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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