FFA jackets go to 418 South Dakota students

COLTON, S.D. — Since 1933, the blue corduroy jacket has served as a symbol of pride, tradition, unity and a commitment to agriculture within the FFA organization. Thanks to generous donors, 418 students across South Dakota will finally be able to sport their own jackets with their names on them this year. Chelsea Christensen is a freshman at Tri-Valley High School in Colton, South Dakota. She has participated in FFA since seventh grade and competes in poultry evaluation and ag sales. Chelsea Christensen is a freshman at Tri-Valley High School in Colton, South Dakota. Ariana Schumacher / Agweek But, throughout her time in the organization, she s never had her own FFA jacket until now. She filled out a grant and was able to get her jacket sponsored. It s kind of an official thing, you know, like you feel like you re finally in. You belong, Christensen said. Tri-Valley High School has 13 students who will be getting their own jackets this year. Nine of th