TODAY’S FFA

TODAY’S FFA

THE OFFICIAL MANUAL

• Guides the formation of each chapter’s activities

• As well as state associations and the national organization

THE FFA MISSION

• FFA makes a positive

difference in the lives of

students by developing their potential for premier

leadership, personal

growth and career success through agriculture education.

TO ACCOMPLISH THE FFA MISSION, FFA:

• Develops competent and assertive agricultural leadership

• Increases awareness of the global and

technological importance of agriculture and its contribution to our well-being

• Strengthens the confidence of agriculture students in themselves and their work.

TO ACCOMPLISH THE FFA MISSION, FFA:

• Promotes the intelligent choice and establishment of an agricultural career.

• Encourages achievement in Supervised Agricultural Experience Programs.

• Encourages wise management of economic, environmental and human resources of the community.

TO ACCOMPLISH THE FFA MISSION, FFA:

• Develops interpersonal skills in teamwork, communications, human relations and social interaction.

• Builds character and promotes citizenship, volunteerism and patriotism.

• Promotes cooperation and cooperative attitudes among all people

TO ACCOMPLISH THE FFA MISSION, FFA:

• Promotes healthy lifestyles

• Encourages excellence in scholarship

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

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L o c a l C h a p t e r S t a t e A s s o c i a t i o n N a t i o n a l O r g a n i z a t i o n

SUPERVISED AGRICULTURE EXPERIENCE PROGRAM

• SAE

• Helps you apply what you learn in class and FFA

• You design your SAE with the help of your parents and advisor

• Could lead to your career

• Earn Money

THE FFA DEGREE LADDER

• Degrees recognize progress in leadership, agricultural education and your SAE

• Greenhand Degree

• Chapter FFA Degree

• State FFA Degree

• American FFA Degree

GREENHAND FFA DEGREE

• For first year members

• Knowledge of FFA History

• Recite the Creed

• Recite the Motto

• Recite the Salute

• Must be enrolled in Agriculture Ed.

• Have satisfactory SAE plans

GREENHAND REQUIREMENTS

• Have learned and can explain the FFA Mission Statement

• Describe and Explain the meaning of the FFA Emblem and Colors

• Understand the FFA Code of Ethics

• Understand Proper use of the FFA Jacket

GREENHAND REQUIREMENTS

• Familiar with the chapter constitution and bylaws

• Familiar with the Program of Activities

• Have access to the Official FFA Manual and FFA Student Handbook

• Submitted written application for the Greenhand Degree

CHAPTER FFA DEGREE

• Completed 2 semesters of agriculture

• Have SAE program in operation

• Earn and productively invest $150 or work at least 45 hours at SAE

• Effectively lead a group discussion for 15 minutes

• Demonstrate 5 parliamentary procedures

CHAPTER FFA DEGREE

• Show progress towards individual achievement in the FFA award program

• Have a satisfactory scholastic record

• Star Chapter Farmer -outstanding production SAE

• Star Chapter Agribusiness Award - outstanding business SAE

STATE FFA DEGREE

• Active FFA member 2 years

• 2 years of agriculture

• Earn and productively invest $1000 or work 300 hours in an SAE Program

• Perform 10 parliamentary procedures

• Give a 6 minute speech

STATE FFA DEGREE

• Chapter officer or committee member

• Satisfactory scholastic record

• Participate in the planning of the Program of Activities

• 5 activities above chapter level

• Degree Charm worn above name on jacket or on standard key chain

AMERICAN FFA DEGREE

• Highest degree

• Active member for 3 years

• 3 years of class

• Graduate from high school at least 12 months prior to receiving degree

• Outstanding SAE Program

AMERICAN FFA DEGREE

• Earn and productively invest $7,500 or earn and invest $1,500 and work at least 2,250 unpaid

hours

• Have a record of outstanding leadership abilities

• Scholastic record of “C” or better

• Golden key worn above name or on chain

AMERICAN FFA DEGREE

• American Star Farmer and Star Agribusiness (1 each from 4 regions)

• All finalists receive European Tour

• Highest Awards in FFA

TYPES OF MEMBERSHIP

• Active

• enrolled in ag class, dues paid

• Collegiate

• 2 or 4 year college

• Alumni

• former members or interested people

• Honorary

• people who support FFA

WHAT ARE THE PARTS OF THE FFA EMBLEM?

CROSS SECTION OF THE EAR OF CORN

Corn is a symbol of unity

because it is native to

America and is grown in every state.

THE RISING SUN

• The Rising Sun symbolizes

progress in

agriculture and the confidence FFA members have in the

future.

THE EAGLE

• The eagle is a reminder of

our freedom and ability to explore new horizons for the future of agriculture

THE OWL

• The owl

represents

knowledge and wisdom

THE PLOW

• The plow is the symbol of

labor and

tillage of the soil

THE WORDS

• FFA is an

important part of the

Agriculture Education Program

THE EMBLEM

• Put it all together

• Trademark of the National FFA

Organization

• Be Proud Of It

FFA COLORS

• National Blue

• Corn Gold

FFA MOTTO

Learning to Do

Doing to Learn

Earning to Live

Living to Serve

FFA SALUTE

• Pledge of Allegiance

FFA CREED

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.

FFA CREED

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.

FFA CREED

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 won and public interest in producing and marketing the product of our toil.

FFA CREED

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 on me.

FFA CREED

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.

FFA CREED

• Written by E. M. Tiffany

• Adopted at 3rd national convention

• Revised at 38th and 63rd convention

OFFICIAL DRESS

• Girls

• black skirt or slacks

• white blouse

• official blue scarf

• black shoes

• official jacket zipped to the top

OFFICIAL DRESS

• Boys

• black slacks

• white shirt

• official FFA tie

• black shoes

• black socks

• official jacket zipped to the top

PROPER USE OF THE FFA JACKET

• Only worn by members

• Kept clean and neat

• Only emblems, state, chapter, name and one office or honor

• Worn on official occasions zipped up, collar down, cuffs buttoned

• Only worn to places appropriate for members to visit

PROPER USE OF THE FFA JACKET

• School letters etc. not worn on jacket

• Discard when worn, remove emblems

• Remove emblems if given away

• Act like a lady or gentlemen when wearing the FFA jacket

• No tobacco or alcohol in jacket

• Degree, Office, Award (1 each) worn below name

CODE OF ETHICS

• FFA members conduct themselves at all times to be a credit to their organization, chapter, school, community and family. As an FFA member, I pledge to:

• Develop my potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success.

• Make a positive difference in the lives of others

• Dress neatly and appropriately for the occasion

CODE OF ETHICS

• Showing respect for the rights of others and their property

• Be courteous, honest and fair with others

• Communicate in an appropriate, purposeful and positive manner

• Demonstrate good sportsmanship by being modest in winning and generous in defeat

CODE OF ETHICS

• Make myself aware of FFA programs and activities and be an active participant

• Conduct and value a supervised agricultural experience program

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

• Appreciate and promote diversity in our organization

DESCARTES MOMENT

• On the back of your FFA Emblem worksheet

answer the following questions. Once your done you can begin doing your worksheet.

• What do you know now about FFA?

• What do you think you know about FFA?

• What do you not know about FFA?