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Introduction to FFA and Agricultural Education. The Total Ag Ed Program. The model combines: Instruction Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) FFA Each part is equally important You must have all parts to have a complete program. ECHS Agricultural Education Pathways. Ag Mechanics
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The Total Ag Ed Program The model combines: Instruction Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) FFA Each part is equally important You must have all parts to have a complete program
ECHS Agricultural Education Pathways • Ag Mechanics • Basic Ag • Ag Mechanics 1 • Ag Mechanics 2 • Animal Science • Basic Ag • Animal Science Biotechnology • Animal Production • Forestry/Natural Resources • Basic Ag • Forest Science • Wildlife Management • Plant Science • Basic Ag • General Horticulture • Nursery & Landscape
The National FFA Organization • National Organization • Over 557,318 members nationwide • National Convention is held in Louisville, Kentucky • Top Membership States: • Texas • California • Georgia • Missouri • Oklahoma • State Organization • Over 35,000 members statewide • Georgia ranks 3rd in membership • State Convention is held in Macon, Georgia • GA FFA/FFCLA Camp is held in Covington, Georgia • Georgia FFA was founded in 1929 and was the 10th state chartered • FFA Alumni founded in 1972.
FFA Motto _________ to _________ _________ to _________ _________ to _________ _________ to _________
FFA Mission The FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for ____________ ______________, ____________ ______________, and ____________ ______________ through agricultural education.
FFA Colors National Blue Symbolizes that FFA is a national organization Corn Gold Symbolizes that corn is a Native American crop grown in every state
Other Important FFA Info • Salute • __________________________________ • Member Response during Opening Ceremonies: “To practice brotherhood, honor agricultural opportunities and responsibilities, and develop those qualities of leadership which an FFA member should possess.”
FFA Official Dress • White button down shirt or blouse • Black dress pants or knee length skirt • Official FFA tie or scarf • Official FFA Jacket (zipped to the top) • Black close-toed and close-back shoes or heels • Black panty hose for girls
Proper Use of FFA Jacket • Should be worn by members only • Should be clean and neat • Should have only 1 large emblem on the back and 1 small emblem on the front • Should have state association and chapter name on the back • Should have individual name on the front • Should be worn on official occasions with zipper fastened to the top. • May be worn at school • Should only be worn when appropriate • No school letters or insignia should be attached • Emblems and letters should be removed when it become faded or worn or if it is given to a non-member • Three medals should be worn with jacket • Highest degree • Highest office • Highest award
Types of FFA Membership • ___________________ • Students enrolled in agriculture classes in grades 7-12 • Pay local, state, and national dues • Interested in FFA • Attend chapter meetings • Participate in FFA activities • ___________________ • Former active members and others interested in the FFA Organization • ___________________ • Students enrolled in a 2 or 4-year college • ___________________ • Adults who have been supportive of the FFA voted on by members
Types of FFA Degrees • _________________ • Middle school students • _________________ • 1st year high school members • _________________ • 2nd or 3rd year members • _________________ • 3rd or 4th year members • _________________ • Members out of high school for 1 year
FFA Creed • Statement of beliefs and a common bond between members • Written by __________________ and adopted at the ______ National Convention • It was revised at the ________ and _______ National Conventions to reflect changes in the FFA Membership and agriculture.
FFA Creed I believe in the future of agriculture, with a faith born not of words but of deed 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Symbols of the FFA Emblem The cross-section of an ________________________. Represents our common interest in agriculture, is native to America, and grown in every state.
Symbols of the FFA Emblem The ________________. Represents the national scope of FFA.
Symbols of the FFA Emblem The ___________ _________. Symbolizes progress in agriculture and the confidence that FFA members have in the future.
Symbols of the FFA Emblem The ________. Symbolizes labor and tillage of the soil.
Symbols of the FFA Emblem The ______. Symbolizes knowledge and wisdom.
Symbols of the FFA Emblem The ________ : ______________ ______________ surrounding _______. Reminds us that FFA is an important part of agriculture and agribusiness programs.
ECHS FFA • Annual membership greater than 250 members. • Located in the ____________ region, Area _____. • Monthly meetings afterschool.
