After talking to FFA chapters around the state, I found out that there are so many different ways they fundraise for their chapters and community service projects. Now wouldn’t it be helpful to share those ideas, so that chapters all over can fundraise in their own communities? Here are five ideas that I found were unique in their own ways.
1- Pancake Feed/Labor Auction: Each year, the Algona FFA Chapter holds a pancake feed and labor auction. FFA members, people in the community, and families gather together for supper before the labor auction starts. Members of the Algona FFA chapter pair up and sell 4 hours of their labor. All of the money raised from the free will donation pancake feed and the labor auction go towards community service projects that the chapter does.
2- Hanging Planters: The Gilbert FFA chapter has a greenhouse where they plant numerous flowers and plants. Students who take care of the greenhouse sell planters. When Mother’s Day comes around, they sell the hanging flower planters to help support their chapter.
3- Pig Show: The Agri Power and Oskaloosa FFA chapters team up to host an open hog show each year. At this event, the students put up the gates, run concessions, and develop a list of sponsors to help out. Profits are made off of the entry fees. All of the profits are split between the two chapters.
4- Porktober Meal: During October which is pork month, the Aplington Parkersburg FFA Chapter hosts a Porktober Meal. In their community, the pork producers are very involved. They donate the pork burgers to the chapter. They sell meals which include pork burgers, potato salad, cookies, and water for $7 each. Members of the chapter deliver them to local businesses. Community members come into the agriculture education room and also learn more about the swine industry as a whole.
5- Petting Zoo: The Greene County FFA Chapter sets up a petting zoo at the Deal’s Orchard Fall Festival. A local farmer brings his animals. Some of the animals include pot belly pigs, goats, donkeys, and llamas. Children at the festival pay $1 to walk through the petting zoo. FFA members watch over the animals and explain to those walking through how to care for them. The profits go towards supporting their chapter activities.
After hearing all of these great ideas, I encourage you all to go make a difference in your communities and fundraise for your chapter or a cause near and dear to your heart.
Keep It Real,
Alexis Berte
North Central State Vice - President
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