1. Leadership and SAE
Essential Standard 1.00: Understand leadership opportunities and SAE related to the agriscience industry

2. Objective 1.01
Understand the history, opportunities and structure of organizations related to the agriscience industry.

3. History of the National FFA Organization
1917 Smith-Hughes Act
established funding
vocational agriculture in high school
1920’s – Virginia was the first state to have Futures Farmers clubs
Boys only

4. History of the National FFA Organization
1928 – FFA became a national organization
A network of teachers guided the establishment of FFA
Effort to establish a club for boys with similar farm interests
1935 – NFA was formed (New Farmers of America)
Black students studying agriculture

5. The FFA Creed History Use Written by E.M. Tiffany
Adopted at the 3rd National FFA Convention in 1930
Revised in 1965 and 1990
Each of the 5 paragraphs begins with “I believe……”
Use
Basic statement of beliefs that helps members understand the importance of FFA
Expresses belief in work ethic, fairness, patriotism, and tradition that all members can share
Requirement for the first degree of FFA membership
Greenhand Degree

6. Learning the FFA Creed
By ________________ you will have to have recited all five paragraphs of the FFA Creed to me. You can set up a time during PowerHour, the end of class, or afterschool. You may do multiple paragraphs at once or just recite one at a time.
Following the assignment we will have an in class Creed Speaking Competition. The Winner receives 10 points on the next test. Top 3 will get entered into the Chapter Creed Speaking Competition during PowerHour and get a chance to Represent Central at the regional competition.

7. 2nd Period- Benchmark Go to website tinyurl.com/elements2014
Type in test ID:
Type in your student ID Number: (lunch Number)
Click Sign In: DO NOT START!!!!
Z-Scaler Info:

8. History of the National FFA Organization
1950 – Public Law 740
FFA became one of a few student organizations to receive a Federal Charter from Congress
1965 – FFA and NFA merged
1969 – Girls allowed in FFA for the first time

9. History of the National FFA Organization
1988 – Name change
Future Farmers of America to National FFA Organization
Reflects the growing diversity in the agriculture industry
2012 – National Convention completes 7 year run in Indianapolis
Returned to Louisville, Kentucky in 2013 for 3 years
50,000 FFA members attend every year.

10. FFA Timeline~
Directions: Your assignment is to form a timeline of 12 important dates within the history of FFA and agriculture education. Your timeline should not contain text or written statements. The timeline you make should include a few letters, symbols and numbers but please keep written text to a minimum.
In addition please make your timelines:
Have pictures or drawings representing important events in FFA (2 pts each/24 pts)
Fit the entire page (10 pts)
Colorful Neat and Organized ( 10 pts )
Title and Names (6 pts)
Total Points can be earned: 50 .
Example of a picture timeline:

11. 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 agricultural education.
Promotes teamwork, cooperation, and citizenship

12. Structure of the FFA

13. North Carolina FFA Association
Central Cabarrus FFA Chapter
Gold Mine Federation
Southwest Region
North Carolina FFA Association
National FFA

14. FFA Traditions and Ceremonies
FFA Mission Statement –
FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success.

15. FFA Traditions and Ceremonies
FFA Motto –
Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve.
FFA Colors –
national blue and corn gold.
FFA Official dress –
white collared shirt, FFA jacket (zipped up), black pants or skirt, black shoes, FFA tie or scarf.

16. FFA Official Dress Males Black Socks White Collared Shirt
Official FFA Tie
Official FFA Jacket zipped to the top
Black shoes

17. FFA Official Dress Females Black skirt of appropriate length or Slacks
White Collared Blouse
Official FFA Scarf
Official FFA Jacket zipped to the top
Black shoes

18. The FFA Official Colors
National Blue
Corn
Gold

19. National Officer Team Comprised of six student officers President
Secretary
Four Vice Presidents

20. Ryan Best
The current National FFA President.
He is from New Mexico

21. Dr. Steve Brown Currently the National FFA Advisor
Employed by the Department of Education

22. North Carolina State FFA Officers
Made up of six students from across North Carolina
President
Five Vice-Presidents

23. Southwest Regional FFA Officers
Composed of at least six members from the region
At least one officer is elected from each federation

24. Central Cabarrus FFA Officers
President
Johanna Hough
Vice President
Austin Arnder
Secretary
Taylor King
Treasurer
Bo Schelling
Reporter
Taylor Turner
Sentinel
Lexie Davis

25. The FFA Emblem

26. The Ear of Corn
Provides the foundation of the emblem, just as corn has historically served as the foundation crop of American agriculture.
A symbol of unity, because corn is grown in every state in the nation.

