1. FFA Degrees & Membership By Rick sokol & Ed meisel Sec.# 0004

2. The FFA Degree Ladder Degrees recognize progress in leadership, agricultural education and your SAE Discovery Degree Greenhand Degree Chapter FFA Degree State FFA Degree American FFA Degree

3. FFA Discovery Degree Enrollment in a Grade 7 or 8 Agricultural Course Payment of Membership Dues Participation in at least one FFA Activity Outside of Classroom Awareness of Agricultural Opportunities Familiarity with the Chapter’s Program of Activities

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

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

14. Types of Membership Active –enrolled in ag class, dues paid Collegiate –2 or 4 year college Alumni –former members or interested people Honorary –people who support FFA

15. FFA Degrees & Membership By Rick sokol & Ed meisel