the ffa: the past, present and you
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The FFA: The Past, Present and You. Introduction to Agriculture. STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVES. 1. Explain how, when, and why the FFA was organized 2 Explain the mission and strategies, colors, motto, salute, parts of the emblem, and the organizational structure of the FFA. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
The FFA:The FFA:The Past, Present The Past, Present and Youand You
Introduction to AgricultureIntroduction to Agriculture
STUDENT LEARNING STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVES.OBJECTIVES.
1. Explain how, when, and why the FFA was 1. Explain how, when, and why the FFA was organizedorganized
2 Explain the mission and strategies, colors, motto, 2 Explain the mission and strategies, colors, motto, salute, parts of the emblem, and the salute, parts of the emblem, and the organizational structure of the FFA.organizational structure of the FFA.
3. Recite and explain the meaning of the FFA Creed.3. Recite and explain the meaning of the FFA Creed.
4. Explain the purpose of a Program of Activities and 4. Explain the purpose of a Program of Activities and its committee structure.its committee structure.
5. List and explain the various FFA Degrees.5. List and explain the various FFA Degrees.
6. List the four types of membership.6. List the four types of membership.
7. Identify correct Official Dress (O.D.) for FFA 7. Identify correct Official Dress (O.D.) for FFA members.members.
8. Explain the rules of wearing the FFA jacket.8. Explain the rules of wearing the FFA jacket.
The FFA MissionThe FFA Mission
FFA makes a positive difference FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by in the lives of students by developing their potential for developing their potential for premier leadership, personal premier leadership, personal growth and career success growth and career success through agriculture education.through agriculture education.
What’s in FFA for You!What’s in FFA for You! Become a LeaderBecome a Leader TravelTravel Earn MoneyEarn Money Be Part of the teamBe Part of the team Have funHave fun Be a winnerBe a winner Serve your communityServe your community Make Positive ChoicesMake Positive Choices Target Career SuccessTarget Career Success Learn in the real worldLearn in the real world
FFA Membership BenefitsFFA Membership Benefits
CommunicationCommunication Self ImageSelf Image TeamworkTeamwork Goal AchievementGoal Achievement CompetitionCompetition Lifelong learningLifelong learning Healthy LifestylesHealthy Lifestyles ConfidenceConfidence Personal SuccessPersonal Success MaturityMaturity Goal SettingGoal Setting LeadershipLeadership Lifelong FriendshipsLifelong Friendships Self-EsteemSelf-Esteem PridePride AdventureAdventure
The FFA PurposeThe FFA Purpose
• • RecreationRecreation • • PatriotismPatriotism • • ServiceService • • CharacterCharacter • • ThriftThrift
• • LeadershipLeadership • • ScholarshipScholarship • • Improved Improved
AgricultureAgriculture • • CooperationCooperation • • CitizenshipCitizenship
The purpose of the FFA is to develop:
The FFA stresses three closely related areas: leadership, personal growth, and career success.
