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FFA Facts Flip Book

Labels • • FFA What is it? FFA Basics Official Dress Emblem Important Dates Creed Opportunities

What is the FFA? • FFA is an organization for students interested in all aspects of agriculture…not just farming. • It is one of the 3 components of the Agricultural Education Program.

FFA is found in all 50 states and Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands. There are over 600, 000 FFA members in the US!

Who can be an FFA member? • Any student in grades 6 -12 who is enrolled in an agriculture course at a public school may join FFA. • A student can maintain membership up to three years after graduating from high school, or until they are 21 years of age.

FFA is found on 3 levels… • Local (TCMS FFA) • State (Georgia FFA Association) • National (National FFA Organization)

Membership Dues • $15. 00

Official Name of the FFA • National FFA Organization • When it began in 1928 the organization was known as the Future Farmers of America. • In 1988, the name changed to the National FFA Organization because the organization is more about agriculture as a whole than just farming!

Official Colors National Blue Corn Gold As the blue field of our nation's flag and the golden fields of ripened corn unify our country, the FFA colors of national blue and corn gold give unity to the organization.

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

The FFA Emblem

5 symbols on the Emblem • Eagle • Owl • Plow • Rising Sun • Cross section of an ear of corn

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

Owl The owl is long recognized for its wisdom, and symbolizes the knowledge required to be successful in the industry of agriculture.

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

Rising Sun The rising sun signifies progress and holds a promise that tomorrow will bring a new day glowing with opportunity.

Cross Section of an Ear of Corn Ear of corn provides the foundation of the emblem, just as corn has historically served as the foundation crop of American agriculture. It is also a symbol of unity, as corn is grown in every state of the nation.

The words… "Agricultural Education" and "FFA" are emblazoned in the center to signify the combination of learning and leadership necessary for progressive agriculture.

Flip #3: The Emblem 1. Fill in the blanks on the “ 5 Symbols of the Emblem” sheet, cut it out and glue it onto Flip #3

Flip #3: The Emblem • Color the FFA Emblem (CORRECTLY), cut it out and glue it above the symbols and their meanings on Flip #3

As we view the next few slides, fill in the dates of each event in the blanks on your paper that looks like this… • • _____: The Smith-Hughes National Vocational Education Act establishes agriculture classes _____: : the Future Farmers of America was established in Kansas City, Missouri _____: : The official colors-national blue and corn gold-are adopted. _____: : Official jacket adopted as official dress. _____: : U. S. Congress passes Public Law 81 -740, which grants the FFA a Federal Charter _____: : The New Farmers of America (NFA), merges with the FFA _____: : Girls are allowed to join _____: : Official name changed from "Future Farmers of America" to the "National FFA Organization"

1917: The Smith-Hughes National Vocational Education Act establishes agriculture classes

1928: the FFA was established in Kansas City, Missouri

1929: The official colors (national blue and corn gold) were adopted. National Blue Corn Gold

1933: Official jacket adopted as official dress.

1950: Congress passes Public Law 81 -740, which grants the FFA with a federal charter

1965: The New Farmers of America (NFA), merges with the FFA

1969: Girls are allowed to join FFA

1988: Official name changed from "Future Farmers of America" to the "National FFA Organization"

Flip #4: Important Dates • Fill in the dates for each event in FFA history • Cut out the information and glue it onto flip #4

FFA Official Dress

Flip #5: FFA Official Dress For Males – – – Black dress pants White dress shirt Official FFA tie Black socks Black dress shoes Official FFA jacket zipped to the top For Females – – – Black skirt White collared blouse Official FFA scarf Black hose Black dress shoes Official FFA jacket zipped to the top

Flip #6: The FFA Creed • Cut out and glue The FFA Creed onto Flip #6 THE FFA CREED I believe in the future of agriculture, with a faith born not of words but of deeds - achievements won by the present and past generations of agriculturists; in the promise of better days through better ways, even as the better things we now enjoy have come to us from the struggles of former years. I believe that to live and work on a good farm, or to be engaged in other agricultural pursuits, is pleasant as well as challenging; for I know the joys and discomforts of agricultural life and hold an inborn fondness for those associations which, even in hours of discouragement, I cannot deny. I believe in leadership from ourselves and respect from others. I believe in my own ability to work efficiently and think clearly, with such knowledge and skill as I can secure, and in the ability of progressive agriculturists to serve our own and the public interest in producing and marketing the product of our toil. I believe in less dependence on begging and more power in bargaining; in the life abundant and enough honest wealth to help make it so--for others as well as myself; in less need for charity and more of it when needed; in being happy myself and playing square with those whose happiness depends upon me. I believe that American agriculture can and will hold true to the best traditions of our national life and that I can exert an influence in my home and community which will stand solid for my part in that inspiring task. The creed was written by E. M. Tiffany, and adopted at the 3 rd National Convention of the FFA. It was revised at the 38 th Convention and the 63 rd Convention.

Flip #7: Opportunities • • Monthly Chapter Meetings Conferences and Conventions Summer Camp FFA Day at the Fair Community Service Projects Leadership and friendship Scholarships and Money

Flip #7: Opportunities • Career Development Events (competitions) – – Land Evaluation Wildlife Management Forestry Lawn Mower Operations – – Livestock Evaluation Meats Evaluation Horse Evaluation Poultry Evaluation – Floral Design – Floriculture – Nursery / Landscape – – – FFA Quiz FFA Creed Speaking Prepared Public Speaking Parliamentary Procedure Agriscience Fair

Back Cover The National FFA Organization is dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.