The iconic FFA blue jacket is a beacon of community and pride. As a part of the FFA Official Dress, it is important that students gain the full experience and benefit of being an FFA member. Through the support of sponsors and donors, FFA has been able to provide blue jackets to deserving members.
PROGRAMS
Culver’s franchises across the nation have the opportunity to sponsor their local chapter(s) by providing a blue jacket to those members that cannot afford one. Each restaurant will pay $65 to fund the first jacket donated. The remaining fee will be paid by Culver Franchising System, LLC. After the first jacket, the restaurant will pay $130 to fund each blue jacket for the chapter of their choice. New this year: Restaurants can sign up from Feb. 23 – end of 2026. Jackets will be awarded on May 1, Aug. 1, Oct. 1 and Dec. 1.
Darling Ingredients is proud to partner with the National FFA to connect over 150 Darling facilities with the local FFA chapters across America. Our core values of integrity, entrepreneurship, and transparency support our vision, shape our culture, and reflect what we value as an organization. We acknowledge that not only the future of agriculture, but the future of Darling Ingredients lies in the aspiration of students that strive to make a difference. The FFA spirit to change the world aligns with our commitment to create sustainable ingredients for a growing population. To wear the blue jacket is a privilege, and we are honored to help make that possible for those who seek the challenge to create a better future for us all. Enrollment will open on Feb. 23 and run through May 1, 2026.
Through the Syngenta Blue Jacket Program, Syngenta retailers can show their support to local chapters. Participating retailers award two official blue jackets to a local chapter or members of the chapter along with $2,330 in unrestricted financial assistance to the chapter.
Enrollment will be open from Feb. 3 – June 5, 2026.
Through the Invenergy Blue Jacket Program, Invenergy supports the distribution of blue jackets to local FFA chapters across the country. As a leading developer of sustainable energy, Invenergy is proud to support local students as they pursue agricultural career paths.
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