National FFA

National FFA OrganizationPremier Leadership

Personal GrowthCareer Success

Indianapolis, Indiana

FFA Mission

Our 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.

FFA – Discover the Power

455,306 FFA members in 7,226 schools in 50 States, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands

School based – over 11,000 teachers delivering innovative, cutting-edge integrated curriculum

Members participate in hands-on work experience –apply knowledge learned in class

Members prepare for more than 300 careers

Our Future

Horatio Alger Association

Seeks to motivate and educate nation’s youth Communicates that American dream is

attainable goal Identifies outstanding role models Assesses the “State of Our Nation’s Youth” –

annual survey regarding the thoughts and opinions of the typical student

The American Dream

Purdue University Study

Independent survey and study Compares FFA members and agricultural

education students to the “typical high school student”

Statistical results reveal the differential value of the Ag Ed / FFA program

Independent Survey

FFA members experience greater personal growth!

More actively engaged in school and community activities

Relate personal effort to personal success Believe it’s important to do their best Are involved in experiential learning Receive recognition and awards for their

contributions

91% vs. 66%

FFA members are academically oriented!

Enthusiastic about studies Enjoy and seek challenging coursework Attach value to their agriculture studies Go on to colleges and universities!

86% vs. 84%

FFA members are career oriented!

Earn triple that of the average student

Define career objectives with specific goals

More likely to identify career in agriculture Believe in career success and are optimistic

about future

89% vs. 68%

Purdue Study Synopsis

FFA members’ attitudes and behaviors indicate they benefit more from their personal, academic and career experiences during school than does the typical student.

Are our kids different?

The FFA Member is…

Well rounded and respected Committed, loyal, hardworking Motivated, a lifelong learner Moral, ethical, value-driven and

community-oriented Prepared and proven…Professional A leader

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FFA Mission

Our 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.