Bell Ringer What is it important to shake hands, have proper eye contact, and dress professionally for an interview? Handshake War

Activator 2014 FFA Theme Video

The Purpose of the FFA Parts of the Ag Ed Program and FFA Fundamentals All In One Lessons from One Less Thing Georgia AFNR-BAS-2:Relate the role of the FFA student organization in the students’ personal development.

Why Study Agriculture? 1 out of every 7 people in the U.S. are employed in agriculture. You could become a...  Landscaper  Agricultural Lawyer  Agricultural Accountant  Wildlife Manager  Food Chemist  Plant Geneticist  Food and Drug Inspector  Animal Nutritionist  Veterinarian  Diesel Mechanic  Golf Course Supervisor  Chemical Dealer  Lab Technician  Livestock Buyer  Tree Farmer  Agricultural Electrician  Floral Designer  Game Warden  Taxidermist  Agricultural Journalist  Agricultural Loan Officer  Commodity Broker

What is the purpose of the FFA? provide students with leadership and skill development opportunities prepare students for the careers of tomorrow It is the largest youth organization in America (579,678 FFA members)

Words to Live By The FFA Motto Learning to Do Doing to Learn Earning to Live Living to Serve

How did it start? In 1917, Congress passed the “Smith Hughes” Act creating agriculture classes actual name of the legislation was the National Vocational Education Act

The Founding of FFA Henry Groseclose is known as the “Father of FFA” for beginning the Future Farmers of Virginia Club which inspired other states to start clubs In 1928, the Future Farmers of America was founded in Kansas City, Missouri Dues were 10 cents

Other Important Information The FFA Creed was written by E.M. Tiffany and adopted in 1930 Girls were allowed membership in 1969 Students voted in 1988 to change the name to The National FFA Organization The Discovery Degree first available for middle school members in 2001 The National FFA Convention is now held in Indianapolis, Indiana and Louisville, Kentucky

FFA in the Southern States In the South, the New Farmers of America was established for African- American boys in agriculture classes The NFA merged with the FFA in 1965

3 Parts of the Ag Ed Program Classroom/ Laboratory Instruction FFA Supervised Agricultural Experience FFASAE Classroom/ Lab

The FFA Mission 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.

Official Colors National Blue: represents our nation’s flag Corn Gold: corn is the only crop grown in all 50 states

Eagle Owl Plow Cross-section of Ear of Corn Rising Sun the words The FFA Emblem: 6 Parts

Cross-section of an Ear of Corn - Unity Rising Sun - Progress Plow - Labor, Hard Work Eagle - National Pride, Freedom Owl - Wisdom Words - FFA is Intracurricular The FFA Emblem

Create Your Own Emblem For this activity, you will create your own personal emblem on the back of this paper. You may want to make a rough draft or sketch on your own paper first. Directions: 1. It must have at least five (5) symbols included within the emblem. All five parts should be included into one shape (which can be one of the five or an extra). 2. Symbols must be appropriate for school (no alcohol, tobacco, guns, etc.) 3. Color your emblem and make it neat. 4. Provide a one or two sentence description for each symbol of why you chose it. (“I love it” or “It’s my favorite” are not acceptable explanations. You must explain why you love it or it’s your favorite.) 5. You can earn up to 10 bonus points for extra symbols and descriptions (one point per symbol and description).

Official Dress the “uniform” of the FFA and a nationally recognized symbol of the FFA members wear it to local, state, and national functions the jacket should only be worn by members and always zipped all the way up includes the jacket worn with: - black pants (or skirt for girls) - white shirt with a collar - FFA tie or scarf - black shoes (and socks/hose)

Membership Types ‣ Active: middle and high school students enrolled in Ag classes that have paid FFA dues ‣ Collegiate: post-high school and are interested in the future of the Ag industry ‣ Alumni: past FFA members AND anyone who supports FFA ‣ Honorary: awarded for outstanding service

FFA Degrees recognize active members for participation and acquiring skills ★ Discover Degree (Middle School members only) ★ Greenhand Degree (9 th Grade) ★ Chapter Degree ★ State Degree ★ American Degree

Don’t miss the Opportunity to... Become a Leader Travel Earn Money Be Part of the Team Have Fun Be a Winner Serve Your Community Make Positive Choices Learn in the Real World Target Career Success Join the FFA!

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