1. Bell Quiz List the five FFA Degrees in the order they are received.

2. SAE Based Programs – FFA Degrees AGSC 405 Facilitating Complete Secondary Agricultural Science Programs

3. Today YWBAT… 1. Identify the five degrees achievable through the National FFA Organization 2. Evaluate the criteria to achieve each FFA Degree

4. Five FFA Degrees American Degree State Degree Chapter Degree Greenhand Degree Discovery Degree

5. Discovery degree recipients receive a pin in the shape of the FFA emblem with an attachment at the bottom stating Discovery. The emblem is made of bronze and highlighted in blue.

6. Discovery Degree Requirements Be enrolled in an agriculture class for at least a portion of a school year while in grades 7-8 Pay FFA dues Participate in a minimum of one FFA chapter activity outside of scheduled class time

7. Discovery Degree Requirements Have an understanding of agriculture-related careers and entrepreneurship opportunities Become familiar with the local FFA chapter’s Program of Activities (POA) Submit a written application for the degree

8. The Greenhand Degree The first FFA required degree for advancement is the Greenhand Greenhands receive a pin in the shape of the FFA emblem made of bronze Many FFA chapters recognize an Outstanding Greenhand at the end of the school year.

9. Greenhand Degree Requirements Be enrolled in Agricultural Education Have satisfactory plans for a SAE Explain the FFA creed, motto, salute, and mission statement Describe the FFA emblem and colors Have a knowledge of the Code of Ethics and proper use of the jacket Have a knowledge of the FFA

10. Greenhand Degree Requirements... Own or have access to a FFA Manual and FFA Student Handbook Submit a written application for the Greenhand Degree

11. Greenhand Trivia A book titled “The Greenhand” was written in the 1930s and was later made into a movie. The movie was made in Georgia and involved actual FFA members and officials The story is about an FFA Greenhand.

12. Chapter Degree The second degree, which is given at the local level, is the chapter degree. Chapter degree recipients receive a pin in the shape of the FFA emblem made of silver.

13. Chapter Degree Requirements Have the Greenhand Degree Completed 180 hours (or equivalent) of agricultural education Have in operation an approved SAE program Earned $150 from the SAE or worked 45 hours or a combination thereof Have plans for continued SAE growth 10 hours of recorded community service

14. Chapter Degree Requirements.... Help conduct 3 official chapter functions found in the Program of Activities Lead a group discussion for 15 minutes Demonstrate 5 parliamentary procedures Submit a written application for the degree Show progress in the FFA individual achievement awards program Have a satisfactory scholarship record

15. Chapter Degree Trivia Originally the chapter degree was called the “Future Farmer” degree; but this proved to be confusing. After about 10 years the name was changed.

16. Lonestar Degree The third degree, given at the state convention, is the State degree. State degree recipients receive a pin in the shape of the FFA emblem made of gold.

17. Lonestar Degree Requirements Have received the Chapter FFA Degree Have been an active FFA member for 2 years Completed 360 hours (or equivalent) of agricultural education Earned and invested $1000 or worked at least 300 hours or combination thereof

18. State Degree Requirements... Demonstrate leadership ability by: (a) Performing 10 procedures of parliamentary law (b) Giving 6 min. speech on agriculture or FFA (c) Serving as an officer, committee chairperson, or member of chapter committee

19. Lonestar Degree Requirements... Have participated in planning and completion of chapter Program of Activities Have participated in 10 FFA activities above chapter level in at least 3 difference categories: leadership development events, career development events, conventions and meetings, project shows, student awards and leadership and service as described in policies adopted by the Board of Directors Have a satisfactory scholarship record

20. Lonestar Degree Requirements... Complete 25 hours of community service in at least 2 activitites

21. State Degree Trivia Originally, the chapter, state and American FFA degrees had the word “Farmer” as part of their official name. This word Farmer was dropped in 1988.

22. American Degree The fourth degree, given at the national convention, is the American degree. American degree recipients receive a pin in the shape of the FFA emblem made of gold. It is bigger than the state degree and has a special vertical bar attached

23. American Degree Requirements Have received the State FFA Degree Have been an active FFA member for the past 3 years Have record of satisfactory participation Completed 540 hours (or equivalent) of agricultural education Have graduated from high school

24. American Degree Requirements.. Have in operation an approved SAE program Earned $10,000 from the SAE or earned and invested $2,000 and worked 2,250 hours Have record of outstanding leadership abilities and community involvement At least 50 hours of community service in at least 3 activities Achieved a scholastic record of “C” or better

25. American Degree Trivia During the first 10 years of the FFA the only degree pin with the American eagle on the top was the American degree. The Greenhand, Chapter, and State degrees did not have the eagle. If you ever see a FFA pin without the eagle, it was made during the 1930s.