FFA is a national organization with members from across the US

History of Agriculture/FFA

1917 : Smith-Hughes Act established funding for vocational agriculture in high school

1920s: Virginia was the first state to have Future Farmers clubs for boys

1928: FFA became a National Organization

History of Agriculture/FFA

1935: NFA was formed (NEW FARMERS OF AMERICA) for black students

1950: FFA became one of a few student organizations to receive a Federal Charter from Congress (Public Law 740)

1965: NFA and FFA

merged

History of Agriculture/FFA

1969: Girls were allowed in the FFA for the first time

FFA Then and Now

1988Name changed to

National FFA Organization

1989Magazine name

changed to FFA New Horizons

1999

FFA National convention moved to Louisville, KY from Kansas City, MO

In 2006

The FFA National Convention will moved from Louisville, Kentucky to Indianapolis, Indiana

It will return to Louisville, KY in 2013

FFA Colors

National blue

Corn gold

Go PACK!!!! Maybe not corn gold or National blue

BUT……

Still THE BEST!

FFA Motto Learning to Do Doing to Learn Earning to Live Living to Serve

FFA Mission

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

FFA Salute

The Pledge of Allegiance

I pledge allegiance 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.

Official dress

FemalesBlack skirtWhite blouseFFA scarfBlack shoesFFA jacket zipped to the

top

Official dress

MalesBlack pantsWhite shirtFFA tieBlack shoesFFA jacket zipped to the top

http://www.ffa.org/convention/html/pln_official_dress.html

Emblem

Cross Section of Corn

Serves as the emblem’s foundation just as corn has historically served as a foundation crop in American Agriculture.

Corn is also a symbol of unity because it is native to America and is grown in every state.

Rising Sun Symbolizes progress

in agriculture and the confidence FFA members have in the future.

The plow

Is the symbol of labor and tillage of the soil.

The owl Represents knowledge and

wisdom

The Eagle

Perched on top of the emblem and serves as a reminder of our freedom and ability to explore new horizons for the future of agriculture

Finally the words Agriculture Education surrounding the letters FFA indicate that FFA is an important part of the agriculture education program.

President

Station by the rising sun

Preside over meetings according to accepted rules of parliamentary procedure.

Vice President

Stationed by the plow

Assume all duties of the president if necessary.

Coordinate all committee work.

Secretary

Stationed by the ear of corn

Keeps an accurate record of all meetings

TreasurerStationed at the emblem of Washington

Keeps a record of the finances of the group.

ReporterStationed by the flag

Keeps the public informed of the group’s activities.

Sentinel

Stationed by the door

Assist the president in maintaining order. Keep the meeting room, chapter equipment

and supplies in proper condition. Welcome guests and visitors. Keep the meeting room comfortable.

FFA Creed- History

Written by E. M. Tiffany

Adopted at the 3rd National FFA Convention in 1930

Revised in 1965 and 1990 Comprised of five paragraphs, each

beginning with “I believe…”

FFA Creed- Use

Basic statement of beliefsExpresses a belief in work ethic,

patriotism, tradition that all members should share

FFA Creed- Use

New members are required to learn the FFA Creed before they are awarded the first degree of FFA Membership: “The Greenhand Degree”

Career Development Activities

- Very competitive

-Develop technical skills and leadership

Career Development Events

Examples:Dairy Evaluation CDEPoultry Evaluation CDEFloriculture CDEExtemporaneous Public Speaking

Career Development Events

Agriculture Mechanics Agriculture Sales Agriculture Tool ID. Creed Forestry Horse Evaluation

Career Development Events

Job interview Land judging Livestock Evaluation Nursery Landscape Prepared public

speaking Parliamentary procedure Tractor/Truck Driving

Career Development Activities

Hands-on ExperiencesDemonstration of Parliamentary

procedure to local clubs: develops students’ confidence and skill in conducting a business meeting

Career Development Activities

Interning at a nursery through SAE: Helps students learn and develop skill in plant identification

Students often write, learn, and present speeches and make presentations that develop poise, confidence, and leadership

Levels of FFA Competition

Chapter (local) Region State National

Leadership Development in FFA: PurposesDevelop premier leadership,

personal growth, and career success

Develop confidence, character, and citizenship

Leadership Development in FFA: PurposesBuild cooperative attitudes that

help students work with othersEncourage the improvement of

scholarship

Leadership Development in FFA: Ways and Means

Competitive events, leadership schools, committee assignments and convention participation opportunities are a few of the other FFA opportunities

FFA Degrees

Discovery

Greenhand

Chapter

State

American

Greenhand DegreeMember must meet the following minimumqualifications:

1. Be enrolled in agricultural education and havesatisfactory plans for a supervised agricultural experienceprogram.

2. Learn and explain the FFA Creed, motto and FFAMission Statement.

3. Describe and explain the meaning of the FFA emblemand colors.

4. Demonstrate a knowledge of the FFA Code of Ethics and the proper use of the FFA jacket.

5. Demonstrate a knowledge of the history of the organization, the chapter constitution and bylaws and the chapter Program of Activities.

6. Personally own or have access to the Official FFA Manual and the FFA Student Handbook.

7. Submit written application for the Greenhand FFA Degree.

Chapter Degree

Member must meet the following minimum qualifications:

1. Must have received the Greenhand FFA Degree.

2. Must have satisfactorily completed the equivalent of at least 180 hours of systematic school instruction in agricultural education at or above the ninth grade level, have in operation an approved supervised agricultural experience program, and be enrolled in an agricultural education course.

3. Have participated in the planning and conducting of at least three official functions in the chapter Program of Activities.

4. Have earned and productively invested at least $150 by the member’s own efforts or worked at least forty-five hours in excess of scheduled class time, or a combination thereof, and have developed plans for continued growth and improvement in a supervised agricultural experience program.

5. Have effectively led a group discussion for 10 minutes.6. Have demonstrated five procedures of parliamentary law.7. Show progress toward individual achievement in the FFA

award programs.8. Have a satisfactory scholastic record.9. Submit a written application for the Chapter FFA Degree.

State FFA DegreeMember must meet the following minimum

qualifications:1. Have received the Chapter FFA Degree.

2. Have been an active FFA member for at least two years (24 months)at the time of receiving the State FFA Degree.

3. While in school, have completed the equivalent of at least two years(360 hours) of systematic school instruction in agricultural educationat or above the ninth grade level, which includes a supervisedagricultural experience program.

4. Have earned and productively invested at least $1,000, or worked at least 300hours in excess of scheduled class time, or a combination thereof, in a supervisedagricultural experience program

5. Demonstrate leadership ability by:

a. Performing 10 procedures of parliamentary law.b. Giving a six minute speech on a topic relating to agriculture or the FFA.c. Serving as an officer, committee chairperson, or participating member of a chapter

committee.

6. Have a satisfactory scholastic record as certified by the local agricultural education instructor and the principal or superintendent.

7. Have participated in the planning and completion of the chapter Program ofActivities.

8. Have participated in at least five different FFA activities above the chapterlevel.

4 types of membership

Active member Alumni member Collegiate member Honorary member

Opening and closing ceremonies are rituals that add dignity to a meeting and explain the meaning of certain traditional emblems.

There are many other traditions and ceremonies used in the FFA that can benefit students both while in high school as well as in jobs after graduation.

What We Do

Banquet Conventions Leadership

Conferences Social events Community service Cookouts Recreation Camp

Fruit Sales CDE Events Parades State Fair Many more