FFA HistoryFFA History
1917 Congress passed 1917 Congress passed Smith-Hughes ActSmith-Hughes Act established agriculture classesestablished agriculture classes
1920’s Future Farmers of Virginia formed1920’s Future Farmers of Virginia formed Henry GrosecloseHenry Groseclose-”Father of the FFA”-”Father of the FFA”
1926 American Royal in Kansas City 1926 American Royal in Kansas City invited vocational agriculture students to invited vocational agriculture students to judge livestockjudge livestock
FFA HistoryFFA History 1928 Walt Disney draws Mickey Mouse 1928 Walt Disney draws Mickey Mouse
for Kansas City Star for Kansas City Star 1928 Future Farmers of America was 1928 Future Farmers of America was
organized organized
- 33 delegates from 18 states - 33 delegates from 18 states
- Met at Kansas City’s Baltimore Hotel- Met at Kansas City’s Baltimore Hotel
- 1st President - Leslie Applegate - 1st President - Leslie Applegate
- 1st Nat. Advisor - Dr. C.H. Lane - 1st Nat. Advisor - Dr. C.H. Lane
- Dues set at $0.10- Dues set at $0.10
1929 First official National FFA Convention1929 First official National FFA Convention 64 Delegates from 18 States64 Delegates from 18 States Carlton Patton 1st American Star FarmerCarlton Patton 1st American Star Farmer National BlueNational Blue and and Corn GoldCorn Gold adopted as adopted as official official
colorscolors
FFA HistoryFFA History
FFA HistoryFFA History
1930 FFA Creed Adopted1930 FFA Creed Adopted
written by written by E.M. TiffanyE.M. Tiffany
3rd national convention3rd national convention
revised in 1965, 1987, and 1990revised in 1965, 1987, and 1990 1933 FFA Jacket adopted as official dress1933 FFA Jacket adopted as official dress
FFA HistoryFFA History
1939 National FFA Center located on part 1939 National FFA Center located on part of the original estate of George of the original estate of George Washington in Alexandria, VirginiaWashington in Alexandria, Virginia
1944 National FFA Foundation Formed1944 National FFA Foundation Formed
non-profit fundraising part of FFAnon-profit fundraising part of FFA
private donations fund awards private donations fund awards
Foundation raises $6 million annuallyFoundation raises $6 million annually
FFA HistoryFFA History
1947 National FFA 1947 National FFA BandBand
1948 National FFA 1948 National FFA ChorusChorus
1948 National FFA 1948 National FFA Supply Service Supply Service FormedFormed Official JacketsOfficial Jackets AwardsAwards Anything FFAAnything FFA
FFA HistoryFFA History 1950 1950 Public Law 740 Public Law 740 granted National granted National
FFA a Federal CharterFFA a Federal Charter
FFA recognized as “FFA recognized as “intracurricularintracurricular” part ” part of the agriculture education programof the agriculture education program
1952 1952 National Future FarmerNational Future Farmer magazine magazine publishedpublished
now called now called FFA New Horizon - 1989FFA New Horizon - 1989 1952 Code of Ethics adopted1952 Code of Ethics adopted
1955 FFA in Japan, Brazil, Columbia, 1955 FFA in Japan, Brazil, Columbia, Korea, Mexico, Panama, Philippines, Korea, Mexico, Panama, Philippines, ThailandThailand
1955 International Student exchange 1955 International Student exchange programs begun can now travel to 30 programs begun can now travel to 30 countriescountries
1965 NFA merged with FFA1965 NFA merged with FFA NFA (New Farmers) African AmericanNFA (New Farmers) African American
FFA History
FFA HistoryFFA History
1969 Girls admitted to FFA1969 Girls admitted to FFA 1969 First Star Agribusinessman1969 First Star Agribusinessman 1971 National FFA Alumni founded1971 National FFA Alumni founded
support agriculture educationsupport agriculture education 1988 Name changed to National FFA 1988 Name changed to National FFA
OrganizationOrganization
1988 Name of the organization was 1988 Name of the organization was changed to National FFA Organization.changed to National FFA Organization.
1989 Name of 1989 Name of The National Future The National Future Farmer Farmer magazine was changed to magazine was changed to New New HorizonsHorizons..
1998 National FFA Center moved from 1998 National FFA Center moved from Alexandria, VA, to Indianapolis, IN.Alexandria, VA, to Indianapolis, IN.
1999 The National FFA Convention was 1999 The National FFA Convention was moved to Louisville, Kentucky.moved to Louisville, Kentucky.
