1. FFA

2. What is FFA? A national organization for agricultural education students

3. History of FFA  FFA began in 1917 in the state of Virginia. It was first called Future Farmers. It was begun as a result of legislation called the Smith-Hughes act. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smith%E2%80%93Hughes_Act http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smith%E2%80%93Hughes_Act 1928- The national organization was formed in Kansas City, Missouri. April 8, 1930-Box Elder High School chartered an FFA Chapter

4. History of FFA 1930 –The Creed was adopted. It was written by Erwin Milton Tiffany. aka E. M. Tiffany 1930 –The Creed was adopted. It was written by Erwin Milton Tiffany. aka E. M. Tiffany 1933- Blue corduroy jackets were chosen as the official dress 1933- Blue corduroy jackets were chosen as the official dress

5. The FFA Creed http://www.schooltube.com/video/8 650af994f785c997cb4/E-M- Tiffany-Author-of-the-FFA-Creed

6. The FFA Creed  I believe in the future of agriculture, with a faith born not of words but of deeds – achievements won by the present and past generations of agriculturists; in the promise of better days through better ways, even as the better things we now enjoy have come to us from the struggles of former years.

7. The FFA Creed  I believe that to live and work on a good farm, or to be engaged in other agricultural pursuits, is pleasant as well as challenging; for I know the joys and discomforts of agricultural life and hold an inborn fondness for those associations which, even in hours of discouragement, I cannot deny.

8. The FFA Creed  I believe in leadership from ourselves and respect from others. I believe in my own ability to work efficiently and think clearly, with such knowledge and skill as I can secure, and in the ability of progressive agriculturists to serve our own and the public interest in producing and marketing the product of our toil.

9. The FFA Creed  I believe in less dependence on begging and more power in bargaining; in the life abundant and enough honest wealth to help make it so – for others as well as myself; in less need for charity and more of it when needed; in being happy myself and playing square with those whose happiness depends upon me.

10. The FFA Creed  I believe that American agriculture can and will hold true to the best traditions of our national life and that I can exert an influence in my home and community which will stand solid for my part in that inspiring task.

11.  1950-Congress passes Public Law 81- 740 (1998-PL 105-225) defining the FFA as an intracurricular part of agriculture education. That is what allows us to talk about FFA in this class  1965- New Farmers of America merge with FFA allowing Blacks to joint the FFA History of FFA The New Farmers of America (NFA) was an American youth organization of African- American farm boys studying agriculture in public schools throughout 18 states in the eastern and southern United States. The NFA started in 1927 in the state of Virginia, and merged in 1965 with the Future Farmers of America organization.youth organizationagricultureVirginiaFuture Farmers of America

12.  1969- Females were allowed to be in the FFA  1988- The name of the Future Farmers of America was changed to National FFA Organization  1999- National Convention was moved from Kansas City Mo. to Louisville, Kentucky.  2003- The FFA celebrates 75 years. History of FFA

13.  2006- National Convention was moved from Louisville to Indianapolis, In History of FFA http://www.schoolt ube.com/video/030 2ff5b1bf444888d1 c/Part-3-Mike- Rowe-speaks-at- the-82nd-National- FFA-Convention

14. The FFA Emblem

15. Ear of Corn Unity (Common Agricultural Interest) Rising Sun Progress and new opportunities Plow Labor and tillage of the soil Owl Wisdom & knowledge Eagle Freedom and national scope of FFA Words Inseparable relationship between ag education and FFA

16. The FFA Motto

17.  Learning to Do,  We are here in school to learn  Doing to Learn,  Hands on learning is important to agricultural education The FFA Motto

18.  Earning to Live,  The FFA prepares you for successful careers in agriculture  Living to Serve.  The FFA promotes service to others as a way of life The FFA Motto

20.  National Blue and Corn Gold  As the blue field of our nation's flag and the golden fields of ripened corn unify our country, the FFA colors of national blue and corn gold give unity to the organization. The Official FFA Colors

21. 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. The FFA Mission

22.  Premier Leadership  The FFA gives YOU leadership experience at the Local, State, and National levels  Teaches skills such as Parliamentary Procedure, Public Speaking, and more!

23.  Personal Growth  The FFA assists YOU with personal growth as you participate in activities  Helps you develop traits such as responsibility, sportsmanship, and social skills!

24.  Career Success  The FFA helps YOU get started in a career of your choice  Rewards you for your work with your SAE and teaches you valuable work skills!

