1. Today’s FFA
Ms. Morris

2. Organizational Structure
You
FFA Members
Local Chapter
Chapter Officers
Chapter Advisor
Chapter Advisory Committee
School Administration

3. Organizational Structure
State Association
Chapter Delegates
State Officers
State Advisor
State Department of Education

4. Organizational Structure
National FFA Organization
State Delegates
National Officers
National Advisor
National Board of Directors
U.S. Department of Education

5. The FFA Degree Ladder American FFA Degree State FFA Degree
Chapter FFA Degree
Greenhand FFA Degree

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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 classes
Graduated at least 1 year from high school

10. American FFA Degree
Have in operation and records to substantiate an outstanding SAE program
Earned & productively invest at least $7500 OR: Earn or productively invest at least $1500 and work at least 2,250 hours out of Ag. class
Have a record of outstanding Leadership abilities
Have a high school scholastic record of “C” or better

11. 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 FFA

12. FFA Emblem Cross-section of an Ear of Corn The Rising Sun The Plow
The Owl
The Eagle

13. Meaning of Each Symbol CROSS-SECTION OF EAR OF CORN THE RISING SUN
Corn serves as the emblem’s foundation
Corn served as foundation corn in American agriculture
Corn is native to America and is grown in every state
THE RISING SUN
Appears in the center of the emblem
Symbolizes progress in Agriculture
The confidence FFA members have in the future

14. Meaning of Each Symbol THE EAGLE THE PLOW THE OWL
Perched on top of the emblem
Serves as a reminder of our freedom and ability to explore new horizons for the future of agriculture
THE PLOW
Symbol of labor and tillage of the soil
THE OWL
Represents knowledge and wisdom

15. FFA Colors National Blue Golden Corn Yellow
Chosen at 1929 National FFA Convention

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

17. 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.”

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

19. Proper Use of the FFA Jacket
Worn only by members
Should be kept clean and neat
Should have only a large emblem on back and small emblem on front
It should carry State Association & Chapter name on back
It should have individual name & office or honor on the front

20. Proper Use of the FFA Jacket
Worn on official occasions with zipper fastened to the top.
May be worn to school.
Only be worn to places that are appropriate for members to visit.
School letters & insignia of other organizations should not be attached.

21. Proper Use of the FFA Jacket
When jacket becomes faded & worn, it should be discarded or the emblems & letters removed.
Emblems & lettering should be removed if the jacket is given or sold to a non-member.
A member always acts like a lady or gentleman when wearing the jacket.

22. Proper Use of the FFA Jacket
Members should refrain from use of tobacco & alcohol while wearing the FFA jacket.
Three medals should be worn :
Highest degree
Highest office
Highest award

23. The FFA Code of Ethics
Adopted in 1952 at the National FFA Convention and outlines general guidelines for all occasions and functions, not just FFA activities.

24. The FFA Code of Ethics Dress neatly & appropriately for the occasion.
Show respect for the rights of others and be courteous at all times
Be honest & not take unfair advantage of others
Respect the property of others
Refrain from loud, boisterous talk, swearing & other unbecoming conduct

25. The FFA Code of Ethics
Demonstrate sportsmanship in the show ring, at career development events & meetings
Attend meetings promptly & respect the opinion of others in discussion
Take pride in our organization, activities, supervised experience programs, exhibits & the occupations of agriculture
Share with others experiences & knowledge gained in the FFA