2013-2014 ECHS FFA Officers • ______________ • President • ______________ • Vice President • ______________ • Secretary • ______________ • Treasurer • ______________ • Reporter • _________________ • Sentinel • _________________ • Chaplain • _________________ • Parliamentarian
ECHS FFA Advisors • Mrs. Meredith Arrington • Animal Science Pathway • Plant Science Pathway • Basic Ag • Dr. Freddie Waltz • Ag Mechanics • Ms. Hannah King • Forestry Pathway • Plant Science Pathway • Basic Ag
ECHS FFA Membership • Enroll or plan to enroll in ANY agriculture class. • Pay Annual Dues • $15 per person • $25 for dues and T-shirt • Sell 30 meat sticks
2013-2014 Georgia FFA Officers • _______________ • State President • Oglethorpe County • _______________ • State Secretary • Burke County • _______________ • State Vice President • Athens Christian • _______________ • State Vice President • Veterans • ____________________ • State Vice President • Tift County • ____________________ • State Vice President • Franklin County • ____________________ • State Vice President • Evans • ____________________ • State Vice President • Cook County
2012-2013 National FFA Officers • President • _________________ • Florida • Secretary • _________________ • Georgia • Eastern Region VP • _________________ • Kentucky • Central Region VP • _________________ • Nebraska • Southern Region VP • _________________ • Alabama • Western Region VP • _________________ • California
FFA History • 1917: ______________________________________________ __________________________________________________ • 1926: Henry Groseclose helped form the Future Farmers of Virginia (FFV) in Blacksburg, VA. He is known as the “Father of the FFA” • 1928: The FFA was established during a national livestock judging contest known as the American Royal that was composed of 33 delegates from 18 states. The first National Convention was held in Kansas City, Missouri. • 1930: ______________________________________________ • 1933: ______________________________________________ • 1935: ______________________________________________ • 1939: National FFA Camp opened in Alexandria, VA later becoming the National FFA Center
FFA History • 1944: National FFA Foundation was organized to raise money for FFA activities • 1948: National FFA Week was established as the week of George Washington’s birthday (February) • 1950: _________________________________________ ______________________________________________ • 1952: The National Future Farmer magazine was started. Now it is called FFA New Horizons. • 1965: __________________________________________ ______________________________________________
FFA History • 1969: _____________________________________________ __________________________________________________ • 1971: National FFA Alumni Association was formed • 1988: Name was changed from “Future Farmers of America” to the “National FFA Organization” to show new directions of agriculture. • 1998: _____________________________________________ __________________________________________________ • 1999: National FFA Center was moved from Alexandria, VA to Indianapolis, IN • 2006: National FFA Convention was moved to Indianapolis, IN • 2013: National FFA Convention will be moved to Lousiville, Kentucky
SAEs and CDEs What are they?
Supervised Agricultural Experience Program (SAEP) • Planned practical agricultural activity to support skill and competency development, career success, and application of skills learned in the classroom and through your individual project. • Students are supervised by Ag Ed teachers in cooperation with parents, employers, and other adults who may assist in achievement of program goal. • All students in an Ag Ed class will plan and develop an SAE and record a minimum number of hours outside of the class
SAE Categories • Exploratory • Learn about the “big picture” of agriculture and its many related careers • Research and Analysis • Conduct research or analyze information to discover new knowledge • Entrepreneurship • Plan and operate an agriculture-related business • Placement • Work for someone else either for pay or for experience
Proficiency Awards • Allow students to compete for top achievement in a skill area • Based on SAE project • Can earn travel, cash, and scholarships • Compete at Area, State, and National level
Proficiency Awards • Agricultural Communications • Agricultural Education • Ag Mechanics: Design & Fabrication • Ag Mechanics: Energy Systems • Ag Mechanics: Repair & Maintenance • Agricultural Processing • Agricultural Sales • Agricultural Services • Beef Production • Dairy Production • Diversified Agricultural Production • Diversified Crop Production
Proficiency Awards • Diversified Horticulture • Diversified Livestock Production • Emerging Agricultural Technology • Environmental Science & Natural Resources • Equine Science • Fiber and/or Oil Crop Production • Floriculture • Food Science and Technology • Forage Production • Forest Management and Products • Fruit Production • Grain Production • Home and/or Community Development
Proficiency Awards • Landscape Management • Nursery Operations • Outdoor Recreation • Poultry Production • Sheep Production • Small Animal Production and Care • Specialty Animal Production • Specialty Crop Production • Swine Production • Turfgrass Management • Vegetable Production • Veterinary Medicine • Wildlife Management
Career Development Events (CDEs) • Allow members to show the skills they have learned in the classroom or through their SAEs • Either individual or group events • Can earn cash, travel, and scholarships • Compete at Area, State, and National level
Career Development Events (CDEs) • Agricultural Communications • Agricultural Electrification (EMC Wiring) • Agricultural Mechanics • Agricultural Sales • Creed Speaking • Dairy Evaluation • Environmental Natural Resources • Extemporaneous Public Speaking • FFA Quiz • Farm Business Management • Floral Design • Floriculture
Career Development Events(CDEs) • Forestry • Horse Evaluation • Job Interview • Land Evaluation • Lawnmower Driving • Livestock Evaluation • Marketing Plan • Meats Evaluation • Nursery/Landscape • Parliamentary Procedure • Poultry Evaluation • Prepared Public Speaking • Tractor Operations and Maintenance • Wildlife • Woodworking