1. The Purpose of the FFA Parts of the Ag Ed Program and FFA Fundamentals All In One Lessons from One Less Thing Georgia MSAGED8-3: Students will develop an understanding of the FFA Organization.

2. Why Study Agriculture? 1 out of every 7 people in the U.S. are employed in agriculture. You could become a...  Landscaper  Agricultural Lawyer  Agricultural Accountant  Wildlife Manager  Food Chemist  Plant Geneticist  Food and Drug Inspector  Animal Nutritionist  Veterinarian  Diesel Mechanic  Golf Course Supervisor  Chemical Dealer  Lab Technician  Livestock Buyer  Tree Farmer  Agricultural Electrician  Floral Designer  Game Warden  Taxidermist  Agricultural Journalist  Agricultural Loan Officer  Commodity Broker

3. 3 Parts of the Ag Ed Program Classroom/Lab oratory Instruction FFA Supervised Agricultural Experience FFASAE Classroom/ Lab

4. 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 agricultural education.

5. How did it start? In 1917, Congress passed the “Smith Hughes” Act creating agriculture classes actual name of the legislation was the National Vocational Education Act Henry Groseclose is known as the “Father of FFA” for beginning the Future Farmers of Virginia Club which inspired other states to start clubs In 1928, the Future Farmers of America was founded in Kansas City, Missouri

6. Other Important Information The FFA Creed was written by E.M. Tiffany and adopted in 1930 In the South, the New Farmers of America was established for African-American boys in agriculture classes; merged with the FFA in 1965 Girls were allowed membership in 1969 Students voted in 1988 to change the name to The National FFA Organization The National FFA Convention is now held in Indianapolis, Indiana, but this year moves back to Louisville, Kentucky. Official Colors: National Blue and Corn Gold

7. Words to Live By The FFA Motto Learning to Do Doing to Learn Earning to Live Living to Serve

8. Cross-section of an Ear of Corn - Unity Rising Sun - Progress Plow - Labor, Hard Work Eagle - National Pride, Freedom Owl - Wisdom Words - FFA is Intracurricular The FFA Emblem

9. Official Dress the “uniform” of the FFA and a nationally recognized symbol of the FFA members wear it to local, state, and national functions the jacket should only be worn by members and always zipped all the way up includes the jacket worn with: - black pants (or skirt for girls) - white shirt with a collar - FFA tie or scarf - black shoes (and socks/hose)

10. Membership Types ‣ Active: middle and high school students enrolled in Ag classes that have paid FFA dues ‣ Collegiate: post-high school and are interested in the future of the Ag industry ‣ Alumni: past FFA members AND anyone who supports FFA ‣ Honorary: awarded for outstanding service

11. FFA Degrees recognize active members for participation and acquiring skills ★ Discover Degree (Middle School members only) ★ Greenhand Degree ★ Chapter Degree ★ State Degree ★ American Degree

12. Don’t miss the Opportunity to... Become a Leader Travel Earn Money Be Part of the Team Have Fun Be a Winner Serve Your Community Make Positive Choices Learn in the Real World Target Career Success Join the FFA!