Badger FFA Handbook 2010

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Badger FFA Handbook
Contents
Welcome
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Communications
Meet the Team
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What is the FFA?
Frequently Asked Questions
Membership
Supervised Agriculture Experience (SAE)
FFA Basics
FFA Creed
Opening and Closing Ceremonies
Official Dress
Code of Conduct
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12-15
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Student Development
Leadership Conferences
Degrees of Membership
Speaking Contests
Career Development Events
Proficiency Awards
Agriscience Fair
Scholarships
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20-21
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23-26
27-33
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Chapter Development
FFA Committees
Fundraising
Awards Banquet
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Community Development
FFA Week
Agriscience Day
Earth Day
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Photos for Fun
FFA Terminology Glossary
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This document is also available electronically at
www.badgerffa.org
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Welcome!
Dear Badger Agriculture Students and Parents,
Welcome back! We are very excited about the start of this year, and we wanted to let you know
about some big changes that we have occurring within our FFA Chapter. This year we will be piloting a new Wisconsin FFA Membership Program where all agriculture students enrolled in classes at
Badger High School will become FFA members at the national, state, and local level. The main idea
behind this concept is so that all agriculture students have the opportunity to participate in all the
amazing activities that the FFA has to offer regardless of their background, financial status, or fear
of trying something new.
Members are able to participate in as little or as much of the FFA activities as they desire, but we
hope that they take advantage of as much as possible to gain the most for their future careers and
lives. We have created a Badger FFA Member Handbook that we encourage you to look through
and see what the FFA has to offer.
Not only does the FFA Organization look good on job resumes, college and scholarship applications, it is also an opportunity to meet new friends, travel the state and country, learn public
speaking and career skills, get involved in local community projects, and most of all have fun! We
look forward to the school year ahead, and all the exciting FFA activities planned! If you have any
questions about Badger FFA membership, please contact us through email or phone which is listed
on page 5.
Sincerely,
Candice Olson and Larry Plapp
Badger Agricultural Science Instructors and FFA Co-Advisors
The Badger
FFA begin
in May 13th
1939.
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Communications
You will not be able to take advantage of the great opportunities if you don’t
what and when they are. The Badger FFA is making great strides to keep FFA
members, parents, and supporters informed. The Badger FFA uses the following methods to communicate with our members. Then it is up to you as a
member to make the most of your FFA experience.
FFA Text Message System
FFA Website
Receive FFA announcements on your Visit the Badger FFA website located
cell phone. This is the easiest way for
at www.badgerffa.org
you to receive immediate updates
The FFA homepage includes a calenabout FFA events. Text
dar of FFA activities, information
―JOIN16409Y‖ to the phone number
about the organization, pictures of
―68398‖ this will enroll you in the
events, and more.
Badger FFA Tatango system
Be sure to check it often!
FFA Bulletin Board
The Badger FFA has a bulletin board
located in the hallway of the west
wing. Check it every time you walk
by for something new.
Badger FFA
educates over 300
third grade
students at
Agriscience Day
each October.
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Facebook
The Badger FFA has a group site
called ―Badger FFA‖ that you can join
on facebook. If you provide us your
email address we will even invite you
to join at the beginning of the year.
This is updated regularly with events
posted, and pictures.
Meet the 2010-2011
Officer Team
President
Emma Jones
Vice President
Shanna Mercier
Secretary
Amber Hidalgo
Treasurer
April Speckman
Reporters
Ty Lasch & Kelly Brabec
Historian
Taylor Kundert
Sentinel
Dakota Siegler
Student Advisor 3rd– Chris Mollman
Student Advisor 4th-- Michelle Meyers
Student Advisor 8th-- Carly Sinclair
Advisors
Ms. Candice Olson
262-348-2000 ext. 2356
[email protected]
Mr. Larry Plapp
262-348-2000 ext. 2332
[email protected]
Badger High School
220 E. South Street
Lake Geneva, Wisconsin 53147
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What is the FFA?
The FFA is one of the largest youth organization in the world. Membership is
open to any student in grades 7-12 that are enrolled in an agriculture course. It
is a national organization of 506,199 members preparing for leadership and careers in science, business, and technology in agriculture. The organization has
7,429 chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.
National FFA Membership Statistics:
38% female, 62% male (females hold more than 50% of leadership positions)
75% are Caucasian, 11% Hispanic, and 4% is African American
27% live in rural farm areas, 39% live in rural non-farm areas, 34% live in
urban areas (definitely not just for ―hicks from the sticks‖)
There are FFA chapters in 16 of the country’s 20 largest cities, including
New York, Philadelphia, and Chicago
There are more than 11,000 agriculture instructors in the nation
The FFA sets up several key factors to accomplish its mission of premier leadership, personal growth, and career success. Some of these
objectives are:
Developing competent and assertive agricultural leadership
Increase awareness of the global and technological importance of
agriculture and its contribution to our well-being
Help the local community
Encourage friendships and networking
Strengthen the confidence of agriculture students in themselves and
their work
Promotes the intelligent choice and establishment of an agricultural
career
Encourage wise management of economic, environmental, and
human resources of the community
Develop interpersonal skills in teamwork, communications,
human relations, and social interaction
Build character and promotes citizenship, volunteerism, and
patriotism
Promote healthy lifestyles
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Frequently d Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
When are FFA Meetings?
Most chapter membership meetings are scheduled for the 2nd Tuesday
night of the month at 6 PM in the high school agricultural sciences room
(312). Members should enter the high school through the agricultural sciences room doors.
Committee and activity meetings are typically held immediately after
school. Snacks are typically provided before the meeting.
Where can I learn more about FFA and agricultural education?
