched our Cargill Blue Jacket grant program for members experiencing financial strain. Since then, more than 50 Blue Jacket grant awards have been presented to deserving members for the purchase of a new corduroy jacket. The Kansas FFA Alumni Association enhances the gifts by gifting new scarves and ties, making the grant complete for each recipient.

FFA Rocks! - Hand crafted by Fisher Rock in Home, Kans., the Kansas FFA Foundation makes available 4" x 8" FFA 8" x 8" emblem rocks for purchase in support of general foundation programming. Orders can be placed by contacting the Foundation.
 

John Deere Gator Program

John Deere Gator Program - Growing the Green. John Deere Company and 11 dealership groups annually provide an added bonus for Kansas FFA members who successfully complete applications for at least one of the following: a proficiency award application; American and State FFA Degree applications; or H.O. Sargent, Agriscience Student, Agriscience Fair, and Agrientrepreneurship applications. The 2012 winner, announced at the 84th State FFA Convention, was Shea Carver of the Winfield FFA chapter.

Sponsoring organizations are John Deere Company Agriculture & Turf, Olathe, and the following Kansas dealership groups: American Implement Inc., Garden City; Bucklin Tractor & Implement Co., Bucklin; Carrico Implement Co., Inc., Beloit; Concordia Tractor, Inc., Concordia; Great Bend Farm Equipment, Great Bend; Heritage Tractor Inc., Baldwin City; Hiawatha Implement Co., Inc., Hiawatha; Keating Tractor & Equipment, Liberal; O’Malley Equipment Company, Independence; O’Malley Implement Company, Pittsburg; Prairieland Partners, Inc., Hutchinson.

Welcome to Convention Ice Cream Social

Welcome to Convention Ice Cream Social - The Kansas FFA Foundation kicks off convention each summer with a free Welcome to Convention Ice Cream Social. The event – held on the lawn of McCain Auditorium at Kansas State University – provides social time for members and advisors, allowing them to reconnect and celebrate achievements. The foundation partners with Commerce Bank; Blueville Nursery, Inc.; Frontier Farm Credit; Flint Hills Arches – McDonalds; Horizon Milling; Manhattan Convention & Visitors Bureau; and The Scoular Company to provide a cool welcome to convention.