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What Is FFA?

What Is FFA?. Dictionary Definition. The National FFA Organization is an American youth organization , specifically a career and technical student organization, based on middle and high school classes that promote and support agricultural education. FFA Mission Statement.

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What Is FFA?

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  1. What Is FFA?

  2. Dictionary Definition The National FFA Organization is an American youthorganization, specifically a career and technical student organization, based on middle and high school classes that promote and support agricultural education

  3. FFA Mission Statement FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of members by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education.

  4. Membership Requirements • Must be 14-21 years of age • Must be enrolled in vocational agriculture • Must be in good standing with local chapter D. Pay dues of $20

  5. FFA Membership Types • Active: current member • Honorary: honors people who have greatly supported FFA • Alumni: previous member • Collegiate: member at a college or university

  6. Degrees of Active Membership Greenhand Chapter FFA State FFA American FFA

  7. Official Dress

  8. FFA Officers • President– Presides over all meetings • Vice-President– Assists president and directs all committee work • Secretary– Keeps minutes of all meetings • Treasurer– Keeps financial records

  9. FFA Officers • Reporter– Reports chapter news • Sentinel- Assists president in maintaining order • Student Advisor– Advises FFA members on all matters relating to the chapter

  10. FFA Officer Symbols Bust of Washington Plow Ear of Corn Rising Sun American Flag Shield of Friendship Owl

  11. FFA Colors National Blue Corn Gold

  12. FFA Emblem

  13. FFA Emblem Cross Section of the Ear of Corn • Foundation for the emblem • Corn is the foundation crop of agriculture • Symbol of unity: corn grows in every state

  14. FFA Emblem Rising Sun • Signifies progress • Tomorrow will bring a new day & new opportunities

  15. FFA Emblem Plow • Signifies labor & tillage of the soil • Backbone of agriculture • Historic foundation of our country’s strength

  16. FFA Emblem Eagle • National symbol • Freedom and ability to explore new horizons in agriculture

  17. FFA Emblem Owl • Recognized for wisdom • Symbolizes knowledge required to be successful in agriculture industry

  18. FFA Emblem Agricultural Education & FFA • Combination of leadership and learning necessary for progressive agriculture

  19. FFA Emblem • Represents history, goals, and future of FFA • Protected by trademark registration in US Patent Office and by Public Law 105-225

  20. Let’s Review the Emblem! • FFA Emblem Puzzle worksheet • Cut the individual pieces out • Glue them in the correct places using your notes • Turn it in!

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