Introduction to the FFA

Flower: Baker’s Fern

Term: Foliage

Baker’s Fern

Genus: Rumohra Available year round Dark green. Fronds are triangular, available in

several size grades Medium to large filler, covers

mechanics, adds mass & texture May have spores on the back – be

careful in corsages Longevity: 1-2 weeks Sold by bunch (12) Cost: $3.00/bunch

Foliage

Cut leaves or plants with leaves but no flowers.

The Basics

FFA MissionThe basis of it all

All programs and activities in FFA are based on the components of the mission

What are the 3 main parts?Premier LeadershipPersonal Growth Career Success

Play introduction movie

The Basics

FFA Organization• Local – Fauquier Chapter – Have our own Officers & Delegates

• Federation – Schools in Fauquier, Culpeper & Madison• Area (Central) – Piedmont area north of Richmond

• State – Officers selected from last year’s seniors• National – Selected from last year’s state officers

National FFA

Play Convention Movie

The Basics

Levels of FFA Membership– Like moving from pre-school to elementary to middle school to high school

– 4 levels for membership• Enter a new level as we get older and more

experienced

The Basics 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

The Basics

Levels of FFA Membership3. 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

The Basics

FFA Motto12 words for FFA members to live by:

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

What does it mean?

The Basics

FFA ColorsAdopted in 1929What are they?

National Blue: Nation’s Flag

Corn Gold Fields of Ripened Corn

The Basics

The FFA Salute

You’ve done this one a time or two! “I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United

States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”

What do you notice about the punctuation?

The Basics

The Code of EthicsWe will conduct ourselves at all times in

order to be a credit to our organization, chapter, school and community by:

Ethical Attitudes & Behaviors

Dress Respect. Honesty Conduct Sportsmanship Attending Taking pride Sharing Striving Diversity

The FFA Emblem (28-29)

KnowledgeProgressUnityFreedomLabor and Tillage of the Soil

FFA Official Dress

FFA Degrees

Grades SAE Rqd? # yrs Ag Ed

Discovery

Greenhand

Chapter

State

American

Complete the chart.

The Creed

Creed MovieCreed activity

Problems

Sometimes what seem like overwhelming problems to us have simple solutions.

Link

Bow Practice

Make another bottom bow – like we did on Friday

Then we’ll do an easier one.

This week

Tomorrow – receive and condition flowers

Thursday – Types of flowers & wiring and taping

Friday – BalloonsNext week – Valentines Day preparation