Objective: Summarize the events that have shaped Agricultural Education and FFA

Your FFA Program

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 agricultural education.

What is FFA?

…an organization of high school students in agricultural education

students from all 50 states plus Guam and Puerto Rico.

FFA History

1917 – Smith-Hughes Act

Named after a congressmen and senator from Georgia.

Provided federal funding for the establishment of Vocational Agriculture in public high schools.

1928 – Future Farmers of America FFA was established

The 1st convention was held in the Hotel Baltimore in Kansas City, Missouri

The first dues were 10 cents Current chapter dues are $10.00

1928 – Continued

FFA was formed from the Future Farmers of Virginia

Henry Groseclose of Virginia became known as the “Father of FFA”

Leslie Applegate of New Jersey became the 1st National President

1920’s Future Farmer Clubs

Virginia was the first Boys only North Carolina

Young Tar Heel Farmers

1929 – North Carolina FFA

North Carolina joins the FFA Lillington High School in Harnett County

was the 1st FFA chapter in North Carolina.

FFA History

1930FFA Creed is written by E.M. Tiffany

1935New Farmers of America (NFA) formedFor black agriculture students

New Farmers of America

Organization for African-American males in high school agriculture classes.

Formed in Virginia Colors were black

and gold

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.

FFA History

1944National FFA Foundation formedRaises money for FFA activities and

scholarships 1948

National FFA Supply service formed

FFA History

1950Public Law 740

Gave the FFA a federal charter The law said that each school teaching

agriculture must have an FFA program

FFA History - Public Law 740

Created 3 integral components to an agricultural education programClassroom/Lab InstructionFFASAE (Supervised Agricultural Experience

programs)

FFA

Classroom SAE

FFA History

1952 National FFA Future

Farmer started production

FFA Code of Ethics was created

FFA History

1953 U.S. Postal Service

issues a commemorative stamp for the FFA’s Silver (25th) Anniversary.

FFA History

1959 First National FFA

Center in Alexandria, Virginia is dedicated.

1965 FFA and the NFA

merge

FFA History

1969 Girls are admitted into

the FFA

1971 National FFA Alumni

Association was founded

FFA History

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

FFA History

The 1990’sThe National FFA Center moves to

Indianapolis, Indiana

FFA History

1999 National FFA

Convention moves to Louisville, Kentucky.

This is the 1st time the convention is held outside Kansas City, Missouri.

Structure of the FFA

Crest FFA Chapter

Piedmont Federation

Southwest Region

North Carolina FFA Association

National FFA

FFA People & Names

Leslie Applegate

First National FFA President

Wade Turner

1st National FFA President from North Carolina.

2nd National FFA President overall.

FFA People Names

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

Jackie Mundt

The current National FFA President.

She is from Wisconsin.

2003 – 2004 National Officer Team

President- Jackie Mundt, Wisconsin

Secretary- Emily Horton, WY

Southern Region- Rachael McCall, GA

Eastern Region- Jay Kelley, IL

Central Region- Justine Sterling, KS

Western Region- Brian Hogue, AZ

Dr. Larry Case

Currently the National FFA Advisor

Employed by the Department of Education.

Dr. Marshall Stewart

North Carolina FFA Advisor

State Agricultural Education Coordinator

Josh Bledsoe

Current State FFA Coordinator

Coordinates State FFA Activities

Western Region AgEd Coordinator

David Harris

Coordinator for the Western and Northwest FFA Regions.

Central Region AgEd Coordinator

Horace Johnson

Coordinator for the Central and Southwest Regions.

Eastern Region AgEd Coordinator

Benjie Forrest

Coordinator for the Southeast and Northeast FFA Regions.

2004 – 2005 State FFA Officers

Made up of six students from across North Carolina President Five Vice-Presidents

2004 –2005 State FFA Officers

State Officers President- Laura Hoffner (South Rowan)Justin Lowe (Eastern Randolph)Jennifer Peters (Bartlett Yancey)April Cain (Lumberton)Ben Berg (South Lenoir)Ted Clayton (Chase)

Southwest Regional FFA Officers Composed of at least six members from

the region At lease one officer from each federation:

Regional Vice-President, Natalie MooreRegional Chaplin, Danny Powell

The FFA Emblem

The Ear of Corn

Provides the foundation of the emblem, just as corn has historically served as the foundation crop of American agriculture.

