Agricultural Leadership Organization Introduction to FFA Agricultural Leadership Organization

History Started in 1928 due to convention of Agricultural Education students in Kansas City, Missouri for a Livestock Show.

Girls could join in1969

Meridian FFA Chapter Established in 1940 Operating solely out of Meridian High School until 2003, when Mountain View opened Meridian, Idaho is home of some of the best farm ground in the state.

Meridian FFA Chapter Growing urban community = opening of CTC in 2007 Meridian Agricultural Department has grown to have 13 agricultural educators at 5 high schools. Meridian FFA is one of the largest and most diverse chapters in the state of Idaho.

Meridian FFA Advisors: Mr. Wilder - CTC Mr. Blattner - CTC Ms. Bly – CTC/RMHS Mr. Heikkila - CTC Ms. Trotter – CTC/RMHS Ms. Russell – CTC/CHS Mrs. Peugh - EHS Mrs. Wikoff - MVHS Mr. Stevenson – RMHS/CTC Mrs. Stokes - MVHS Ms. Ball – CTC Ms. Higer – CTC Mr. Blitman – CTC/RMHS

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

The FFA Motto

FFA AIMS AND PURPOSES The Primary aim of the FFA is the "development of agricultural leadership, cooperation, and citizenship."

Types of membership Active – high school Collegiate - college Honorary – adult supporters Alumni - graduates

Types of Degrees in FFA Greenhand – 1st year Chapter – 2nd year State – 3rd/4th year American – 2 years out of high school Discovery – 8th grade Honorary – adult supporters

Model for Agricultural Education “A Total Program” FFA SAE Classroom

Definitions Classroom/Laboratory FFA - Leadership Development Class, shop, greenhouse FFA - Leadership Development SAE - Supervised Agriculture Experience Work, raising animals or growing crops

CDE- Career Development Events Ag Communications Environmental & Natural Resources Livestock Evaluation Ag Issues Extemporaneous Public Speaking Ag Mechanics Farm Business Mgmt Meats Evaluation & Tech Ag Sales Floriculture Nursery& Landscape

Agronomy Food Science & Technology Parliamentary Procedure Creed Speaking Forestry Dairy Cattle Horse Evaluation Prepared Public Speaking Dairy Handlers Activity Job Interview Dairy Foods

Ten Advantages of FFA Ten Reasons to Join FFA Leadership Development Travel Earn Money Be Part of a Team Have Fun Competition Serve Your Community Make Positive Choices Learn in the Real World Target Career Success

FFA Colors National Blue Corn Gold National scope of FFA Corn is grown in every state Common bond among FFA members National Blue National scope of FFA

FFA Emblem Consists of five symbols Each element has importance to the FFA and Agriculture

FFA Jackets 1933 Blue Corduroy Jackets Adopted

Official Dress Males Black slacks White shirt Official FFA Tie Black shoes FFA Jacket zipped to top

Official FFA Dress Females Black skirt White blouse Official FFA Scarf Slacks for travel or recreational activities White blouse Official FFA Scarf Black shoes Black nylons FFA Jacket zipped to top

2017-2018 Officer Team President: Joe Wieting – MHS Symbol: Rising Sun

2017-2018 Officer Team Vice President: Ashton Shaul – MHS Symbol: Plow

2017-2018 Officer Team Secretary: Trinity Martin – MHS Symbol: Ear of Corn

2017-2018 Officer Team Reporter: Ellie Higgins – MHS Symbol: Flag

2017-2018 Officer Team Treasurer: Cameron King – MVHS Symbol: George Washington

2017-2018 Officer Team Sentinel: Cody Duff – RMHS Symbol: Shaking Hands

2017-2018 Officer Team Parliamentarian: Kaitlyn Steppe – MHS Symbol: Gavel

2017-2018 Officer Team Alumni Representative: Isaac Livesay – MHS

School Representatives: 2017-2018 Officer Team School Representatives: Cassidey Plum – MHS Sydney Plum - MHS

School Representatives: 2017-2018 Officer Team School Representatives: Kaden McCarney – MHS Jon Muniz - MVHS

School Representatives: 2017-2018 Officer Team School Representatives: Siera Horton – EHS

2017-2018 Officer Team FFA Yearbook ‘Chief of Staff: Rachel Mansfield – MVHS

2017-2018 Officer Team FFA Yearbook Staff: Kaitlin Muniz – MVHS Madison Belanger - MVHS

2017-2018 Officer Team FFA Yearbook Staff: Lyric Snurkowski – MHS

How do I join? Annual dues: $20 Fill out membership form – electronically on AET website, print off Turn both in to your ag teacher

How do I get a jacket? Fill out a scholarship form – also on AET Print off and turn in to your ag teacher Receive jacket and tie or scarf for $35 instead of $65!

How do I stay informed? Check AET website calendar Listen for and read FFA announcements in class Attend chapter meetings

Fall/Winter FFA Activities: Monthly Chapter Meetings District Leadership – September 11 Ridgevue Luau – September 18 RMHS BVD Dairy Foods and Cattle Eval- September 20 Ag Expo – September 26, 27, and 28 Greenhand/Dairy Judging/Soils & Range CDE Ag mechanics/Job Interview CDE National FFA Convention – Indianapolis, IN 212/360 Leadership Conference – Boise, ID

Spring FFA Activities: Creed Speaking/Prepared & Extemp Speaking CDE Floriculture/Ag Sales CDE Farm Business Management Parliamentary Procedure/Nursery Landscape State Leadership Conference – Twin Falls, ID Livestock/Dairy/Horse Judging Agronomy/Food Science Meats CDE

Summer FFA Activities: State CDE’s – Moscow, ID Meridian Dairy Days Washington Leadership Conference – Washington DC Canyon County Fair – Caldwell, ID POA Planning – Silver Creek Plunge Western Idaho Fair – Boise, ID