1. Intro to Agriculture History of FFA
Lecture 3

2. What is FFA?
Youth organization within agricultural education that prepares students for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success
Created in 1928
More that 500,000 student members
More than 300 career opportunities in the agricultural science, food, fiber, and natural resources industries

3. What does FFA stand for? Future Farmers of America!!!!
1988 changed name to the National FFA Organization to reflect the growing diversity of agriculture

4. Emblem
Consists of 5 symbols and represents the history, goals, and future of the organization
Each element within the emblem has unique significance

5. The Cross Section of the Ear of Corn
Represents our common agricultural interests, is native to America (foundation crop), and is grown in every state (unity)

6. The Rising Sun
Symbolizes progress in agriculture and the confidence that FFA members have in the future
“New day with glowing opportunity”

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

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

9. The Owl
Symbolizes wisdom and the knowledge required to be successful in the industry of agriculture

10. Agricultural Education and FFA
Emblazoned in the center to signify the combination of learning and leadership necessary for progressive agriculture

11. Motto
Gives members twelve short words to live by as they discover the opportunities available in the organization

12. 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.

13. FFA Mission Con’t To accomplish this 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 agriculture students’ confidence in themselves and their work
Promotes the intelligent choice and establishment of an agricultural career
Encourages achievement in supervised agricultural experience programs

14. FFA Mission Con’t
Encourages wise management of the community’s economic, environmental and human resources
Develops interpersonal skills in teamwork, communication, human relations and social interaction
Builds character and promotes citizenship, volunteerism and patriotism
Promotes cooperation and cooperative attitudes among all people
Promotes healthy lifestyles
Encourages excellence in scholarship

15. The FFA Vision
The National FFA Organization envisions a future in which all agricultural education students will discover their passion in life and build on that insight to chart the course for their educational, career, and personal future.

16. The Agricultural Education Mission
Agricultural education prepares students for successful career and a lifetime of informed choices in the global agriculture, food, fiber, and natural resources systems
Who else????????

17. Colors of the FFA National Blue Corn Gold
Blue reminds us that the FFA is a national organization
Gold reminds us that corn is a native American crop grown in every state

18. Salute Pledge of Allegiance is the official salute Face the US flag
Place right hand over the heart
Should always be used in the official closing ceremony for meeting and at other FFA gatherings

19. FFA Official Dress
Provides identity and gives a distinctive and recognizable image to the organization and its members
Worn by millions of members by 1933

20. Official Dress for Female Members
Black skirt
White collared blouse
Official blue FFA scarf
Black dress shoes with a closed heel and toe
Black nylon hosiery
An official FFA jacket zipped to the top
The skirt must be at least knee-length, hemmed evenly across the bottom, with a slit no higher than 2 inches above the knee, excluding the kick pleat

21. Official Dress for Male Members
Black slacks
White collared shirt
Official FFA tie
Black dress shoes
Black socks
And official FFA jacket zipped to the top

22. Proper Use of the FFA Jacket
Jacket is the most recognizable symbol of the organization. Requires specific guidelines:
Worn only by members
Kept clean and neat
Back of the jacket should have only a large FFA emblem, the name of the state association, and the name of the local chapter, region, district, or area
The front of the jacket should have only a small official FFA emblem, the name of the individual, one office or honor and the year of that office or honor

23. Proper Use Con’t
Should be worn on official occasions with the zipper fastened to the top. The collar should be turned down and the cuffs buttoned.
Should be worn by members and officers on all official FFA occasions and other occasions where the chapter association is represented
May be worn to school or other appropriate places (only to places appropriate to visit)
Discard faded jackets

24. Proper Use Con’t
No school letters or insignia of other organizations should be attached
Emblems and lettering should be removed if the jacket is given or sold to a non-member
Member should act professionally when wearing the jacket
Members should refrain from the use of tobacco and alcohol when underage and at all times when representing FFA, also should demonstrate leadership abilities when trying to discourage others from inappropriate behavior
All awards should be worn underneath the name on the right side of the jacket, with the exception of a single State FFA Degree charm or American FFA Degree key (should be worn above the name)

25. Jacket

26. FFA 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
Respect the rights of others and their property
Be courteous, honest, and fair with others
Communicate in an appropriate, purposeful, and positive manner

27. Code of Ethics Con’t
Demonstrate good sportsmanship by being modest in winning and generous in defeat
Make myself aware of FFA programs and activities and be an active participant
Conduct and value SAE programs
Strive to establish and enhance my sills through agricultural education in order to enter a successful career
Appreciate and promote diversity in our organization

28. Types of Degrees Greenhand Chapter State American
Honorary American FFA Degree

29. Greenhand FFA Degree Minimal Qualifications:
Be enrolled in agricultural education and have satisfactory plans for an SAE program
Learn and experience the FFA creed, motto, salute, and FFA mission statement
Describe and explain the meaning for the FFA emblem and colors
Demonstrate knowledge of the FFA Code of Ethics and the proper use of the FFA jacket
Demonstrate knowledge of the history of the organization, the chapter constitution and bylaws and the chapter Program of Activities
Personally own or have access to the Official FFA Manual
Submit written application for the Greenhand FFA Degree

30. Chapter Officers President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Reporter
Sentinel
Advisor
Historian*
Parliamentarian*