FFA FFA

1917 – Smith Hughes Act – The federal government allocated money to start vocational agriculture classes

1928 – Future Farmers of America was established

1930 – Official colors were adopted: National Blue & Corn Gold

1939 – FFA purchased 28½ acres of George Washington’s estate

FFA FFA HistoryHistory

ReviewReviewWhen did it

happen?

FFA Established

Washington’s Estate

Smith-Hughes

1944 – The FFA foundation was established – Kansas City

1950 – P.L. 81-740 –The Federal government recognized that FFA is integral to agricultural education. (Now PL 105-225)

1953 –

(1) The 25th (Silver) anniversary,

(2) President Eisenhower spoke at the convention,

(3) FFA was issued a postage stamp (worth 3 cents)

FFA FFA HistoryHistory

ReviewReviewWhen did it

happen?

FFA Established

Washington’s Estate

Smith-HughesFFA Foundation

25th Anniversary

PL 81-740

Postage Stamp

1965 – 1965 – NFA merges with FFANFA merges with FFA

1969 – 1969 – Females were Females were admitted as membersadmitted as members

1971 – 1971 – The FFA Alumni was The FFA Alumni was establishedestablished

19819888 – – “Future Farmers of “Future Farmers of America” became “The America” became “The National FFA National FFA Organization”Organization”

1999 – 1999 – The national The national convention was moved in convention was moved in the last year of the 20the last year of the 20 thth century to Louisville, KYcentury to Louisville, KY

2002 – 2002 – The 75The 75thth anniversary of anniversary of FFAFFA

FFA HistoryFFA History

ReviewReview

When did it happen?

FFA Established

75th Anniversary

Smith-Hughes

FFA Foundation

25th Anniversary

PL 81-740

Convention moved

• You are a member of an organization that has been around for 83 years

• Agricultural businesses donate $Millions each year because they believe in YOU!

• You are a part of a tradition shared by Presidents and Founding Fathers

• The Government of the United States of America has made it Federal Law that agriculture students be part of the FFA

FFA HistoryFFA History

It is NOT about It is NOT about memorizing memorizing

“dates”“dates”You now realize You now realize

……

FFA Structure FFA Structure

• Has three levels– Local – State– National

• Each level has:– student officer teams– an advisor– a group of members

FFA Membership FFA Membership • Four Types of membership:

1. Active- those enrolled in agricultural classes and have paid their membership dues.

2. Alumni- open to former active members, collegiate, and honorary members and other individuals who support the FFA

FFA MembershipFFA Membership

3. Collegiate- Belong to FFA chapters at two or four year post secondary institutions and are enrolled in agricultural courses.

4. Honorary- Given to individuals who provided outstanding service to the FFA or agricultural education.

Official DressOfficial Dress• Males

– Black Slacks– White shirt– Official FFA tie– Black shoes and

socks– FFA Jacket

Zipped to the top

Official DressOfficial Dress• For Females

– Black skirt or slacks

– White Blouse– Official FFA Scarf– Black Shoes– FFA Jacket

zipped to the top.

The FFA Jacket

The FFA JacketThe FFA Jacket

The FFA Jacket should be …

• Worn only by members• Kept clean and neat• Worn on official occasions

with the zipper to the top. The collar should be turned down and cuffs buttoned.– Note: It may be worn

informally and unzipped • Worn by members at school

and other appropriate places

The FFA Jacket should be …

• Worn without school letters and insignia of other organizations

• Discarded when it becomes faded

• Worn with the member refraining from the use of tobacco and alcohol while it is on

• Worn with three medals showing. The top:

– FFA degree

– FFA office

– FFA award

The FFA JacketThe FFA Jacket

FFA Colors

National BlueNational Blue&&

Corn GoldCorn Gold

NOT:NOT:– Blue & GoldBlue & Gold– Blue & YellowBlue & Yellow

The FFA Motto

Learning to Do

Doing to Learn

Earning to Live

Living to Serve

The FFA Mission

Statement

The FFA makes a positive difference in

the lives of students by developing their

potential for

premier leadership, personal growth and

career success

through agricultural education.

The FFA Salute

I pledge allegience to the flag of the United States of

America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation

under God, indivisible, with

liberty and justice for all.

The FFA Emblem

… the foundation crop of the U.S. It represents unity since it is grown in

all states.

The cross section of an ear of corn …

…is our national symbol.

The eagle...

The rising sun...

… represents progress, a new day.

The plow...

...symbolizes labor

and tillage of

the soil.

The owl...

… represents wisdom and knowledge.

The words Agricultural Education

surrounding FFA...

