FFA TODAY Agriscience Applications Ms. Singleton

Traits of good leaders  Integrity  Knowledge  Courage  Tact  Enthusiasm  Selflessness  Loyalty

Purpose of Leadership Development in FFA  Develops confidence, character and citizenship  Builds cooperative attitudes that help students work with others  Encourages the improvement of scholarship

FFA Motto  Learning to do  Doing to learn  Earning to live  Living to serve

The 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, 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, 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, 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, FFA:  Promotes healthy lifestyles  Encourages excellence in scholarship

Colors  National Blue  Corn Gold

What are the parts of the FFA Emblem?

Symbols and their meaning  Eagle – national scope of FFA  Plow – labor and tillage of the soil  Owl – knowledge and wisdom  Rising sun – progressive nature of agriculture and the need for cooperative effort to reach common goals

Symbols and their meaning  Cross section of ear of corn – unity, FFA is a national organization with member from across the US and Puerto Rico  Lettering “Agricultural Education” and “FFA” – signifies the combination of learning and leadership

Program of Activities (POA)  A calendar of activities that provides fun opportunities for members, creates a better chapter and provides service to the community.

FFA Officers  President (Rising sun) – presides over meetings  Vice President (Plow) – coordinates all committee work  Secretary (Ear of corn) – keeps records of all meetings

FFA Officers  Treasurer (Bust of Washington) – keep financial records  Reporter (American flag) – promotes FFA through public relations  Sentinel (hand clasp) – welcomes guests and visitors

Other opportunities to lead  Leadership schools, camps and conferences  Committee involvement  State and National conventions  Competitive events

FFA Creed  History  Written by E.M. Tiffany  Adopted at the 1930 national convention  Revised in 1965 and 1990  Comprised of 5 paragraphs each beginning with “I believe…”

FFA Creed  Use  Basic statement of beliefs that helps members understand the importance of FFA  Expresses beliefs in work ethic, fairness to others, patriotism, tradition that all member should share  New members are required to learn the creed before they are given their greenhand degree

FFA Salute  The Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag

FFA Degrees  Greenhand  Chapter  State  American

Greenhand requirements  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 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 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

CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENTS

Career Development Events  Competitive events in FFA  Levels  Chapter  District  Region  State  National  Their purpose is to develop technical skills and leadership abilities  1 st place wins at state competition= recognition and prize money

CDE Examples  Dairy evaluation – grade and evaluate dairy cattle  Poultry evaluation – grade and evaluate chickens and chicken products  Floriculture – knowledge of floral arrangement and horticulture  Extemporaneous speaking – prepare a speech on an agricultural topic in 30 minutes and present

CDE Examples  Livestock Judging – Grade and evaluate beef cattle, sheep and swine  Horse Judging – grade and evaluate horses and present oral reasons  Introduction to horticulture – knowledge of horticulture and plant identification  Nursery/landscape – knowledge of the nursery and landscape industry and plant identification

CDE Examples  Creed speaking – recitation of the FFA creed  Prepared public speaking – present a 6 – 8 minute speech on an agriculturally related topic of your choice  Parliamentary procedure – present a mock business meeting

CDE Examples  Forestry – identification of trees and forestry tools as well as measurement of trees  Agricultural tools and materials – knowledge and identification of tools  Agricultural mechanics – knowledge of agricultural mechanics as well as performance of specific mechanical skills

CDE Examples  Job interview – performance of a mock interview for an agriculturally related job  Agricultural sales – knowledge of sales and marketing  Farm business management – solve business problems and knowledge of business principles