The Nebraska FFA Foundation announced the launch of the second annual holiday gift guide.
This year, the guide features seven businesses operated by FFA members as part of their Supervised Agricultural Experience.
These businesses are either an entrepreneurship project for one FFA member or are a school-based enterprise where a group of FFA members operate the business.
The Nebraska FFA Foundation said these members are learning real-world business skills, including marketing, recordkeeping, and operations and production.
“The Holiday Gift Guide has become a highlight for me each year,” said Stacey Agnew, Nebraska FFA Foundation Executive Director. “It showcases a variety of skills that Nebraska FFA members have. I am proud of the hard work that these members are doing to learn to operate a business and hope many people will support them.”
This year’s featured businesses include live Christmas trees, home décor, houseplants, popcorn and caramel apples. To see the guide, click here.
A Tree & A Truck Co.
Cora Hoffschneider, Centennial FFA
Description: Live Christmas Trees, Wreaths and Cuttings!
Learn more and order:
- Come and pick out the perfect tree November 25-27! Hours will be posted on social media.
- Learn more on A Tree & A Truck Co Facebook page or A Tree & A Truck Instagram Page.
AK Home Decor
Abby Kerkman, Neligh-Oakdale FFA
Description: Wooden home decor–blanket ladders, shelves, noodle boards, trays, centerpieces and pumpkins
Learn more: A.K. Home Decor Instagram Page
How to order: Email akerkman44@gmail.com or DM on Instagram
Do you ship? No
Crazy T Creations
Taya Hambleton, Nebraska Ag Academy
Description: Custom Wooden animal planters – cattle sheep, goats and pigs. Planters can be used year-round. They are $55 each or $70 with Christmas greenery.
Learn more: 308-550-0418
How to order: Email Taya at taya.hambleton@gmail.com
Do you ship? Yes
Dirt Poor Plant Rich
Clara Ankeny, Wayne FFA
Description: Are you a plant lover? We are selling succulents and various plants. Clara started this from propogating succulents her brother was selling as a fundraiser. It was a hobby, but quickly expanded! Custom orders accepted.
Learn more and order: Email Clara at clanke01@waynebluedevils.org.
Do you ship? No
Dragon Fire Popcorn
Madison School-Based Enterprise
Description: Members of the Madison FFA Chapter grew red popcorn and are selling it in 1.25 pound bags for $5.00 each. The popcorn is a high quality and pops well using any method.
Learn more: Facebook – Madison Agriculture Education & FFA Chapter Page
How to order: Contact via Facebook.
Ordering deadline for Christmas: 12/5/2022
Do you ship? Yes
Husky Laser
West Holt School-Based Enterprise
Description: Husky Laser if offering engraved cutting boards for the holiday season.
Husky Laser is a school based enterprise consisting of West Holt FFA members. Members create products using the chapter’s laser cutter. Members manage, operate, and share the profits of the the business. We have a laser that engraves cups, cutting boards, and glass etc.
Learn more and order: westholtffa.org
Ordering deadline for Christmas: 12/11/2022
Do you ship? Yes
Jada’s Caramel Apples
Jada Rubalcava, Gothenburg FFA
Description: Jada’s Caramel Apples is an entrepreneurship business that creates delectable candy-coated caramel apples. These special delicacies can be used for holidays, special events, gifts, etc. The flavors of these caramel apples are endless and can satisfy any sweet tooth.
Learn more and order: Facebook Page – Jada’s Caramel Apples
Ordering deadline for Christmas: 12/10/2022
Do you ship? No
