FFA Basics Presented By Raechel Lindbloom FFA Basics

FFA Basics Presented By: Raechel Lindbloom

FFA Basics o o o The Emblem Motto Offices Official Dress Degrees Membership

The Eagle l A national symbol which serves as a reminder of our freedom and ability to explore new horizons for the future of agriculture.

The Rising Sun l Signifies progress and holds a promise that tomorrow will bring a new day glowing with opportunity.

The Plow l Signifies labor and tillage of the soil, the backbone of agriculture and the historic foundation of our country’s strength.

The Owl l Long recognized for its wisdom, it symbolizes the knowledge required to be successful in the industry of agriculture.

Words of FFA & Agricultural Education l “Agricultural Education” and “FFA” are emblazoned in the center to signify the combination of learning and leadership necessary for progressive agriculture.

The FFA Official Colors National Blue Corn Gold

The FFA Motto Learning to Do Doing to Learn Earning to Live Living to Serve

FFA Officers and Stations l President – Stationed by the rising sun. l Vice President – Stationed by the plow. l Secretary – Stationed by the ear of corn.

FFA Officers and Stations l Treasurer – Stationed by the emblem of George Washington. l Reporter – Stationed by the American Flag. l Sentinel – Stationed by the door and the shield of friendship.

FFA Officers and Stations l The Advisor – Stationed by the owl. – This office held by the agriculture teacher.

FFA Official Dress l Males – Black Slacks – White Collared Shirt – Official FFA Tie – Official FFA Jacket zipped to the top – Black shoes and socks

FFA Official Dress l Females – Black skirt or Slacks – White Collared Blouse – Official FFA Scarf – Official FFA Jacket zipped to the top – Black shoes

FFA Official Dress

The FFA Jacket 1937 1945

The FFA Jacket Early Designs

Types of FFA Membership l Active – high school agricultural education student. l Alumni – Former active members, parents of FFA members, and others interested in and supportive of FFA.

Types of FFA Membership l Collegiate – Students enrolled at 2 or 4 year postsecondary school who have joined a collegiate chapter. l Honorary – Adults who have made outstanding contributions to FFA.

Thank you! l Raechel Lindbloom – Questions? – Comments?