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Geronimo Power recently sponsored local students through the Blue Jackets Bright Futures program with the National Future Farmers of America (FFA) Organization, helping FFA members across Nobles County receive their official FFA jackets and participate in the leadership and hands-on learning experiences the organization provides.
Through the program, students apply to receive their own jacket at no cost, removing financial barriers and opening doors to competitions, conventions, and career exploration.
For Bailey Peterson-Webster, who helped coordinate the sponsorship locally, supporting students felt like a natural fit.
“FFA gives students real-world skills, leadership experience, and confidence that lasts far beyond high school,” Bailey said. “If sponsoring a jacket helps even one student show up feeling proud and prepared, that’s something we’re excited to be part of. Investing in local students is investing in the future of our community.”
And for the students themselves, the impact is immediate.
After the jackets were distributed, several shared handwritten thank-you notes describing what the sponsorship means to them:
![Thank you for sponsoring my FFA Jacket. I will wear it to the state and National convention, when I go. I will also wear it when I compete in my CDE, livestock judging. Sincerely, [MN FFA Student]](https://geronimopower.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Alea-MN-FFA-Copy-1.jpg)
“Thank you for sponsoring my FFA jacket. I will wear it to the state and national convention… and when I compete in my CDE, livestock judging.”
![Dear Ms. Peterson-Webster, Thank you for sponsoring an FFA jacket for me. This will be my second year in FFA and I look forward to having my own jacket. I’m excited to be wearing a jacket with my own name on it at state and hopefully at national convention. Once again thank you! Sincerely, [MN FFA Student]](https://geronimopower.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Dillon-MN-FFA-Copy-1.jpg)
“This will be my second year in FFA, and I look forward to having my own jacket. I’m excited to be wearing a jacket with my own name on it at state and hopefully at national convention.”
![Dear Geronimo Power, Thank you for sponsoring the purchase of my FFA jacket. With your help I will now have my own FFA jacket and I will be able to put my greenhand pin on the jacket. Early next year I will be competing at a fish and wildlife competition. Thank you for your sponsor. Sincerely, [MN FFA Student]](https://geronimopower.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Arthur-MN-FFA-Copy-1.jpg)
“With your help I will now have my own FFA jacket and I will be able to put my greenhand pin on the jacket… Early next year I will be competing at a fish and wildlife competition.”
![Thank you so much for the jacket!!! I will use it for the next 4 years on the soils team and wherever else this takes me. Thank you again, it is very appreciated. [MN FFA Student]](https://geronimopower.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Raylen-MN-FFA-Copy-1.jpg)
“Thank you so much for the jacket!! I will use it for the next four years on the soils team and wherever else this takes me.”
![Dear Bailey Peterson-Webster, Thank you so much for sponsoring my FFA jacket from the Minnesota FFA Foundation’s Blue Jackets Bright Futures program. I will wear my jacket with pride while attending state and hopefully national FA conventions and participating on the Livestock judging team. Thanks again! [MN FFA Student]](https://geronimopower.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/FFA-Leah-Copy-2.jpg)
“I will wear my jacket with pride while attending state and hopefully national conventions and participating on the Livestock Judging team.”
Each note is a reminder that this jacket can spark big dreams for future careers in agriculture and beyond.
While there wasn’t a formal ceremony this year, the Geronimo Power team is planning upcoming school visits and presentations in the coming weeks and looks forward to connecting with students in person and sharing photos soon.
At Geronimo Power, being a good neighbor means showing up for the next generation in the classroom, in the community, and wherever opportunity begins!
