UNIT: FFA and PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

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UNIT FFA and PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Lesson 1 What is FFA?
• Sweet Springs Ag. Department

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Agriculture Education Mission

• The mission of Agricultural Education is to
  prepare and support individuals for careers,
  build awareness and develop leadership for the
  food, fiber and natural resource system.

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Agriculture Education Program
Instruction
FFA
SAE
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WHAT IS THE FFA???
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What is the FFA???

• National Organization of, by and for students who
  are enrolled in agriculture education classes in
  public schools across the nation.

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What is the FFA???

• Agriculture Education is a class
• FFA is a CLUB
• Only Ag students can join
• Supplements learning in the classroom

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What is the FFA???

• Over 461,000 FFA members nationwide
• 7,308
• FFA chapters in the nation
• What is the FFA???
• 20,771 Missouri FFA members
• 289 Missouri FFA Chapters
• 6 Districts (Central 46 Schools)
• 13 Areas (6 22 Schools)
• Not separated by 1A,2A,3A or 4A

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The FFA Mission

• The 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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Strategies

• Develops competent and assertive agricultural
  leadership.

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Strategies

• Increases awareness of the global and
  technological importance of agriculture and its
  contribution to our well being.

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Strategies

• Strengthens the confidence of agriculture
  students in themselves and their work.

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Strategies

• Promotes the intelligent choice and establishment
  of an agricultural career.

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Strategies

• Encourages wise management of economic,
  environmental, and human resources of the
  community.

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Strategies

• Develops interpersonal skills in teamwork,
  communications, human relations and social
  interaction.

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Strategies

• Builds character and promotes citizenship,
  volunteerism and patriotism.

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Strategies

• Promotes cooperation and cooperative attitudes
  among all people.

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Strategies

• Promotes healthy lifestyles.

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Strategies

• Encourages excellence in scholarship.

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What can the FFA do for YOU?

• Become a Leader
• Travel
• Earn Money
• Be Part of the Team
• Have Fun
• Be a Winner

• Serve Your Community
• Make Positive Choices
• Learn in the Real World
• Target Career Success

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Tangible FFA Benefits

• FFA New Horizons
• Career Development Events
• Proficiency Awards
• Degree Programs
• Supply Service
• Agri-science Awards
• National Chapter Awards

• Star Awards
• Scholarships
• Conferences
• International Travel
• State and National FFA Conventions

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Intangible FFA Benefits

• Communications
• Teamwork
• Competition
• Healthy Lifestyles
• Personal Success
• Lifelong Friendships
• Goal-Setting
• Pride

• Self-Image
• Goal Achievement
• Lifelong Learning
• Confidence
• Maturity
• Leadership
• Self-Esteem
• Adventure

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FFA Dues Structure

• National Dues 5.00/member
• State Dues 4.00/member
• Area Dues 25.00/Chapter
• District Fair Dues 125.00/Chapter
• Chapter Dues 1.00/member

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So what do you get for your 10

• Pool Party 5
• Hot Dog and Pop 2.50
• Prizes from Fruit Sales 100
• Free Dance 5
• In-School and Out-of School Trips
• Pizza Party 5
• Sport Competitions

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So what do you get for your 10

• Chance to
• Win Medals
• Compete in Contests
• Win FFA Jacket
• Win FFA Sign
• Become an Officer
• Belong to the largest Organization in School

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So what do you get for your 10

• Chance to go to
• American Royal
• State FFA Camp at Lake of the Ozarks
• Washington DC
• Snow Creek Ski Resort
• Exhibit in Fairs
• Banquets

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Money Back Guarantee

• If you letter and dont feel like you received
  10 worth of benefits from joining the FFA,
• I will personally refund your money.