2006 The National FFA Convention was 2006 The National FFA Convention was moved to Indianapolis, Indianamoved to Indianapolis, Indiana
MembershipMembership
2007 – 2008 National Membership2007 – 2008 National Membership 507,763507,763 7,439 Chapters7,439 Chapters
2007-2008 Ohio Membership2007-2008 Ohio Membership 23,36423,364 305 Chapters305 Chapters
Organizational StructureOrganizational Structure
You
Local Chapter
S tate Association
National O rganization
The FFA Degree LadderThe FFA Degree Ladder
Degrees recognize progress in leadership, Degrees recognize progress in leadership, agricultural education and your SAEagricultural education and your SAE
DiscoveryDiscovery Greenhand Degree - Bronze PinGreenhand Degree - Bronze Pin Chapter FFA Degree - Silver PinChapter FFA Degree - Silver Pin State FFA Degree - Gold Emblem CharmState FFA Degree - Gold Emblem Charm American FFA Degree - Golden Key of American FFA Degree - Golden Key of
Achievement Achievement
Greenhand FFA DegreeGreenhand FFA Degree
For first year membersFor first year members Knowledge of FFA HistoryKnowledge of FFA History Recite the CreedRecite the Creed Recite the MottoRecite the Motto Recite the SaluteRecite the Salute Must be enrolled in Must be enrolled in
Agriculture Ed.Agriculture Ed. Have satisfactory SAE plansHave satisfactory SAE plans
Greenhand RequirementsGreenhand Requirements
Have learned and can Have learned and can explain the FFA Mission explain the FFA Mission StatementStatement
Describe and Explain the Describe and Explain the meaning of the FFA meaning of the FFA Emblem and ColorsEmblem and Colors
Understand the FFA Code Understand the FFA Code of Ethicsof Ethics
Understand Proper use of Understand Proper use of the FFA Jacketthe FFA Jacket
Greenhand RequirementsGreenhand Requirements
Familiar with the chapter constitution and Familiar with the chapter constitution and bylawsbylaws
Familiar with the Program of ActivitiesFamiliar with the Program of Activities Have access to the Official FFA Manual Have access to the Official FFA Manual
and FFA Student Handbookand FFA Student Handbook Submitted written application for the Submitted written application for the
Greenhand DegreeGreenhand Degree
Chapter FFA DegreeChapter FFA Degree
Completed 2 semesters of agricultureCompleted 2 semesters of agriculture Have SAE program in operationHave SAE program in operation Earn and productively invest $150 or work Earn and productively invest $150 or work
at least 45 hours at SAEat least 45 hours at SAE Effectively lead a group discussion for 15 Effectively lead a group discussion for 15
minutesminutes Demonstrate 5 parliamentary proceduresDemonstrate 5 parliamentary procedures
Chapter FFA DegreeChapter FFA Degree Show progress towards individual Show progress towards individual
achievement in the FFA award programachievement in the FFA award program Have a satisfactory scholastic recordHave a satisfactory scholastic record Star Chapter Farmer -outstanding production Star Chapter Farmer -outstanding production
SAESAE Conducted at least 30 hours of home Conducted at least 30 hours of home
improvement and/or community service.improvement and/or community service. Productively earned at least $3500 from SAE.Productively earned at least $3500 from SAE.
Placement only - $4,000Placement only - $4,000 Entrepreneurship only - $3,000Entrepreneurship only - $3,000
State FFA DegreeState FFA Degree
Active FFA member 2 Active FFA member 2 yearsyears
2 years of agriculture2 years of agriculture Earn and productively Earn and productively
invest $3500 or work 300 invest $3500 or work 300 hours in an SAE Programhours in an SAE Program
Perform 10 parliamentary Perform 10 parliamentary proceduresprocedures
Give a 6 minute speech Give a 6 minute speech
State FFA DegreeState FFA Degree
Chapter officer or committee memberChapter officer or committee member Satisfactory scholastic recordSatisfactory scholastic record Participate in the planning of the Program of Participate in the planning of the Program of
ActivitiesActivities 5 activities above chapter level5 activities above chapter level Degree Charm worn Degree Charm worn
above name on jacket above name on jacket or on standard key or on standard key chainchain
American American FFA DegreeFFA Degree
Highest degreeHighest degree Active member for 3 Active member for 3
yearsyears 3 years of class3 years of class Graduate from high Graduate from high
school at least 12 school at least 12 months prior to months prior to receiving degreereceiving degree
Outstanding SAE Outstanding SAE ProgramProgram
American FFA DegreeAmerican FFA Degree
Earn and productively Earn and productively invest $7,500 or earn and invest $7,500 or earn and invest $1,500 and work at invest $1,500 and work at least 2,250 unpaid hoursleast 2,250 unpaid hours
Have a record of Have a record of outstanding leadership outstanding leadership abilitiesabilities
Scholastic record of “C” Scholastic record of “C” or betteror better
Golden key worn above Golden key worn above name or on chainname or on chain
American FFA DegreeAmerican FFA Degree
American Star Farmer and Star American Star Farmer and Star Agribusiness (1 each from 4 regions)Agribusiness (1 each from 4 regions)
All finalists receive European TourAll finalists receive European Tour Highest Awards in FFAHighest Awards in FFA
Types of MembershipTypes of Membership
ActiveActive enrolled in ag class, dues paidenrolled in ag class, dues paid
CollegiateCollegiate 2 or 4 year college2 or 4 year college
AlumniAlumni former members or interested peopleformer members or interested people
HonoraryHonorary people who support FFApeople who support FFA
The cross section of an ear of corn … The cross section of an ear of corn … … represents our common interest in agriculture.