27. The Eagle
A national symbol which serves as a reminder of our freedom and ability to explore new horizons for the future of agriculture.

28. The Rising Sun
Signifies progress and holds a promise that tomorrow will bring a new day glowing with opportunity.

29. The Plow
Signifies labor and tillage of the soil, the backbone of agriculture and the historic foundation of our country’s strength.

30. The Owl
Long recognized for its wisdom, it symbolizes the knowledge required to be successful in the industry of agriculture.

31. Words of FFA & Agricultural Education
“Agricultural Education” and “FFA” are emblazoned in the center to signify the combination of learning and leadership necessary for progressive agriculture.

32. Officer Stations
President sits beside the rising sun and presides over meetings.
Vice President sits beside the plow and calls the roll of officers, coordinates committee work and assumes presidential duties in the absence of the president.
Secretary sits beside the ear of corn and keeps accurate minutes of chapter meetings..
Treasurer sits beside the emblem of Washington and keeps financial records.
Reporter sits beside the American flag and informs and reports events.
Sentinel welcomes members and guests and assists the president in maintaining order.

33. FFA Code of Ethics
FFA has established guidelines for member actions and behavior
All FFA members should follow the code and should use it as a guideline to live by.
This class uses the FFA Code of Ethics as its classroom rules.

34. SAE Supervised Agricultural Experience
Component used to help students learn to keep records, perform practical job skills, and gain opportunity for work and exploratory experience in Agriscience

35. Opportunities within the FFA
Career Development Events (CDE’s)
Competitive Events - benefits
Most events progress from the local (chapter) to the federation, regional, state and national level.
Develops technical and leadership skills as well as confidence.
Recognition is received and prize money is often received for 1st place state finish.

36. Opportunities within the FFA
Career Development Events (CDE’s)
Animal Science Competitive Events - examples
Dairy Evaluation
grade and evaluate dairy cattle
Poultry Evaluation
grade and evaluate chickens and chicken products
Livestock Judging
grade and evaluate beef cattle, sheep, swine and goats
Horse Judging
evaluate several classes of horses and present oral reasons

37. Opportunities within the FFA
Career Development Events (CDE’s)
Plant Science Competitive Events - examples
Introduction to Horticulture
knowledge of horticulture and plant identification
Nursery/Landscape
knowledge of the nursery and landscape industry and plant identification
Floriculture
knowledge of floral arrangement , horticulture and plant identification
Forestry
identification of trees and forestry tools as well as measurement of trees

38. Opportunities within the FFA
Career Development Events (CDE’s)
Leadership Competitive Events - examples
Creed speaking
recitation of the FFA creed.
Prepared Public Speaking
prepare and present a 6-8 minute speech on an agriculturally related topic of your choice
Extemporaneous Public Speaking
present a 4-6 minute speech on a topic given to you with 30 minutes preparation time
Parliamentary Procedure
present a mock business meeting
solve business problems and knowledge of business principles

39. Opportunities within the FFA
Career Development Events (CDE’s)
Agriculture Business Competitive Events - 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

40. Opportunities within the FFA
Career Development Events (CDE’s)
Agriculture Mechanical Competitive Events - examples
Agricultural Tools and Materials
knowledge and identification of tools
Agricultural mechanics
knowledge of agricultural mechanics as well as performance of specific mechanical skills

41. Pick A CDE out of the Flower Pot
Choose a CDE out of the flower pot. Using the FFA manuals, or your phones, research the following questions about your CDE and be prepared to tell the class about it!
Name of the CDE
Description of the Events you can compete in
Who can participate
When is the State Competition

42. Agricultural Organizations related to the Agriscience Industry
Goals
Allow professionals the opportunity to network, learn, and communicate
Provide trade shows and journals
update members on new methods, products, and technology
Uses membership dues
commodity advertisement
trade journals
educational programs
scholarships for members

43. Agricultural Organizations related to the Agriscience Industry
Types (examples)
Commodity related
Corn Growers Association (NCGA)
to create and increase opportunities for corn growers
North Carolina Pork Producers Council (NPPC)
promotes and educates a socially responsible and profitable NC pork industry

44. Agricultural Organizations related to the Agriscience Industry
Types (examples)
North Carolina Nursery and Landscape Association (NCNLA)
flexible, knowledgeable, responsive, environmentally- conscious organization
provides the nursery and landscape industries with leadership, technological and business advancement opportunities and information services
American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA)
world’s largest breed registry and membership organization
North Carolina Christmas Tree Association (NCCTA)
promotes “real” Christmas trees through marketing and education

