Don’t lose touch with FFA after you graduate from high school! Delaware has three collegiate alumni FFA chapters in the Association. In order of chartering, they are located at the following post-secondary institutions: Delaware State University, University of Delaware, and Delaware Technical and Community College. There are many ways you can benefit if you stay involved:
- You will still be eligible to win many top-level FFA awards.
- You will still be able to participate in leadership development programs.
- You can still apply for FFA-sponsored college scholarships and grants.
- You will be among the first to know when internship and job opportunities are available with our partners in the agriculture industry.
- You will have countless opportunities to give back to your community and participate in agricultural advocacy efforts.
Delaware Technical Community College Collegiate FFA
Delaware Tech Collegiate FFA is an organization based on the Owen Campus in Georgetown. This group is very active in the community and on campus. Members participate in community service projects such as Adopt-a-Highway, Best Buddies, and CHEER, as well as numerous campus activities. They fund their activities through various fundraisers each semester. Monthly meetings are held where students plan events, network and ALWAYS have fun!
Collegiate FFA members enjoy supporting the Delaware FFA Association by helping judge CDEs, participating in fair events, and leading the Day of Service Activities at the DE State FFA Convention each year.
Delaware State University
Delaware State University FFA Alumni and Supporters Chapter was chartered in 1992. This chapter is based on Delaware State University’s campus in Dover.
Our officer team and members participate in activities such as attending local high school FFA banquets, our semi-annual Adopt-A-Highway clean-up, our winter break celebration, the Arbor Day celebration on our campus and the trade show at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our chapter has continued the tradition of running a clothing drive each Thanksgiving break. During the Delaware State Fair in July, our chapter showcases our display board which represents all of our most recent activities and accomplishments.
The members participating in DSU FFA’s activities are able to do so through funding obtained from our paint night, our biannual banquet and silent auction, and our annual Easter Basket Sale.
University of Delaware
The University of Delaware Collegiate FFA was chartered on December 3, 1975. On June 13, 2018, it was re-chartered as the University of Delaware FFA Alumni & Supporters chapter. It is a member of both the state and national organizations.
Members are extremely active not only on campus, but also helping the Delaware FFA Association at events, most notably the annual Delaware FFA State Convention. Each year, the chapter sets up a display at Convention, volunteers their time helping with Career Development Events, and sponsors the FFA Scrapbook Event. At the University of Delaware, the chapter participates in Ag Day, showcases FFA at the University’s Activities Night, attends the National FFA Convention, and the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Fall Fest. The chapter is also engaged in community service by visiting residents at Sunrise Assisted Living Community, participate in trail clean-ups, Relay for Life, Christmas cards for veterans, canned food drives and many independent projects. Fun is always incorporated in everything they do. Activities are supported by various fundraisers. Additionally, a scholarship, made possible through poinsettia sales, is awarded at the annual chapter banquet in May.