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Title: Principles of Agriculture


1
The FFA You
  • Principles of Agriculture

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STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVES
  • 1. Explain the purpose and the History of the FFA
  • 2. Explain the mission and strategies, colors,
    motto, parts of the emblem, and the
    organizational structure of the FFA.
  • 3. Recite and explain the meaning of the FFA
    Creed.

3
FFA mission Statement
  • FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of
    students by developing their potential for
  • PREMIER LEADERSHIP, PERSONAL GROWTH and CAREER
    SUCCESS.

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Agricultural education
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Quote of the day
  • We are not the makers of history, we are made by
    history.
  • Martin Luther King Jr.

6
History
  • 1917- The Smith-Hughes National Vocational
    Education Act established vocational agricultural
    courses.
  • Named for the Georgia congressmen who wrote the
    legistlation
  • 1925- Future Farmers of Virginia was founded by
    Henry Groseclose and other teachers at Virginia
    Tech
  • This would serve as the model for the Future
    Farmers of America
  • Henry Groseclose would also be known in the
    future as the Father of the FFA

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History cont
  • 1928- FFA established in Kansas City, Missouri
  • 1st FFA convention in Kansas City Missouri - 33
    delegates
  • Dues were 10 cents
  • 1930- Official FFA Creed written by E.M. Tiffany
    was adopted
  • 1935- New Farmers of America founded
  • Represented the African American interest in
    agriculture
  • 1948- National FFA Week was established in the
    week in which George Washington's birthday occurs
  • 1950- Public Law 81-740 was passed by Congress
    that gave FFA federal chapter
  • This made FFA an intra-curricular part of
    agriculture education

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History cont
  • 1959- National FFA Center built on George
    Washingtons estate in Alexandria, Virginia.
  • 1965- New Farmers of America merges with the
    Future Farmers of America
  • 1969- Female students were allowed to join FFA
  • 1974- Fred McClure from Texas is the first
    African-American elected to a national office
  • 1982- Jan Eberly (from California) is the first
    female national FFA president
  • 1988- Name of the organization was changed to
    National FFA Organization to reflect the growing
    diversity of agriculture

9
History cont
  • 1989- Name of The National Future Farmer magazine
    was changed to New Horizons.
  • 1999- National FFA Center moved from Alexandria,
    VA, to Indianapolis, IN.
  • 1999- The National FFA Convention was moved to
    Louisville, Kentucky.
  • 2007- National membership breaks half million
    mark with 7,358 chapters
  • 2009- FFA celebrates 40 years of women in the
    organization

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FFA Levels
  • Lamar FFA
  • District II
  • Area III
  • State-Texas

13
The FFA Purpose
The purpose of the FFA is to develop
  • Recreation
  • Patriotism
  • Service
  • Character
  • Thrift
  • Leadership
  • Scholarship
  • Improved Agriculture
  • Cooperation
  • Citizenship

The FFA stresses three closely related areas
leadership, personal growth, and career success.
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Activities in FFA
  1. Field trips
  2. Contests
  3. Become a leader
  4. Earn money
  5. Compete for awards
  6. Travel
  7. Serve your community
  8. Recreation

15
Kinds of FFA Membership
  • 1. Active
  • 2. Alumni
  • 3. Collegiate
  • 4. Honorary

16
Degrees of Active Membership
  1. Discovery
  2. Greenhand
  3. Chapter FFA
  4. State FFA
  5. American FFA

17
FFA Degree Requirements
  • Discovery Degree
  • Be enrolled in agricultural class during 7th or
    8th grade
  • Have dues paid
  • Participate in at least 1 FFA activity
  • Have knowledge of agricultural careers
  • Be familiar with FFA Program of Activities

18
FFA Degree Requirements
  • Greenhand (bronze pin)
  • Be enrolled in an agricultural class
  • Have an SAE
  • Learn and explain the FFA Creed, Motto, Salute
    and FFA Mission Statement
  • Describe and explain the meaning of the FFA
    emblem and colors
  • Demonstrate a knowledge of the FFA Code of Ethics
    and the proper use of the FFA jacket
  • Demonstrate a knowledge of the history of the
    organizations

19
FFA degree requirements
  • Chapter FFA (silver pin)
  • Must be enrolled in an agriculture class
  • Must have Greenhand degree
  • Complete 180 hours of in class instruction
  • Have an SAE
  • Participate in planning and conducting of 3 FFA
    functions
  • Invested 150 or 45 hours towards SAE
  • Led group discussion for 15 minutes
  • Demonstrated 5 procedures of parliamentary law
  • Apply for Chapter Degree

20
FFA Degree Requirements
  • State FFA
  • Must be enrolled in an agriculture class
  • Must have Chapter degree
  • Complete 360 hours of in class instruction
  • Have an SAE
  • Participate in planning and conducting FFA
    Program of Activities
  • Invested 1000 or 300 hours towards SAE
  • Give 6 minute speech related to agriculture
  • Demonstrated 10 procedures of parliamentary law
  • Participated in 5 different FFA activities above
    the chapter level
  • Apply for State Degree

