Peebles FFA Marks National FFA Week With Student Activities, Community Outreach

Peebles FFA at Peebles High School marked National FFA Week on Feb. 26 with a hands-on broiler harvest project designed to teach students proper animal care, processing techniques and food system responsibility, a People’s Defender "Submitted News" item reported Feb. 26. The People’s Defender post ran during National FFA Week, which the National FFA Organization scheduled Feb. 21–28 in its Feb. 17, 2026 press release.

A photograph accompanying the People’s Defender item identified participants by name: "From left, Makenna Purvis, Riley Davis, Tiffany Burns, and Jenny Stoneking(OSU Ext.)." The caption states Peebles FFA members gained hands-on experience in poultry production through the broiler harvest project and that students worked with guidance from industry professionals.

The People’s Defender copy describes the Peebles FFA Chapter as "dedicated to preparing students for leadership, career success, and service through hands-on agricultural education." It lists the chapter’s regular activities as "leadership development events, career exploration, and community service projects" and says students gain real-world experience through "Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAEs), judging teams, and classroom instruction focused on agriculture, food systems, and natural resources."

The broader National FFA Organization framed the week as a national showcase of agricultural education. The national press release noted "More than one million FFA members, alumni and supporters are getting ready to celebrate National FFA Week this month" and that "The six National FFA Officers will travel across the country to connect with members during the week, leading workshops, delivering keynote talks and interacting with students on a more personal level." National FFA Advisor Dr. Travis Park said, "National FFA Week is a time when we showcase the collective impact of FFA nationwide," adding, "Throughout FFA, we see our members stepping up as leaders, innovators, and advocates for agriculture. We know this happens, thanks to the dedication of agricultural teachers and FFA Alumni & Supporters. This week, National FFA Week, is when we celebrate the collective agricultural education ecosystem."

National programming during the week also featured Give FFA Day and a new ChapterBoost crowdfunding option for local chapters. The press release explains that ChapterBoost "showcases local FFA chapters and their goals for hands-on learning, leadership development and agricultural education, giving donors the opportunity to make an immediate impact by selecting a project to support directly through crowdfunding an individual chapter." The release adds, "Any gifts made to ChapterBoost during Give FFA Day will count toward the final Give FFA Day total."

For local follow-up, the People’s Defender item carries publisher contact details at 206 N. Pleasant Street, West Union, Ohio 45693; Call 937-544-2391; Fax 937-544-2298; E-Mail: (/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#80e9eee6efc0f0e5eff0ece5f3e4e5e6e5eee4e5f2aee3efed). National media inquiries were listed with Kristy Meyer, Marketing and Communications, KMeyer@FFA.org; 317-802-4205. Peebles FFA’s hands-on poultry project and the national scale of participation underscore specific training pathways students are using to build skills that "prepare them for success beyond the classroom," while the ChapterBoost option offers a direct way for local supporters to fund similar projects moving forward.