National FFA

National FFA Organization

Premier LeadershipPersonal 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 in the science, business and technology of agriculture Our Future

Horatio Alger Association

Assesses the “State of Our Nation’s Youth” –annual survey regarding the thoughts and opinions of

the typical student Horatio Alger Association

– Seeks to motivate and educate nation’s youth– Communicates that American dream is attainable goal – Identifies outstanding role models

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

91% vs. 66% relate personal effort to personal success

93% believe it’s “important to do their best” vs. 73% of typical student

Are involved in experiential learning

Receive recognition and awards for their contributionsInvolved

FFA members are academically oriented!

Enthusiastic about studies 83% say “Courses are exciting” vs. 32% of typical student

Enjoy and seek challenging coursework Attach value to their agriculture studies 86% go on to colleges and universities (vs 84%)! FFA offers national and state scholarship opportunities!Positive Attitude

FFA members are career oriented !

Earn triple that of the average student

Define career objectives with specific goals

Graduate with specific career in mind More likely to identify career in

agriculture 89% of FFA members “Believe in career

success and are optimistic about future” vs. 68% of typical student

Opportunity

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 FFA members 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

Make a Difference !

FFA offers...Opportunity Challenge yourself! Get involved! Participate! Make a difference—not only in your

life, but in others as well!

www.ffa.org

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.