Elkton Mayor Proclaims 2026 FFA Week

Celebration to mark 50 years of 'Tractor Day' tradition

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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Elkton Mayor Arthur Green has signed a proclamation designating February 21 - 28, 2026 as FFA Week for the city. The proclamation celebrates the 50th anniversary of FFA's 'Tractor Day' tradition and recognizes the organization's members, advisors, alumni, sponsors, and staff for their dedication to developing leaders in the agriculture industry.

Why it matters

FFA is a prominent national youth organization that promotes agricultural education and leadership development. The annual FFA Week celebration helps raise awareness of the organization's mission and values within the local community.

The details

Mayor Green, a former FFA advisor, cited the FFA motto 'learning to do, doing to learn, earning to live, living to serve' as giving direction and purpose to those involved in agricultural education. The Todd County Chamber of Commerce will be involved in promoting Elkton's FFA Week, with specific activities to be announced at a later date.

  • Mayor Green signed the FFA Week proclamation on February 16, 2026.
  • FFA Week will be celebrated from February 21 - 28, 2026.
  • 2026 marks the 50th anniversary of FFA's 'Tractor Day' tradition.

The players

Arthur Green

The mayor of Elkton, Kentucky, who is a former FFA advisor.

Todd Central FFA Chapter

The local FFA chapter that will be recognized during Elkton's FFA Week celebration.

Todd County Chamber of Commerce

The organization that will be involved in promoting Elkton's FFA Week activities.

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What they’re saying

“The FFA motto, 'learning to do, doing to learn, earning to live, living to serve,' gives direction of purpose to those who take an active role in ag education.”

— Arthur Green, Mayor (wektradio.com)

What’s next

The Todd County Chamber of Commerce will announce the specific activities planned for Elkton's FFA Week celebration at a later date.

The takeaway

Elkton's proclamation of FFA Week demonstrates the community's strong support for agricultural education and the development of future leaders in the industry. The 50-year milestone of 'Tractor Day' highlights the longstanding traditions and values of the FFA organization.