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The FFA

The FFA. Mr. Skinner AHS Agriculture Science. What do you think the FFA is?. The FFA is…. FFA is a dynamic youth organization within agricultural education that prepares students for premier_________________________, ____________________________ , and _______________________________.

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The FFA

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  1. The FFA Mr. Skinner AHS Agriculture Science

  2. What do you think the FFA is?

  3. The FFA is… • FFA is a dynamic youth organization within agricultural education that prepares students for premier_________________________, ____________________________, and _______________________________.

  4. The FFA is… • ____________ student members engaged in a wide range of agricultural education activities, leading to over ____________ career opportunities in… • ____________________ • ____________________ • ____________________ • ____________________

  5. What do the lettersFFA stand for? • ________________________________ • Who plans to be a farmer? • The FFA encompass all aspects of agriculture from production farming, agribusiness and _________________ to _________________________, _______________ and ____________________.

  6. FFA Organization Structure • FFA is part of a larger program called ____________________________. • Agriculture Education works to prepare students for future careers in agriculture through three integral components: • ________________________________ • ________________________________ • ________________________________

  7. Designed by the state to give students an opportunity to learn valuable information about agricultural topics. At AHS we offer… Principles of Ag ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ The Classroom/Lab

  8. SAE • _________________________________ • All students are required to conduct an SAE which reflects their agricultural interests and career goals. • Types of SAE’s: • _______________________________ • _______________________________ • many others (________ total)

  9. Most common SAE • Entrepreneurship • Can be met by raising and exhibiting livestock • Species that can be raised at AHS… • Cattle (______________ and _________________), Pigs, Lambs, _______________________, Poultry (___________________ and __________________), and Rabbits • Animals can be exhibited at the Humble ISD Livestock Show (_______________________), Youth Expo of Harris County (____________________________), and Houston Livestock Show (March)

  10. FFA • FFA is structured on three levels • ______________________ • ______________________ • ______________________ • The ___________________ of the organization is at the ___________________ level.

  11. National FFA • ____________________________ National Vocational Education Act in 1917 • In _______________ Virginia formed a Future Farmers club for boys • In _________________ the organization was established at the Baltimore Hotel in Kansas City, Missouri.

  12. FFA Facts • Original National Dues were ______________________ per member • _________________ • African Americans were allowed to join in _________________ • Female students were allowed to join in ___________________ • AHS FFA: more males or females??

  13. The FFA Emblem • Consists of ____________________ symbols, is representative of the history, ___________________ and future of the organization. • Each element within the emblem has unique significance.

  14. The Five Symbols • The cross section of the ________________________________. • Provides the _________________________ of the emblem, just as corn has historically served as the foundation crop of American agriculture. • It is a symbol of _____________________, as corn is grown in every state of the nation.

  15. The Five Symbols • The ___________________________. • Signifies ________________________ and holds a promise that tomorrow will bring a new day, glowing with _________________________________.

  16. The Five Symbols • The ______________________. • Signifies _______________________ and tillage of the soil, the _________________________ of agriculture and the historic foundation of our country’s strength.

  17. The Five Symbols • The __________________________. • A national symbol which serves as a reminder of our _______________________ and ability to explore new horizons for the ________________________ of agriculture.

  18. The Five Symbols • The ___________________________. • Long recognized for its __________________________, symbolizes the knowledge required to be successful in the industry of agriculture.

  19. The Words • The words ________________________ EDUCATION and FFA. • Placed in the center to signify the combination of _______________________ and ____________________________ necessary for progressive agriculture.

  20. The FFA Motto _________________ to Do, Doing to ______________, _________________ to Live, Living to _______________. What does this mean to you?

  21. The FFA Colors • What do you think the FFA colors are? • As the __________________ field of our nation’s flag and the ________________________ fields of ripened corn unify our country, the FFA colors of __________________________ and ______________________________ give unity to the organization.

  22. The FFA Salute • The ______________________________ is the official salute of the FFA organization. • “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.”

  23. The FFA Creed • The FFA Creed was written by ______________________________ and adopted at the 3rd National FFA Convention. • It was revised at the 38th and __________ conventions • It is recited by ________________ members to reflect their growing belief in agriculture and agriculture education. • Must be ______________________________ and ____________________________ in order to become a first year FFA member (Greenhand) • See The FFA Creed handout.

  24. FFA Official Dress • The uniform worn by FFA members at local, state and national functions is called ____________________________. • Provides an _______________________ and gives a distinctive and recognizable ______________________ to the organization and its members. • Has been worn by millions of FFA members since ______________.

  25. What does Official DressLook Like? • Official Dress for Female Members: • _______________________ skirt • White _____________________ blouse • Official FFA blue ___________________ • Black dress shoes with a closed ___________________ and _____________ • ___________________ nylon hosiery • Official FFA jacket ____________________ to the top

  26. What does Official DressLook Like? • Official Dress for Male Members: • Black ___________________ • White _________________________ shirt • Official ______________________ • Black dress ________________________ • _________________________ socks • Official FFA jacket ____________________ to the top

  27. How do you tie a tie?? • Who knows how to tie a tie? • FFA ties are not clip on. • Time to practice. • See handout.

  28. The FFA Jacket • The most ______________________________ symbol of the organization. • As a member it is your responsibility to _________________________ its proper use. • Worn ____________________ by FFA members • Kept clean and _______________________ • Be worn to ____________________ places/events • Metals should be worn _______________________ the name on the right side of the jacket • No more than _________________________ metals (highest degree, highest office, and the highest award earned) • Remember: your jacket says ______________

  29. The FFA Code of Ethics • FFA members conduct themselves at all times to be a _______________________ to their organization, chapter, school, community, and family. • See The FFA Code of Ethics handout. • What do they mean to you? Discussion.

  30. Kinds of FFA Membership • There are ________________________ kinds of membership. • ______________________ • Must be enrolled in a secondary agricultural education program • Must pay yearly dues • ______________________ • Provides a higher level of opportunity for members • ______________________ • Open to former active members • ______________________ • Membership is conferred upon those individuals who have rendered outstanding service to the FFA

  31. FFA Degrees • FFA is structured into a __________________________ program which rewards active FFA members for progress in all phases of leadership, skills, and occupational development. • There are ____________________ FFA Degrees

  32. Discovery FFA Degree • Must be enrolled in agriculture classes while in grades _______________ • Paid dues • Participate in at least __________________ local FFA chapter activity

  33. Greenhand FFA Degree • Be enrolled in agricultural education and have _____________________________________ plans for a SAE • ________________________ and __________________ the FFA Creed, motto, salute, and FFA mission. • Describe and explain the _____________________ of the FFA emblem and colors. • ___________________________________knowledge of the Code of Ethics and the proper use of the FFA jacket. • Demonstrate a knowledge of the history of the FFA and the _____________________ constitution and bylaws.

  34. Chapter Degree • Must have ________________________ the Greenhand Degree • _____________________ year members • Have in operation an approved SAE • Have earned and productively invested at least __________________, or worked 45 hours • Demonstrated _____________________________ law • Led ___________________ discussion

  35. State FFA Degree • __________________________ Degree • ___________________ year members who qualify • Have earned or productively invested at least _______________________ or worked 300 hours • Have participated in at least _________________________different FFA activities above the chapter level.

  36. American Degree • Must have completed __________ years • Have graduated from high school at least ___________________ months prior to the national convention (October) • Must continue ______________ through first year of college • Have earned or productively invested _________________

  37. The FFA is…

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