FFA General Knowledge and History

Mission Statement 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.

History of FFA 1928------- FFA est. 1944------- FFA Foundation 1952-------FFA magazine established 1965-------FFA and the NFA merges 1969--------Girls allowed in FFA 1988--------Name changed from Future Farmers of America to FFA 1997--------Construction of National FFA center in Indiana begins 1998--------Doors of FFA Center opens 2005--------National meeting will be held in Indiana

FFA Emblem Consist of five symbols which are representative of the history and the goals and the future of the organization

The Eagle Cross section of the ear of corn Rising sun The owl The Plow

Motto Learning to do Doing to Learn Earning to Live Living to Serve

The Creed

Official Dress Official FFA Jacket Black Slacks for guys and Black Skirt for gals. Black Boots or dress shoes White collared dress shirt Blue Tie

Levels of the FFA National State Area   - 8 District - Sandyland Local-  Malakoff   We are in the Texas FFA. We are in the area 8 association. We are in the Sanyland District. We are the Malakoff FFA Chapter. There are 10 areas in The state. There are 5 districts in the area.

Areas of the Texas FFA

Districts of Area 8 Centex Corsicana Lake Whitney Sandyland Waco

Essentials of a successful FFA Chapter Knowledge of the FFA Diversity of Membership All Members share Responsiblities Capable Officers A Challenging Program of Activities A workable constitution Proper Equiptment and Records Well Planned and Regularly held Meetings Adequate Financing School and Community Support

Chapter Officers President.....................Carson Street   President.....................Carson Street Vice President.............Megan Dalrymple Secretary.....................Staci Hurt Treasurer.....................Abby Bateman Reporter.......................Courtney Wallace Sentinel........................Luke Dandridge Advisor.........................Johnny Iacono

Program of Activities Things that the Chapter plans to do throughout the year. Provides direction Provides experience in planning Serves as a reference in planning Involves as many members as possible in activities

Committees Leadership Healthy lifestyles SAE Careers Recruitment Finance Public Relations Support Group Environmental Human Resource Citizenship Agriculture awareness Economic

Meeting Room President Reporter Secretary Treasurer Advisor Vice President Sentinel

Station Markers President------------------Rising Sun Vice President---------------Plow Secretary-----------------Ear of Corn Treasurer-------------Bust of Washington Reporter----------------------Flag Sentinel---------------Shield of Friendship Advisor-----------------------Owl

Leadership Opportunities in the FFA

Leadership Development Events Chapter Conducting FFA Radio Creed Speaking FFA quiz Extemporaneous Speaking FFA Skills Prepared Public Speaking Soil Stewardship Ag Issues Job Interview Public Relations

Career Development Events Livestock Judging Horse Judging Land Judging Dairy cattle Judging Dairy Foods Judging Ag Mechanics Contest Tractor troubleshooting Plant Identification Poultry Judging Wildlife Ag Business Management Forestry Nursery/Landscape Meat Evaluation

Supervised Agricultural Education Programs (SAEP)

FFA Degrees Discovery – 8th Graders Greenhand – first year high school students Chapter FFA degree – second year Lone Star FFA Degree – State Degree American FFA Degree – National Degree

Membership Types Active – High School Alumni – Former High School Collegiate – College Students Honorary – May or may not have been in FFA in high School

TEST REVIEW

Know the three target areas of the FFA Mission statement. Be able to explain the three area of the mission statement. Be able to name the four levels of the FFA and put them in their proper order. Know how many state officers there are. Know how many area officers there are. Know how many areas there are in the state and which one our chapter is in Know how many districts there are in our area and which one we are in. Know how many chapter officers our chapter has and who they are. Know the timeline of the FFA.

Know what the symbols are on the emblem. Know the motto Know the list of essentials of a successful FFA chapter. Define Program of Activities. Diagram how a meeting room is arranged. Be able to match officers with station markers. Define LDE List LDE Events and be able to explain them. Define CDE List CDE Events and be able to explain them. Define SAEP Know Degrees Know Membership types.