THE OFFICIAL MANUAL
• Guides the formation of each chapter’s activities
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
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
TO ACCOMPLISH THE FFA MISSION, FFA:
• Promotes the intelligent choice and establishment of an agricultural career.
• Encourages achievement in Supervised Agricultural Experience Programs.
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.
TO ACCOMPLISH THE FFA MISSION, FFA:
• Promotes healthy lifestyles
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
THE FFA DEGREE LADDER
• Degrees recognize progress in leadership, agricultural education and your SAE
• Greenhand Degree
• Chapter FFA Degree
• State 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.
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
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
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
CHAPTER FFA DEGREE
• Show progress towards individual achievement in the FFA award program
• Have a satisfactory scholastic record
• Star Chapter Farmer -outstanding production 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
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
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
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
AMERICAN FFA DEGREE
• American Star Farmer and Star Agribusiness (1 each from 4 regions)
• All finalists receive European Tour
TYPES OF MEMBERSHIP
• Active
• enrolled in ag class, dues paid • Collegiate
• 2 or 4 year college • Alumni
• former members or interested people • Honorary
CROSS SECTION OF THE
EAR OF CORN
THE RISING SUN
•
The Rising Sun
symbolizes progress
in agriculture and the
confidence FFA
THE EAGLE
•The eagle is a
reminder of our
freedom and
ability to explore
new horizons for
the future of
THE OWL
•The owl represents
knowledge and
THE PLOW
THE WORDS
•FFA is an
important part of
the Agriculture
Education
THE EMBLEM
•Put it all together
•Trademark of the
FFA COLORS
• National Blue
FFA MOTTO
Learning to Do
Doing to Learn
Earning to Live
FFA SALUTE
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
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
FFA CREED
FFA CREED
FFA CREED
FFA CREED
• Written by E. M. Tiffany
• Adopted at 3rd national convention
OFFICIAL DRESS
• Girls
• black skirt or slacks
• white blouse
• official blue scarf
• black shoes
OFFICIAL DRESS
• Boys
• black slacks
• white shirt
• official FFA tie
• black shoes
• black socks
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
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
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:
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Develop my potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success.•
Make a positive difference in the lives of othersCODE 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 mannerCODE OF ETHICS
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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 careerDESCARTES 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?
