The Basics FFA Mission The basis of it all What are the 3 main parts? All programs and activities in FFA are based on the components of the mission What are the 3 main parts? Premier Leadership Personal Growth Career Success

3 Essential Components of Agricultural Education FFA SAE Classroom & Lab

The Basics FFA Mission 3 Significant Levels Local State National Sometimes districts, regions and areas

National FFA Organization Structure National FFA Organization You! An FFA Member! Local Chapter Chapter Members Chapter Officers Chapter Advisor Chapter Advisory Committee School Administration and Board of Education Local FFA Alumni Affiliate Possible district, area, region or federation FFA associations State Association Chapter Delegates State Officers State Advisor and State Leaders State Department of Education State FFA Alumni Association State FFA Foundation National FFA Organization State Delegates National Officers National Advisory Leaders National Board of Directors U.S. Department of Education National FFA Alumni Association National FFA Foundation

The Basics Levels of FFA Membership Like moving from pre-school to elementary to middle school to high school 4 levels for membership Enter a new level as we get older and more experienced

The Basics 4 Levels of FFA Membership Active Collegiate Middle and High School Enrolled in an Ag Ed Class Paid FFA dues Collegiate Post-high school Pursuing an ag-related career or interest in the future of the agricultural industry

The Basics Levels of FFA Membership Alumni 4. Honorary Past FFA members and supporters of FFA Paid FFA alumni dues 40,000 members across the United States 4. Honorary FFA supporter who’s gone above and beyond the necessary Nominated to receive the membership – no dues

The Basics FFA Motto 12 words for FFA members to live by: Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve What does it mean?

FFA Unison To practice brotherhood, honor agricultural opportunities and responsibilities, and develop those qualities of leadership which an FFA member should possess

The Basics FFA Colors Adopted in 1929 What are they? National Blue: Nation’s Flag Corn Gold Fields of Ripened Corn

The Basics The FFA Salute You’ve done this one a time or two! “I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.” What do you notice about the punctuation?

The Basics The Code of Ethics Read on page 20 As you read, ask yourself “What does this mean to the FFA organization?” “What does this mean for me as a member?”

The FFA Code of Ethics Year adopted 1952 What National FFA Convention General guidelines for all occasions and functions A written set of guidelines issued by an organization to its workers and management to help them conduct their actions in accordance with its primary values and ethical standards

The FFA Code of Ethics Dressing neatly and appropriately for the occasion Showing respect and being courteous at all times Being honest and not taking advantage of others Respecting the property of others Refrain from loud, boisterous talk, swearing, and unbecoming conduct

Code of Ethics Cont’d Practice good sportsmanship at all times, being modest in winning and generous in defeat Attending meetings promptly and respecting the opinion of others in discussion Taking pride in our organization, activities, SAE programs Sharing our experiences and knowledge gained by attending national and state meetings

God Made an FFA Member http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdR5TOhHJGM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hv0MyUjj_Z4

Agricultural FFA Education

The FFA Emblem Unity Progress Labor and Tillage of the Soil Freedom Knowledge & Wisdom

Agricultural Education The FFA Emblem Agricultural Education

FFA Degrees Recognize active members for participation and skill acquisition

Greenhand FFA Degree For first year members Knowledge of FFA History Recite the Creed Recite the Motto Recite the Salute Must be enrolled in Agriculture Ed. Have satisfactory SAE plans

Greenhand Requirements Have learned and can explain the FFA Mission Statement Describe and Explain the meaning of the FFA Emblem and Colors Understand the FFA Code of Ethics Understand Proper use of the FFA Jacket

Greenhand Requirements Familiar with the chapter constitution and bylaws Familiar with the Program of Activities Have access to the Official FFA Manual and FFA Student Handbook Submitted written application for the Greenhand Degree

The Greenhand FFA Degree Pin Made of – Bronze Why? Strength and durability Worn – under the name on the FFA jacket

Chapter FFA Degree Completed 2 semesters of agriculture Have SAE program in operation Earn and productively invest $150 or work at least 45 hours at SAE Effectively lead a group discussion for 15 minutes Demonstrate 5 parliamentary procedures

Chapter FFA Degree Show progress towards individual achievement in the FFA award program Have a satisfactory scholastic record Star Chapter Farmer -outstanding production SAE Star Chapter Agribusiness Award - outstanding business SAE

The Chapter FFA Degree Pin Made of – Silver Worn – under the name on the FFA jacket Replacing the Greenhand pin

State FFA Degree Active FFA member 2 years 2 years of agriculture Earn and productively invest $1000 or work 300 hours in an SAE Program Perform 10 parliamentary procedures Give a 6 minute speech

