FFA TODAYAgriscience ApplicationsMs. Singleton

Traits of good leaders

Integrity Knowledge Courage Tact Enthusiasm Selflessness Loyalty

Purpose of Leadership Development in FFA

Develops confidence, character and citizenship Builds cooperative attitudes that help students

work with others Encourages the improvement of scholarship

FFA Motto

Learning to doDoing to learnEarning to liveLiving to serve

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 agriculture education.

To accomplish the FFA Mission, FFA:

Develops competent and assertive agricultural leadership

Increases awareness of the global and technological importance of agriculture and its contribution to our well-being

Strengthens the confidence of agriculture students in themselves and their work.

To accomplish the FFA Mission, FFA:

Promotes the intelligent choice and establishment of an agricultural career.

Encourages achievement in Supervised Agricultural Experience Programs.

Encourages wise management of economic, environmental and human resources of the community.

To accomplish the FFA Mission, FFA:

Develops interpersonal skills in teamwork, communications, human relations and social interaction.

Builds character and promotes citizenship, volunteerism and patriotism.

Promotes cooperation and cooperative attitudes among all people

To accomplish the FFA Mission, FFA:

Promotes healthy lifestyles

Encourages excellence in scholarship

Colors

National Blue Corn Gold

What are the parts of the FFA Emblem?

Symbols and their meaning

Eagle – national scope of FFA Plow – labor and tillage of the soil Owl – knowledge and wisdom Rising sun – progressive nature of agriculture

and the need for cooperative effort to reach common goals

Symbols and their meaning

Cross section of ear of corn – unity, FFA is a national organization with member from across the US and Puerto Rico

Lettering “Agricultural Education” and “FFA” – signifies the combination of learning and leadership

Program of Activities (POA)

A calendar of activities that provides fun opportunities for members, creates a better chapter and provides service to the community.

FFA Officers

President (Rising sun) – presides over meetings Vice President (Plow) – coordinates all

committee work Secretary (Ear of corn) – keeps records of all

meetings

FFA Officers

Treasurer (Bust of Washington) – keep financial records

Reporter (American flag) – promotes FFA through public relations

Sentinel (hand clasp) – welcomes guests and visitors

Other opportunities to lead

Leadership schools, camps and conferences Committee involvement State and National conventions Competitive events

FFA Creed

History Written by E.M. Tiffany Adopted at the 1930 national convention Revised in 1965 and 1990 Comprised of 5 paragraphs each beginning with “I

believe…”

FFA Creed

Use Basic statement of beliefs that helps members

understand the importance of FFA Expresses beliefs in work ethic, fairness to others,

patriotism, tradition that all member should share New members are required to learn the creed

before they are given their greenhand degree

FFA Salute

The Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag

FFA Degrees

Greenhand Chapter State American

Greenhand requirements

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

CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENTS

Career Development Events

Competitive events in FFA Levels

Chapter District Region State National

Their purpose is to develop technical skills and leadership abilities

1st place wins at state competition= recognition and prize money

CDE Examples

Dairy evaluation – grade and evaluate dairy cattle

Poultry evaluation – grade and evaluate chickens and chicken products

Floriculture – knowledge of floral arrangement and horticulture

Extemporaneous speaking – prepare a speech on an agricultural topic in 30 minutes and present

CDE Examples

Livestock Judging – Grade and evaluate beef cattle, sheep and swine

Horse Judging – grade and evaluate horses and present oral reasons

Introduction to horticulture – knowledge of horticulture and plant identification

Nursery/landscape – knowledge of the nursery and landscape industry and plant identification

CDE Examples

Creed speaking – recitation of the FFA creed Prepared public speaking – present a 6 – 8

minute speech on an agriculturally related topic of your choice

Parliamentary procedure – present a mock business meeting

CDE Examples

Forestry – identification of trees and forestry tools as well as measurement of trees

Agricultural tools and materials – knowledge and identification of tools

Agricultural mechanics – knowledge of agricultural mechanics as well as performance of specific mechanical skills

CDE Examples

Job interview – performance of a mock interview for an agriculturally related job

Agricultural sales – knowledge of sales and marketing

Farm business management – solve business problems and knowledge of business principles