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Objective: Summarize the events that have shaped Agricultural Education and FFA

Your FFA Program. Objective: Summarize the events that have shaped Agricultural Education and 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.

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Objective: Summarize the events that have shaped Agricultural Education and FFA

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  1. Your FFA Program Objective: Summarize the events that have shaped Agricultural Education and FFA

  2. 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.

  3. What is FFA? • …an organization of high school students in agricultural education • students from all 50 states plus Guam and Puerto Rico.

  4. FFA History

  5. 1917 – Smith-Hughes Act • Named after a congressmen and senator from Georgia. • Provided federal funding for the establishment of Vocational Agriculture in public high schools.

  6. 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 $10.00

  7. 1928 – Continued • FFA was formed from the Future Farmers of Virginia • Henry Groseclose of Virginia became known as the “Father of FFA” • Leslie Applegate of New Jersey became the 1st National President

  8. 1920’s Future Farmer Clubs • Virginia was the first • Boys only • North Carolina • Young Tar Heel Farmers

  9. 1929 – North Carolina FFA • North Carolina joins the FFA • Lillington High School in Harnett County was the 1st FFA chapter in North Carolina.

  10. FFA History • 1930 • FFA Creed is written by E.M. Tiffany • 1935 • New Farmers of America (NFA) formed • For black agriculture students

  11. New Farmers of America • Organization for African-American males in high school agriculture classes. • Formed in Virginia • Colors were black and gold

  12. New Farmers of America • Dr. H.O. Sargent was a co-founder of the NFA. • Today the FFA gives an award in his memory to honor those that promote diversity in agriculture.

  13. FFA History • 1944 • National FFA Foundation formed • Raises money for FFA activities and scholarships • 1948 • National FFA Supply service formed

  14. FFA History • 1950 • Public Law 740 • Gave the FFA a federal charter • The law said that each school teaching agriculture must have an FFA program

  15. Classroom SAE FFA FFA History - Public Law 740 • Created 3 integral components to an agricultural education program • Classroom/Lab Instruction • FFA • SAE (Supervised Agricultural Experience programs)

  16. FFA History • 1952 • National FFA Future Farmer started production • FFA Code of Ethics was created

  17. FFA History • 1953 • U.S. Postal Service issues a commemorative stamp for the FFA’s Silver (25th) Anniversary.

  18. FFA History • 1959 • First National FFA Center in Alexandria, Virginia is dedicated. • 1965 • FFA and the NFA merge

  19. FFA History • 1969 • Girls are admitted into the FFA • 1971 • National FFA Alumni Association was founded

  20. 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

  21. FFA History • The 1990’s • The National FFA Center moves to Indianapolis, Indiana

  22. FFA History • 1999 • National FFA Convention moves to Louisville, Kentucky. • This is the 1st time the convention is held outside Kansas City, Missouri.

  23. Structure of the FFA

  24. National FFA North Carolina FFA Association Southwest Region Piedmont Federation Crest FFA Chapter

  25. FFA People & Names

  26. Leslie Applegate • First National FFA President

  27. Wade Turner • 1st National FFA President from North Carolina. • 2nd National FFA President overall.

  28. FFA People Names • Dr. H.O. Sargent was a co-founder of the NFA.

  29. Jackie Mundt • The current National FFA President. • She is from Wisconsin.

  30. 2003 – 2004 National Officer Team • President- Jackie Mundt, Wisconsin • Secretary- Emily Horton, WY • Southern Region- Rachael McCall, GA • Eastern Region- Jay Kelley, IL • Central Region- Justine Sterling, KS • Western Region- Brian Hogue, AZ

  31. Dr. Larry Case • Currently the National FFA Advisor • Employed by the Department of Education.

  32. Dr. Marshall Stewart • North Carolina FFA Advisor • State Agricultural Education Coordinator

  33. Josh Bledsoe • Current State FFA Coordinator • Coordinates State FFA Activities

  34. Western Region AgEd Coordinator • David Harris • Coordinator for the Western and Northwest FFA Regions.

  35. Central Region AgEd Coordinator • Horace Johnson • Coordinator for the Central and Southwest Regions.

  36. Eastern Region AgEd Coordinator • Benjie Forrest • Coordinator for the Southeast and Northeast FFA Regions.

  37. 2004 – 2005 State FFA Officers • Made up of six students from across North Carolina • President • Five Vice-Presidents

  38. 2004 –2005 State FFA Officers • State Officers • President- Laura Hoffner (South Rowan) • Justin Lowe (Eastern Randolph) • Jennifer Peters (Bartlett Yancey) • April Cain (Lumberton) • Ben Berg (South Lenoir) • Ted Clayton (Chase)

  39. Southwest Regional FFA Officers • Composed of at least six members from the region • At lease one officer from each federation: • Regional Vice-President, Natalie Moore • Regional Chaplin, Danny Powell

  40. The FFA Emblem

  41. The Ear of Corn • 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.

  42. The Eagle • A national symbol which serves as a reminder of our freedom and ability to explore new horizons for the future of agriculture.

  43. The Rising Sun • Signifies progress and holds a promise that tomorrow will bring a new day glowing with opportunity.

  44. The Plow • Signifies labor and tillage of the soil, the backbone of agriculture and the historic foundation of our country’s strength.

  45. The Owl • Long recognized for its wisdom, it symbolizes the knowledge required to be successful in the industry of agriculture.

  46. 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.

  47. National Blue Corn Gold The FFA Official Colors

  48. The FFA Motto Learning to Do Doing to Learn Earning to Live Living to Serve

  49. FFA Code of Ethics • Dressing neatly and appropriately for the occasion. • Showing respect for the rights of others and being courteous at all times. • Being honest and not taking unfair advantage of others. • Respecting the property of others • Refraining from loud, boisterous talk, swearing and other unbecoming conduct.

  50. FFA Code of Ethics • Demonstrating sportsmanship in the show ring, judging contests and meetings. • Being modest in winning and generous in defeat. • Attending meetings promptly and respecting the opinion of others in discussion. • Taking pride in our organization, activities, supervised experience program, exhibits, and the occupation of agriculture.

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