45. Agricultural Organizations related to the Agriscience Industry
Other Types (examples)
NC Farm Bureau
unified voice in agricultural issues
offers insurance
provides scholarships and educational opportunities for youth
Carolina Farm Stewardship Assoc. (CFSA)
farm driven, membership based, non-profit, that helps people in the Carolinas grow and eat local, organic foods……
Grange
is a family–oriented organization
serves its members through a variety of programs and promotes agriculture as an essential industry for our economy
FFA Alumni
open to those who wishes to support students in agricultural education

46. Agricultural Organizations Research Activity
Assignment: Research one of the agricultural organizations listed in the instructional outline and answer questions about the organization. Findings can be reported to the class or turned in to the instructor.
Sample questions to research:
What is the complete mission statement?
What group or groups of people does it serve?
Is it a state or national organization?
What careers are available in the organization?
Have you or your family been involved or directly benefited from this organization?

47. Objective 1.02
Understand effective leadership and communication skills.

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

49. Leadership Development in FFA
2. Ways and Means
Develop an appreciation of FFA traditions
Colors- National Blue and Corn Gold
Program of Activities (POA)
calendar of activities that provides fun opportunities for members, creates a better chapter and provides service to the local community

50. Leadership Development in FFA
2. Ways and Means continued
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
Need for cooperative effort to reach common goals
Ear of corn
Unity
FFA is a national organization with members from across the U.S. and Puerto Rico
Lettering “Agricultural Education” and “FFA”
signifies the combination of learning and leadership

51. Leadership Development in FFA
2. Ways and Means continued:
The FFA Motto:
Learning to Do
Doing to Learn
Earning to Live
Living to Serve

52. Leadership Development in FFA
2. Ways and Means continued
Serving in leadership roles as an FFA Officer
President (rising sun)
presides over meetings
Vice president (plow)
coordinates all committee work
Secretary (ear of corn)
keeps records of all meetings
Treasurer (bust of Washington)
keeps financial records
Reporter (flag)
public relations
Sentinel (hand clasp and shield of friendship)
welcomes guests and visitors

53. Leadership Development in FFA
2. Ways and Means continued
Other opportunities to develop leadership in FFA
Leaderships schools, camps and conferences (WLC)
Committee involvement (Community service committee)
State and National Conventions
Raleigh, North Carolina in June
Louisville, Kentucky in October
Competitive events

54. Conducting Business Meetings (Agenda)
Call to order by the President
Opening ceremony in FFA meetings
Minutes of the previous meeting
read by the Secretary
approved by the body in accordance to organizational by-laws and parliamentary procedure
reminds members of what occurred at the last meeting
Treasurer reports
Report on Chapter Program of Activities (POA)
presented by officers and committee chairperson
Old Business
New Business
presented by members in the form of motions
Adjournment and closing ceremony
occurs by either passing a motion or by consensus of the body

55. Conducting Business Meetings (Agenda)
Purpose for an agenda
The agenda keeps the meeting moving forward
The agenda forms the framework for the development of a good meeting

56. Opening Ceremony Competition
Assignment: Divide students into groups of 7. You will be given practice time to learn to work together. You will be graded based on:
Clarity of Pronunciation (5pts)
Overall effect (5pts)
Accuracy (10 pts)
Posture (5pts)

57. General Principles of Parliamentary Procedure
Extends courtesy to everyone
Members must be recognized to speak
except in cases of emergency or to enforce parliamentary law
Members ask the president for recognition to speak
standing and saying ” Madame/Mr. President”  
Focuses on one thing at a time
only one motion on the floor at a time
a main motion is presented by saying “I move to/that…”

58. General Principles of Parliamentary Procedure
Observes the rule of the majority
Only main motions that have been seconded can be discussed
Most motions require a simple majority to pass
Action only after the passing of a motion
Ensures the rights of the minority
Everyone has the right to voice their opinion during discussion of a motion regardless of which side they may be on
Therefore, a motion to stop discussion requires a 2/3 vote to pass
20 out of 30 would have to vote to end discussion

59. Main Motion Introduce new business Requires a second Debatable
Address the presiding officer
Receive recognition to speak
State the motion
“I move that our FFA chapter conduct a community service project.”
Someone seconds the motion
Discussed by the group
Vote
Chair announces result of vote
Requires a second
Debatable
Amendable
Majority vote required

60. Amendment Alter or change a motion Requires a second Debatable
adding
striking out
Substituting
Requires a second
Debatable
Amendable
Majority vote required

61. Refer to a Committee To put the motion in the hands of a small group
“I move to refer this motion to a committee of three people appointed by the chair, who will report back at the next regular meeting”
Requires a second
Debatable
Amendable
Majority vote required

