Bath, SD (September 28, 2020) - To its owner, the FFA jacket is a physical reminder of the personal accomplishments achieved through the organization - a symbol of commitment and dedication for all who wear the corduroy. This fall 403 South Dakota FFA members from 67 chapters, will receive their own FFA jackets through the SD FFA Foundation Blue Jackets Bright Futures FFA Jacket Program - carrying forward that long-standing tradition of pride, dignity and honor. Jackets were sponsored by various individuals through the SD FFA Foundation program, welcoming new members into the fabric of FFA. FFA members filled out the Blue Jackets Bright Futures FFA Jacket Program application, answering short essay questions about their FFA experience and goals, competing to earn their own FFA jacket instead of purchasing one. 2020 recipients & their sponsors are:

Emily Bultje of Andes Central (Jacket Sponosor - RDO Equipment Company), Karstyn Lhotak of Wagner (Jacket Sponsor - BASF), Kendra Kreeger of Wagner (Jacket Sponsor - Dacotah Bank), Timothy Bouza of Wagner (Jacket Sponsor - Hanson & Associates, LLC), Riley Roberts of Wagner (Jacket Sponsor - Midwest Veterinary Service), Jace Kuhlman of Wagner (Jacket Sponsor - RDO Equipment Co.), Cayla Nelson of Wagner (Jacket Sponsor - RDO Equipment Company, Raelynn Kuhlman of Wagner (Jacket Sponsor - RDO Equipment Company), Jhett Breen of Wagner (Jacket Sponsor - The First National Bank in Sioux Falls), Bain Kuhlman of Wagner (Jacket Sponsor - Titan Machinery).