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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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