For FFA members, zipping up that FFA jacket for the first time is an electrifying moment. The jacket itself may only be worn for a relatively short period of time, but the impact it leaves lasts a lifetime. While the iconic blue corduroy that has become the universal symbol for FFA may be easily taken for granted, the legacy behind it is as rich as the history of the FFA organization itself.
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