FFA FFA

Today

There are over 500,000 members in 7,210 chapters in the US.

The FFA is…

The FFA is a dynamic youth leadership organization that strives to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, premier leadership, personal growth and career personal growth and career successsuccess through agricultural education.

Ag Ed Education Model

Instruction

SAE FFA

Why do we study history?

An important part of understanding the traditions and values of any organization comes from understanding its history.

The National FFA organization is now the largest vocational youth group in the United States.

Learning the history of how the National FFA grew in popularity and influence across the country will give you new pride for this important and effective force in agriculture.

History

The FFA is a national organization with members

from across the US500,000 members in 7,210 chapters.

1908

Virginia began vocational agriculture programs and “corn clubs” arose.

1917-Smith Hughes Act

Senator Hoke Smith & Dudley Hughes of Georgia propose legislation for national vocational agriculture courses (United States enters the first world war)

1917-Smith Hughes Act

Provided federal funds for the support of the teaching of agriculture

Federal Board for Vocational Education

1925-Virginia

Virginia Tech agricultural education teacher educator Henry Groseclose organizes the Future Farmers of Virginia.

The FFV is born.

Why?

Rural youth felt like 2nd class citizens. They were often isolated and didn’t have the same opportunities as city students.

FFV was a social outlet for youth.

1926

American Royal Livestock show invites vocational agriculture students to participate in a national livestock judging event-Kansas City, Missouri.

1928

Henry Groseclose writes the constitution and by-laws for the FFA.

1928

November 20, 1928 the first national FFA convention was held at the Baltimore Hotel in Kansas City in conjunction with the American Royal Livestock show.

1928

Leslie Applegate of New Jersey named the first President.

Dr. C.H. Lane became the 1st National Advisor.

The National FFA Convention was held in Kansas City from 1928 to 1998.

1929

The FFA Colors of National Blue and Corn Gold are adopted.

National Blue

Corn Gold

The Emblem

In the mid 1920’s a group of agricultural educators in the Midwest were asked to design an emblem for agricultural education.

The Staff at Virginia were doing similar work for the FFV

The Virginia design won!

The Emblem

The Virginia design was modeled after a Scandinavian wood carving which was used by a Danish farm organization.

1930-The FFA Creed

Who wrote the FFA Creed?–E. M. Tiffany wrote the FFA creed that is used today. It was adopted at the third convention (1930)•Note. E. M. stands for Erwin Milton. Tiffany was a teacher educator in Wisconsin

1933-FFA Jacket

FFA Jacket is adopted as the official dress.

1935 - New Farmers of America

For African American Boys

13 Southern StatesMerged with the

FFA in 1965

New Farmers of America

Dr. H.O. Sargent was a co-founder of the NFA.

Today the FFA gives an award in his memory to honor those that promote diversity in agriculture.

1950

Public Law 81-740– Federal Charter for the FFA– “Inter-curricular part of the

agricultural education program.

1969 Women

Women officially allowed to join the FFA.

30% of National Membership but 50% of leadership positions.

FFA

1988– Future Farmers of

America changes its name to the National FFA Organization.

1989– National Future Farmer

Magazine changes its name to FFA New Horizons.

Why the name change?

Future Farmers of America changes its name to National FFA Organization to better reflect the expanded agricultural opportunities encompassing science, business and technology, in addition to production farming.

1999

The National FFA Convention is moved to Louisville, KY

2006

Convention is moved to Indianapolis, IN

Kinds of FFA Membership

1. Active2. Alumni3. Collegiate4. Honorary

Types of Membership

1. Active– enrolled in Ag class, dues paid

2. Collegiate– Currently in college

3. Alumni– former members or interested people

4. Honorary– people who support FFA

FFA Motto

Learning to DoDoing to LearnEarning to LiveLiving to Serve

Mission

The mission of the FFA is to develop premiere leadership, personal growth, and career success.