Tells us that FFA is an integral part of

agricultural education

FFA OfficersFFA Officers • President

– Symbolized by the rising sun.

– Duties include • appointing committees and

serving on them as ex-officio member.

• Coordinating Chapter activities• Evaluate progress of the POA• Representing the chapter in

official and public relations

FFA Officers FFA Officers

• Vice president– Symbolized by the plow.

– Officer duties are to • assume all duties of the

president if necessary• develop the POA• coordinate all committee

work

• establish and maintain the chapter resource.

FFA OfficersFFA Officers

• SecretarySecretary – Symbolized by the ear of corn. – Duties Include:

• Preparing and posting meeting agenda• Preparing and presenting meeting

minutes• Placing all committee reports in

designated area. • Responsible for chapter correspondence.• Maintaining member attendance and aintaining member attendance and

activity records. activity records. • Keeping POA wall chart current. Keeping POA wall chart current. • Preparing materials for each meeting.Preparing materials for each meeting.

FFA Officers FFA Officers

• Treasurer– Symbolized by the bust of

Washington.– The officer’s duties are to

• receive, record, and deposit FFA funds• present monthly Treasurer’s reports at

meetings• collect dues• maintain a neat and accurate

treasurer’s book• prepare and submit membership roster• serve as a chairperson for the finance

committee.

FFA Officers FFA Officers • Reporter

– Symbolized by the American Flag.

– Duties are to • plan public information programs with

radio, TV, and news media• send news releases to local and

regional media• publish a chapter newsletter• prepare and maintain a chapter

scrapbook

• serve as chapter photographer.

FFA Officers FFA Officers • SentinelSentinel

– Is symbolized by the shield of friendship.

– Duties are• assisting the president in maintain

order• keeping the meeting room, chapter

equipment, and supplies in proper condition

• greeting guests and visitors• keeping the meeting room

comfortable.

FFA OfficersFFA Officers

• Advisor– Symbolized by the owl.

– Duties are:• Supervising chapter activities.

• Informing prospective students and their parents about FFA

• instructing students in leadership and personal development

• building school and community support.

FFA officers FFA officers

• Historian– Maintains the chapter’s

scrapbook and assists reporter.

FFA officer FFA officer

• Parliamentarian-– Rules on questions of

parliamentary procedure.

FFA Officer FFA Officer

• Chaplain– Presents the

invocation at chapter functions

What is the definition of

integralintegral?Integral:Integral:

Essential or necessary for Essential or necessary for completenesscompleteness

The root word in The root word in “integration”“integration”

Code of Ethics

We will conduct ourselves at all times in order to be a credit to our organization, chapter, school and community by:

1. Dressing neatly and appropriately for the occasion.

2. Showing respect for the rights of others and being courteous at all times.

3. Being honest and not taking unfair advantage of others

4. Respecting the property of others. 5. Refraining from loud, boisterous talk,

swearing and other unbecoming conduct. 6. Demonstrating sportsmanship in the

show ring, judging contests and meetings, and being modest in winning and generous in defeat.

7. Attending meetings promptly and respecting the opinion of others in discussion.

8. Taking pride in our organization, activities, supervised experience programs, exhibits and the occupation of agriculture.

9. Sharing with others experiences and knowledge gained by attending national and state meetings.

10. Strive to establish and enhance my skills through agricultural education in order to enter a successful career.

11. Appreciate and promote diversity in our organization.

FFA DegreesFFA Degrees

FourFour degree areas. degree areas.

1.1. Greenhand DegreeGreenhand Degree

2. Chapter Degree2. Chapter Degree

3. State Degree3. State Degree

4. American Degree4. American Degree

1.1.Greenhand degreeGreenhand degree

• Must be an active first year memberMust be an active first year member

• Must demonstrate leadership skillsMust demonstrate leadership skills

• Must have an SAE ProgramMust have an SAE Program

FFA DegreesFFA Degrees

2.2. Chapter FFA Degree. Chapter FFA Degree. • Second or third year or Second or third year or

membershipmembership• Highest degree a Highest degree a

chapter can bestow on chapter can bestow on its membersits members

• Requirements: Requirements: • Have an SAE projectHave an SAE project• earn and productively earn and productively

invest $150 or at least 45 invest $150 or at least 45 hours class time.hours class time.

• Silver emblem of the Silver emblem of the FFA.FFA.

FFA DegreesFFA Degrees

3.3. State FFA DegreeState FFA Degree• Granted by the state association• Requirements are

• must hold chapter degree• active member for at least 2 years• earn and productively invest at least $1,000 or

work at least 300 hours.

