Rep. Moore welcomes FFA students to the State Capitol

February 2nd, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Des Moines, Iowa) – Republican State Representative Thomas Moore from Griswold, Tuesday, welcomed students in southwest Iowa to the State Capitol in Des Moines. FFA members were in the city for a Legislative Symposium, to build character and promote citizenship, volunteerism, and patriotism. More than 700 high school students wearing blue corduroy from 118 schools visited the Iowa State Capitol Building in Des Moines on January 30th. The students visited with legislators, exhibited skills learned in the agriculture classroom and learned the importance of citizenship.

It was all part of the 39th Annual Iowa FFA Legislative Symposium and FFA Day at the Capitol. During the morning, FFA members gathered at the Downtown Embassy Suites and enjoyed a brief message from Lt. Governor Adam Gregg, who then presented the FFA Week Proclamation. The proclamation officially declares February 17-24, the week of President George Washington’s Birthday, FFA Week in Iowa.

The morning program provided opportunities for FFA members to hear from Mike Naig, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture, about the importance of agriculture in Iowa and abroad. Iowa Farm Bureau Federation President, Brent Johnson, then delivered a message about the importance young agriculturalists can play in the agriculture industry. Jake Swanson from High Yield Strategies then spoke about the importance of advocating for the agricultural industry.

The 39th Annual Iowa FFA Legislative Symposium and FFA Day at the Capitol was made possible with support from Iowa Farm Bureau Federation through the Iowa FFA Foundation.

Moore says he welcomed FFA organizations from Atlantic, Stanton, East Mills, Red Oak, and CAM to the Capitol. (photo’s below)