The Agricultural Education Program• 3 Parts:

– Classroom/Laboratory• Hands-on learning –

school does apply to the real world!

– FFA• Student organization to

use what’s learned in class

– SAE• Ag-related work or

learning experience outside of class

Classroom /Laboratory

FFASAE

AgEd

The Agricultural Education Program

FFA is one piece of the

complete program!

Classroom /Laboratory

AgEd

FFASAE

FFA Mission

What is FFA all about?

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?

• Premier Leadership– Leadership is

Influence

• Action• Relationship• Vision• Character• Awareness• Continuous

Improvement

What is FFA?

• Personal Growth– The positive evolution

of the whole person.

• Physical Growth• Social Growth• Mental Growth• Emotional Growth• Spiritual Growth

What is FFA?

• Career Success– Continuously

demonstrating those qualities, attributes and skills necessary to succeed in, or further prepare for, a chosen profession while effectively contributing to society.

• Communication• Decision Making• Flexibility/Adaptability• Technical/Functional

Skills in Agriculture

What is FFA?

• Beyond the Mission…– Lead– Travel– Earn Money– Be Part of the Team/Family– Serve the Community– Succeed– Have Fun!