The Thomas County Middle School FFA chapter celebrated National FFA Week, February 19-26, 2022. These members have a passion for agriculture, and Thomas County Middle FFA celebrated by participating in a chapter meeting, community service project, trivia challenges, Blue & Gold Day, and other activities. This National FFA Week embraces more than 93 years of FFA traditions while looking forward to the organization’s future. More than 735,000 members participated in National FFA Week activities across the nation. 

TCMS FFA students participate in more than 10 Career Development Events each year that focus on a variety of agricultural careers. Students spend weeks in preparation for these events by learning key information and demonstrating skills specific to each career. TCMS FFA had three different state qualifying teams and individuals this year after each placed second on the area level. Lawson Whitfield competed in FFA Quiz, Leland Dees competed in Lawnmower Operations and Maintenance, and Taylor Butler, Pearson Dukes, Colton Nix, and Luke Roberson competed in Wildlife Management.

Designated a national week in 1947, the week of George Washington’s birthday, National FFA Week runs from Saturday to Saturday and gives FFA members an opportunity to educate the public about agriculture. During the week, chapters conduct a variety of activities to help others in their schools and communities learn about FFA and agriculture education. 

As the top school-based youth leadership development organization in the nation, FFA helps young people meet new agricultural challenges by developing their unique talents and exploring their interests in a broad range of career pathways. The FFA mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education.