Wisconsin FFA Website: www.wisconsinffa.org
National FFA Website: www.ffa.org
Wisconsin Team Ag Ed: www.WisconsinTeamAgEd.com
Badger High School: www.badger.k12.wi.us
Do I need to buy an FFA jacket?
Owning your own FFA jacket is your personal choice. The FFA chapter has a set of ―loaner‖ jackets that members may borrow if needed. The
FFA jacket is now primarily worn as part of ―FFA Official Dress.‖ FFA
Official dress is the professional attire worn by FFA members at events
such as leadership conferences, conventions, banquets and contests. If you
choose to become active in many of the FFA activities you may very well
want to purchase your own FFA jacket. Every FFA jacket is filled with
symbolism that reflects the values and traditions of FFA members and a
personal jacket can also show your story of FFA involvement and achievements.
How do I purchase an FFA jacket and how much do they cost?
FFA jackets can only be ordered by the FFA advisor so please place
your jacket order with the FFA advisor which costs $50. You may also
want to order your own FFA tie or scarf to become part of your official
dress which costs $10-$13.
“If you don’t know where you’re going . . .
how will you ever know when you get there???”
-Cheshire Cat (Alice in Wonderland)
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Membership Program
1. The Badger FFA will pay the state and national FFA dues for all students
enrolled in agricultural education classes for the school year.
2. FFA Membership rosters will be submitted in early October and early February after the drop/add timeline for semester classes has passed.
3. Students must be enrolled in at least one agricultural education class every
school year to maintain FFA membership. Graduates can retain membership
beyond graduation as long as they had at least one semester of agriculture
during their senior year.
4. Members should show an interest in the affairs of the local FFA chapter by
attending meetings, striving for degrees of membership, and participating in
other organized activities of the chapter.
5. Display conduct consistent with the ideals and purposes of the National
FFA Organization.
The FFA Mission
The National FFA Organization is dedicated to making a positive difference in
the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agriculture education.
The FFA Motto
Learning to Do,
Doing to Learn,
Earning to Live,
Living to Serve
FFA members
gave milk
machine profits to
the Time Is Now
as a part of
FFA Week
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SAE’s
Supervised Agricultural Experiences
It is important for you, as a student, to gain career based experiences. In agricultural education this is accomplished through SAEs
Your time spent doing agricultural activities will be documented in your SAE
Project Book. These journals are updated week by week and stored in your
class binder. It is much easier to apply for awards and scholarships at a later
date if these journals are kept up to date.
Examples of Agricultural Hours
Mowing the Lawn
Planting a garden
Working at the Ski Lift
Working in a grocery store
Working with an Ag business
Teach others about agriculture
Write articles for newspapers
And much, much more!....
Working with household pets
Working on a farm
Weeding the flowerbeds
Volunteering at an animal shelter
Other landscaping work
Start your own floral design business
I worked all of these hours, now what are they good for?
They are used to apply for a proficiency award
Chapter degrees are awarded largely based on SAE hours
Wisconsin and National FFA awards many scholarships and awards to
members with a solid SAE program
For more information, consult your FFA manual under SAE or talk to your agricultural science instructor.
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FFA Basics
THE EMBLEM
The cross section of the ear of corn provides the foundation of the emblem,
just as corn has historically served as the foundation crop of American
agriculture. It is also a symbol of unity, as corn is grown in every state of
the nation.
The rising sun signifies progress and holds a promise that tomorrow will
bring a new day glowing with opportunity.
The plow signifies labor and tillage of the soil, the backbone of agriculture
and the historic foundation of our country’s strength.
The eagle is a national symbol that serves as a reminder of our freedom and
ability to explore new horizons for the future of agriculture.
The owl, long recognized for its wisdom, symbolizes the knowledge
required to be successful in the industry of agriculture.
The words "Agricultural Education" and "FFA" are emblazoned in the
center to signify the combination of learning and leadership necessary for
progressive agriculture.
THE FFA COLORS
As the blue of our nation’s flag, and the golden fields of ripened corn unify
our country, the FFA colors of National Blue and Corn Gold give unity to the
organization.
FFA members
collected items for
donation to Fellow
Mortals as a part
of FFA Week
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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.
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 fondness for those associations which,
even in hours of discouragement, I cannot deny.
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 agriculturists to serve our own and
the public interest in producing and marketing the product of
our toil.
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 playing square with those whose happiness depends
upon me.
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.
The creed was written by E.M. Tiffany, and
adopted at the 3rd National FFA Convention.
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FFA Opening Ceremonies
Why does the FFA have opening and closing ceremonies?
Ceremonies emphasize the purpose of the meetings, the duties of the
officers, and the significance of recognition given to individuals.
Opening the Meeting
(When the time set for the opening of the meeting arrives, the president, after quietly arranging for any necessary officer substitutions, rises, raps for attention, secures order, and
proceeds as indicated below. The other officers rise as called upon by the vice president,
and remain standing until seated by the president.)
President: "The meeting room will come to order. We are now holding a meeting of the
Badger FFA chapter. Mr./Mdm. Vice President, are all officers at their stations?"
Vice President: (Rising and facing the president) ―I shall call the role of officers, determine
if they are at their stations and report back to you, Mr./Mdm. President."
Vice President: (Calling roll of officers)
"The Sentinel."
Sentinel: "Stationed by the door."
Vice President: "Your duties there?"
Sentinel: "Through this door passes many friends of the FFA. It is my duty to see that the
door is open to our friends at all times and that they are welcome. I care for the meeting
room and paraphernalia. I strive to keep the room comfortable and assist the president in
maintaining order."
Vice President: The Historian?
Historian: "Stationed at the chapter scrapbook."
Vice President: "What are your duties?"
