1. FFA – Experience for Success
Introduction to Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
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FFA – Experience for Success
Unit 1 – Lesson 1.2 Team FFA
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2. Making Learning Relevant
FFA – Experience for Success
Introduction to Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
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Making Learning Relevant
Agricultural education is more than a class in school. There are hundreds of opportunities to learn outside of the classroom to make education relevant to your life.
How many times in a classroom have you wondered, “Why am I learning this information?”
This is a real problem if learning is disconnected from your interests.
You will find through the agricultural education model, learning can be tailored to suit your interests and needs. 2
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3. The Agricultural Education Model
FFA – Experience for Success
Introduction to Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
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The Agricultural Education Model
Instruction – Classroom experiences
SAE – Individual student projects
FFA – Leadership, character, and career development
The three circle model is unique to agricultural education.
Classroom instruction will enable you to learn agriculture, science, and other core academic studies in a real-life setting.
SAE programs provide individualized programs of study to meet your interests and goals.
The FFA provides character and life skills development to help you become a well-rounded and successful person.
Illustration is used with permission from the National FFA Organization 3
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4. Classroom Instruction
FFA – Experience for Success
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Classroom Instruction
The study of agriculture involves the “science” of producing plants and animals. 4
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5. FFA – Experience for Success
Introduction to Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
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Using What You Learn
Skills and knowledge learned in the classroom will help you with FFA and SAE experiences.
FFA and SAE activities will provide you the opportunities to extend your learning. 5
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6. FFA – Experience for Success
Introduction to Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
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The FFA
FFA is a national organization for youth interested in agriculture and natural resources.
The mission of the FFA is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for:
Premier Leadership
Personal Growth
Career Success
The National FFA Organization is the largest student youth organization in the world with over 500,000 members nationwide. 6
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7. What does F-F-A stand for?
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What does F-F-A stand for?
From 1928 – 1988 the organization was known as the Future Farmers of America
In 1988, the official name changed to the “National FFA Organization” to reflect the broader scope of agriculture.
Over 45% of American workers are involved in some form of agriculture. However, less than 2% are farmers. 7
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8. FFA – Experience for Success
Introduction to Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
Unit 1 and Lesson 1.2 Team FFA
What can I do?
Join your local FFA chapter
Participate
Compete in Career Development Events (CDE)
Participate in community service projects
Throughout this course you will have many different opportunities provided to you as ways to become involved.
Each lesson will have SAE and FFA “Connections” to help you find the best way for you to participate. 8
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9. FFA – Experience for Success
Introduction to Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
Unit 1 and Lesson 1.2 Team FFA
The Benefits of FFA
Practice values and develop character
Earn awards, recognition and scholarships
Develop teamwork
Earn money and get started on potential careers with an SAE program
Employers and universities are looking for young people with strong, positive character.
Be a step ahead of other students by developing life skills through the FFA. 9
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10. FFA – Experience for Success
Introduction to Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
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Maximize the Benefits
To make the most from your educational experiences in agriculture class, you are encouraged to develop aspects of all three components of the Agricultural Education model:
Classroom Instruction, SAE Program, and FFA Involvement
Participating in only one of the three circles of agricultural education is only 1/3 of the potential rewards.
With a little effort you could be on your way to maximizing the potential of a complete agricultural education experience. 10
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