Today’s FFA

Ms. Morris

Organizational Structure

You– FFA Members

Local Chapter– Chapter Officers– Chapter Advisor– Chapter Advisory Committee– School Administration

Organizational Structure

State Association– Chapter Delegates

• State Officers• State Advisor• State Department of Education

Organizational Structure

National FFA Organization– State Delegates– National Officers– National Advisor– National Board of Directors– U.S. Department of Education

The FFA Degree Ladder

American FFA Degree State FFA Degree Chapter FFA Degree Greenhand FFA Degree

Greenhand Degree Requirements Be enrolled in ag course Have satisfactory SAE program Demonstrate Knowledge of:

– FFA History– FFA Creed– FFA Motto– FFA Salute– Other general FFA information

Chapter FFA Degree Completed Two Semesters of Ag. Hold Greenhand Degree SAE program in operation Earn & productively invest $150 or 45 hrs. outside

class time Demonstrate 5 procedures in parliamentary law Lead 15 min. group discussion Show progress in FFA award program Satisfactory Scholastic record

State FFA Degree Awarded By State Association Hold Chapter FFA Degree Active FFA Member for at least 24 months Earn & productively invest $1000 or 300 hrs.

outside class Demonstrate Leadership abilities Satisfactory Scholastic record Help plan chapter Program of Activities Participate in 5 FFA activities above chapter

level

American FFA Degree

Highest degree awarded by National FFA Organization

Hold State FFA Degree Active FFA member for at least 36 months Completed 3 yrs. Ag classes Graduated at least 1 year from high school

American FFA Degree

Have in operation and records to substantiate an outstanding SAE program

Earned & productively invest at least $7500 OR: Earn or productively invest at least $1500 and work at least 2,250 hours out of Ag. class

Have a record of outstanding Leadership abilities Have a high school scholastic record of “C” or

better

Types of Membership

Active members - enrolled in an agricultural course & paid dues.

Collegiate members - at college level & enrolled in agricultural courses.

Alumni membership - open to former members, collegiate & honorary members.

Honorary membership - supporters of FFA

FFA Emblem

Cross-section of an Ear of Corn The Rising Sun The Plow The Owl The Eagle

Meaning of Each Symbol

CROSS-SECTION OF EAR OF CORN– Corn serves as the emblem’s foundation– Corn served as foundation corn in American agriculture– Corn is native to America and is grown in every state

THE RISING SUN– Appears in the center of the emblem– Symbolizes progress in Agriculture– The confidence FFA members have in the future

THE EAGLE– Perched on top of the emblem– Serves as a reminder of our freedom and ability to

explore new horizons for the future of agriculture

THE PLOW– Symbol of labor and tillage of the soil

THE OWL– Represents knowledge and wisdom

Meaning of Each Symbol

FFA Colors

National Blue Golden Corn Yellow Chosen at 1929 National FFA Convention

FFA Motto

Learning to Do Doing to Learn Earning to Live Living to Serve

Official 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.”

Official Dress

White shirt or blouse Black slacks or skirt Official tie or scarf Black footwear Official FFA jacket - zipped to the top

Worn only by members Should be kept clean and neat Should have only a large emblem on back

and small emblem on front It should carry State Association & Chapter

name on back It should have individual name & office or

honor on the front

Proper Use of the FFA Jacket

Worn on official occasions with zipper fastened to the top.

May be worn to school. Only be worn to places that are appropriate

for members to visit. School letters & insignia of other

organizations should not be attached.

Proper Use of the FFA Jacket

Proper Use of the FFA Jacket

When jacket becomes faded & worn, it should be discarded or the emblems & letters removed.

Emblems & lettering should be removed if the jacket is given or sold to a non-member.

A member always acts like a lady or gentleman when wearing the jacket.

Proper Use of the FFA Jacket

Members should refrain from use of tobacco & alcohol while wearing the FFA jacket.

Three medals should be worn :– Highest degree– Highest office– Highest award

The FFA Code of Ethics

Adopted in 1952 at the National FFA Convention and outlines general guidelines for all occasions and functions, not just FFA activities.

The FFA Code of Ethics

Dress neatly & appropriately for the occasion. Show respect for the rights of others and be

courteous at all times Be honest & not take unfair advantage of others Respect the property of others Refrain from loud, boisterous talk, swearing &

other unbecoming conduct

The FFA Code of Ethics

Demonstrate sportsmanship in the show ring, at career development events & meetings

Attend meetings promptly & respect the opinion of others in discussion

Take pride in our organization, activities, supervised experience programs, exhibits & the occupations of agriculture

Share with others experiences & knowledge gained in the FFA