Historian: "Tradition and history are a source of pride for our organization. It is my duty to
maintain a record of chapter achievements and promote excellence through highlighting activities, events and accomplishments so that our chapter membership is motivated by our
past successes and looks to future achievements."
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FFA Opening Ceremonies
Vice President: "The Reporter."
Reporter: "The reporter is stationed by the flag."
Vice President: "Why by the flag."
Reporter: "As the flag covers the United States of America, so I strive to inform the people
in order that every man, woman and child may know that the FFA is a national organization
that reaches from the state of Alaska to Puerto Rico and from the state of Maine to Hawaii."
Vice President: "The Treasurer."
Treasurer: "Stationed at the emblem of Washington."
Vice President: "Your duties there."
Treasurer: "I keep a record of receipts and disbursements just as Washington kept his farm
accounts-carefully and accurately. I encourage thrift among the members and strive to build
up our financial standing through savings and investments. George Washington was better
able to serve his country because he was financially independent."
Vice President: "The Secretary."
Secretary: "Stationed by the ear of corn."
Vice President: "Your duties there."
Secretary: "I keep an accurate record of all meetings and correspond with other secretaries
wherever corn is grown and FFA members meet."
Vice President: "The Student Advisor."
Student Advisor: "Stationed by the Key."
Vice President: "Why are you so stationed?"
Student Advisor: "The key is the symbol of our future and success. We face many challenges in our lives. We must discover the key to our future and use it, for the key will
unlock our potential for success.‖
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FFA Opening Ceremonies
Vice President: "The Advisor."
Advisor: "Here by the owl."
Vice President: "Why stationed by the owl?"
Advisor: "The owl is a time-honored emblem of knowledge and wisdom. Being older than
the rest of you, I am asked to advise you from time to time, as the need arises. I hope that
my advice will always be based on true knowledge and ripened with wisdom.
"Mr./Mdm. Vice President, why do you keep a plow at your station?"
Vice President: "The plow is the symbol of labor and tillage of the soil. Without labor, neither knowledge nor wisdom can accomplish much. My duties require me to assist at all
times in directing the work of our organization. I preside over meeting in the absence of our
president, whose place is beneath the rising sun."
Advisor: "Why is the president so stationed?"
Vice President: "The rising sun is the token of a new era in agriculture. If we will follow
the leadership of our president, we shall be led out of the darkness of selfishness and into
the glorious sunlight of brotherhood and cooperation. Mr./Mdm. President, all officers are at
the stations."
President: (Rises and faces the vice president) "Thank you, Mr./Mdm. Vice President." (All
take seats at tap of gavel) "The secretary will call the roll of members."
Secretary: "There are ___ members and ___ guests present, Mr./Mdm. President."
President: "Thank you. FFA members, why are we here?"
(All members stand at 3 taps of gavel.)
All members in unison: "To practice brotherhood, honor agricultural opportunities and responsibilities, and develop those qualities of leadership which an FFA member should possess." (All are seated at 1 tap of gavel.)
President: "May we accomplish our purposes. I now declare this meeting of the Badger
FFA Chapter duly opened for the transaction of business, or attention to any matters which
may properly be presented."
(Proceed with the regular order of business.)
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FFA Closing Ceremonies
Closing the Meeting
When the business at hand has been disposed of or an appointed time for closing has arrived, the procedure is as indicated below.
President: "Mr./ Mdm. Secretary, do you have a record of any further business which
should now be transacted?"
Secretary: (Rises, replies and is seated.) "I have none, Mr./Mdm. President."
President: "Does any member know of any new or unfinished business which should properly come before this meeting? (If no answer, proceed as follows)
"We are about to adjourn this meeting of the Badger FFA Chapter."
As we mingle with others, let us be diligent in labor, just in our dealings, courteous to everyone, and above all, honest and fair in the game of life. Fellow members and guests, join
me in a salute to our flag."
(Taps three times with gavel to call members to stand, face the flag at the at the reporters
station, and, with their right bands over their hearts, repeat the following pledge.)
All in unison: "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."
President: "I now declare this meeting adjourned." (Taps once with gavel and the meeting
is adjourned.)
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Official Dress:
Only Blue Will Do
At FFA events and activities members are required to wear the appropriate official FFA dress. We do not require all members to purchase a FFA jacket but
encourage them to. We have a limited supply of loaner jackets available for
members who do not have a FFA Jacket. Official dress has a historical perspective starting with the blue corduroy jacket being adopted in 1933 since it is
a shows a since of identity, pride, and respect. Whether your jacket was
passed down from an older sibling, borrowed from the chapter, or is brand
new, you can make it look its best by wearing the complete FFA Official dress
is as follows:
BOYS
FFA Jacket: Zipped to the Top
Black Slacks: No jeans
White-collared shirt
Official FFA Tie
Accessories: Black dress shoes and black socks (no boots,
sandals, open-toed shoes, or tennis shoes)
GIRLS
FFA Jacket: Zipped to the Top
Black Slacks or Skirt: No jeans, Skirt needs to be at least
knee length, hemmed evenly across the bottom, with slit no
longer than 2” above the knee
White-collared shirt
Official FFA Scarf
Accessories: Black dress shoes and black socks/nylons (no
boots, sandals, open-toed shoes, or tennis shoes)
Proper Use of the FFA Jacket
These are some of the National FFA Guidelines for using & wearing the FFA jacket:
• Jacket is to be worn by members only
• The jacket should be kept neat and clean
• The jacket should be worn to official functions with the zipper fastened to the top,
collar turned down, and cuffs fastened
• School letters and insignia of other organizations (i.e. all of the great buttons and
stickers they give you in the career fair) should not be attached or worn on the jacket
• FFA members should act professionally while wearing the FFA jacket
• Only three medals should be worn on the jacket, these should represent 1) the
highest degree attained, 2) the highest honor achieved, and 3) current officer pin.
