The Illinois FFA State Convention is the premier youth leadership development experience in Illinois FFA, empowering students to achieve premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education. Held each June, the convention brings together approximately 5,000 FFA members, advisors, and guests, with an additional 2,500 joining via live stream. Over three days, members are recognized for their achievements and participate in general sessions, competitive events, educational tours, leadership workshops, a career show and expo, and volunteer activities.

This year, the 97th Annual Illinois FFA State Convention will take place June 10-12 at the Bank of Springfield Center in Springfield, Illinois. During the event, the Illinois FFA Foundation Committee will host a raffle to raise funds in support of the Illinois Foundation FFA, which provides essential resources and opportunities for FFA members across the state.

To make this effort a success, we are seeking in-kind donations for raffle prizes and monetary contributions. Would your business or organization be willing to donate an item or financial gift to support the next generation of agricultural leaders?

As a donor, your generosity will be recognized through social media promotion, as well as live acknowledgments during the State FFA Convention. With FFA members spanning the entire state, your support will be seen and appreciated statewide.

We sincerely appreciate your consideration and would love to discuss how you can contribute. If you have any questions or would like to arrange a donation, please contact Riley Wells, Associate Director of the Illinois Foundation FFA, at rwells@illinoisffa.org or 217-753-3328 ext. 104.

Thank you for your support of Illinois FFA and our members. We look forward to hearing from you soon!