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FFA History

FFA History. Introduction to Agriculture. STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVES. Explain how, when, and why the FFA was organized Explain the mission and strategies, colors, motto, parts of the emblem, and the organizational structure of the FFA. Recite and explain the meaning of the FFA Creed .

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FFA History

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  1. FFA History Introduction to Agriculture

  2. STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVES. • Explain how, when, and why the FFA was organized • Explain the mission and strategies, colors, motto, parts of the emblem, and the organizational structure of the FFA. • Recite and explain the meaning of the FFA Creed. • Explain the purpose of a Program of Activities and its committee structure.

  3. Active Agriculture Education/FFA Alumni Collegiate Eagle Ear of Corn FFA Motto Henry Groseclose Honorary C. H. Lane Owl Carlton Patton Plow Program of Activities Rising sun Smith-Hughes Act E. M. Tiffany Vocabulary

  4. MAJOR Historical events • The initial idea for forming the organization resulted from Congress passing the Smith-Hughes Act, in 1917. • This act was known as the National Vocational Education Act which established vocational agriculture classes. • In the early 1920’s, Virginia formed the first Future Farmers Club for boys in agriculture classes.

  5. Major Historical Eventsin the FFA • 1928 Future Farmers of America was established in Kansas City, Missouri. • 1939 National FFA Camp set up on land that formerly belonged to George Washington in in Alexandria, Virginia. (The camp later became the National FFA Center.)

  6. Henry Groseclose, an agriculture teacher from Blacksburg, Virginia, organized the first Future Farmers of America and is known as the father of the FFA. • In 1926, the American Royal Livestock Show in Kansas City, Missouri, invited students to compete in livestock contests. • The National FFA Organization was established on November 20, 1928 at the Hotel Baltimore in Kansas City, Missouri. • National dues were 10 cents per member.

  7. D. In 1929, 64 delegates from 33 states met for their annual convention. • 1. National blue and corn gold were selected as their official colors. • 3. The first Star Farmer of America, Carlton Patton from Arkansas, was named. • 4. By 1934, all states except Rhode Island had FFA Chapters. • 5. A national convention was held every year in Kansas City, Missouri for over 70 years. Beginning in 1999, the convention will be in Louisville, Kentucky.

  8. Major Historical Eventsin the FFA • 1944 National FFA Foundation was formed to use funds from business and industry to support FFA activities. • 1950 Public Law 740 was passed by Congress granting the FFA a federal charter. • 1952 The National Future Farmer magazine was started.

  9. Major Historical Eventsin the FFA • 1959 National FFA Center moved from Alexandria, VA, to Indianapolis, IN. • 1965 Consolidation with the New Farmers of America (NFA) strengthened the FFA. (NFA was an organization similar to the FFA for African American students.) • 1969 Female students were allowed to become members.

  10. Major Historical Eventsin the FFA • 1971 National FFA Alumni Association was formed. • 1988 Name of the organization was changed to National FFA Organization. • 1989 Name of The National Future Farmer magazine was changed to New Horizons. • 1999 72nd National Convention held in Louisville, Kentucky.

  11. • Recreation • Patriotism • Service • Character • Thrift • Leadership • Scholarship • Improved Agriculture • Cooperation • Citizenship The FFA Purpose The purpose of the FFA is to develop: The FFA stresses three closely related areas: leadership, personal growth, and career success.

  12. Kinds of FFA Membership • 1. Active – those enrolled in agricultural classes and have paid their membership dues. • 2. Alumni – open to former active members, collegiate, and honorary members, and other individuals who support the FFA. • 3. Collegiate – belong to FFA chapters at two- or four-year post secondary institutions and are enrolled in agricultural courses. • 4. Honorary – given to individuals who have provided outstanding service to the FFA and/or agricultural education.

  13. FFA MottoLearning to DoDoing to LearnEarning to LiveLiving to Serve

  14. Colors of the FFA • The colors of the FFA are National Blue and Corn Gold. Blue reminds us that the FFA is a national organization. Gold reminds us that corn is a native American crop grown in every state.

  15. Symbols of the FFA Emblem • The FFA emblem was designed with much thought and meaning. • It is made up of five symbols.

  16. Symbols of the FFA Emblem • A cross-section of an ear of corn. The symbol of corn represents our common agricultural interests, is native to America, and is grown in every state.

  17. Symbols of the FFA Emblem • The rising sun. It symbolizes progress in agriculture and the confidence that FFA members have in the future.

  18. Symbols of the FFA Emblem • The plow. It is a symbol of labor and tillage of the soil.

  19. Symbols of the FFA Emblem • The owl. It symbolizes wisdom and knowledge.

  20. Symbols of the FFA Emblem • The eagle. This is symbolic of the national scope of the FFA.

  21. Symbols of the FFA Emblem • The words “Agricultural Education“ surround the letters “FFA.” This tells us that FFA is an important part of agriculture and agribusiness programs.

  22. Some Guidelines ForWearing the FFA Jacket • 1. It should only be worn by FFA members. • 2. It should always be clean and neat. • 3. It should only have the names of the state association and local chapter on the back. Individual’s name and office of honor should be on the front.

  23. Some Guidelines ForWearing the FFA Jacket • 4. It should be worn with the zipper fastened to all official FFA occasions. • 5. It should not be worn with apparel bearing the insignia of other organizations. • 6. It should be worn with no more than three medals beneath the individual’s name.

  24. 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.

  25. The FFA Creed • 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 fond-ness for those associations which, even in hours of discouragement, I cannot deny.

  26. The FFA Creed • 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 ag-riculturists to serve our own and the public interest in producing and marketing the product of our toil.

  27. The FFA Creed • 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 paying square with those whose happiness depends upon me.

  28. The FFA Creed • 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.

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