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FFA Code of Conduct
The code of ethics is a statement of action set forth by the National FFA
Organization. It outlines the basic beliefs of the organization and sets a
standard for conduct among all members on all FFA activities. Through
our chapter, you will be required to sign a code of ethics/conduct for all
field trips.
We will conduct ourselves at all times in order to be a credit to our organization, chapter, school and community by:
1. Dressing neatly and appropriately for the occasion.
2. Showing respect for the rights of other and being courteous at all
times.
3. Being honest and not taking unfair advantage of others.
4. Respecting the property of others.
5. Refraining from loud boisterous talk, swearing, and other
unbecoming conduct.
6. Demonstrating sportsmanship in the show ring, judging contests and meetings, and being modest in winning and generous
in defeat.
7. Attending meetings promptly and respecting the opinion of
others in discussion.
8. Taking pride in our organization, activities, supervised experience
program, exhibits, and the occupation of agriculture.
9. Sharing with others experiences and knowledge gained by attending district, state, and national meetings.
10. Strive to establish and enhance my skills through Agricultural Education in order to enter a successful career.
11. Appreciate and promote diversity in our organization.
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Leadership Development
Developing your potential for premier leadership and personal growth is a major goal of FFA involvement. Members of the Badger FFA have the opportunity to attend the following leadership conference/workshops.
Section 10 Leadership Workshop Foundations In Reaching Excellence
(SLW)
(FIRE)
All FFA members are invited to attend This workshop is designed for our 8th
this workshop. This workshop occurs
and 9th grade FFA members. This
on a weekday afternoon in September
conference is held on the UWor October of each year at the home Madison campus on a Saturday in eischool of our Section 10 state
ther September or October
FFA officer.
of each year.
212 Conference
360 Conference
This is an overnight leadership confer- This is an overnight leadership conference designed for freshmen and
ence designed for junior and senior
sophomore FFA members. It is held at FFA members. It is held at various
various sites in Wisconsin, but is con- sites in Wisconsin, but is conducted by
ducted by National FFA staff. One is National FFA staff. This conference is
held in the fall and one is
held in the fall in conjunction
held in the spring.
with the MFE conference.
Experience, Discovery, Growth and
Halftime Conference
Each chapter is limited to two particiExcellence (EDGE)
This is an overnight leadership confer- pants for this conference designed for
ence designed for middle school FFA chapter officers. This overnight conmembers. It is held at various sites in
ference is held in Stevens Point.
Wisconsin, but is conducted by National FFA staff. This conference is
held in the spring in conjunction with
the MFE conference.
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Leadership Development
Washington Leadership Conference
Wisconsin FFA Convention
The Wisconsin FFA Convention is a
(WLC)
Set your goal to attend this phenome- great way to celebrate the FFA year.
nal one week leadership conference in This is a 3-4 day trip to Madison. Any
our nation’s capital. Badger FFA cur- FFA member may attend the FFA conrently attends this conference every
vention as long as they are receiving
summer. Participants are selected
award recognition, participating, or
based on FFA involvement
competing in competitions.
and leadership.
National FFA Convention
National FFA Convention is a four day
experience in October. Badger FFA
members participate in America’s largest annual convention with approximately 50,000 other people to celebrate FFA and agriculture.
Exotic
Feline
Rescue
Tour
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FFA Membership Degrees
As you grow through your FFA involvement, the FFA has developed a system
to recognize your involvement and participation. Set your personal goals now
in regards type of degree you would like to earn.
Discovery FFA Degree
Middle School FFA members
Members receive a blue bordered FFA
emblem pin for their FFA jacket.
Requirements
8th grade student
FFA member
Participate in at least one FFA activity
Knowledge of Ag related careers
Familiar with chapter FFA programs
Greenhand FFA Degree
First year high school FFA members
Members receive a bronze emblem pin
for their FFA jacket.
Requirements
FFA member
Written plans for SAE
Enrolled in an agricultural sciences class.
Learn FFA Creed, motto, and salute
Describe meaning of FFA emblem
Knowledge of FFA jacket use
Chapter FFA Degree
Requirements
Follows the Greenhand FFA degree.
FFA member
Members receive a silver emblem pin for
Received the Greenhand FFA degree
their FFA jacket.
2 semesters high school agricultural class
Conduct an SAE/Keep SAE records
$150 invested/earned in SAE or
45 hours worked
Demonstrated 5 parliamentary procedure
motions
The Wisconsin
FFA Degree
recognizes a high
level of participation and success
Congrats…The Adams Family!
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FFA Membership Degrees
Members receive
their American
FFA Degree at the
National FFA
convention.
Wisconsin FFA Degree
Requirements
Follows the Chapter FFA Degree
Earned the Chapter FFA degree
Members receive a gold emblem charm
2 years of FFA membership
for their FFA jacket. (The Wisconsin 4 semesters high school agricultural class
FFA degree charm is worn above the
$1,500 invested/earned in SAE or
member name or displayed from a degree
1,000 hours worked
chain on the FFA jacket.)
Demonstrated 10 parliamentary motions
2-Five minute agricultural speeches
5 FFA activities above the chapter level.
High school GPA 3.0 or better
American FFA Degree
Requirements
Follows the Wisconsin FFA Degree
Earned the Wisconsin FFA degree
Members receive a gold emblem key for
3 years of FFA membership
their FFA jacket. (The American FFA 6 semesters high school agricultural class
degree key is worn above the member
$7,500 invested/earned in SAE or
name or displayed from a degree chain on
2,250 hours worked
the FFA jacket.)
