The FFA:The FFA:Who are we? Who are we? The Past, Present The Past, Present and Futureand Future

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.

STUDENT LEARNING STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVES -2OBJECTIVES -2

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.9. Explain how the Officers are arranged around the 9. Explain how the Officers are arranged around the

room in a FFA meeting.room in a FFA meeting.10. Match the officer with the appropriate symbol. 10. Match the officer with the appropriate symbol.

Before the FFA Before the FFA Corn, Pig, etc, ClubsCorn, Pig, etc, Clubs

• Note the dates in pictures Note the dates in pictures • All pre 1928All pre 1928

Early 1920s FF __ Early 1920s FF __ • FFV Virginia, FFTFFV Virginia, FFT

• Tenn, FFA Arkansas etcTenn, FFA Arkansas etc.. FFA was started in 1928FFA was started in 1928

Before there way the FFA????Before there way the FFA????

Pig Clubs for BoysPig Clubs for Boys

Corn Clubs for BoysCorn Clubs for Boys

Girls had clubs too…..Girls had clubs too….. Cooking, Cooking,

Canning, Canning, Sewing, Sewing, etc…etc…

FFA HistoryFFA History

1917 Congress passed 1917 Congress passed Smith-Hughes ActSmith-Hughes Act established agriculture classesestablished agriculture classes

first ag youth club west of Mississippi first ag youth club west of Mississippi 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 for 1928 Walt Disney draws Mickey Mouse for

Kansas City Star Kansas City Star 1928 1st National Convention in Kansas 1928 1st National Convention in Kansas

City’s Baltimore HotelCity’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 $0.10Dues set at $0.10

1929 Carton Patton 1st American Star 1929 Carton Patton 1st American Star Farmer Farmer (From Arkansas)(From Arkansas)

National BlueNational Blue and and Corn GoldCorn Gold official official colorscolors

FFA HistoryFFA History 1930 FFA Creed Adopted1930 FFA Creed Adopted

written by written by E.M. TiffanyE.M. Tiffany3rd national convention3rd national conventionrevised 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 Formednon-profit fundraising part of FFAnon-profit fundraising part of FFAprivate 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 CharterFFA 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 publishedpublishednow called now called FFA New HorizonFFA New Horizon

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 HistoryFFA 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

FFA HistoryFFA History 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..

1999 National FFA Center moved from 1999 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.

Components of Agricultural Components of Agricultural EducationEducation

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.

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.

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 Greenhand DegreeGreenhand Degree Chapter FFA DegreeChapter FFA Degree State FFA DegreeState FFA Degree American FFA DegreeAmerican FFA Degree

Discovery members (middle school)

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 Star Chapter Farmer -outstanding

production SAEproduction SAE Star Chapter Agribusiness Award - Star Chapter Agribusiness Award -

outstanding business SAEoutstanding business SAE

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 $1000 or work 300 invest $1000 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

Career Development Events in which Career Development Events in which FFA members may participateFFA members may 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

Career Development Events in Career Development Events in which FFA members may participatewhich FFA members may participate

ElectricityElectricity WiringWiring DiagramingDiagraming Floor PlansFloor Plans IdentificationIdentification Written TestWritten Test

Nursery/LandscapeNursery/Landscape IdentificationIdentification

• Plants, Pest, EquipmentPlants, Pest, Equipment PlacingPlacing Landscape Problems/CalculationLandscape Problems/Calculation Written TestWritten Test

Career Development Events in Career Development Events in which FFA members may participatewhich FFA members may participate Ag BusinessAg Business

ProblemsProblems• Net Worth StatementsNet Worth Statements• DepreciationDepreciation• Break-EvenBreak-Even• SubstitutionsSubstitutions• Partial BudgetPartial Budget• Asset AllocationsAsset Allocations

Written TestWritten Test

Career Development Events in which Career Development Events in which FFA members may participateFFA members may participate

Leadership Related EventsLeadership Related Events Parliamentary ProcedureParliamentary Procedure Opening and Closing CeremoniesOpening and Closing Ceremonies Creed SpeakingCreed Speaking Extemporaneous SpeakingExtemporaneous Speaking Prepared Public SpeakingPrepared Public Speaking

The FFA EmblemThe FFA EmblemWhat does it all mean? What does it all mean?

Go to Emblem Point

Cross Section of the Cross Section of the Ear of CornEar of Corn

Corn is a symbol of Corn is a symbol of unity because it is unity because it is native to America native to America and is grown in and is grown in every state.every state.

The Rising SunThe Rising Sun The Rising Sun The Rising Sun

symbolizes symbolizes progress in progress in agriculture and the agriculture and the confidence FFA confidence FFA members have in members have in the future.the future.

