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FFA Then and Now

FFA Then and Now. 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. Agricultural Education Mission.

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FFA Then and Now

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  1. FFAThen and Now

  2. 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.

  3. Agricultural Education Mission • Agricultural education prepares students for successful careers and a lifetime of informed choices in global agriculture, food, fiber, and natural resource systems.

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

  5. In the beginning… • Virginia started “corn clubs” • This would later turn into the Future Farmers of Virginia (FFV) • Advisor Henry Groseclose • Future Farmers of America would model after this organization

  6. 1917-Smith Hughes Act • The National Vocational Education Act • provides funding to states for vocational education courses

  7. 1926-The American Royal Livestock Show • The American Royal Livestock Show invites vocational agriculture students to participate in national livestock judging contests in Kansas City, Mo.

  8. 1928-Future Farmers of American was born • Future Farmers of America (FFA) is established at a meeting in Kansas City, Mo.at the Hotel Baltimore. • 33 delegates from 18 states attended this first National FFA convention. • Leslie Applegate of New Jersey is selected as the first national FFA president.

  9. National Blue Corn Gold 1929-Colors adopted • National Blue and Corn Gold are adopted as the official colors • What was the reason for these SPECFIC colors?

  10. 1930-Creed was adopted • The creed that appeared in the first manual was written by Edwin Osgood Grover titled “The Country Boy’s Creed • The creed we use today was written by E.M. Tiffany a agriculture educator from Wisconsin • He never attended an FFA convention

  11. 1933-Blue Corduroy • The blue corduroy jacket was adopted • The Fredrickstown, Ohio band was invited to play at the National Convention. They designed the jacket for this event. • It was so popular the jacket would later become part of FFA’s official dress.

  12. Universal Lettering Company

  13. 1935- New Farmers of America • The New Farmers of America was established • Tuskegee University, Alabama

  14. 1950-Federal Charter • Federal Charter 81-740 • A bill is passed that grants FFA a federal charter and specifies that a U.S. Department of Education staff member be the national FFA advisor. • FFA is an “inter-curricular” part of an agricultural education program

  15. 1952-Future Farmer • The first issue of the Future Farmer is published

  16. 1965- Merger • The NFA and FFA merge

  17. 1969-Here comes the girls • FFA opens membership to girls, making it possible for them to hold office and participate in competitive events at regional and national levels.

  18. 1973-Dress the Part • The official dress standards were established

  19. 1988-Name Changes • Future Farmers of America changes its name to National FFA Organization to better reflect the expanded agricultural opportunities encompassing science, business and technology, in addition to production farming.

  20. 1989-Looking to New Horizons • The National Future Farmer magazine changes its name to FFA New Horizon

  21. 1998-We’re Moving • National FFA Center is moved from Alexandria, Va., to Indianapolis, Ind. The new National FFA Center building – which houses the National FFA Organization, the National FFA Foundation and the National FFA Alumni Association

  22. The Emblem • The FFA emblem is one of the longest standing parts of our organization • Each part represents an important element in what we stand for as FFA members

  23. The Ear of Corn • Provides the foundation of the emblem, just as corn has historically served as the foundation crop of American agriculture. • A symbol of unity, because corn is grown in every state in the nation.

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

  25. The Rising Sun • Signifies progress and holds a promise that tomorrow will bring a new day glowing with opportunity.

  26. The Plow • Signifies labor and tillage of the soil, the backbone of agriculture and the historic foundation of our country’s strength.

  27. The Owl • Long recognized for its wisdom, it symbolizes the knowledge required to be successful in the industry of agriculture.

  28. Words of FFA & Agricultural Education • “Agricultural Education” and “FFA” are emblazoned in the center to signify the combination of learning and leadership necessary for progressive agriculture.

  29. Your FFA North Carolina Southeast Region Tobacco Federation Eastern Wayne High School FFA Chapter

  30. Your FFA Officers • President: Chassidy Lee • Vice President: Michael Hood • Secretary: Lauren Dimmett • Treasurer: Jessica House • Reporter: Lauren Corbett • Sentinel: Justin Lee • Parliamentarian: Alan Matthews • Historian: Allyson Newsome • Photographer: Pamela Scott

  31. FFA 2010 Community Service Project

  32. Rainwater Conservation LOOK!!! Running Water Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair 2010

  33. Collegiate FFA in NC

  34. Citation • Dr. Wendy Warner- AEE 503 • Crest High School • Universal Lettering Company • www.ncffa.org • www.ffa.org • www.americanagriwomen.org • Commonthreads.ucdavis.edu • Official FFA Manual • FFA Student Handbook

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