1. Your FFA Program
Objective: Summarize the events that have shaped Agricultural Education and FFA

2. 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.

3. What is FFA?
…an organization of high school students in agricultural education
students from all 50 states plus Guam and Puerto Rico.

4. FFA History

5. 1917 – Smith-Hughes Act Named after a senator from Georgia.
Provided federal funding for Vocational Agriculture in public high schools.

6. 1920’s Future Farmer Clubs Virginia was the first Boys only
North Carolina
Young Tar Heel Farmers

7. 1928 – Future Farmers of America
FFA was established
The 1st convention was held in the Hotel Baltimore in Kansas City, Missouri
The first dues were 10 cents
Current chapter dues are $20

8. FFA History 1930 1935 FFA Creed is written by E.M. Tiffany
FFA Creed was adopted by members of the Third National FFA Convention to help members understand the importance of the organization
1935
New Farmers of America (NFA) formed
For black students studying agriculture

9. New Farmers of America
Organization for African-American males in high school agriculture classes.
Colors were black and gold
Found mostly in southern states

10. FFA History 1950 Public Law 740 Gave the FFA a federal charter
The law said that each school teaching agriculture must have an FFA program

11. FFA History - Public Law 740
Created 3 integral components to an agricultural education program
Classroom/Lab Instruction
FFA
SAE (Supervised Agricultural Experience programs)
FFA
Classroom
SAE

12. FFA History 1965 1969 1971 FFA and the NFA merge
Girls were admitted into the FFA
1971
National FFA Alumni Association was founded
Founded for supporters of FFA, not necessarily former members

13. FFA History
1988
Future Farmers of America changes its name to the National FFA Organization
1989
National Future Farmer Magazine changes its name to FFA New Horizons

14. FFA History
The 1990’s
National FFA Center moves to Indianapolis, Indiana

15. FFA History
2006
The National FFA Convention moves to Indianapolis, Indiana

16. Structure of the FFA

17. North Carolina FFA Association
EWHS FFA Chapter
Tobacco Federation
Southeast Region
North Carolina FFA Association
National FFA

18. Southeast Regional FFA Officers
Composed of at least six members from the region
At least one officer is elected from each federation

19. The FFA Emblem

20. The Ear of Corn
Provides the foundation of the emblem, just as corn has historically served as the foundation crop of American agriculture.
A symbol of unity, because corn is grown in every state in the nation.

21. The Eagle
A national symbol which serves as a reminder of our freedom and ability to explore new horizons for the future of agriculture.

22. The Rising Sun
Signifies progress and holds a promise that tomorrow will bring a new day glowing with opportunity.

23. The Plow
Signifies labor and tillage of the soil, the backbone of agriculture and the historic foundation of our country’s strength.

24. The Owl
Long recognized for its wisdom, it symbolizes the knowledge required to be successful in the industry of agriculture.

25. Words of FFA & Agricultural Education
“Agricultural Education” and “FFA” are emblazoned in the center to signify the combination of learning and leadership necessary for progressive agriculture.

26. The FFA Official Colors
National Blue
Corn
Gold

27. Learning to Do Doing to Learn Earning to Live Living to Serve
The FFA Motto
Learning to Do
Doing to Learn
Earning to Live
Living to Serve

28. FFA Code of Ethics
FFA has established guidelines for member actions and behavior
All FFA members should follow the code and should use it as a guideline to live by.
This class uses the FFA Code of Ethics as its classroom rules.

29. FFA Officers and Stations

30. FFA Officers and Stations
President
Stationed by the rising sun
Vice President
Stationed by the plow
Secretary
Stationed by the ear of corn

31. FFA Officers and Stations
Treasurer
Stationed by the emblem of George Washington
Reporter
Stationed by the American Flag
Sentinel
Stationed by the door and the shield of friendship

32. FFA Officers and Stations
The Advisor
Stationed by the owl
This office held by the agriculture teacher
Minimum of six officers
Additional officers may be established by the local chapter
Chaplin
Historian

33. Ceremonies Rituals conducted at each meeting
Opening ceremony
Closing ceremony
Outlined in the FFA Student Manual

34. Opening Ceremony- “All in Unison”
President:
“FFA members, why are we here?”
All members say:
“To practice brotherhood, honor agricultural opportunities and responsibilities, and develop those qualities of leadership which an FFA member should possess.”