The words Agricultural Education The words Agricultural Education surrounding FFA...surrounding FFA...
...tell us that FFA is an important part...
… of an agricultural education
program.
FFA MottoFFA Motto
Learning to DoLearning to Do
Doing to LearnDoing to Learn
Earning to LiveEarning to Live
Living to ServeLiving to Serve
FFA SaluteFFA Salute
Pledge of AllegiancePledge of Allegiance ““I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of
America, and to the republic for which it stands, one America, and to the republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all”all”
FFA CreedFFA Creed
I believe in the future of agriculture with a I believe in the future of agriculture with a faith born not of words but of deeds--faith born not of words but of deeds--achievements won by the present and achievements won by the present and past generations of agriculturists; in the past generations of agriculturists; in the promise of better days through better promise of better days through better ways, even as the better things we now ways, even as the better things we now enjoy have come to us from the struggles enjoy have come to us from the struggles of former years.of former years.
FFA CreedFFA Creed
I believe that to live and work on a good I believe that to live and work on a good farm, or to be engaged in other agricultural farm, or to be engaged in other agricultural pursuits, is pleasant as well as pursuits, is pleasant as well as challenging; for I know the joys and challenging; for I know the joys and discomforts of agricultural life and hold an discomforts of agricultural life and hold an inborn fondness for those associations inborn fondness for those associations which, even in hours of discouragement, I which, even in hours of discouragement, I cannot deny.cannot deny.
FFA CreedFFA Creed
I believe in leadership from ourselves and I believe in leadership from ourselves and respect from others. I believe in my own respect from others. I believe in my own ability to work efficiently and think clearly, ability to work efficiently and think clearly, with such knowledge and skill as I can with such knowledge and skill as I can secure, and in the ability of progressive secure, and in the ability of progressive agriculturists to serve our won and public agriculturists to serve our won and public interest in producing and marketing the interest in producing and marketing the product of our toil.product of our toil.
FFA CreedFFA Creed
I believe in less dependence on begging I believe in less dependence on begging and more power in bargaining; in the life and more power in bargaining; in the life abundant and enough honest wealth to abundant and enough honest wealth to help make it so--for others as well as help make it so--for others as well as myself; in less need for charity and more myself; in less need for charity and more of it when needed; in being happy myself of it when needed; in being happy myself and playing square with those whose and playing square with those whose happiness depends on me. happiness depends on me.
FFA CreedFFA Creed
I believe that American agriculture can and I believe that American agriculture can and will hold true to the best traditions of our will hold true to the best traditions of our national life and that I can exert an national life and that I can exert an influence in my home and community influence in my home and community which will stand solid for my part in that which will stand solid for my part in that inspiring task.inspiring task.
FFA CreedFFA Creed
Written by E. M. TiffanyWritten by E. M. Tiffany Adopted at 3rd national conventionAdopted at 3rd national convention Revised at 38th and 63rd conventionRevised at 38th and 63rd convention
Black skirt, knee length.
White collared blouse, long sleeved
Official FFA scarf
Black pumps or flats, no open toes
Official FFA jacket zipped to the top.
Black slacks may be worn for outdoor activities, judging, and traveling.
For Girls:For Girls:
Black Slacks
Long sleeved white collared shirt
Blue FFA tie
Black shoes and black socks
The official FFA jacket zipped to the top.
