Objective: Summarize the events that have shaped Agricultural Education and FFA
Your FFA Program
The TOTAL Package…
FFA Supervised Agricultural Experience Classroom Instruction
What is FFA?
…an organization of high school students in agricultural education
~ 506,199 students from all 50 states plus Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands.
NC: 18,566 members
Broad Fields, Bright Futures
Providence FFA Chapter
Southwest Region/Gold Mine Federation
North Carolina FFA Association
National FFA
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.
FFA Motto…
Learning to Do,
Doing to Learn,
Earning to Live,
Living to Serve.
FFA Creed
FIVE paragraph statement of the ideals of the FFA. Written by Erwin Milton (E.M.) Tiffany
There is also a creed speaking competition with the FFA.
Look at your handouts!
The FFA Official Colors
National Blue
Corn Gold
FFA Salute…
I pledge Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and
to the Republic, for which it stands, one nation under God,
indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all.
FFA Official Dress
MalesBlack SocksWhite Collared ShirtOfficial FFA TieOfficial FFA Jacket
zipped to the topBlack shoes and socks
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
OD Video with Gus Litner
FFA History
1917 – Smith-Hughes Act
Named after a senator from Georgia. Provided federal funding for Vocational
Agriculture in public high schools.
1920’s Future Farmer Clubs
Virginia was the first Boys only North Carolina
Young Tar Heel Farmers
In 1929: NC started their own FFA Charter.
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 $20.00
FFA History
1930FFA Creed is written by E.M. Tiffany
1935New Farmers of America (NFA) formedFor black students studying agriculture
New Farmers of America
Organization for African-American males in high school agriculture classes.
Colors were black and gold
Found mostly in southern states
FFA History
1950Public Law 740
Gave the FFA a federal charter The law said that each school teaching
agriculture must have an FFA program
FFA History - Public Law 740
Created 3 integral components to an agricultural education programClassroom/Lab InstructionFFASAE (Supervised Agricultural Experience
programs)
FFA
Classroom SAE
FFA History
1965 FFA and the NFA merge
1969 Girls were admitted into the
FFA
1971 National FFA Alumni
Association was founded Founded for supporters of
FFA, not necessarily former members
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
Father of the FFA…
Father of the FFA… Henry Groseclose
Wrote the FFA Creed Erwin Milton Tiffany (E.M. Tiffany)
Designed the FFA Jacket Dr. Gus Lithner
National FFA Advisor
Providence FFA Officers
President Vice President Secretary Treasurer
Reporter Sentinel
We haven’t voted on them yet!! MONDAY IS ELECTIONS!!
The FFA Emblem
The Ear of Corn- Secretary
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.
The Eagle
A national symbol which serves as a reminder of our freedom and ability to explore new horizons for the future of agriculture.
The Owl- Advisor
Long recognized for its wisdom, it symbolizes the knowledge required to be successful in the industry of agriculture.
The Plow- Vice President
Signifies labor and tillage of the soil, the backbone of agriculture and the historic foundation of our country’s strength.
The Rising Sun- President
Signifies progress and holds a promise that tomorrow will bring a new day glowing with opportunity.
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.
Membership
Active: Middle School and High School students
enrolled in agricultural classes. Collegiate: students enrolled in agricultural courses
at a 2 or 4 year college Alumni: Former Active or collegiate members an other
supporters. Honorary: individuals who have provided outstanding
service to the FFA
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.
FFA Officers and Stations
FFA Officers and Stations
PresidentStationed by the rising sun
Vice PresidentStationed by the plow
SecretaryStationed by the ear of corn
FFA Officers and Stations
TreasurerStationed by the emblem of George
Washington Reporter
Stationed by the American Flag Sentinel
Stationed by the door and the shield of friendship
Ceremonies
Rituals conducted at each meetingOpening ceremonyClosing ceremony
Outlined in the FFA Student Manual
FFA Degrees
Discovery FFA Degree (Middle School) Greenhand FFA Degree Chapter FFA Degree State FFA Degree American FFA Degree
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.”
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.”
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
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
Career Development Events (CDE’s) Individual or team competitions covering
several subjects in agriculture and leadership
ExamplesParliamentary ProcedurePublic SpeakingAgricultural SalesLand Judging
Conventions
State FFA Convention NC State University in
Raleigh June
National FFA Convention KFEC in Louisville,
Kentucky Late October
FFA Summer Recreational Camp
State Leadership Conference
North Carolina FFA Center (White Lake)
FFA Websites
National FFA Organizationwww.ffa.org
North Carolina FFA Associationwww.ncffa.org
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 _____.
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.
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 ____.
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 ____ __.
Creed Quiz- 5th Paragraph
I _______ that _________ ___________ can ___ ____ ____ true __ ___ ____ __________ of ___ ________ ____ and ____ _ ___ _____ an _________ in __ ____ and _________ _____ will _____ _____ for __ ____ in ____ _________ ____.
The FFA Creed
I believe in the future of agriculture, with a faith born not of words but of deeds - achievements won by the present and past generations of agriculturists; in the promise of better days through better ways, even as the better things we now enjoy have come to us from the struggles of former years.
The FFA Creed
I believe that to live and work on a good farm, or to be engaged in other agricultural pursuits, is pleasant as well as challenging; for I know the joys and discomforts of agricultural life and hold an inborn fondness for those associations which, even in hours of discouragement, I cannot deny.
The FFA Creed
I believe in leadership from ourselves and respect from others. I believe in my own ability to work efficiently and think clearly, with such knowledge and skill as I can secure, and in the ability of progressive agriculturists to serve our own and the public interest in producing and marketing the product of our toil.
The FFA Creed
I believe in less dependence on begging and more power in bargaining; in the life abundant and enough honest wealth to help make it so--for others as well as myself; in less need for charity and more of it when needed; in being happy myself and playing square with those whose happiness depends upon me.
The FFA Creed
I believe that American agriculture can and will hold true to the best traditions of our national life and that I can exert an influence in my home and community which will stand solid for my part in that inspiring task.