The EagleThe Eagle

The eagle is a The eagle is a reminder of our reminder of our freedom and freedom and ability to explore ability to explore new horizons for new horizons for the future of the future of agricultureagriculture

The OwlThe Owl

The owl The owl represents represents knowledge and knowledge and wisdomwisdom

The PlowThe Plow

The plow is the The plow is the symbol of labor symbol of labor and tillage of the and tillage of the soilsoil

The WordsThe Words

FFA is an FFA is an important part of important part of the Agriculture the Agriculture Education Education ProgramProgram

The FFA EmblemThe FFA Emblem

Put it all togetherPut it all together Trademark of the Trademark of the

National FFA National FFA OrganizationOrganization

Be Proud Of ItBe Proud Of It

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Official FFA ColorsOfficial FFA Colors

National BlueNational BlueCorn GoldCorn Gold

FFA MottoFFA Motto

Learning to DoLearning to DoDoing to LearnDoing to LearnEarning to LiveEarning to LiveLiving to ServeLiving to Serve

FFA SaluteFFA Salute Pledge of Allegiance Pledge of Allegiance

to the:to the:

The Pledge of AllegianceThe Pledge of Allegiance I I pledge allegiance“ (I promise to be true) pledge allegiance“ (I promise to be true)

"to the flag“ (to the symbol of our country)"to the flag“ (to the symbol of our country) "of the United States of America“ (each state that has joined to make"of the United States of America“ (each state that has joined to make

our country) our country)"and to the Republic“ (a republic is a country where the"and to the Republic“ (a republic is a country where the people choose people choose others to make laws for them – the others to make laws for them – the government is for the people) government is for the people)"for which it stands,“ (the flag means the country)"for which it stands,“ (the flag means the country)"one Nation“"one Nation“ (a single country) (a single country) "under God,“ (the people believe in a supreme "under God,“ (the people believe in a supreme being) being) "indivisible,“ (the country cannot be split into parts) "indivisible,“ (the country cannot be split into parts) "with liberty and justice“ (with freedom and fairness) "with liberty and justice“ (with freedom and fairness) "for all.“ "for all.“ (for each person in the country...you (for each person in the country...you and me!) and me!)

The pledge says you are promising to be true to the United States of The pledge says you are promising to be true to the United States of AmericaAmerica! !

Source: Source: The American Legion The American Legion

Brief History of the PledgeBrief History of the Pledge The original pledge was published in the Sept. 8, The original pledge was published in the Sept. 8,

1892, issue of 1892, issue of The Youth's CompanionThe Youth's Companion in in Boston. Boston.

For years, the authorship was in dispute For years, the authorship was in dispute between James B. Upham and Francis Bellamy between James B. Upham and Francis Bellamy of the magazine's staff. of the magazine's staff.

In 1939, after a study of the controversy, the In 1939, after a study of the controversy, the United States Flag Association decided that United States Flag Association decided that authorship be credited to Bellamy.authorship be credited to Bellamy.

The phrase “under God” was added to the The phrase “under God” was added to the pledge on June 14, 1954.pledge on June 14, 1954.

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

Official DressOfficial Dress GirlsGirls

black skirt or slacksblack skirt or slacks white blousewhite blouse official blue scarfofficial blue scarf black shoesblack shoes official jacket zipped to the topofficial jacket zipped to the top

Official DressOfficial Dress BoysBoys

black slacksblack slacks white shirtwhite shirt official FFA tieofficial FFA tie black shoesblack shoes black socksblack socks official jacket zipped to the topofficial jacket zipped to the top

Official FFA DressOfficial FFA Dress

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)

Chapter Officer Positions and Chapter Officer Positions and Responsibilities--2Responsibilities--2

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

Chapter Officer Positions and Chapter Officer Positions and Responsibilities--3Responsibilities--3

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

Jr. Advisor- Jr. Advisor- Provide guidance and wisdomProvide guidance and wisdom Assist in chapter planningAssist in chapter planning

Room Arrangement for Room Arrangement for FFA meetingsFFA meetings

If you were the ________If you were the ________Where would you sit?Where would you sit?

Front

A

B

C

D

E

F

President

Secretary

Treasurer

Advisor

VP

Sentinel

Reporter

ReviewReviewWhat organizations came before the FFAWhat organizations came before the FFAExplain how the FFA developed – List some key dates and Explain how the FFA developed – List some key dates and

events. events. What is the purpose of the FFA What is the purpose of the FFA Explain the various FFA Degrees and requirements of eachExplain the various FFA Degrees and requirements of eachExplain the types of membership.Explain the types of membership.Identify correct Official Dress for FFA members, both male and Identify correct Official Dress for FFA members, both male and

female.female.Explain the rules of wearing the FFA jacket.Explain the rules of wearing the FFA jacket.Explain how the Officers are arranged around the room in a FFA Explain how the Officers are arranged around the room in a FFA

meeting.meeting.Match the officer with the appropriate symbol.Match the officer with the appropriate symbol.