35. Closing Ceremony- The FFA Salute
“I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”

36. FFA Official Dress Males Black Socks White Collared Shirt
Official FFA Tie
Official FFA Jacket zipped to the top
Black shoes

37. FFA Official Dress Females Black skirt of appropriate length or Slacks
White Collared Blouse
Official FFA Scarf
Official FFA Jacket zipped to the top
Black shoes

38. FFA Degrees Discovery FFA Degree (Middle School) Greenhand FFA Degree
Chapter FFA Degree
State FFA Degree
American FFA Degree

39. Types of FFA Membership
Active
Students in middle school, high school, and college (up to age 21)
Alumni
Former active members, parents of FFA members, and others interested in and supportive of FFA
Collegiate
Honorary
Local, state and national levels

40. FFA Programs of Activities (POA)
It is a plan that directs chapter activities
Activities are determined by the student membership of the local chapter
Committees are appointed to look at different areas of the POA
Voted on by the total membership

41. Career Development Events
Individual or team competitions covering several subjects in agriculture and leadership
Examples
Parliamentary Procedure
Public Speaking
Agricultural Sales
Land Judging

42. Conventions State FFA Convention National FFA Convention
Raleigh Convention Center
June
National FFA Convention
Indy or Louiville
Late October

43. North Carolina FFA Center (White Lake)
FFA Summer Recreational Camp
State Leadership Conference

44. FFA Websites National FFA Organization North Carolina FFA Association
North Carolina FFA Association

45. Creed Quiz- 1st Paragraph
I believe in the _______ of agriculture, with a _____ born not of _____ but of deeds - ____________ won by the present and ____ generations of agriculturists; in the promise of ______ days through _____ ways, ____ as the better ______ we now enjoy have come to us from the _________ of former _____.

46. Creed Quiz- 2st Paragraph
I _______ that to ____ and ____ on _ good ____, or __ be _______ in other agricultural ________, is ________ as well as ___________; for I ____ the ____ and ___________ of agricultural ____ and ____ an ______ fondness ___ those ____________ which, ____ in _____ of ______________, I ______ deny.

47. Creed Quiz- 3rd Paragraph
I believe in __________ from _________ and _______ from ______. I _______ in __ ___ _______ to work ___________ and _____ clearly, ____ such _________ and _____ as I ___ secure, ___ in the _______ of ___________ ______________ to serve ___ ___ and the ______ interest in _________ and _________ the _______ of our ____.

48. Creed Quiz- 4th Paragraph
I believe in ____ __________ on _______ and more _____ in __________; in ___ life ________ and ______ honest ______ to help _____ it so--for ______ as ____ as ______; in less ____ for _______ and ____ of it ____ ______; in ______ happy ______ and _______ ______ with _____ whose _________ depends ____ __.

49. Creed Quiz- 5th Paragraph
I _______ that _________ ___________ can ___ ____ ____ true __ ___ ____ __________ of ___ ________ ____ and ____ _ ___ _____ an _________ in __ ____ and _________ _____ will _____ _____ for __ ____ in ____ _________ ____.

50. Professional Agricultural Organizations
Goals:
- Allow professionals the opportunity to network, learn, and communicate
- Provide trade shows and journals to update members on new methods, products, and technology
- Use membership dues to finance commodity advertisement, trade journals, and educational programs for members

51. Professional Agricultural Organizations
Types (examples)
1. Commodity related
a. Corn Growers Association – Corn
b. North Carolina Pork Producers Council – Hogs
c. North Carolina Landscape Contractor’s Association – Landscaping business

52. Professional Agricultural Organizations
2. Governmental
a. Cooperative Extension Service - Provide information for those working in agriculture; free source of information for small businesses in agriculture

53. Professional Agricultural Organizations
3. Others, agriculture related
a. Farm Bureau – business related
b. Grange
c. FFA Alumni – open to any adult who wishes to support students in agricultural education with similar career goals