The FFA Mission FFA makes a positive difference

The FFA Mission 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.

The FFA Mission • The basis of it all – All programs and activities in FFA are based on the components of the mission – This mission couldn’t happen without the agricultural education program! Career Success Premier Leadership Personal Growth

FFA Structure • 3 Significant Levels – – Local State National Sometimes districts, regions and areas

Levels of FFA Membership • Membership in FFA is like moving from pre -school to elementary to middle school to high school to college • 4 levels – Enter a new level as we get older and more experienced

Levels of FFA Membership 1. Active • • • Middle and High School Enrolled in an Ag Ed Class Paid FFA dues 2. Collegiate • • • Post-high school Pursuing an ag-related career or interest in the future of the agricultural industry Paid FFA dues

Levels of FFA Membership 3. Alumni • • • Past FFA members and supporters of FFA Paid FFA Alumni dues 40, 000 members across the United States 4. Honorary • • FFA supporter who’s gone above and beyond the necessary Nominated to receive the membership – no dues

FFA Degrees • Recognize active members for participation and skill acquisition – Discovery – Greenhand – Chapter – State – American