For Boys:For Boys:
Proper Use of the FFA JacketProper Use of the FFA Jacket
Only worn by membersOnly worn by members Kept clean and neatKept clean and neat Only Only emblems, state, chapter, name and emblems, state, chapter, name and
one office or honorone office or honor Worn on official occasions zipped up, Worn on official occasions zipped up,
collar down, cuffs buttonedcollar down, cuffs buttoned Only worn to places appropriate for Only worn to places appropriate for
members to visitmembers to visit
Proper Use of the FFA JacketProper Use of the FFA Jacket
School letters etc. not worn on jacketSchool letters etc. not worn on jacket Discard when worn, remove emblemsDiscard when worn, remove emblems Remove emblems if given awayRemove emblems if given away Act like a lady or gentlemen when wearing Act like a lady or gentlemen when wearing
the FFA jacketthe FFA jacket No tobacco or alcohol in jacketNo tobacco or alcohol in jacket Degree, Office, Award (1 each) worn Degree, Office, Award (1 each) worn
below namebelow name
Chapter Officer Positions and Chapter Officer Positions and ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities
President- President- Preside over meetingsPreside over meetings Appoint CommitteesAppoint Committees Coordinate activitiesCoordinate activities Represent the chapterRepresent the chapter
Vice President- Vice President- Help the PresidentHelp the President Coordinate all committeesCoordinate all committees Develop Program of Activity (POA) Develop Program of Activity (POA)
Secretary- Secretary- Chapter correspondenceChapter correspondence Maintain member attendance and activity Maintain member attendance and activity
recordsrecords
Treasure-Treasure- Serve as chairperson of the earning and Serve as chairperson of the earning and
savings committeesavings committee Prepare and submit the membership rosterPrepare and submit the membership roster
Reporter- Reporter- Plan public information programsPlan public information programs Release news and information to news mediaRelease news and information to news media
Sentinel-Sentinel- Assist the president in maintaining orderAssist the president in maintaining order Welcome guest and visitorsWelcome guest and visitors Keep meeting room comfortableKeep meeting room comfortable
Student Advisor- Student Advisor- Provide guidance and wisdomProvide guidance and wisdom Assist in chapter planningAssist in chapter planning
Identify the Career Development Identify the Career Development Events in which FFA members may Events in which FFA members may
participate.participate. LivestockLivestock
Evaluation of breeding and market BEEF, SWINE AND Evaluation of breeding and market BEEF, SWINE AND SHEEPSHEEP
Grading Frame SizeGrading Frame Size Grading Back FatGrading Back Fat Oral ReasonsOral Reasons
MeatsMeats Identification of Wholesale and Retail meat cutsIdentification of Wholesale and Retail meat cuts Placing of CutsPlacing of Cuts RibeyesRibeyes Carcass GradingCarcass Grading Hamburger ProblemsHamburger Problems Written TestWritten Test
ElectricityElectricity WiringWiring DiagramingDiagraming Floor PlansFloor Plans IdentificationIdentification Written TestWritten Test
Nursery/LandscapeNursery/Landscape IdentificationIdentification
• PlantsPlants• PestPest• EquipmentEquipment
PlacingPlacing Landscape Problems/CalculationLandscape Problems/Calculation Written TestWritten Test
Ag BusinessAg Business ProblemsProblems
• Net Worth StatementsNet Worth Statements• DepreciationDepreciation• Break-EvenBreak-Even• SubstitutionsSubstitutions• Partial BudgetPartial Budget• Asset AllocationsAsset Allocations
Written TestWritten Test
Ag. Leadership EventsAg. Leadership Events
Parliamentary ProcedureParliamentary Procedure Opening and Closing CeremoniesOpening and Closing Ceremonies Creed SpeakingCreed Speaking Extemporaneous SpeakingExtemporaneous Speaking Prepared Public SpeakingPrepared Public Speaking
DuesDues
A.A. NationalNational $7.00$7.00
B.B. StateState $10.00$10.00
C.C. DistrictDistrict $$
D.D. Local Local $0.00$0.00
Opening Ceremony ResponseOpening Ceremony Response At the end of opening ceremonies the At the end of opening ceremonies the
President will say “Thank You FFA Members President will say “Thank You FFA Members Why are We Here”Why are We Here”
Members Response – All togetherMembers Response – All together ““To practice brotherhood, honor To practice brotherhood, honor
agricultural opportunities and agricultural opportunities and responsibilities, and develop those responsibilities, and develop those qualities of leadership which an FFA qualities of leadership which an FFA member should possess.”member should possess.”
