FFA

HISTORY

Smith-Hughes Vocational Act in 1917VA formed Future Farmers of Virginia in 1920’sBoys in ag classes

November 30, 1928- 33 students from 18 states met in Kansas City & formed Future Farmers of America

FFA for young men studying vocational ag in public secondary schools

Develop ag leadership, character, thrift, scholarship, cooperation, citizenship & patriotism

HISTORY

3 levels- local, state, national Student officers elected at each level New Farmers of America in 1935 Provide leadership opportunities to African-American students

National headquarters in Alexandria, VA in 1939 In 1965 New Farmers of America merged with FFA due to segregation being prohibited

Vote to allow women in FFA in 1969

HISTORY

Official name changed to National FFA Organization in 1988 at 61st National FFA Convention Made to recognize that FFA is not only for those interested in farming, but also for those with more diverse industries

Science, business, & technology in addition to farming

National FFA Center moved to Indianapolis, Indiana in 1998 Kansas City, MO; Louisville, KY; Indianapolis, Ind From 2013-2016: Louisvile, KY Today has more than 550,000 members with chapters in all 50 states

MISSION

To make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education

MOTTO

Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve

COLORS

National Blue and Corn GoldBlue: taken from blue field of our nation’s flag

Gold: golden fields of ripened corn

EMBLEM

EMBLEM

Cross section of the ear of cornProvides foundation of emblem, just as corn has served as a foundation crop of American agriculture

Symbol of unity, as corn is grown in every state of the nation

Rising SunSignifies progress & holds a promise that tomorrow will bring a new day, glowing with opportunity

EMBLEM

PlowSignifies labor & tillage of the soil, the backbone of agriculture and the historic foundation of our country’s strength

EagleNational symbolServes as reminder of our freedom & ability to explore new horizons for the future of agriculture

EMBLEM

OwlRecognized for wisdomSymbolizes the knowledge required to be successful in the industry of agriculture

Agricultural Education & FFASignifies the combination of learning & leadership necessary for progressive agriculture

FFA JACKET

Blue corduroy jacket worn by current members

Back has FFA emblem under the name of state; name of local chapter under emblem

Front has smaller emblem on left chest & member’s name, office, and year on right chest

FFA JACKET

Created by Fredericktown Band of Fredericktown FFA Chapter by Dr. Gus Linter

Adopted in 1933Color ranged from shades of blue to shades of purple

Currently all lettering , embroidery, & finishing of jackets is done by Universal Lettering in Van Wert, Ohio

FFA JACKET

OFFICIAL DRESS

Members required to wear official dress when participating in official organization activities

FemalesBlack skirt (or black slacks for traveling or outdoor activites)

White collared blouseOfficial FFA blue scarfBlack dress shoes with closed heel & toeBlack nylon hosieryFFA jacket zipped to the top

OFFICIAL DRESS

MalesBlack dress pantsWhite dress shirtOfficial FFA tieBlack dress shoes with closed heel & toeBlack socksFFA jacket zipped to the top

OFFICIAL DRESS

CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS

President — Stationed by the rising sun, a symbol of a new era in agriculture.

Vice President — Stationed by the plow, the symbol of labor and tillage of the soil.

Secretary — Stationed by the ear of corn, the symbol of the national span of FFA because corn is grown in all fifty states.

Treasurer — Stationed by emblem of Washington, to keep an accurate account of receipts and disbursements just as Washington kept his farm account.

CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS

Reporter — Stationed by the flag, to inform the people that the FFA is a national organization.

Sentinel — Stationed by the door, to make sure the door is open to all and keep the room comfortable as well as assisting in mainting order.

Advisor — Stationed by the owl, the time honored emblem of knowledge and wisdom

NATIONAL OFFICERS

PresidentClay Snapp

SecretaryKalie Hall

Eastern Region Vice PresidentJoelle Futrel

NATIONAL OFFICERS

Central Region Vice PresidentBrennan Costello

Southern Region Vice PresidentWiley Bailey

Western Region Vice PresidentLindsey Anderson

NATIONAL OFFICERS

STATE OFFICERS

PresidentMitch Wallace

SecretaryWhitney Bowman

First Vice PresidentLexie Holloway

Second Vice PresidentBrett Speakman

STATE OFFICERS

TreasurerMadison Slaven

ReporterKaitlyn Sonifrank

SentinalCaitlin Atkins

Past PresidentDustin Richardson

STATE OFFICERS

PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE

Body of rules, ethics, & customs governing meetings Allowing majority to make decisions (majority rule)Ensues fairness towards minorityConducts business through motionsCause actions

Main motions, subsidiary motions, incidental motions

PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE

1. Reading and approval of the minutes of the previous meeting

2. Reports of standing committees & officers

3. Reports of any special committees

4. Special orders (guest speakers, etc.)

5. Unfinished business

6. New business

7. Adjournment

MEMBERSHIP

Active Must be enrolled in secondary ag education program (7th-12th) Attend meetings & participate in other organized activities of chapter

Pay all current state & national dues Display conduct consistent with ideals of FFA May retain active membership until Nov 30, following the 4th national FFA convention after graduation from high school

May not retain active membership after the age of 23

Alumni Open to all former active members, collegiate & honorary member, present & former ag educators, parents of FFA member & others interested & supportive of FFA

MEMBERSHIP

CollegiateOpen to students enrolled in ag courses or who are pursuing career objectives in ag industry or have interest in future welfare of ag

HonoraryFarmers, school superintendents, principals, members of boards of education, chapter advisors, teachers, staff members in ag education, business people & others who are helping to advance agricultural education & FFA

Majority vote of members present at any regular meeting or convention

DEGREES

American Degree Graduates

State FFA Degree Given to top members of state FFA Association

Chapter FFA Degree Given to FFA chapter’s top members

Greenhand FFA Degree Chapter level

Discovery FFA Degree Chapter level

CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENTS

PEOPLE OF NOTE

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