High school GPA 3.0 or better
.
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Speaking Contests
Speaking contests are a wonderful way to advance your speaking skills and
have a great time. Members can compete in seven different contests areas and
can advance from district contest all the way to nationals. We highly encourage our members to branch out and try one of these fun contests!
Think about doing one of these contests that fits you best
Quiz bowl is for middle school FFA members, where a team of 3 to 5 members answers questions about the FFA.
Creed Speaking is for 9th grade FFA members. The contestants will recite the
FFA Creed and answer three questions about the FFA creed.
Job Interview is for high school FFA members. The contestant submits a
cover letter, resume, and job application for an agriculture related job. They
also go through a mock interview.
Prepared Speaking is for high school FFA members. The contestant prepares
and presents a 6 to 8 minute speech about an agriculture related subject.
Parliamentary Procedure is for high school FFA members. This contest consists of a team of 5 to 7 FFA members where they use Roberts Rules of Order
to conduct a meeting.
Extemporaneous Speaking is for high school FFA members . The contestant
draws three agriculture/FFA related topics and picks the one that they like the
best. They then have 30 minutes to prepare a 4 to 6 minute speech using 7 recourses.
Discussion Meet is a individual contest where members compete in a group
setting. Contestants work together to form an effective discussion on an agricultural related issue.
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Career Development Events
For students who ask ―When am I ever going to use this?‖ Career Development Events (CDE’s) may be the key.
CDE’s focus on student success. Career opportunities abound in today's
agriculture industry. The key to success lies in the ability to think critically,
communicate clearly and perform effectively in a competitive world. These
skills are enhanced through participation in CDE competitions. Students can
explore several areas from among the estimated 300 agriculture related career
opportunities.
Some CDE’s include:
Agriculture Communications
Agricultural Mechanics
Agronomy
Dairy Showmanship
Environmental/ Nat. Resources
Floriculture
Forestry
Livestock Evaluation
Meats Evaluation
Poultry Evaluation
Agriculture Issues Forum
Agriculture Sales
Dairy Cattle Evaluation
Dairy Foods
Farm Business Management
Food Science and Technology
Horse Evaluation
Marketing Plan
Nursery and Landscape
Most of these contests are team events with 3-4 members. We typically
compete at regional events held in Platteville or Janesville during the month of
March. State level contests take place near the end of April at UW-Madison.
Floriculture
Practice
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Career Development Events
AGRICULTURAL COMMUNICATIONS
Team size four members
What is it?
This CDE is your chance to be challenged in all areas of the agricultural communications field. At the event competition, members participate in a simulated news conference, then use the information collected to
complete practical problems including: writing news story and press release, preparing a
radio broadcast and developing a graphic design. Participants also complete a written
communications quiz and an editing
exercise. Finally, each team must develop a communications proposal and presentation.
AGRICULTURAL ISSUES FORUM
Team size up to seven members
What is it?
This CDE begins by developing a presentation about an agricultural issue, based on criteria
outlined in the
CDE Handbook. From the start, member teams develop a portfolio and deliver a presentation that stresses both pros and cons of an agricultural issue. At the event competition, you use verbal skills and presentation
Abilities to defend your findings and answer judges’ questions.
AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS
Team size four members
What is it?
This CDE tests both technical and agricultural mechanics skills and your ability to work
with others while solving problems. During the event, members complete a written exam
and demonstrate problem-solving and
hands-on performance skills. The event takes a ―systems‖ approach and emphasizes machinery and equipment systems, related industry and marketing systems,
energy systems, structural systems and
environmental/natural
resource systems.
AGRICULTURAL SALES
Team size four members
What is it?
In this CDE, you demonstrate the professional sales process, including customer relations, advertising and promotion, telephone skills and product display. At the competition, members complete a 50-question test,
present a project summary and make a sales presentation for an agricultural product. They
also complete one
of four practical problems and cooperatively solve a market analysis problem.
AGRONOMY
Team size four members
What is it?
Choose this CDE to build and prove your skills in agronomic sciences. Participants complete a 50-question written exam; identify seeds, insects, soils and crops; demonstrate
knowledge of agronomic management and solve a practical problem.
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Career Development Events
DAIRY CATTLE EVALUATION
Team size four members
What is it?
Get involved in this CDE to improve your skills in dairy cattle selection and herd management. At the competition, members complete a written exam, evaluate dairy cattle on
physical characteristics and give oral
reasons explaining their various classes. Team members also cooperatively analyze a herd
record.
DAIRY FOODS
Team size four members
What is it?
In this CDE, you learn more about quality production, processing, distribution, promotion, marketing and consumption of dairy foods. During competition members complete a written exam, evaluate milk samples,
identify cheeses, and look for defects in sediment pads and milker parts and distinguish
real and artificial dairy foods.
ENVIRONMENTAL & NATURAL RESOURCES
Team size four members
What is it?
Participate in this CDE to improve your skills in addressing environmental and natural resource issues. Individual and team activities at the competition include a national/global issues interview and cover press
release writing, environmental/natural resources problem solving, soil tests and profiles,
air/water analysis,
GPS use, waste management, identification and ecological successions.
FARM BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Team size four members
What is it?
Choose this CDE if you want to build overall management skills and apply economic
principles to agriculture and agribusiness. At the competition, members complete a
written exam and solve farm analysis problems.
FLORICULTURE
Team size four members
What is it?
This CDE builds your knowledge and skills in arranging, propagation and merchandising flowers and foliage. The competition includes plant identification, judging of arrangements and problem solving. Members also demonstrate their skills in flower arranging, propagation, preparation of floral and foliage products for sale.
FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
Team size four members
What is it?
In this CDE, you complete a variety of learning activities related to food science and
technology in the food industry. The competition covers product development and
presentation, along with food safety issues and
identification. Participants use their sensory skills to evaluate and solve problems
while applying sound principles in a decision making process.
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Career Development Events
HORSE EVALUATION
Team size four members
What is it?
In this CDE, you evaluate and rank horses on breed characteristics, conformation, and
performance. Team members cooperatively complete problems related to equine selection, management, nutrition and production.
They also give oral reasons explaining their placing of various classes.
LIVESTOCK EVALUATION
Team size four members
What is it?
This CDE helps you learn to evaluate beef cattle, sheep, and swine and defend your
decisions. At the competition, participants complete a written exam and cooperatively
determine keep/cull classes for market and breeding usage, based on physical characteristics and records. They also give oral reasons explaining
their placing of various classes.
MARKETING PLAN
Team size four members
What is it?
Participate in this CDE to develop practical skills in the marketing process by developing and presenting a marketing plan. The plan promotes a current or proposed agricultural product, supply or service. In
competition, your team presents its plan and answers judges’ questions.
MEATS EVALUATION & TECHNOLOGY
Team size four members
What is it?
In this CDE, you develop skills for careers in the meat animal industry. At the event,
members complete a written exam; evaluate beef carcasses for quality and yield grade;
identify various meat cuts and place carcasses, wholesale and/or retail cuts. They also
complete a meat formulation problem and cooperatively
fulfill a customer order.
NURSERY/LANDSCAPE
Team size four members
What is it?
This CDE focuses your skills in all aspects of producing, marketing, using and maintaining landscape plants and related products, equipment and services, including landscape design. Participants complete a written
exam, identify plant materials and equipment and interpret landscape plans. They also
demonstrate their skills in landscaping, control, merchandising, plant materials measurement, interpersonal relationships and sales.
POULTRY EVALUATION
Team size four members
What is it?
This CDE supports your learning about production, processing, marketing and consumption of chickens, turkeys, processed products and eggs. Participants complete a
written exam, solve a management problem, evaluate animals and products, identify
chicken carcass parts and give oral reasons explaining their
placing/grading of various classes.
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Proficiency Awards
You’ve developed a pretty neat Supervised Agricultural Experience—now what. The FFA has neat way to recognize you and your
SAE program called ―Proficiency Awards.‖ This is a computer
based application that is due in February. Any FFA member that has
an SAE is eligible to apply for a proficiency award. There are 47
different areas to compete in. Members can begin this application at
any time and will work with the FFA advisor in January. State winners receive cash prizes based sponsorship and advance to national
competition.
If your SAE is one where you’ve developed your own business, you
may also want to consider applying for the state level
Agri-Entrepreneurship Award. Ask your FFA advisor for details.
“The future belongs to those who believe
in the beauty of their dreams.”
-Eleanor Roosevelt
Explore
Careers in
Agriculture.
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Proficiency Area Descriptions
Entrepreneurship: Student has own enterprise or business
Placement: Student works for an employer
Agricultural Communications
Typically includes programs in which a student is placed at a newspaper or other agricultural print (such as magazines) facilities to obtain training and practical experience in writing and publicizing in preparation for a writing communications
career. Programs may also be at radio, TV stations, fair media rooms, or other businesses
requiring speaking skills and knowledge of agriculture. Also includes any use of technology
(such as websites) aimed at communicating the story of agriculture.
Agricultural Education
For students with SAE's related to education and extension, including, but not limited to:
youth mentoring, agricultural education departmental assistants, PALS mentors and student
coordinators, students developing and conducting informational materials and presentations
for civic organizations and school aged youth, and students who are involved in SAEs surrounding educating the public about the broad topics of agriculture, agriculture education
and the FFA
Agricultural Mechanics Design and Fabrication
Involves the design, and construction of agricultural equipment and/or structures or the
structural materials selection and/or implementation of plans for utilizing concrete, electricity, plumbing, heating, ventilation, and/or air conditioning into agricultural settings.
Agricultural Mechanics Energy Systems
Involves the adjustments, repairs, and maintenance of agricultural power systems including
mechanical power, electrical power, chemical power, wind power, solar power and/or water
power.
Agricultural Mechanics Repair and Maintenance
Involves the repair and maintenance of agricultural equipment, (including lawn equipment)
and/or structures.
Agricultural Processing
Involves students working in assembling, transporting, processing, fabricating, mixing,
packaging, and storing food and nonfood agricultural products. Programs
may include processing meat, milk, honey, cheese, raisins and other dried fruits, maple
syrup and/or other food processing. Nonfood products could include byproducts processing
such as meat, bone, fish and blood meal, tallow, making compost, hides, processing of wool
& cotton, cubing & pelleting of forages, producing bird seed and other pet foods. NOTE:
Processing of forest products is no longer part of the Agricultural Processing area. See Forest Management and Products.
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Proficiency Area Descriptions
Entrepreneurship: Student has own enterprise or business
Placement: Student works for an employer
Agricultural Sales
Involves students working in sales of feed, seed, fertilizer or agricultural chemicals. Students may also own businesses that involve the sales of agricultural equipment,
machinery or structures. Activities may also include the merchandising of crops, livestock,
processed agricultural commodities, horticultural or forestry items at either the retail or
wholesale level.
Agricultural Services
Involves students working in custom equipment operation and maintenance, agricultural
management and financial services, animal breeding services, custom
baling, crop scouting, horse shoeing, taxidermy services, custom and contract feeding services or other appropriate services offered through agricultural enterprises.
Beef Production
Using the best management practices available to efficiently produce and market beef.
