Today’s FFAToday’s FFA

The Official ManualThe Official Manual

• Guides the formation of each chapter’s activities

• As well as state associations and the national organization

The FFA MissionThe 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, To accomplish the FFA Mission, FFA: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, To accomplish the FFA Mission, FFA: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, To accomplish the FFA Mission, FFA: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, To accomplish the FFA Mission, FFA:FFA:

• Promotes healthy lifestyles

• Encourages excellence in scholarship

Organizational StructureOrganizational Structure

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Local Chapter

S tate Association

National O rganization

Supervised Agriculture Supervised Agriculture Experience ProgramExperience 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 LadderThe 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 DegreeGreenhand 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 RequirementsGreenhand 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 RequirementsGreenhand 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 DegreeChapter 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 DegreeChapter 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 DegreeState 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 DegreeState 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 DegreeAmerican 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 DegreeAmerican 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 DegreeAmerican FFA Degree

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

• All finalists receive European Tour

• Highest Awards in FFA

Types of MembershipTypes 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 What are the parts of the FFA Emblem?FFA Emblem?

Cross Section of the Cross Section of the Ear of CornEar of Corn

Corn is a symbol of unity because it is native to America and is grown in every state.

The Rising SunThe Rising Sun

• The Rising Sun symbolizes progress in agriculture and the confidence FFA members have in the future.

The EagleThe Eagle

• The eagle is a reminder of our freedom and ability to explore new horizons for the future of agriculture

The OwlThe Owl

• The owl represents knowledge and wisdom

The PlowThe Plow

• The plow is the symbol of labor and tillage of the soil

The WordsThe Words

• FFA is an important part of the Agriculture Education Program

The EmblemThe Emblem

• Put it all together

• Trademark of the National FFA Organization

• Be Proud Of It

FFA ColorsFFA Colors

• National Blue

• Corn Gold

FFA MottoFFA Motto

Learning to Do

Doing to Learn

Earning to Live

Living to Serve

FFA SaluteFFA Salute

• Pledge of Allegiance

FFA CreedFFA 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 CreedFFA 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 CreedFFA 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 CreedFFA 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 CreedFFA 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 CreedFFA Creed

• Written by E. M. Tiffany

• Adopted at 3rd national convention

• Revised at 38th and 63rd convention

Official DressOfficial Dress

• Girls– black skirt or slacks– white blouse– official blue scarf– black shoes– official jacket zipped to the top

Official DressOfficial Dress

• Boys– black slacks– white shirt– official FFA tie– black shoes– black socks– official jacket zipped to the top

Proper Use of the FFA JacketProper 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 JacketProper 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 EthicsCode 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 othersDress neatly and appropriately for the occasion

Code of EthicsCode of Ethics

Showing respect for the rights of others and their property

Be courteous, honest and fair with othersCommunicate in an appropriate, purposeful

and positive mannerDemonstrate good sportsmanship by being

modest in winning and generous in defeat

Code of EthicsCode 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