pg 1 ag FFA Overview and Organizational Structure

Overview of the Future Farmers of America (FFA)

• Definition and Purpose of FFA

  • Founded as the Future Farmers of America

  • Focus on developing leadership, personal growth, and career success in students involved in agriculture.

Historical Changes

• Name Change in 1988

  • The organization changed its name to the "FFA" to reflect its broader mission beyond just farming.

  • Reason for the name change: To encompass the broader scope of agricultural education, which includes science, math, and technology in agriculture, not just traditional farming.

Geographic Information

• Location of Winfield

  • Area: 5

  • District: Northeast

Organizational Structure

• Total Districts

  • There are a total of 6 districts within the organization.

FFA Degree Ladder

• Order of Degrees from Lowest to Highest:

  1. Chapter Degree

  2. State Degree

  3. American Degree

  • Each degree represents a level of achievement and participation in FFA activities and agricultural education.

FFA Mission Statement

• Mission of the FFA:

  • "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."

Agricultural Education Model

• Components of the Agricultural Education Model:

  • Instruction: Classroom and laboratory instruction to develop skills and knowledge in agriculture.

  • SAE (Supervised Agricultural Experience): Experiential learning through agricultural projects that students manage and learn from.

  • FFA: Opportunities for students to apply communication, leadership, and personal growth skills in competitive activities and community service.