Delaware Farm Bureau Awards 80 FFA Blue Jackets to Students at State Convention

Delaware Farm Bureau (DEFB) awarded 80 FFA Blue Jackets to students from across the state through its Blue Jacket Bonanza program on March 25, 2026, during the 96th Annual Delaware FFA State Convention. For more than a decade, this program has provided jackets to FFA members, helping ensure all students can proudly represent their chapters and state.

The iconic blue corduroy jacket is a staple of the FFA experience. Each jacket is personalized with the student’s name on the front and their chapter and state on the back, serving as a physical reminder of their membership and commitment to the organization.

“My blue jacket is not only a symbol of leadership and dedication, which were important in earning my blue jacket and how I participate within my chapter, but also a continued family legacy and a constant reminder of where I come from,” said Addison Evans of Milford, a 2026 Blue Jacket Bonanza recipient.

Evans shared that the jacket represents a community of leaders and agriculturalists who share common values and a passion for agriculture. She added that receiving her own jacket makes her feel truly connected to that community.

DEFB President Bill Powers addressed the convention hall, expressing the DEFB’s pride in supporting students through this program. He emphasized the importance of ensuring members have the opportunity to compete in their own blue jacket. Powers also noted that this year’s convention marks the 50th anniversary of his election as a Delaware FFA state officer, reflecting on how the skills he gained in that role helped shape his career and leadership journey.

The 2026 Blue Jacket Bonanza recipients are as follows:

For more information on the Blue Jacket Bonanza program or Delaware Farm Bureau, visit www.defb.org.