1. National FFA Organization

12. …an organization of high school students in agricultural education FFA is a federally chartered organization for students interested in agriculture. students from all 50 states plus Guam and Puerto Rico.

14. 1. Local chapter 2. Federation - Seashore 3. Regional – South Eastern 4. North Carolina FFA Association 5. National FFA Organization

15. Comprised of 6 student officers President Secretary Four Vice Presidents

16. The current National FFA President. He is from Florida

17. Currently the National Advisor Employed by the Department of Education

18. Made up of 6 students from across North Carolina President 5 Vice-Presidents

20. Learning to Do Doing to Learn Earning to Live Living to Serve

21. National Blue Corn Gold

22. FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of young people, through agricultural education, by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success.

23. “I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”

24. Males Black Socks White Collared Shirt Official FFA Tie Official FFA Jacket zipped to the top Black shoes and socks

25. Females Black skirt of appropriate length or Slacks White Collared Blouse Official FFA Scarf Official FFA Jacket zipped to the top Black shoes

31. Provides the cross section of the emblem, just as corn has historically served as the foundation crop of American agriculture. A symbol of unity, because corn is grown in every state in the nation.

32. Serves as a reminder of the national scope of the FFA.

33. Signifies opportunity and progress.

34. Signifies labor and tillage of the soil.

35. Symbolizes knowledge and wisdom.

36. Agriculture Education and FFA symbolizes the combination of learning and leadership necessary for progress in agriculture.

40. President Stationed by the rising sun Vice President Stationed by the plow Secretary Stationed by the ear of corn

41. Treasurer Stationed by the emblem of George Washington Reporter Stationed by the Flag Sentinel Stationed by the door and the shield of friendship

42. The Advisor Stationed by the owl This office held by the agriculture teacher Minimum of six officers Additional officers may be established by the local chapter Chaplin Historian

44. 1. Banquets 2. Conventions 3. Conferences 4. Community service

45. Around local area State – NCSU Indiana – National Convention Alaska – NLCSO Washington D.C. – WLC Asia - ICAL

46. State FFA Convention NCSU Raleigh, NC National FFA Convention Louisville, KY October 24-27

47. Chapter Winning Scholarships for CDE’s National FFA – over 2 million! Based on service, leadership, grades, and achievement.

48. Get into three groups Starting at page 62 of the Handbook, read about Conferences available to FFA Members. Write a 30 second radio spot for the event you learned about. Be creative but follow the rubric Perform in front of class!

50. Was Written by E.M. Tiffany Was Written in 1928 Contains 5 paragraphs

52. Discovery FFA Degree (Middle School) Greenhand FFA Degree Chapter FFA Degree State FFA Degree American FFA Degree

53. Active Students in middle school, high school, and college (up to age 21) Alumni Former active members, parents of FFA members, and others interested in and supportive of FFA Collegiate Honorary Local, state and national levels

54. Individual or team competitions covering several subjects in agriculture and leadership Examples Parliamentary Procedure Public Speaking Agricultural Sales Land Judging

58. Named after a senator from Georgia. Provided federal funding for Vocational Agriculture in public high schools.

59. Virginia was the first Boys only North Carolina Young Tar Heel Farmers

60. FFA was established The 1 st convention was held in the Hotel Baltimore in Kansas City, Missouri The first dues were 10 cents Current chapter dues are $10.00

61. 1929 FFA Colors were adopted 1930 FFA Creed is written by E.M. Tiffany 1933 Blue Corduroy Jacket adopted 1935 New Farmers of America (NFA) formed For black students studying agriculture

62. 1935 Organization for African-American males in high school agriculture classes. Colors were black and gold Found mostly in southern states

63. 1950 Public Law 740 Gave the FFA a federal charter The law said that each school teaching agriculture must have an FFA program

64. Created 3 integral components to an agricultural education program Classroom/Lab Instruction FFA SAE (Supervised Agricultural Experience programs) FFA ClassroomSAE

65. 1965 FFA and the NFA merge 1969 Girls were admitted into the FFA 1971 National FFA Alumni Association was founded Founded for supporters of FFA, not necessarily former members

66. 1988 Future Farmers of America changes its name to the National FFA Organization 1989 National Future Farmer Magazine changes its name to FFA New Horizons

67. The 1990’s National FFA Center moves to Indianapolis, Indiana

68. 1999 National FFA Convention moved to Louisville, KY from Kansas City, MO 2006 The National FFA Convention moves to Indianapolis, Indiana

69. Named after a senator from Georgia. Provided federal funding for Vocational Agriculture in public high schools.

70. Virginia was the first Boys only North Carolina Young Tar Heel Farmers

71. National FFA Organization www.ffa.org Virginia FFA Association www.VAffa.org