It is NOT about memorizing “dates”realize …

• You are a member of an organization that has been around for over 75 years

• Agricultural businesses donate $Millions each year because they believe in YOU!

• You are a part of a tradition shared by Presidents and Founding Fathers

• The Government of the United States of America has made it Federal Law that agriculture students be part of the FFA

FFA History

1917 - Smith-Hughes National Vocational Education Act was passed setting aside money for Agriculture Education.

1928 - The Future Farmers of America was organized.

1930 - The

official FFA creed

and colors were

adopted at the third

National FFA

Convention.

1944 – The National FFA Foundation was formed.

1950 – The U.S. Congress passed Public Law 740, which made FFA and Agricultural Education classes integral.

1953 – (1) The 25th (Silver) anniversary, (2) President Eisenhower spoke at the convention, (3) FFA was issued a postage stamp (worth 3 cents)

1965 – The “New Farmers” organization merged with the Future Farmers of America to create an integrated FFA.

1969 – The FFA elected to welcome female members into the organization.

1971 – FFA Alumni was organized

1988 – “Future Farmers of America” became “The National FFA Organization”

2003 – The 75th Anniversary of FFA

Famous FFA members• In government• Jimmy Carter: Former U.S. President

• In the arts• Jim Davis: creator of the Garfield comic strip

• Jared Hess: director of Napoleon Dynamite

• Nicholas Kristof: Pulitzer Prize Winner, past Oregon State Officer

• Other• Sterling Marlin: NASCAR driver

• Bo Jackson: American athlete and a former multi-sport professional in American football (NFL) and Baseball (MLB)

• Bryant Reeves: retired American professional basketball player for the NBA's Vancouver Grizzlies

• Mark Tauscher: American football Offensive Tackle for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League.

• Brad Meester: American football center for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League. Former FFA chapter president.

• In entertainment• Trace Adkins: music entertainer

• Chris Colfer: actor best known for Glee

• Sheryl Crow: music entertainer

• Matthew Fox: actor best known for Lost and Party of Five

• Don Henley: music entertainer

• Toby Keith: music entertainer

• Lyle Lovett: music entertainer

• Tim McGraw: music entertainer

• Willie Nelson: music entertainer

• Orion Samuelson: Radio Broadcaster

• Taylor Swift: music entertainer

FFABlack Angus Cows News Blooper - YouTube

Learning to DoDoing to Learn

Earning to LiveLiving to Serve

FFA Motto

FFA is dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for

through agricultural education.

FFA Mission Statement

PREMIER LEADERSHIPPERSONAL GROWTH

AND CAREER SUCCESS

(PiLes of PiGs in CarS)

FFA SaluteThe Pledge of Allegiance.

FFA Colors

National Blue

And

Corn Gold

The Toyota logo is three elipses depicting the heart of the customer, the heart of the product, and the ever-expanding technological advancements and boundless opportunities that lie ahead. The original company name was the family name, Toyoda. It was changed shortly after they started marketing cars in the USA, but there are a few vintage Toyodas still around. Also, in Japanese, ‘Toyo’ means an abundance of, and ‘ta’ means rice. Some Asian cultures believe that those blessed with an abundance of rice are blessed with great wealth

The Benz logo is a simplistic three-pointed star that represents its domination of the land, the sea, and the air. The famous three-pointed star was designed by Gottlieb Daimler to show the ability of his motors for land, air and sea-usage. It was first seen on a Daimler in 1909, and was combined with the Benz laurel wreath in 1926 to signify the union of the two firms. Mercedes-Benz is the world’s oldest automobile manufacturer.

The arrow was introduced to underscore speed and precision, which are part of the positioning of the company.

You might think the arrow does nothing here. But it says that amazon.com has everything from a to z and it also represents the smile brought to the customer's face.

Ever wondered what the three stripes on the Adidas Logo mean? They represent a mountain, pointing out towards the challenges than are seen ahead and goals that can be achieved.

The apple in this logo is taken from the Bible story of Adam and Eve, where the apple represents the fruit of Tree of Knowledge, with a pun on “byte/bite”.

Ear of Corn

Unity (Common

Agricultural Interest)

Rising Sun

Progress and new

opportunities

Plow Labor and tillage of

the soil

Owl Wisdo

m & knowledge

Eagle Freedom and

national scope of FFA

Words Inseparabl

e relationship between ag

education and FFA

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Chapter FFA Officers

PresidentBrianna Hansen

• Presides over meetings• Represents the Chapter.

