Advanced FFA Unit Natural Resource Science

What is a leader?

What skills does a leader have?

FFA Mission Statement The National FFA Organization is dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.

What leadership opportunities exist in FFA? Proficiencies Agriscience Fair Career Development Events FFA Degrees

What are you going to win? How are you going to win?

S.M.A.R.T. Goals

Proficiency Awards The Agricultural Proficiency Awards honor FFA members who, through their SAEs, have developed specialized skills that they can apply toward their future careers.

Environmental Science & Natural Resources Management – Entrepreneurship/Placement Students receive practical experience concerned with the principles and practices of managing and/or improving the environment and natural resources. Activities may include the areas of management of agriculture waste (excluding common compliance with EPA regulations) recycling of agriculture products, environmental cleanup, serving in the conservation corps; managing agricultural energy usage (not for building or maintaining), multiple uses of resources, land use regulations pertaining to soil, water and air quality, preservation of wetlands, shorelines, and grasslands, erosion prevention practices; public relations and education concerning pollution; installing subsurface drainage, public relations and education concerning pollution.

Career Development Events - CDEs Career opportunities abound within today’s agriculture industry. The 24 CDEs help students develop the abilities to think critically, communicate clearly, and perform effectively in a competitive job market.

Environmental & Natural Resources Types of Activities National & global issues interview Environmental & natural resources problem solving Soil tests & profiles Air & water analysis GPS use Waste management

Agricultural Issues Types of Activities Research Current Ag Issue Portfolio Team Presentation Topic Areas: Environmental Issues Agricultural Technology Issues Animal Issues Agricultural Career Issues Economy and Trade Issues Agricultural Policy Issues Food Safety Issues Biotechnology Issues

Prepared Public Speaking Students write and deliver a six- to eight-minute speech about a current agriculture-related topic. The speaking skills gained through this event help students excel in school, community and career settings.

FFA Degrees Discovery* Greenhand Chapter State American

How is your SAE important in FFA Achievement?