Dairy Production
Using the best management practices available to efficiently produce and market dairy cattle and dairy products.
Diversified Agricultural Production
Using the best management practices available to efficiently produce and market a combination of two or more livestock and crop related proficiencies. Must include at least one
livestock and at least one crop related proficiency.
Diversified Crop Production
Using the best management practices available to efficiently produce and market two or
more crop related proficiencies such as: grain production, fiber/oil production, forage production, specialty crop production, vegetable production, or fruit
production.
Diversified Horticulture
Using the best management practices available to efficiently manage an SAE program that
includes two or more of the following proficiency areas: Floriculture,
Landscape Management, Nursery Operations, or Turf Grass Management.
Diversified Livestock Production
Using the best management practices available to efficiently produce and market a combination of two or more livestock related proficiencies such as beef, dairy, swine, equine, specialty animals, small animal production, or poultry.
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Proficiency Area Descriptions
Entrepreneurship: Student has own enterprise or business
Placement: Student works for an employer
Emerging Agricultural Technology
Involves students gaining experiences in new and emerging agricultural technologies, such
as agriscience, biotechnology lab research, computers and other new and emerging technologies that are not covered in any of the existing award
categories.
Environmental Science and Natural Resources Management
Typically results in FFA members receiving practical experiences concerned with the principles and practices of managing and/or improving the environment and natural resources.
Activities may include management of agriculture waste, recycling of agriculture products,
environmental cleanups, conservation corps, agricultural energy usage, multiple uses of resources, land use regulations including soil, water and air quality, preservation of wetlands,
shorelines and grasslands, wildlife
surveys, erosion prevention practices, public relations and education concerning pollution.
Equine Science
Typically provides insights into horse production, breeding, marketing, showing
and other aspects of the equine industry. Programs may also include calf roping, barrel racing, rodeo, racing, riding lessons and therapeutic horseback riding if horses are owned and/
or managed by the member.
Fiber and Oil Crop Production
Using the best management practices available to efficiently produce and market crops for
fiber and/or oil; such as, cotton, sisal, hemp, soybeans, flax, mustard, canola, castor beans,
sunflower, peanuts, dill, spearmint, and safflower.
Floriculture
Using the best management practices available to efficiently produce and market
field or greenhouse production of flowers (fresh and dried), foliage, and related plant materials for ornamental purposes, including the arranging, packaging and marketing of these
materials.
Food Science and Technology
Involves students working for wages and or experience in the applying microbiology and
biochemistry or food product research and development to improve taste, nutrition, quality
and/or value of food. Programs could include research, development of
new products, food testing, grading and inspecting. Work experience could be obtained at
research facilities, in classroom/lab facilities, or by testing milk or other foods for quality
and safety. Food Science is not processing of food products, marketing or sales of food
products, or food preparation and/or service.
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Proficiency Area Descriptions
Entrepreneurship: Student has own enterprise or business
Placement: Student works for an employer
Forage Production
Using the best management practices available to efficiently produce and market crops for
forage such as: sorghum not used for grain, alfalfa, clover, brome grass, orchard grass, grain
forages, corn and grass silages, and all pastures.
Forest Management and Products
Using the best management practices available to conserve or increase the economic value
of a forest and/or forest products through such practices as thinning, pruning, weeding,
stand improvement, reforestation, insect and disease control,
planting, harvesting, Christmas tree farming, Forest Service, making and selling cedar
shakes and firewood, and wood chips/mulch.
Fruit Production
Using the best management practices available to efficiently produce and market crops for
fruit such as stone fruits, pome fruits, citrus fruits, pineapples, coconuts, berries, watermelon, grapes, nuts and all common fruits. (Pome Fruits include apples, mayhaws, and
pears. Stone fruits include peach, nectarine, plum, apricot and cherry)
Grain Production
Using the best management practices available to efficiently produce and market crops for
grain production such as corn, barley (including the malting types), millet,
buckwheat, oats, grain sorghum, milo, wheat, rice and rye.
Home and/or Community Development
Typically involves improving and protecting the beauty of an area by using natural vegetation or commercial ornamental plants and/or modernizing the home for better health and
comfort through installation or improvement of water and sanitary facilities, heating and air
conditioning or labor saving devices. Also includes community development activities such
as volunteerism, community development and
community betterment activities.
Landscape Management
Typically involves experiences of planting and maintaining plants and shrubs, landscaping
and outdoor beautification, grounds keeping, sprinkler installations and
improvement of recreational areas.
Nursery Operations
Typically provides students with job-entry experience in areas such as turf, plants, shrubs
and/or tree production for the purpose of transplanting or propagation. Could include water
garden plants if produced to sale.
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Proficiency Area Descriptions
Entrepreneurship: Student has own enterprise or business
Placement: Student works for an employer
Outdoor Recreation
Typically strives to develop outdoor recreational activities as the primary land use. Some
activities best suited to family use or as income producing enterprises are
vacation cabins and cottages, camping areas, fishing, hunting, shooting preserves, guide services, riding stables, vacation farms and guest ranches, natural scenic or historic areas, and
rodeo events where member does not own or manage animals.
Poultry Production
Using the best management practices available to efficiently produce and market chickens,
turkeys, domestic fowl such as ducks, geese and guinea, and their
products.
Sheep Production
Using the best management practices available to efficiently produce and market sheep and
wool.
Small Animal Production and Care
Using the best management practices available to efficiently produce and market small pet
animals such as rabbits, cats, dogs, mice, hedgehogs, guinea pigs etc, and programs that
typically provide a service in caring for the well being of pets.
Programs could include working at a pet shop, groomer, dog trainer, providing pet sitting
services or working at a kennel.