Vice PresidentLandan KnowlesKaden McArther

• Assists the President• Presides over meetings in

their absence.• Coordinates all committees.• Develops the Program of

Activities (POA)

Chapter FFA Officers

SecretaryMaecee McDonald

• Record minutes/notes at Chapter meetings.

• Maintain member attendance and activity records

TreasurerJake Major

• Helps manage Chapter finances.

Chapter FFA Officers

ReporterBonnie Wangsgard

• Inform the public about FFA through school and local newspapers.

SentinelDaniel Stevens

• Welcome guests and visitors.

• Keep meeting room comfortable.

Chapter FFA Officers

HistorianSamantha Frank

• Take pictures at chapter activities.

• Compile a scrapbook of chapter accomplishments each year.

AdvisorMs. Haslam, Mr. Reeve, and

Mr. Shaffer• Supervise FFA activities• Teach Ag. Classes

FFA Official DressFemale Official

Dress

– Black skirt. Skirt is to be at least knee length. Black slacks may be appropriate for traveling and outdoor activities.

– White collared blouse and official FFA blue scarf.

– Black dress shoes with a closed heel and toe (No boots, sandals, open-toed shoes, or tennis shoes.)

– Black nylon hosiery. – Official FFA jacket zipped

to the top.

Male official Dress

– Black dress pants. (No jeans - blue or black, leather, pleather, etc.)

– White dress shirt and official FFA tie

– Black dress shoes with a closed heel and toe. (No boots, sandals, open-toed shoes, tennis shoes. )

– Black socks. – Official FFA jacket

zipped to the top.

What is FFA really about?

• The countries largest youth organization

• More than 500,000 youth members

• FFA chapters are found in urban AND rural areas in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands

FFA allows students to explore careers

• Students have the opportunity to explore their interests in many different career fields.

-Biology -Medicine -Education-Business -Politics -Food Processing-Mechanics -Wildlife -Forestry-Marketing and Sales

FFA members know they will receive the experience and leadership skills needed to succeed in any career path they choose after high school. They go on to be our future chemists, veterinarians, policy makers, horticulturists, entrepreneurs, ranchers and teachers.

Service & Leadership

• Build your resume– Be a leader– Participate in service– Attend leadership conventions– Compete in competitions– Travel!!!!!

Scholarships• Each year the National FFA Foundation gives

out over 2 million dollars in scholarships.– $2,000,000

ScholarshipsAccelerated GeneticsAGCO FinanceAGCO TractorAGCO Your Agriculture CompanyAgriculture Division - Wilbur-EllisCompanyAgrium U. S. Inc.Alpha Gamma Rho EducationalFoundationAmerican Family InsuranceAmerican Veterinary MedicalAssociationAmeriprise Financial and AGSTARFinancial Services, ACAAnderson FoundationArcher Daniels Midland Company(ADM)Arthur and Nell Lewis MemorialScholarshipArysta LifeScience North AmericaAtwoods Ranch & Home StoresB.R.I.D.G.E. EndowmentBank of the WestBeck’s HybridsBehlen Mfg. Co: Walter and RubyBehlen Memorial ScholarshipBernie Staller EndowmentBill Kirk Scholarship EndowmentBirdsong PeanutsBlain’s Farm & FleetBNSF Railway CompanyBooker T. Washington ScholarshipsBrandt Consolidated Inc.Bridgestone Americas TireOperation Agricultural Tire DivisionBunge North America

Cargill Community ScholarshipProgramCasey’s General Stores Inc.Champion Laboratories Inc./LuberfinerChannelCheryl Dant Hennesy ScholarshipChief Industries Inc.Chino Fair AssociationChurch & Dwight Company Inc.CNH CapitalConAgra Foods FoundationCooperative ResourcesInternationalDale Wolf Endowment ScholarshipDaniel R. Sanborn MemorialScholarshipDarling InternationalDean Carlson HonoraryScholarshipDEKALB Scholarship for Ag YouthDiamond V Mills of The GreaterCedar Rapids CommunityFoundationDonald N. McDowell MemorialScholarshipDuPont/Delaware FFA EndowmentScholarshipEarl R. Sorensen MemorialScholarships, Sponsored by HDHudson Manufacturing CompanyElmer J. and Hester Jane JohnsonMemorial ScholarshipFarm Credit Services of Mid-AmericaFarmAid