State FFA Degree Chapter officer or committee member Satisfactory scholastic record Participate in the planning of the Program of Activities 5 activities above chapter level Degree Charm worn above name on jacket or on standard key chain

The State FFA Degree Pin Made of – Gold Worn – Above the name on the FFA jacket Or on a standard key chain Replacing the chapter pin

American FFA Degree Highest degree Active member for 3 years 3 years of class Graduate from high school at least 12 months prior to receiving degree Outstanding SAE Program

American FFA Degree Earn and productively invest $7,500 or earn and invest $1,500 and work at least 2,250 unpaid hours Have a record of outstanding leadership abilities Scholastic record of “C” or better Golden key worn above name or on chain

American FFA Degree American Star Farmer and Star Agribusiness (1 each from 4 regions) All finalists receive European Tour Highest Awards in FFA

The American FFA Degree Pin Made of – Gold Worn – Above the name on the FFA jacket Or on a standard key chain Replacing the State FFA Degree charm

What is the highest award FFA gives in production agriculture? American Star Farmer What is the highest award FFA gives in agribusiness? American Star in Agribusiness

FFA Official Dress http://delawareffa.org/media/Delaware%20FFA%20CDE%20Handbook%202012-2016_State%20Convention%20Section.pdf

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Official Dress Girls black skirt or slacks white blouse official blue scarf black shoes official jacket zipped to the top

Official Dress Boys black slacks white shirt official FFA tie black shoes black socks official jacket zipped to the top

What are the rules for wearing the FFA jacket called? Proper Use of the FFA Jacket

Proper Use of the FFA Jacket Only worn by members Kept clean and neat Only emblems, state, chapter, name and one office or honor Worn on official occasions zipped up, collar down, cuffs buttoned Only worn to places appropriate for members to visit

Proper Use of the FFA Jacket School letters etc. not worn on jacket Discard when worn, remove emblems Remove emblems if given away Act like a lady or gentlemen when wearing the FFA jacket No tobacco or alcohol in jacket Degree, Office, Award (1 each) worn below name

I believe in the future of__________ with a faith born not of_________ but of deeds ____________won by the__________ and past ___________ of agriculturists; in the_____________of better days through better____________ , even as the __________things we now ________ have come to us from the___________ of formers years.(54)

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.

I believe that to _______and work on a _______ farm, or to be ________ in other agricultural __________, is pleasant as well as __________; for I know the joys and __________of agricultural life and hold an ______ fondness for those __________ which, even in ________ of discouragement, I cannot ________.(52)

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.

I believe in __________from ourselves and _________from others I believe in __________from ourselves and _________from others. I ______ in my own _______ to work efficiently and __________ clearly, with such ______ and skill as I can ________, and in the _________ of progressive _________ to serve our own and the _______ interest in ___________ and marketing the ___________ of our toil.(55)

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 won and public interest in producing and marketing the product of our toil.

I believe in less ________on begging and more power in _________; in the life _________and enough honest _________to help make it so—for _________ as well as myself; in less need for _________ and more of it when ________; in being ________ myself and playing ________ with those whose __________ depends upon me.(56)

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 on me.

I believe that __________ agriculture can and will ______ true to the best _________ of our national _______ and that I can ______ an influence in my ________ and _________ which will _______ solid for my _______ in that _________ task.(41)

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.

FFA Creed Written by E. M. Tiffany Adopted at 3rd national convention Revised at 38th (1965), 60th (1987), and 63rd (1990) conventions

3 Essential Components of Agricultural Education FFA SAE Classroom & Lab

SAE – Supervise Agricultural Experience Reinforces learning by application of what is taught in the classroom/lab and with the FFA Leads to possible career choices Earn an income Win awards Effort = Success!

Types of SAE’s Owning a small business Job placement Production Research Project

Who Designs Your SAE You Your Advisor Your Parents Your Employer

Constitution "The fundamental law, written or unwritten, that establishes the character of a organization (or government) by defining the basic principles to which its members (or society) must

It outlines the workings of an organization Bylaws "The official rules and regulations which govern an organization's management.“ It outlines the workings of an organization

What is a constitution? fundamental law: law determining the fundamental political principles of a government the way in which someone or something is composed A Constitution is a system, often codified in a written document Establishes the fundamental rules and principles by which an organization is governed Most national constitutions also guarantee certain rights to the people. ... Rules and regulations an organization employs to determine its government and procedures When these principles are written down into a single collection or set of legal documents, those documents may be said to comprise a written constitution