Agricultural Education and National FFA Organization

Flashcards covering the National Council for Agricultural Education, the history, definition, structure, and leadership of the National FFA Organization.

What is the primary role of The National Council for Agricultural Education?

It is the coordinating leadership organization for shaping and strengthening school-based agricultural education at all levels in the United States.

What is the mission of The National Council for Agricultural Education?

To establish high-quality agricultural education programs in America's schools by stimulating educator preparation/retention/advancement, program development for student success, program innovation, research-based practices, and expanded agricultural opportunities.

Which organizations comprise The National Council for Agricultural Education?

ACTE (Agricultural Education Division), AAAE, APLU, NAAE, NASAE, National FFA Alumni Association, National FFA Foundation, Inc., National FFA Organization, NFRBMEA, PAS, NYFEA, and the U.S. Department of Education.

In what month and year did the board of directors approve the official language defining "What Is FFA?"

January 2002

According to the official definition approved in 2002, what is FFA?

A dynamic youth development organization within agricultural education that prepares students for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success.

In what year was FFA founded as the Future Farmers of America?

$$1928$$

In what year was the organization's name officially changed to the National FFA Organization, and why?

In $1988$, to reflect the growing diversity of agriculture.

How many student members are engaged in agricultural education activities through FFA today?

More than $649,000$ student members.

To how many unique career opportunities in the agricultural science, food, fiber, and natural resources industry does FFA lead?

More than $235$ unique career opportunities.

What is the primary mission of FFA?

Student success

What do the letters FFA stand for, and under what name must the organization do business according to Article 1 of its National Constitution and Bylaws?

The letters stand for Future Farmers of America; however, the organization shall be known and do business as the National FFA Organization.

What are the three structural levels of the FFA organization?

Local, state, and national.

Who leads the National FFA Organization to set its vision and policy?

A board of directors and $6$ student national officers, acting on recommendations from national convention delegates and agricultural education stakeholders.

What specific student offices make up the six national officers of the National FFA Organization?

A president, a secretary, and $4$ regional vice presidents.

What role does the national staff serve in the National FFA Organization?

The national staff carries out policies and provides programs and services for the organization.

What groups and entities make up the local chapter level in the National FFA Structure?

Chapter members, chapter officers, chapter advisor, chapter advisory committee, school administration, and board of education (as well as local alumni and collegiate chapters).