62. Previous Question Introduce new business Requires a second
“I move the Previous Question.”
Requires a second
Not Debatable
Not Amendable
2/3 Majority vote required

63. Suspend the Rules
Allow the chapter to act in a way that would be against the rules of parliamentary law.
“I move to suspend the rules and waive the reading of the minutes.”
Requires a second
Not Debatable
Not Amendable
2/3 Majority vote required

64. Point of Order Enforces the rules of parliamentary law.
“I rise to a Point of Order.”
No second required
Not Debatable
Not Amendable
No vote taken

65. Adjourn Ends the meeting Second required Not Debatable Not Amendable
“I move to adjourn.”
Second required
Not Debatable
Not Amendable
Majority vote required

66. Voting Common methods Voice vote Rising vote Secret ballot Roll call
by saying “aye” or “no”
Rising vote
Standing
show of hands
Secret ballot
written vote
Roll call
each member speaking their vote when the secretary calls their name

67. Gavel
Taps are used to signal members of action they should take or to signal the completion of a parliamentary action
One tap
follows announcement of adjournment
follows the completion of a business item
to be seated
Two taps
signal the official start of the meeting and calls the meeting to order
Three taps
are used to signal all members to stand
members are to rise in unison at the third tap of the gavel

68. Preform a Business Meeting…
As a class we are going to practice preforming parliamentary procedure and elect officer.

69. Public Speaking
Oral communication skills are one of the most important factors in determining career success
The FFA Creed
gives students the opportunity to develop basic public speaking skills
helps to develop confidence
Oral communication can be improved through practice (and more practice)
Practice improves the speaker stage presence
Attitude
Confidence
Personality
Ease before the audience
Personal appearance
Poise
Posture

70. Objective 1.03
Understand the importance of SAE to work-based learning.

71. SAE – What is it? 1. An individualized project
Supervised Agricultural Experience
Conducted outside of the regularly scheduled school day
2. Makes up the third part in a total agricultural education program
Classroom /laboratory instruction
FFA
SAE
3. SAE is for every student
A percent of your course grade

72. Purpose of SAE Opportunities to explore a variety of subjects
Educational and practical experience in a specialized area
Opportunities for earning while learning
Teaches accurate computerized or written records
Win FFA awards
FFA proficiency awards

73. Types of SAE Exploratory Examples: Short duration usually
Students become more literate in agriculture
Develop awareness of agricultural careers
Examples:
Observing and/or assisting a veterinarian
Interviewing a landscape contractor
Shadowing a greenhouse employee
Observing/assisting a welder
Attending a career day/fair

74. Types of SAE Entrepreneurship Types of Entrepreneurship
Ownership or part-ownership
assume financial risk
Skills necessary to become established in one’s own business
Types of Entrepreneurship
Production SAE
Raise and sell an agricultural commodity for profit
Examples: produce vegetables, grow Christmas trees, raise livestock, dogs, or horses, grow field or nursery crops.
Agribusiness SAE
Students own and operate an agricultural related business
Examples: lawn maintenance or landscaping business, crop scouting service, pet sitting service, feed sales, computer service for farms, horse riding lessons

75. Types of SAE Placement Examples:
Students obtain a job with an employer
often with the help of their instructor
Typically paid an hourly wage
Examples:
Placement in Production
on a farm
greenhouse
nursery or other production facility
Placement in Agribusiness
work at a veterinary clinic
florist
feed store
landscaping business

76. Types of SAE Improvement Examples:
Activities are done to improve the appearance, convenience, efficiency, safety or value of a home, farm or other facility.
No wages earned
No ownership necessary
Examples:
landscape parent or grandparent’s home
building a fence
building a storage shed
growing herbs or vegetables in containers on a porch or patio
assist with landscape maintenance at an apartment complex

77. Types of SAE Analytical Examples:
Students choose an agricultural problem not easily tested by experimentation
Gather and evaluate data
Non-experimental
Examples:
Develop marketing plan for poinsettia crop
Research and present project on effects of temperature change on corn yields in South America 

78. Types of SAE Experimental Examples:
Students conduct and an agriculturally related experiment
Scientific method
Examples:
Compare the effects of various rates of nitrogen on poinsettias
Compare the effects of various feeds on average daily gain in lambs
Can be used to compete in the State Agriscience Fair.

79. Types of SAE Supplementary Skill specific, non- wage earning Examples:
Activities are short-term activities with little or no planning involved
Skill specific, non- wage earning
Examples:
learning to prune peach or apple trees
changing hydraulic fluid in a tractor
mowing a baseball infield or putting green
trimming sheep feet
bottle feeding dairy calves