FFA And SAEP

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FFA And SAEP

• Prepared by
• Eric JohannesenIowa-Grant High School

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What is the FFA?

• It is designed to provide students with
  leadership and skill development opportunities to
  prepare them for the careers of tomorrow.

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How did the FFA Get Organized?

• The passage of the Smith-Hughes Vocational Act in
  1917 gave vocational agriculture its push by
  providing federal funding for programs to be set
  up in high schools across America.

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How did the FFA Get Organized?

• In 1920s, Henry C. Groseclose, considered the
  father of the FFA, started an organization in
  Virginia called the Future Farmers of Virginia
  (FFV)
• In 1928, FFV was changed to Future Farmers of
  America and they held their first National FFA
  Convention in Kansas City, MO at the Hotel
  Baltimore. This began the establishment of the
  FFA Organization

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Early Years of the FFA
Janesville High School Livestock Judging team
from 1925.
Hotel Baltimore in Downtown Kansas City.
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1930 Official Judging Team Contest Dinner
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Significant Events and Dates in FFA History

• 1952 The National Future Farmer Magazine first
  published.
• 1965 The NFA and FFA Merged to form one
  organization
• 1969 Females were allowed membership
• 1976 Julie Smiley was the first female to be
  elected as a national Officer
• 1987 The Future Farmers of America changed name
  to National FFA Organization.

• 1930 First FFA Creed was written by E.M. Tiffany
  (Wisconsin)
• It has been revised twice, 1965 and 1990
• 1933 First FFA Jacket Introduced
• 1947 First National FFA Band performed
• 1948 The FFA Supply opened

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Significant Events and Dates in FFA History

• 1989 The FFA Magazine changed name to FFA New
  Horizons
• 1998 FFA National FFA Convention was held for the
  last time in Kansas City
• 1998 National FFA Offices moved from Alexandria,
  VA to Indianapolis, IN

• 1999 The National FFA Convention was held for the
  first time in Louisville, KY
• 2006 The National FFA Convention moves from
  Louisville to Indianapolis

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Organization of the FFA

• National Level
• 6 National Officers
• President-From Any Region
• Secretary-From Any Region
• 4 Vice Presidents-1 from each region
• Western Region
• Southern Region
• Central Region
• Eastern Region
• 1 National CEO or Advisor
• Dr. Larry Case

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Dr. Larry Case
President Levy Randolph - California Secretary
Bethany Bohnenblust - Kansas Eastern VP
Alexandria Henry - Michigan Western VP Randa
Braune - Texas Southern VP Chelsea Doss -
Tennessee Central VP Chase Rose - Montana
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Organization of the FFA

• Each National Region is made up of State
  Associations
• Wisconsin is Divided into 10 Sections and
  Iowa-Grant FFA is in Section 4

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FFA Statistics

• 7429 FFA Chapters in the US, Puerto Rico, and the
  Virgin Islands
• FFA Members Can be ages 12-21.
• 506,199 members in the FFA
• Largest Student Organization in the World
• Attendance at the 2009 National FFA Convention
  53,473 members and guest

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FFA Membership

• Active Members
• Ages 12-21 and part of the active Chapter
• Collegiate Members
• FFA Alumni Members
• FFA Honorary Members

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Active Membership Degrees or Levels

• Greenhand Degree
• Achieved after the first year of membership in
  FFA and 1 year of Agriculture Class
• Chapter FFA Degree
• Achieved after the 2nd year of membership and
  after a member has earned the Greenhand Degree
• State FFA Degree
• Presented by the state FFA association and is
  achieved after the member has received their
  Chapter Degree.
• American FFA Degree
• Presented by the National FFA Association and is
  achieved after the member has received their
  State FFA Degree

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FFA Official Dress
White Collared Shirt
FFA Scarf
FFA Jacket
Black Skirt
FFA Tie
Black Slacks
Black Shoes
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Official FFA Dress Dos and Don'ts

• Dos
• Worn only by members
• Back of the jacket has one FFA emblem, the state,
  and the chapter name.
• Front of the jacket includes a small emblem,
  individuals name, no more than three medals
• Highest degree
• Highest office held
• Highest award earned

• Worn at official occasions
• Jacket should be zipped to the top
• Worn only to places that are appropriate for
  members to be
• Act professionally
• Refrain from using alcohol, tobacco, other drugs

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Official FFA Dress Dos and Donts

• Donts
• Wear white socks
• Fill the front of your jacket with pins and
  stickers
• Wear really short dresses (Dresses should be knee
  length.)
• Apply your school letter to it.

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Tying a Tie
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FFA Code of Ethics

• Develop my potential for premier leadership,
  personal growth and personal success.
• Make a positive difference in the lives of
  others.
• Dress neatly and appropriately for the occasion
• Respect the rights of others and their property
• Be courteous, honest and fair with others.

• Communicate in an appropriate purposeful manner
• Demonstrate good sportsmanship
• Be aware of the different programs and activities
  in FFA and be an active participant
• Conduct an SAE program
• Improve my skills
• Appreciate and promote diversity in our
  organization.

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FFA Creed by E.M. Tiffany
FFA Creed Activity
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FFA Colors

• Corn Gold and National Blue

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FFA Motto

• This give members 12 short words to live by as
  the experience opportunities in the organization

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FFA Emblem
Eagle
Agricultural Education
Cross Section of an Ear of Corn
Rising Sun
Owl
Plow
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FFA Emblem

• The Cross Section of the Ear of Corn
• Foundation of the emblem because corn is grown in
  every state in the nation.
• The Rising Sun
• Signifies the progress and holds a promise that
  tomorrow will bring a new day and opportunities
• Plow
• Signifies labor and tillage of the soil which is
  the backbone of agriculture and the historic
  foundation of our countrys strengths

• The Eagle
• National symbol which serves as a reminder of our
  freedom and ability to explore new horizons for
  the future of agriculture.
• The Owl
• Long recognized for knowledge and wisdom.
• Agricultural Education and FFA
• Signify the combination of learning and
  leadership necessary for progressive agriculture.

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FFA Salute
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Iowa-Grant FFA Officers

• President
• Abby Spurley
• Vice President
• Taylor Fritsch
• Secretary
• Jenna Jones
• Treasurer
• Tamara Hess

• Sentinel
• Sara Addison
• Reporter
• Haley Zimmerman
• Parliamentarian
• Josh Rider