A symbol of unity, because corn is grown in every state in the nation.

The Eagle

A national symbol which serves as a reminder of our freedom and ability to explore new horizons for the future of agriculture.

The Rising Sun

Signifies progress and holds a promise that tomorrow will bring a new day glowing with opportunity.

The Plow

Signifies labor and tillage of the soil, the backbone of agriculture and the historic foundation of our country’s strength.

The Owl

Long recognized for its wisdom, it symbolizes the knowledge required to be successful in the industry of agriculture.

Words of FFA & Agricultural Education “Agricultural Education” and “FFA” are

emblazoned in the center to signify the combination of learning and leadership necessary for progressive agriculture.

The FFA Official Colors

National Blue

Corn Gold

The FFA Motto

Learning to Do

Doing to Learn

Earning to Live

Living to Serve

FFA Code of Ethics

Dressing neatly and appropriately for the occasion.

Showing respect for the rights of others and being courteous at all times.

Being honest and not taking unfair advantage of others.

Respecting the property of others Refraining from loud, boisterous talk, swearing

and other unbecoming conduct.

FFA Code of Ethics

Demonstrating sportsmanship in the show ring, judging contests and meetings.

Being modest in winning and generous in defeat. Attending meetings promptly and respecting the

opinion of others in discussion. Taking pride in our organization, activities,

supervised experience program, exhibits, and the occupation of agriculture.

FFA Code of Ethics

Sharing with others experiences and knowledge gained by attending national and state meetings.

Striving to establish and enhance my skills agricultural education in order to enter a successful career.

Appreciating and promoting diversity in our organization.

FFA Officers and Stations

FFA Officers and Stations

PresidentStationed by the rising sun

Vice PresidentStationed by the plow

SecretaryStationed by the ear of corn

FFA Officers and Stations

TreasurerStationed by the emblem of George Washington

ReporterStationed by the American Flag

SentinelStationed by the door and the shield of

friendship

FFA Officers and Stations

The AdvisorStationed by the owlThis office held by the agriculture teacher

Minimum of six officers Additional officers may be established by

the local chapterChaplinHistorian

Ceremonies

Rituals conducted at each meetingOpening ceremonyClosing ceremony

Outlined in the FFA Student Manual

Opening Ceremony- “All in Unison” President:

“FFA members, why are we here?” All members say:

“To practice brotherhood, honor agricultural opportunities and responsibilities, and develop those qualities of leadership which an FFA member should possess.”

Closing Ceremony- The FFA Salute

“I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”

FFA Official Dress

MalesBlack SocksWhite Collared ShirtOfficial FFA TieOfficial FFA Jacket zipped to the topBlack shoes and socks

FFA Official Dress

FemalesBlack skirt or SlacksWhite Collared BlouseOfficial FFA ScarfOfficial FFA Jacket zipped to the topBlack shoes

FFA Degrees

Requirements for each degree are found in the Official FFA Manual

Discovery FFA Degree (Middle School) Greenhand FFA Degree Chapter FFA Degree State FFA Degree American FFA Degree

Types of FFA Membership

Active Alumni

Former active members, parents of FFA members, and others interested in and supportive of FFA

Collegiate Honorary

FFA Programs of Activities

It is a plan that directs the chapter’s activities for the year

Activities are determined by the student membership of the local chapter

Committees are appointed to look at different areas of the POA

Voted on by the total membership

Career Development Events

Individual or team competitions covering several subjects in agriculture and leadership

ExamplesParliamentary ProcedurePublic SpeakingAgricultural SalesLand Judging

Conventions

State FFA Convention NC State University in

Raleigh June

National FFA Convention KFEC in Louisville,

Kentucky Late October

Leadership Conferences

Washington Leadership Conference Washington, DC

MEGA Conference Greensboro

State Leadership Conference White Lake

FFA Summer Recreational Camp

State Leadership Conference

North Carolina FFA Center (White Lake)

FFA Websites

National FFA Organizationwww.ffa.org

North Carolina FFA Associationwww.ncffa.org

The 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.

The 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.

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

The 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 upon me.

The 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.