26. The FFA Salute

27.  The Salute of the FFA is the Pledge of Allegiance  I pledge allegiance to the flag…

28.  Members who are representing FFA in a good manner.  Who should wear it? The Jacket:

29.  Where and when should it be worn?  To all appropriate FFA occasions and other occasions where FFA is represented.  It may be worn to school.  It is not to be worn in places not appropriate for members to visit. The Jacket: Where and when should it be worn?

30.  How should it be worn and taken care of? It should be kept clean and neat  Dry cleaned The Jacket: How should it be worn and taken care of?

31.  Official dress for males includes: Black slacks, white shirt, official FFA tie, black shoes, black socks, official jacket -- zipped to the top.  Official dress for females includes: Black skirt, white blouse, FFA blue scarf, black shoes, official jacket -- zipped to the top. Official Dress

33.  Three award medals –  Highest office, Highest degree, Highest award -- should be placed beneath the individuals name. What things should be worn on the jacket

34. Proficiency Awards  These are for members who excel in their SAE. A member can be an award winner at the local, state and national levels.

35.  Greenhand degree –  Have knowledge of FFA History, FFA Creed. Motto, salute and other general FFA information.  Must be enrolled in an Ag course and have plans for an SAEP. Degrees of Membership

36.  Chapter FFA degree -  Complete 180 hours of course work (above 9th grade),  Have Greenhand Degree  Have SAEP  Earned and invested $150 or worked at least 45 hours outside class time in an SAEP  Demonstrate Leadership qualities. Degrees of Membership

37.  State FFA degree -  Hold Chapter degree  24 month member, $1,000 earned and invested, 300 hours of SAEP  Give Speeches, be committee chairperson,  Much More Degrees of Membership

38.  American FFA degree  Hold State FFA degree  36 month member,  Have earned and productively invested at least $7,500 or have earned and productively invested at least $1,500 and worked 2,250 hours in excess of scheduled class time.  Outstanding Leadership abilities and community involvement.  Much More Degrees of Membership

39.  In government  Jimmy Carter:Former U.S. President  In the arts  Jim Davis: creator of the Garfield comic strip  Jared Hess: director of Napoleon Dynamite  Nicholas Kristof: Pulitzer Prize Winner, past Oregon State Officer  Other  Sterling Marlin: NASCAR driver  Bo Jackson: American athlete and a former multi-sport professional in American football (NFL) and Baseball (MLB)  Bryant Reeves: retired American professional basketball player for the NBA's Vancouver Grizzlies  Mark Tauscher: American football Offensive Tackle for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League.  Brad Meester: American football center for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League. Former FFA chapter president. Famous FFA People

40.  In entertainment  Trace Adkins: music entertainer  Chris Colfer: actor best known for Glee  Sheryl Crow: music entertainer  Matthew Fox: actor best known for Lost and Party of Five  Don Henley: music entertainer  Toby Keith: music entertainer  Lyle Lovett: music entertainer  Tim McGraw: music entertainer  Willie Nelson: music entertainer  Orion Samuelson: Radio Broadcaster  Taylor Swift: music entertainer Famous FFA People

42. The FFA Officers  Sarah Draper  President: Stationed by the rising sun.  Coordinates chapter activities.  Represents the chapter in PR event  Presides over meetings.

43. The FFA Officers  Taylor Noyes  Vice President: Stationed by the plow.  Assumes all duties of the president if necessary.  Develops the POA

44. The FFA Officers  Taylor Johnson  Secretary: Stationed by the ear of corn.  Prepares and presents meeting minutes.  Maintains member attendance and activity records.

45. The FFA Officers  Stephanie Nelson  Treasurer: Stationed by the Emblem of Washington  Receives, records, and deposits FFA funds.  Presents reports at meetings.  Collects dues.

46. The FFA Officers  Carson Toone  Reporter: Stationed by the American Flag.  Sends news releases to local and regional media.  Publishes a chapter newsletter.

47. The FFA Officers  Rylee Smoot &  Cheyanne Baxter  Historian: Stationed by the scrapbook  Prepares and maintains a chapter scrapbook.  Serves as chapter photographer.

48. The FFA Officers  Brent Dillree  Sentinel: Stationed by the Shield of Friendship or by the door.  Greets guests and visitors.  Keeps the meeting room comfortable.

50. The Advisors  Mr. Bingham  Mr. Burrell  Mrs. Cook

51. The FFA Officers  Advisor: Stationed by the Owl.  Supervises chapter activities.  Informs prospective students and their parents about FFA.  Instructs students in leadership and personal development.  Builds school and community support.  Encourages member involvement.  Prepares students for events and activities.