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FFA Degree Requirements
  • American FFA
  • Must be enrolled in an agriculture class
  • Must have State degree
  • Complete 540 hours of in class instruction
  • Have an SAE
  • Participate in planning and conducting FFA
    Program of Activities
  • Invested 7500 or 1500 and 2,250 hours towards
    SAE
  • Graduate high school
  • Apply for American Degree

22
FFA Motto
Learning to do, Doing to learn, Earning to
live, Living to serve.
23
FFA Colors
  • The colors of the FFA are National Blue and Corn
    Gold.
  • Blue reminds us that the FFA is a national
    organization.
  • Gold reminds us that corn is a native American
    crop grown in every state.

24
FFA Emblem
  • Identify six parts of the FFA emblem.
  • Describe the meaning of each part.
  • Explain the use of the FFA emblem.

25
Symbols of the FFA Emblem
  • The FFA emblem was designed with much thought and
    meaning.
  • It is made up of five symbols.

26
The cross section of an ear of corn
represents our common interest in agriculture.
Corn is native to America, and is grown in every
state.
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The eagle...
is symbolic of the national scope of the FFA.
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The rising sun...
represents progress in agriculture and
the confidence that FFA members have in the
future.
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The plow...
...symbolizes labor and tillage of the soil.
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The owl...
represents knowledge and wisdom.
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The words Agricultural Education surrounding
FFA...
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The words Agricultural Education surrounding
FFA...
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This is our FFA emblem...
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Offices of Local Chapters
  • President Presides over all meetings
  • Vice-president Assists president and directs all
    committee work
  • Secretary Keeps minutes of all meetings
  • Treasurer Keeps financial records
  • Reporter Reports chapter news
  • Advisor Advises FFA members on all matters
    relating to the chapter

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Offices Continued
  • Sentinel Assists president in maintaining order
  • Historian- Keeps chapter scrapbook
  • Chaplain Takes charge of religious exercises
    during meetings, banquets, or other occasions
  • Parliamentarian Informs the members on correct
    parliamentary procedure

41
Symbols of Officers Stations
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Opening Ceremony
  • Taps gavel 3 times
  • Group rises
  • President states FFA members, why are we here?
  • Members reply
  • To practice brotherhood, honor agricultural
    opportunities and responsibilities, and develop
    those qualities of leadership which an FFA member
    should possess.

43
Salute
  • I pledge 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.

44
Official Dress
  • Female
  • Black skirt, white collared blouse with official
    FFA blue scarf, black closed-toed shoes and
    official jacket zipped to the top- Black slacks
    may be worn for outdoor activities
  • Male
  • Black slacks, white shirt, blue FFA tie, black
    shoes and socks, and the official FFA jacket
    zipped to the top

45
Some Guidelines ForWearing the FFA Jacket
  • It should only be worn by FFA members.
  • It should always be clean and neat.
  • It should only have the names of the state
    association and local chapter on the back.
    Individuals name and office of honor should be
    on the front.
  • It should be worn with the zipper fastened to all
    official FFA occasions.
  • It should not be worn with apparel bearing the
    insignia of other organizations.
  • It should be worn with no more than three medals
    beneath the individuals name.

46
The FFA Creed
  • 5 paragraphs
  • Written by E.M. Tiffany

47
See if you have attained understanding of the FFA
  • What is the early history of the FFA?
  • What does the FFA strive to achieve, 3 things?
    Briefly explain each
  • What are the 4 kinds of FFA membership?
  • What are major requirements for active
    membership?
  • What are the 3 levels of the FFA organization?

48
Review cont
  • How is the National Organization administered?
  • What is a career development event? Give 2
    examples?
  • What is a proficiency award? Give 2 examples?
  • What is the FFA Motto?
  • What are the official FFA colors?

49
Review cont
  • What are the main items in the FFA emblem?
    Briefly explain each
  • What is official dress for males and for females?
  • What are the responsibilities of FFA members?
    Explain 2

50
Match these terms with the definitions on the
next slide
  • FFA
  • FFA Motto
  • Proficiency Awards
  • FFA Advisor
  • Personal Growth
  • CDE
  • Active FFA Membership
  • charter

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Match terms to these choices
  • 1. Kind of membership for high school students
  • 2. Official designation of a chapter
  • 3. 3 letters symbolizing the National FFA
    Organization
  • 4. Developing skills for a good life
  • 5. FFA activities that allow demonstration of
    skills
  • 6. An Ag teacher responsible for the chapter
  • 7. 12 words that guide FFA members
  • Awards for members who excel in certain areas

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Are you ready for the test
  • If not go through this slide show again and good
    luck
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