Uses of the GavelUses of the Gavel
Use of the Gavel.Use of the Gavel. The gavel is the symbol of authority, to be used in support of self-government The gavel is the symbol of authority, to be used in support of self-government
and orderly procedure.and orderly procedure.
One TapOne Tap follows the announcement of adjournment, follows the announcement of adjournment, completes a business item completes a business item seat members .seat members .
Two TapsTwo Taps call the meeting to order.call the meeting to order.
Three TapsThree Taps signal for all members to stand . All rise in unison at the third tap of the gavel.signal for all members to stand . All rise in unison at the third tap of the gavel.
Series of Sharp TapsSeries of Sharp Taps to restore order at a meeting.to restore order at a meeting.
Methods of VotingMethods of Voting Four common methods of voting:Four common methods of voting:
Voice VoteVoice Vote, by saying “aye” or “no”, by saying “aye” or “no” Rising VoteRising Vote, either by standing or by a show of hands, either by standing or by a show of hands Secret BallotSecret Ballot, a written vote, a written vote Roll CallRoll Call, with each member speaking their vote when the secretary , with each member speaking their vote when the secretary
calls their namecalls their name
Quorum-Quorum- half or more of active membership present to half or more of active membership present to conduct businessconduct business
Simple MajoritySimple Majority – half of the voter present plus one. – half of the voter present plus one.
Two-Thirds VoteTwo-Thirds Vote- required when motion limits the rights of - required when motion limits the rights of members, or when it is required by the wording of a motion. members, or when it is required by the wording of a motion. Two-Thirds of voters must be in favor for the motion to pass.Two-Thirds of voters must be in favor for the motion to pass.
Types of MotionsTypes of Motions Main MotionMain Motion - Used to get a group approval for a new
project or some other action.
PrivilegedPrivileged - - Motions concerned with the rights of members; take precedence over all other motions.
IncidentalIncidental - - Motions that arise out of the business being conducted.
SubsidiarySubsidiary - Motions that help dispose of a main motion.
UnclassifiedUnclassified - Motions that bring a question before an assembly again
Commonly Used MotionsCommonly Used Motions Main MotionMain Motion
Always make a motion by saying “ I move”Always make a motion by saying “ I move”
AmendmentAmendment By addingBy adding By striking out and adding (substituting)By striking out and adding (substituting) By striking outBy striking out
Postpone IndefinitelyPostpone Indefinitely Lay on the Table / Take from the tableLay on the Table / Take from the table Refer to a CommitteeRefer to a Committee Division of the HouseDivision of the House Point of OrderPoint of Order AdjournAdjourn
Opportunities Beyond Local LevelOpportunities Beyond Local Level State and National ConventionsState and National Conventions Courtesy CorpsCourtesy Corps Made For Excellence/ Advance Leadership Made For Excellence/ Advance Leadership
DevelopmentDevelopment State and National OfficerState and National Officer Washington Leadership ConferenceWashington Leadership Conference Colt ConferenceColt Conference FFA CampsFFA Camps Leadership NightsLeadership Nights
Types of SAETypes of SAE ExploratoryExploratory Research/Experimentation and AnalysisResearch/Experimentation and Analysis Ownership/EntrepreneurshipOwnership/Entrepreneurship PlacementPlacement Home/Community DevelopmentHome/Community Development Laboratory Laboratory
Member Opportunities & AwardsMember Opportunities & Awards
Star Degree RecipientStar Degree Recipient FFA Agriscience FairFFA Agriscience Fair Agriscience Student RecognitionAgriscience Student Recognition ScholarshipsScholarships Career Development Events (CDE’s)Career Development Events (CDE’s) Proficiency AwardsProficiency Awards