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We are the future of agriculture.
The National FFA Organization (formerly Future Farmers of America) is a youth organization with a focus on agriculture and student leadership. FFA members go on to have successful careers in everything from traditional farming and ag professions to teaching to business and entrepreneurship.
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At right: "Scenes from the 2019 National FFA Convention & Expo | Review Video" from ffa.org
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MORE INFORMATION
CDEs, LDEs, Agriscience Fair, and more
Showcase your research and understanding
Students participating in the Agriscience Fair develop research projects about various agriculture industries and present their research to judges in both an interview and a written report. Middle school and high school students can participate individually or in two-person teams in one of six categories. Check with your advisor to see which events are scheduled for your area.
AKA Career Development Events and Leadership Development Events
CDEs and LDEs are competition events in the fields of career development and leadership development, respectively. Examples of CDEs are Ag Sales, Veterinary Science, Livestock Judging, and Floral Design. Examples of LDEs are Creed Speaking (freshmen only), Prepared Public Speaking, Extemporaneous Public Speaking, and Job Interview. See a full list of available CDEs and LDEs here. Check with your advisor to see which events are scheduled for your area.
DEGREES
A testament to your FFA commitment
Degrees include the Discovery (7th and 8th grade students only), Greenhand, Chapter, State, and American. Requirements, such as hours worked or money earned/invested, vary for each degree. Check your FFA Manual or FFA Student Handbook for more details. Contact your advisor if you wish to apply for one of these degrees.
Celebrating skill development
Any FFA member with an eligible SAE can compete in Proficiency Awards! These awards recognize individuals for the career-related skills they develop from work on their SAEs. According to the National FFA Organization, a SAE "must be agricultural in nature, fit into at least one nationally recognized agriculture, food and natural resource (AFNR) pathway and meet the description of the
award area in which they apply" to be eligible for a Proficiency Award. Check with your advisor to determine whether your SAE meets these qualifications.
"I believe that American agriculture can and will hold true to the best traditions of our national life ..."
E.M. Tiffany, The FFA Creed
What will you do to continue the tradition of agriculture?
