3. History of the FFA

5. Important Dates 1917

6. 1917 - The Smith – Hughes Act Authorized Federal Dollars to be used to prepare and pay Vocational Agriculture Teachers Led to the widespread creation of high school agricultural education programs.

7. Important Dates 1917 1928

8. From the Future Farmers of Virginia a club for boys in agriculture classes. This idea took across the country and the National Organization was born in 1928 in Kansas City, Missouri.

9. Important Dates 1917 1928 1950

10. 1950 – Public Law 740 The U.S. Congress passes Public Law 81-740, which grants the FFA a Federal Charter and stipulates that a U.S. Department of Education staff member be the national FFA advisor. Today FFA continues to be recognized by Congress as an intracurricular part of the educational program.

11. Important Dates 1917 1928 1950 1965

12. 1965 – NFA and FFA Merge The New Farmers of America (NFA), the organization for African- American agricultural education males, merges with the FFA, adding 50,000 members.

13. Important Dates 1917 1928 1950 1965 1969

14. 1969 – Females Allowed Delegates from the National Convention voted to allow females to become members.

15. Important Dates 1917 1928 1950 1965 1969 1988

16. 1988 – Name Change Times were changing and very few people were going to actually be farmers. To show the diversity of the program The Future Farmers of America changed their name to: The National FFA Organization

18. The FFA Emblem

19. The cross section of an ear of corn … … represents our common interest in agriculture.

20. The eagle... …is symbolic of the national scope of the FFA.

21. The rising sun... … represents progress in agriculture.

22. The plow......symbolizes labor and tillage of the soil.

23. The owl... … represents knowledge and wisdom.

24. The words Agricultural Education surrounding FFA......tell us that FFA is an important part... … of an agricultural education program.

26. FFA Colors National Blue Corn Gold Chosen at 1929 National FFA Convention

27. Motto Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve.

28. OFFICIAL SALUTE “I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.” Notice: there is no comma after the word nation.

29. Symbol Every group or organization has a symbol that represents them and people recognize.

30. Symbol Every group or organization has a symbol that represents them and people recognize. What is the FFA’s most recognizable symbol?

31. Official rules for FFA Jacket 1.Worn only by a member 2.It must be kept clean 3.The zipper must always be zipped all the way up 4.Only worn in a place appropriate for a member to be 5.Alcohol and tobacco is prohibited while wearing the jacket 6.Only three metals may be worn on the jacket - highest award earned - highest office held - highest degree

32. FFA Official Dress White shirt or blouse Black slacks or skirt Official tie or scarf Black footwear Official FFA jacket - zipped to the top

33. The Member’s Part "To practice brotherhood, honor agricultural opportunities and responsibilities, and develop those qualities of leadership which an FFA member should possess”

34. Important People in FFA Henry C. Groseclose -Known as the Father of the FFA -established the FFV, or the Future Farmers of Virginia in the early 1920s for boys. The idea took hold almost immediately.

35. Georgia FFA Regions

36. North Region

37. Central Region

38. South Region

39. Georgia FFA Areas

40. Area 6Area 5 Area 4 Area 3 Area 2 Area I

41. So Where Are We ?

42. Central Region Area 3

43. Regional Coordinator Mr. Chris Corzine

44. Executive Secretary Mr. Ben Lastly

45. State Director Mr. Chip Bridges

46. Organizational Structure

47. YOU –FFA Members

48. Organizational Structure YOU –FFA Members LOCAL CHAPTER –Chapter Officers –Chapter Advisor –Chapter Advisory Committee –School Administration

49. The FFA Degrees

50. Greenhand

51. Greenhand Degree Requirements Be enrolled in ag. Course Have satisfactory SAE program Demonstrate Knowledge of: –FFA History –FFA Creed –FFA Motto –FFA Salute –Other general FFA information

52. The FFA Degrees Chapter Greenhand

53. Chapter FFA Degree Completed Two Semesters of Ag. Hold Greenhand Degree SAE program in operation Earn & productively invest $150 or 45 hrs. outside class time Demonstrate 5 procedures in parliamentary law Lead 15 min. group discussion Show progress in FFA award program Satisfactory Scholastic record

54. The FFA Degrees State Chapter Greenhand

55. State FFA Degree Awarded By State Association Hold Chapter FFA Degree Active FFA Member for at least 24 months Earn & productively invest $1000 or 300 hrs. outside class Demonstrate Leadership abilities Satisfactory Scholastic record Help plan chapter Program of Activities Participate in 5 FFA activities above chapter level

56. The FFA Degrees American State Chapter Greenhand

57. American FFA Degree Highest degree awarded by National FFA Organization Hold State FFA Degree Active FFA member for at least 36 months Completed 3 yrs. Ag. Graduated at least 1 year from high school Have in operation and records to substantiate an outstanding SAE program Earned & productively invest at least $7500 or 2,250 hours out of Ag. Class. Have a record of outstanding Leadership abilities. Have a High School Scholastic record of “C” or better.

58. TYPES OF MEMBERSHIP Active members –enrolled in an agricultural course & paid dues. Collegiate members –at college level & enrolled in agricultural courses. Alumni membership –open to former members, collegiate & honorary members. Honorary membership –supporters of the FFA

59. “Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail” Ralph Waldo Emerson