1. What is FFA?

3. The Agricultural Education Program 3 Parts: –Classroom/Laboratory Hands-on learning – school does apply to the real world! –FFA Student organization to use what’s learned in class –SAE Ag-related work or learning experience outside of class Classroom / Laboratory FFASAE AgEd

4. The Agricultural Education Program FFA is just one piece of the complete program! Classroom / Laboratory FFASAE AgEd

5. What is FFA all about? FFA Mission: “FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for… –Premier Leadership –Premier Leadership, –Personal Growth –Personal Growth and –Career Success …through agricultural education.”

6. What is FFA all about? Premier LeadershipPremier Leadership –Leadership is Influence Action Relationship Vision Character Awareness Continuous Improvement

7. What is FFA? Personal GrowthPersonal Growth –The positive evolution of the whole person. Physical Growth Social Growth Mental Growth Emotional Growth Spiritual Growth

8. What is FFA? Career SuccessCareer Success –Demonstrating qualities, attributes and skills necessary to succeed in, or prepare for, a profession while contributing to society. Communication Decision Making Flexibility/Adaptability Technical/Functional Skills in Agriculture

9. What is FFA? Beyond the Mission…Benefits! –Lead –Travel –Earn Money –Be Part of the Team/Family –Serve the Community –Succeed –Have Fun!

10. FFA Membership Benefits FFA Dues Structure Chapter Dues$0.00 District Dues$0.50 State Dues$7.50 National Dues$7.00 Total$15.00

11. FFA Membership Benefits Some students ask “why pay dues?” I ask why not? Invest $15.00Receive $25.00+

12. FFA Membership Benefits You invest: $15.00 Iowa FFA Foundation: $500,000+ National FFA Foundation: $10,000,000 –FFA New Horizons Magazine: 6 Issues Annually –National FFA Scholarship Program: $2,000,000 –FFA Awards Program: ?????

13. FFA Membership Benefits Tangible FFA New Horizons CDE’s Proficiency Awards FFA Degrees FFA Merchandise Agriscience Awards FFA Chapter Awards Star Awards Scholarships WLC MFE International Travel State & National Conventions Intangible Communications Teamwork Competition Goal-Setting Pride Self-Image Achievement Confidence Maturity Leadership Self-Esteem Adventure

14. FFA Membership Benefits 24 24 Million Jobs in the United States Agricultural Careers 300 300 Agricultural Careers 8 8 Career Pathways in Agriculture

15. REVIEW What is FFA? REVIEW 3 Components What is the FFA mission? What’s in it for you? What are the tangible benefits of FFA? What are the intangible benefits of FFA? How much are membership dues? What are the benefits of membership? Where do your dues go? Which career should you choose? (p.54-57)