Farmers Mutual Hail InsuranceCompany of IowaFastline PublicationsFifth Third Bank of Central IndianaFontanelle Hybrid Seed CompanyFord Trucks/Built Ford Tough - FFAScholarship ProgramFoth Production Solutions, LLCFoundation for EnvironmentalAgriculture EducationGEA Farm TechnologiesGeorgia M. Hellberg MemorialScholarshipsHarold Davis Memorial ScholarshipHoard’s DairymenILC ResourcesIowa Interstate Railroad, LTDIrrigation Association EducationFoundationJ. Glyndon Stuff MemorialScholarship Jacob Ross Parish MemorialScholarshipJames C. Borel FFA LeadersScholarshipJohn and Amy RakestrawScholarshipJohnson and Wales UniversityJournal Communications Inc./Agribusiness PublishingKenAG

Kenneth & Ellen NielsenCooperative ScholarshipsKent Nutrition Group Inc. (Blue SealFeeds)KeyBankKikkoman Foods, Inc.King Ranch Inc.Kraft FoodsLextron Inc.Lincoln Electric CompanyMahindra USA Women in AgScholarshipsMartin Sorkin MemorialScholarshipMetLife FoundationMid-States Wool GrowersCooperative AssociationMike Hopper Memorial ScholarshipEndowmentMills Fleet FarmMIN-AD Inc.Monsanto Company/NationalAssociation of Farm Broadcasters-Commitment to AgricultureScholarshipsNAPA AUTO PARTSNational FFA Alumni AssociationNational FFA Scholarships Fundedby Staff/BoardNational Mastitis CouncilNational Wild Turkey FederationNorfolk Southern FoundationOlds Garden SeedParadise Tomato KitchensPenton MediaPeoples Federal Savings Bank

ScholarshipsPepsi Cola Bottling of EasternOregonPfizer Animal HealthPrairie Farms Dairy Inc.Professional Landcare Network(PLANET)Rabo AgriFinanceRain for Rent (Charles P. Lake)RAM TrucksRay Fowler/Armstrong FamilyScholarshipRobert Eggert MemorialScholarshipRose Acre Farms Inc.Seneca Foods CorporationSpartan School of AeronauticsT.J. Wakeman Scholarshipsponsored by Vrginia PolytechnicUniversityTeeJet TechnologiesThe Earl F. “Doc” KantnerScholarship sponsored by the OhioFFA Foundation

The Ed Johnson MemorialScholarship sponsored by the OhioFFA FoundationThe Gordon R. Thomas MemorialScholarshipThe Original Muck Boot CompanyTheisen’s Home-Farm-AutoToyota Motor Sales, U.S.A. Inc.Tractor Supply CompanyTulsa Welding SchoolTyrholm Big R StoresTyson Foods, Inc.United Dairymen of IdahoVirgil Eihusen FoundationWells FargoWestern Dairy Farmers PromotionAssociation; John Elway-Melba FFAScholarship FundWilson W. Carnes ScholarshipWIX Filters

Competitions

• Plants and Animals • Public Speaking and Business

CDE•Agricultural Communications•Agricultural Issues•Agricultural Mechanics•Agricultural Sales•Agronomy•Creed Speaking•Dairy Cattle Evaluation•Dairy Foods•Dairy Handlers•Environmental and Natural Resources•Extemporaneous Public Speaking•Farm Business Management•Floriculture•Food and Science Technology•Forestry•Horse Evaluation•Job Interview•Livestock Evaluation•Marketing Plan•Meats Evaluation and Technology•Nursery and Landscape•Parliamentary Procedure•Poultry Evaluation•Prepared Public Speaking

FFA Degrees

Greenhand FFA Degree• Earned first year of

membership• Know the FFA colors, creed,

history, motto and salute.• Plans for an SAE• Be enrolled in an Ag. Class.• Pin is bronze

Chapter FFA Degree• Earned second year of

membership.• Hold the Greenhand Degree.• Have an SAE and have earned

$150, or worked at least 45 unpaid hours.

• Complete 180 hours of instruction

• Know five procedures of Parliamentary Law.

• Pin is Silver

State FFA Degree

• Earned 3rd or 4th year of FFA membership.

• Complete 25 community service hours. (Can not be court mandated)

• Must earn at least $1500 or worked the equivalent number of hours.

• Award is gold and hangs from a golden chain.

American FFA Degree

• Must be a member for at least 36 months

• Have invested at least $7500 or worked 2250 hours.

• Complete 50 community service hours.

• Award is gold and hangs from a golden chain.