• Gold Emblem charm replaces chapter degree.

FFA DegreesFFA Degrees

4.4. American FFA DegreeAmerican FFA Degree• Highest degree in the FFAHighest degree in the FFA• Awarded by National FFA Awarded by National FFA

OrganizationOrganization• Requirements are: Requirements are:

• Hold State FFA DegreeHold State FFA Degree• active member for 3 yearsactive member for 3 years• graduate 12 months priorgraduate 12 months prior• earn and productively invest $7,500 earn and productively invest $7,500

or earn $1, 500 and work at least or earn $1, 500 and work at least 2,250 unpaid hours. 2,250 unpaid hours.

• Receive Gold Key Receive Gold Key

FFA DegreesFFA Degrees

Program of Activities:Program of Activities:

• Divided into 3 major sections– Student Development:

• Leadership• personal growth• SAE experience.

– Chapter Development• Recruitment• Finance• public relations• support groups• participation.

– Community Development• Economic environmental and human resources• citizenship

• agricultural awareness and literacy.

Serves as a road map to guide an FFA

Chapter

Career Development Career Development EventsEvents • Begin at the chapter level and

can advance up to the national level.

• Two types of CDE’s– Team CDE – Individual CDE

Team CDEsTeam CDEs

1. Agricultural Mechanics

2. Agricultural Sales

3. Dairy cattle judging

4. Dairy Foods Judging

5. Farm Business Management

6. Floriculture

7. Forestry

8. Horse evaluation and selection

9. Livestock Evaluation and selection

10. Marketing Plan

11. Meat evaluation and technology

12. Nursery and landscape

13. Parliamentary procedure

14. Poultry evaluation and selection.

Team CDEsTeam CDEs

15. Land Use Judging

16. Agricultural Issues forum

17. Commodity Marketing Activity

Team CDEsTeam CDEs

Individual CDEsIndividual CDEs

1. Extemporaneous Public Speaking- the ability of a student to give a speech without rehearsing or being prepared.

2. Prepared Public Speaking- speaking event where the participants prepare and practice their presentation prior to the event.

3. Creed Speaking- the ability to recite and explain the FFA creed.

There are 3 individual CDEs

The FFA Creed

The FFA Creed

Paragraph #1:

I believe in the future of agriculture,

with a faith born not of words but of deeds--achievements won by the present and past generations of agriculturists;

in the promise of better days through better ways,

even as the better things we now enjoy have come to us from the struggles of former years.

What is the main point of the first paragraph?

The past, present, & future of agriculture

Also …

Better days through better ways.

The FFA Creed

Paragraph #2:

I believe that to live and work on a good farm,

or to be engaged in other agricultural pursuits,

is pleasant as well as challenging;

for I know the joys and discomforts of agricultural life

and hold an inborn fondness for those associations which, even in hours of discouragement, I cannot deny.

What is the main point of the second paragraph?

The joys & discomforts of agricultural life

Also …

A good farm, other agricultural pursuits.

What are those associations?

The FFA Creed

Paragraph #3:

I believe in leadership from ourselves and respect from others.

I believe in my own ability to work efficiently and think clearly,

with such knowledge and skill as I can secure,

and in the ability of progressive agriculturists to serve our own and the public interest in producing and marketing the product of our toil.

What is the main point of the third paragraph?

Developing Leadership & Respect

Also …

Working, thinking, knowledge, serving, producing, marketing.

What is a progressive agriculturist?

The FFA Creed

Paragraph #4:

I believe in less dependence on begging and more power in bargaining;

in the life abundant and enough honest wealth to help make it so--for others as well as myself;

in less need for charity and more of it when needed;

in being happy myself and playing square with those whose happiness depends upon me.

What is the main point of the fourth paragraph?

A financially secure farm

Also …

The place of charity, playing square.

Whose happiness depends upon you?

The FFA Creed

Paragraph #5:

I believe that American agriculture can and will hold true to the best traditions of our national life

and that I can exert an influence in my home and community which will stand solid for my part in that inspiring task.

What is the main point of the fifth paragraph?

That inspiring task

And …

The best traditions, our national life, & my part.

The FFA Creed

Tips:

•Smile, stand still

•Don’t dance or yell

•You can’t speak too slowly

•Include personal stories with answers

•My parents …

•On our farm …

•When I have to do chores …

•Say the creed correctly at least once every day

•Check yourself for accuracy

•Practice answering one question/paragraph each day

The FFA CreedThe FFA Creed

DO YOU KNOW …

• The number of paragraphs in the Creed?

• The number of sentences in the Creed?

• What theme could you write as a sixth paragraph?