The Legacy of the Blue Corduroy: Growing Texas Leaders for Tomorrow

Data Developed by Dr. Logan Burleson, West Texas A&M University. The iconic blue corduroy FFA jacket is a symbol of potential. For high school students, zipping up the jacket represents a future filled with opportunity, leadership, and the skills necessary to succeed in a global workforce.The Agriculture Teachers Association of Texas, Texas FFA Association, and Texas FFA Foundation work together to ensure that the state’s approximately 304,000 agriculture students are equipped for that.Courtesy of Texas FFA AssociationIn 2022, the U.S. Department of Agriculture reported that approximately 60,000 high-skilled jobs are created annually in food, agriculture, renewable natural resources, and environmental fields.Through a time-tested, three-part model of classroom and laboratory instruction, supervised agricultural experiences (SAEs), and leadership development through FFA membership, students are transformed into career-ready…

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