1. Today’s FFA

2. The Official Manual Guides the formation of each chapter’s activities
As well as state associations and the national organization

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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

7. To accomplish the FFA Mission, FFA:
Promotes healthy lifestyles
Encourages excellence in scholarship

8. Organizational Structure
National Organization
California Association
Central Region
Delta-Cal Section
Escalon Chapter
Escalon Member

9. Supervised Agriculture Experience Program (SAE/projects)
Helps you apply what you learn in class and FFA
You design your SAE with the help of your parents and advisor
Could lead to your career
Earn Money
Keep records of it in the FFA record book

10. Career Development Events (CDEs/Judging Teams)
FFA offers a variety of competitive experiences.
2 types of CDEs
Judging Teams
Leadership Contests

11. Judging Teams Floral Team Ag Sales Team Ag Welding Team Veg Crops Team
Ag Pest Team
Livestock Judging Team
Farm Records Team
Farm Business Management Team
Computer Applications Team
Agriscience Fair
Agronomy Team
Poultry Team
Farm Cooperatives
Landscape/OH
Marketing Plan

12. Leadership Contests (CDEs)
Parliamentary Procedure/Debate Team
Creed Speaking (frosh only)
Impromptu Speech
Prepared Speech
Extemporaneous Speech
Job Interview Contest

13. Three-Ring Model of Agriculture Education

14. The FFA Degree Ladder
Degrees recognize progress in leadership, agricultural education and your SAE
Greenhand Degree
Chapter FFA Degree
State FFA Degree
American FFA Degree

15. Greenhand FFA Degree 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

16. 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

17. 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

18. Chapter FFA Degree Completed 2 semesters of agriculture
Have SAE program in operation
Earn and productively invest $150 or work at least 45 hours at SAE
Effectively lead a group discussion for 15 minutes
Demonstrate 5 parliamentary procedures

19. Chapter FFA Degree
Show progress towards individual achievement in the FFA award program
Have a satisfactory scholastic record
Star Chapter Farmer -outstanding production SAE
Star Chapter Agribusiness Award - outstanding business SAE

20. State FFA Degree Active FFA member 2 years 2 years of agriculture
Earn and productively invest $1000 or work 300 hours in an SAE Program
Perform 10 parliamentary procedures
Give a 6 minute speech

21. State FFA Degree Chapter officer or committee member
Satisfactory scholastic record
Participate in the planning of the Program of Activities
5 activities above chapter level
Degree Charm worn above name on jacket or on standard key chain

22. American FFA Degree Highest degree Active member for 3 years
3 years of class
Graduate from high school at least 12 months prior to receiving degree
Outstanding SAE Program

23. American FFA Degree
Earn and productively invest $7,500 or earn and invest $1,500 and work at least 2,250 unpaid hours
Have a record of outstanding leadership abilities
Scholastic record of “C” or better
Golden key worn above name or on chain

24. American FFA Degree
American Star Farmer and Star Agribusiness (1 each from 4 regions)
All finalists receive European Tour
Highest Awards in FFA

25. Types of Membership Active Collegiate Alumni Honorary
enrolled in ag class, dues paid
Collegiate
2 or 4 year college
Alumni
former members or interested people
Honorary
people who support FFA

26. What are the parts of the FFA Emblem?

27. Cross Section of the Ear of Corn
Corn is a symbol of unity because it is native to America and is grown in every state.

28. The Rising Sun
The Rising Sun symbolizes progress in agriculture and the confidence FFA members have in the future.

29. The Eagle
The eagle is a reminder of our freedom and ability to explore new horizons for the future of agriculture

30. The Owl
The owl represents knowledge and wisdom

31. The Plow
The plow is the symbol of labor and tillage of the soil

32. The Words
FFA is an important part of the Agriculture Education Program

33. The Emblem Put it all together
Trademark of the National FFA Organization
Be Proud Of It

34. FFA Colors
National Blue- unity
Corn Gold- grown in every state

35. Chapter Officers Natalie Bianchi, President
Future; new era in agriculture.

36. Chapter Officers Mary Adams, Vice President
Plow- labor; tillage of the soil; hard work.

37. Chapter Officers Cydney Keener, Secretary
Ear of corn: corn’s grown everywhere, unity

38. Chapter Officers Elliott Mellow, Treasurer
Washington: financial independence.

39. Chapter Officers
Matthew Lima, Reporter
National publicity.

40. Chapter Officers Rachel Swift, Sentinel
Clasped hands- brotherhood and welcoming spirit.

41. Learning to Do Doing to Learn Earning to Live Living to Serve
FFA Motto
Learning to Do
Doing to Learn
Earning to Live
Living to Serve

42. FFA Salute
Pledge of Allegiance

43. FFA Creed
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.

44. FFA Creed
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.

45. FFA Creed
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 won and public interest in producing and marketing the product of our toil.

46. FFA Creed
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 on me.

47. FFA Creed
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.

48. FFA Creed Written by E. M. Tiffany Adopted at 3rd national convention
Revised at 38th and 63rd convention

49. Official Dress Girls black skirt or slacks white blouse
official blue scarf
black shoes
Natural colored nylons
official jacket zipped to the top

50. Official Dress Boys black slacks white shirt official FFA tie
black shoes
black socks
official jacket zipped to the top

51. Show Uniform
Everything is the same as the dress uniform except white pants are worn instead.

52. Proper Use of the FFA Jacket
Only worn by members
Kept clean and neat
Only emblems, state, chapter, name and one office or honor
Worn on official occasions zipped up, collar down, cuffs buttoned
Only worn to places appropriate for members to visit

53. Proper Use of the FFA Jacket
School letters etc. not worn on jacket
Discard when worn, remove emblems
Remove emblems if given away
Act like a lady or gentlemen when wearing the FFA jacket
No tobacco or alcohol in jacket
Degree, Office, Award (1 each) worn below name

54. Code of Ethics
FFA members conduct themselves at all times to be a credit to their organization, chapter, school, community and family. As an FFA member, I pledge to:
Develop my potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success.
Make a positive difference in the lives of others
Dress neatly and appropriately for the occasion

55. Code of Ethics
Showing respect for the rights of others and their property
Be courteous, honest and fair with others
Communicate in an appropriate, purposeful and positive manner
Demonstrate good sportsmanship by being modest in winning and generous in defeat

56. Code of Ethics
Make myself aware of FFA programs and activities and be an active participant
Conduct and value a supervised agricultural experience program
Strive to establish and enhance my skills through agricultural education in order to enter a successful career
Appreciate and promote diversity in our organization

57. “FFA Members, why are we here
“FFA Members, why are we here?” (all in unison part of opening ceremonies)
“To practice brotherhood, honor agricultural opportunities and responsibilities, and develop those quality of leadership which an FFA member should possess.”

58. Quiz Official colors Emblem Officers, duties Motto Mission
All in unison part