Explore FFA - Empowering Youth for Leadership in Agriculture
The National FFA Organization is a premier youth organization focusing on leadership and career development in agriculture. With over 850,000 student members across the U.S., FFA offers opportunities for personal growth, career success, and hands-on experiences through agricultural education. The three-component model includes classroom instruction, FFA organization involvement, and supervised agriculture experiences outside class time. Students can explore various career pathways in agriculture, animal systems, agribusiness, natural resources, and more. FFA shapes future leaders, professionals, and entrepreneurs in the agricultural industry.
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CLICK BELOW FOR VIDEO: ABOUT US - NATIONAL FFA ORGANIZATION FFA is the premier youth organization preparing members for leadership and careers in the science, business and technology of agriculture. FFA is currently comprised of 850,823 student members Nationwide, there are 8,995 local FFA chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands. 2
THE THREE COMPONENT MODEL Through agricultural education, students are provided opportunities for leadership development, personal growth and career success. Agricultural education instruction is delivered through three major components: 20XX 3
COMPONENT #1 - AGRICULTURE EDUCATION CLASSROOM & LABORATORY WV Department of Education Agriculture Career Pathways Explore Courses Here: High School CTE Standards (state.wv.us) POWER, STRUCTURAL & TECHNICAL SYSTEMS Potential Careers: Welder Heavy Equipment Operator Mechanic/Repair Services Carpenter Transportation ANIMAL PROCESSING Potential Careers: Butcher Animal Health Inspector Processing Plant Manager Feedlot Processor Safety Manager AGRIBUSINESS SYSTEMS Potential Careers: Greenhouse Operator Food Services Mechanics Services Animal & Plant Production ANIMAL SYSTEMS Potential Careers: Livestock Farmer Veterinarian Veterinary Assistant Research/Lab Animal Manager Pet Groomer NATURAL RESOURCES SYSTEMS Potential Careers: Soil Scientist Park Ranger Conservationist Wildlife Biologist PLANT SYSTEMS Potential Careers: Crop Producer Agronomist Biologist Landscape Architect 4
COMPONENT #2 - AGRICULTURE EDUCATION THE NATIONAL FFA ORGANIZATION FFA is a dynamic youth organization that changes lives and prepares members for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. FFAdevelops members potential and helps them discover their talent through hands-on experiences, which give members the tools to achieve real-world success. Members are future chemists, veterinarians, government officials, entrepreneurs, bankers, international business leaders, teachers and premier professionals in many career fields. FFA is an intracurricular student organization for those interested in agriculture and leadership. It 5
COMPONENT #3 - AGRICULTURE EDUCATION THE SUPERVISED AGRICULTURE EXPERIENCE Explore: SAE for ALL - SAE For All An SAE is an agriculturally related experience that is conducted outside of class time and is worth credit per academic year. If a student touches, prepares, sells or communicates about anything related to agriculture, food or natural resources, the experience will count as an SAE. 6
ADVANTAGES OF THE TOTAL AGRICULTURE PROGRAM Students gain the knowledge in the classroom and laboratory environment and apply them to their SAE Programs. FFA Members can earn regional, state and national recognize through awards and scholarships. Through Career and Leadership Development Events, participating FFA members in grades 7 to 12 are challenged to develop critical thinking skills and effective decision-making skills, foster teamwork and promote communication while recognizing the value of ethical competition and individual achievement. CDE and LDE events occur at the local, state and national levels. Explore FFA Competitive Events Here: Career and Leadership Development Events - National FFA Organization 7
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