1. FFA Facts Flip Book

2. Labels FFA What is it? FFA Basics Official Dress Emblem
Important Dates
Creed
Opportunities

3. What is the FFA?
FFA is an organization for students interested in all aspects of agriculture…not just farming.
It is one of the 3 components of the Agricultural Education Program.

4. There are over 600,000 FFA members in the US!
FFA is found in all 50 states and Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands.
There are over 600,000 FFA members in the US!

5. Who can be an FFA member?
Any student in grades 6-12 who is enrolled in an agriculture course at a public school may join FFA.
A student can maintain membership up to three years after graduating from high school, or until they are 21 years of age.

6. FFA is found on 3 levels… Local (TCMS FFA)
State (Georgia FFA Association)
National (National FFA Organization)

7. Membership Dues
$15.00

8. Official Name of the FFA
National FFA Organization
When it began in 1928 the organization was known as the Future Farmers of America.
In 1988, the name changed to the National FFA Organization because the organization is more about agriculture as a whole than just farming!

9. Official Colors
National Blue
Corn Gold
As the blue field of our nation's flag and the golden fields of ripened corn unify our country, the FFA colors of national blue and corn gold give unity to the organization.

10. Motto
Learning to Do
Doing to Learn
Earning to Live
Living to Serve

11. The FFA Emblem

12. 5 symbols on the Emblem
Eagle
Owl
Plow
Rising Sun
Cross section of
an ear of corn

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

14. Owl
The owl is long recognized for its wisdom, and symbolizes the knowledge required to be successful in the industry of agriculture.

15. Plow
The plow signifies labor and tillage of the soil, the backbone of agriculture and the historic foundation of our country’s strength.

16. Rising Sun
The rising sun signifies progress and holds a promise that tomorrow will bring a new day glowing with opportunity.

17. Cross Section of an Ear of Corn
Ear of corn provides the foundation of the emblem, just as corn has historically served as the foundation crop of American agriculture. It is also a symbol of unity, as corn is grown in every state of the nation.

18. The words…
"Agricultural Education" and "FFA" are emblazoned in the center to signify the combination of learning and leadership necessary for progressive agriculture.

19. Flip #3: The Emblem
Fill in the blanks on the “5 Symbols of the Emblem” sheet, cut it out and glue it onto Flip #3

20. Flip #3: The Emblem
Color the FFA Emblem (CORRECTLY), cut it out and glue it above the symbols and their meanings on Flip #3

21. As we view the next few slides, fill in the dates of each event in the blanks on your paper that looks like this…
__________: The Smith-Hughes National Vocational Education Act establishes agriculture classes
__________:: the Future Farmers of America was established in Kansas City, Missouri
__________:: The official colors-national blue and corn gold-are adopted. 
__________:: Official jacket adopted as official dress.
__________:: U.S. Congress passes Public Law , which grants the FFA a Federal Charter
__________:: The New Farmers of America (NFA), merges with the FFA
__________:: Girls are allowed to join
__________:: Official name changed from "Future Farmers of America" to the "National FFA Organization"

22. 1917: The Smith-Hughes National Vocational Education Act establishes agriculture classes

23. 1928: the FFA was established in Kansas City, Missouri

24. 1929: The official colors (national blue and corn gold) were adopted.

25. 1933: Official jacket adopted as official dress.

26. 1950: Congress passes Public Law 81-740, which grants the FFA with a federal charter

27. 1965: The New Farmers of America (NFA), merges with the FFA

28. 1969: Girls are allowed to join FFA

29. 1988: Official name changed from "Future Farmers of America" to the "National FFA Organization"

30. Flip #4: Important Dates
Fill in the dates for each event in FFA history
Cut out the information and glue it onto flip #4

31. FFA Official Dress

32. Flip #5: FFA Official Dress
For Males
Black dress pants
White dress shirt
Official FFA tie
Black socks
Black dress shoes
Official FFA jacket zipped to the top
For Females
Black skirt
White collared blouse
Official FFA scarf
Black hose
Black dress shoes
Official FFA jacket zipped to the top

33. Flip #6: The FFA Creed Cut out and glue The FFA Creed onto Flip #6
I believe in the future of agriculture, with a faith born not of words but of deeds - achievements won by the present and past generations of agriculturists; in the promise of better days through better ways, even as the better things we now enjoy have come to us from the struggles of former years.
I believe that to live and work on a good farm, or to be engaged in other agricultural pursuits, is pleasant as well as challenging; for I know the joys and discomforts of agricultural life and hold an inborn fondness for those associations which, even in hours of discouragement, I cannot deny.
I believe in leadership from ourselves and respect from others. I believe in my own ability to work efficiently and think clearly, with such knowledge and skill as I can secure, and in the ability of progressive agriculturists to serve our own and the public interest in producing and marketing the product of our toil.
I believe in less dependence on begging and more power in bargaining; in the life abundant and enough honest wealth to help make it so--for others as well as myself; in less need for charity and more of it when needed; in being happy myself and playing square with those whose happiness depends upon me.
I believe that American agriculture can and will hold true to the best traditions of our national life and that I can exert an influence in my home and community which will stand solid for my part in that inspiring task.
The creed was written by E. M. Tiffany, and adopted at the 3rd National Convention of the FFA. It was revised at the 38th Convention and the 63rd Convention.

34. Flip #7: Opportunities Monthly Chapter Meetings
Conferences and Conventions
Summer Camp
FFA Day at the Fair
Community Service Projects
Leadership and friendship
Scholarships and Money

35. Flip #7: Opportunities Career Development Events (competitions)
Floral Design
Land Evaluation
Floriculture
Wildlife Management
Nursery / Landscape
Forestry
Lawn Mower Operations
FFA Quiz
FFA Creed Speaking
Livestock Evaluation
Prepared Public Speaking
Meats Evaluation
Parliamentary Procedure
Horse Evaluation
Agriscience Fair
Poultry Evaluation

36. Back Cover The National FFA Organization is
dedicated to making a positive
difference in the lives of students by
developing their potential for
premier leadership, personal growth
and career success through
agricultural education.