The FFA Purpose

6. Recreation7. Patriotism8. Service9. Character10. Thrift

1. • Leadership2. • Scholarship3. • Improved

Agriculture4. • Cooperation5. • Citizenship

The purpose of the FFA is to develop:

Proper Use of the FFA Jacket

Only worn by membersKept clean and neatWorn on official occasions zipped

up, collar down, cuffs buttonedOnly worn to places appropriate for

members to visit

Proper Use of the FFA Jacket

Remove emblems if given awayAct like a lady or gentlemen when

wearing the FFA jacketNo tobacco, drugs or alcohol while

wearing jacket

Official dress

Males– Black pants– White shirt– FFA tie– Black shoes– FFA jacket zipped to the top

Official dress

Females

– Black skirt– White blouse– FFA scarf– Black shoes– FFA jacket zipped to the

top

4 Degrees

Degrees recognize progress in leadership, agricultural education and your SAE

1. Greenhand Degree2. Chapter FFA Degree3. State FFA Degree4. American FFA Degree

Greenhand Degree

Requirements:– Enrolled in Ag with a plan for an

SAE– Learn Creed, Motto, and Mission– Explain colors and emblem– Demo code of ethics and proper

jacket use– Know History of FFA

Opportunities in FFA

Become a Leader– officers– public speaking– Lead activities

Opportunities in FFA

Travel– Career Development Events

(Contests)– Conventions– Travel- Field Trips

Opportunities in FFA

Earn Money– Supervised Agriculture Experience

Program– Scholarships

Be Part of a Team– Career Development Events– Officer Team– Committees

Opportunities in FFA

Have Fun– FFA Meetings– Trips

Be a Winner– Degrees– Awards

Opportunities in FFA

Serve Your Community– Community service Activities

Go on Field Trips– State Convention– National Convention– Local

Career Development Events (CDE’s)

CDEs demonstrate the meaningful connections between classroom instruction and real-life scenarios

CDEs build on what is learned in agricultural classes and the FFA.

Career Development Activities

Competitive Events that progress from the local to the regional, state, and national level

Students demonstrate their skills in a competitive setting.

CDEs test the abilities of individuals and teams in 23 major areas of agricultural instruction

Career Development Activities

Examples:– Dairy Evaluation CDE– Prepared Public Speaking– Livestock Judging– Horse Judging– Veterinary Science– Agriscience Fair

Officer Team

President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Historian Reporter Sentinel Parlimentarian Advisor

1. President

Preside over meetings Appoint committees Coordinate the activities of the

chapter

2. Vice President

Assume all duties of the president if necessary.

Develop the Program of Activities Coordinate all committee work.

3. Secretary

Prepare and post the agenda Prepare and present the minutes of

each chapter meeting. Maintain member attendance and

activity records

4. Treasurer

Receive, record and deposit FFA funds and issue receipts.

Present monthly treasurer's reports at chapter meetings.

Collect dues and special assessments.

Submit the membership roster and dues to National

5. Historian

Maintain a scrapbook to record the chapter's history

Research and prepare items of significance of the chapter's history.

Prepare displays of chapter activities and submit stories to the media.

6. Reporter

Release information to news media.

Publish a chapter newsletter. Prepare and maintain a chapter

scrapbook. Send articles and photographs to

publications. Chapter photographer.

7. Sentinel

Assist the president in maintaining order.

Keep the meeting room, chapter equipment and supplies in proper condition.

Welcome guests and visitors.

8. Parlimentarian

Understand parliamentary procedure.

Rule on all questions of parliamentary conduct at chapter meetings.

Conduct parliamentary procedure workshops at the chapter level.

9. Advisor

Supervise chapter activities year-round.

Inform prospective students and parents about the FFA.

Encourage involvement of all chapter members in activities.

Prepare students for involvement in contests and awards programs.

Stations

1. President – by the rising sun2. Vice President – by the plow3. Secretary – by the ear of corn4. Treasurer – by the emblem of

Washington5. Reporter- by the Flag6. Sentinel – by the door7. Advisor – by the owl