Introduction to FFA n Whats in FFA for

Introduction to FFA n What’s in FFA for Me? Are you confused? Join FFA!

1. What are the 3 major components of the agricultural education program? Classroom and Lab n FFA n SAEP-Supervised Agricultural Experience n Classroom SAEP FFA

2. What role does FFA serve in the agricultural education Program? Develop leadership skills n Gives students an opportunity to practice the skills learned in the classroom n

3. List 10 benefits of becoming and FFA member. n n n n Become a leader Travel Earn money Be a Part of a Team Have Fun Serve the Community FFA Banquet n n n n New Horizons magazine Eating meetings Develop Pride Make positive choices Contests and Awards Recreational Activities Target Career Success

4. Where is the national FFA convention held each year? n n n Kansas City Missouri… 1928 -1998 Louisville, Kentucky… 1999 -2005 Indianapolis, Indiana… 2006 -2011

5. How much money does the National FFA Organization award in scholarships annually? n$2, 200, 000 Brock Mathews n Ashley Mc. Daniel n – have received FFA Scholarships – from Enterprise

6. How much are FFA dues per year? National Duesn Alabama State Duesn Local Duesn n Total FFA dues $7. 00 5. 00 0. 00 $12. 00

7. Jobs in agricultural and its related fields comprise close to _? _ % of all jobs in this country? n Answer: 20% Chuck Hood pours a footing. Building Construction SAEP

8. What Percent of all agricultural jobs are in production? 7%

9. What % of all agricultural jobs are in other fields? 93%

10. List seven categories of agricultural careers. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Production Science Communications Horticulture Forestry/Wildlife Marketing Mechanics

Review Name 3 components of the Agriscience Education Program. n How do these components relate to each other? n What percentage of our working population are actual farmers? n What percent of our working population work in agriculture? n What percent of our agricultural jobs are in production (farmers)? n

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