Specialty Animal Production
Using the best management practices available to efficiently produce and market specialty
animals not covered in any of the existing award categories, such as: aquaculture, bees,
goats, mules, donkeys, miniature horses, mink, worms, ostriches, emus, alpacas or llamas.
Placement could include zoo worker or placement at any specialty animal facility.
Specialty Crop Production
Using the best management practices available to efficiently produce and market crops not
covered in any of the existing award categories, such as: sugar beets, dry edible beans,
gourds, tobacco, popcorn, Indian corn and other specialty corns, all grass seed production,
herbs and spices, mushrooms, sugar cane, hops, sorghum cane, confectionary sunflowers, or
production of crop seed.
Swine Production
Using the best management practices available to efficiently produce and market swine.
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Proficiency Area Descriptions
Entrepreneurship: Student has own enterprise or business
Placement: Student works for an employer
Turf Grass Management
Typically involves the planting and maintaining of turf for outdoor beautification, providing
a lawn mowing service, improvement of recreational areas, sod produced for sale, and golf
course management.
Vegetable Production
Using the best management practices available to efficiently product and market crops such
as beans, potatoes, pumpkins, sweet corn, tomatoes, onions, zucchini, hot peppers, all canning vegetables and all common garden vegetables.
Veterinary Medicine
SAE enterprises working with veterinarians in clinical practice, research facilities, colleges
of veterinary medicine, animal health industry, or any other environment in
which they assist veterinarians in performing duties related to the health of people and/or
the health and welfare of large and small animals. This experience may include wage earning, entrepreneurial or exploratory activities not limited to: hands-on care of animals, management of business aspects of a veterinary practice, or working on legislation or regulations relating to animals.
Wildlife Production and Management
Typically strives to improve the availability of fish and wildlife through practices such as
land and water habitat improvement, development of new land and water habitat, trapping,
Fish &Wildlife departments, Forest Service, Department of Natural
Resources or the stocking of fish and wild game. Wildlife ducks, geese, quail and pheasants
are eligible if used as an income enterprise.
"Thinking is the hardest work there is.
That is why so few people engage in it."
- Henry Ford
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Agriscience Fair
Agriscience education is intended to enhance the image of agriculture by portraying to students that agriculture includes many careers that are not solely
agricultural production or business-oriented. Such careers require a strong
background in the biological and physical sciences - fiber technologist, water
resource manager, plant geneticist, biochemist, etc.
Have you completed a great SAE project? Consider entering it in the Agriscience Fair at the State FFA Convention in June where you can exhibit your
research project and receive awards and recognition for your hard work. On
top of competing in the Agriscience Fair itself, you may also apply for the
Agriscience Student Award which recognizes members studying the application of scientific principles and emerging technologies as an agricultural enterprise.
Agriscience fair is open to students in grades 7-12. Students participate in research projects in their local communities and then prepare a scientific report
and display for judging at the national level. Competition is divided into five
categories: Botany, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Zoology, Biochemistry/Food Science/Microbiology.
The Agriscience Student Program recognizes high school students who are
studying the application of scientific principles and emerging technologies in
the agricultural industry. The program provides scholarships to FFA members
planning to pursue a college degree in agricultural science while helping to
provide a reliable supply of Agriscience graduates to meet the private and public agribusiness sectors' needs. It is also designed to educate parents, school
officials and the public about career opportunities and placements available for
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Scholarships
There are several scholarship opportunities that FFA members can take advantage of, both locally and nationally. The Badger FFA provides several scholarships to active members continuing on in agriculture.
The National FFA organization offers approximately 2 million dollars in scholarships to graduating seniors and college students. The Wisconsin FFA Foundation offers around $15,000 to its members. The nice part is that members
only have to fill out one form to be eligible for all of the National FFA scholarships they offer.
Tips for earning scholarships:
1.
Prepare all four years of high school.
A.
Get involved in school and community activities.
Employers, schools, and scholarship selection committees are
looking for individuals that show involvement and leadership.
FFA is a great way to be involved in both the school and community.
B.
Gain career experience.
Example: If you want to teach elementary students, find ways to
work with them while in high school. Volunteer for the FFA’s
Agriscience Day.
Example: If you want to pursue a career dealing with the environment, develop an SAE where you can learn more about the career or compete in a career development event.
C.
Keep up your grades.
D. Make it easy for multiple people to write you great letters of recommendation.
2.
Have a declared major to show your commitment to your schooling.
A.
The agriculture industry provides many scholarships for students
exploring careers within the agriculture industry.
B.
Use high school to explore career based classes that can help you
prepare for your future.
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Badger FFA Committees
There are many opportunities for you to develop organizational and leadership skills through planning committees. Plan to get involved in one or
more of the following committees.
Teacher Appreciation Breakfast (Held in February) - Set the date, get
flyers to teachers, and order the supplies. Start planning in November.
FFA Week (Occurs in February) - Think of activities that we can do and
also ideas for a newspaper supplement. Start planning in November.
Nursing Home– Go to the nursing home and play BINGO with the elderly and eat pie with them.
Homecoming-Think of ideas that we can do for the Homecoming parade,
get the supplies, coordinate the help, and create the float. Start planning
in September.
Milk Machine-Help Stock the machine and order the milk. Create promotions, and advertisements. All Year.
Freshman 1st Day-Help plan games and activities to get the Freshman
excited about the FFA. Start planning in August.
Banquet– Help plan for the FFA Banquet, set-up the hall and dinner, prepare awards, and decorations. Start planning in February.
Playing
Bingo with
the elderly
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Badger FFA Committees
Fruit Sale- Get the forms out to every member so that they can sell. Find people to help unload the truck when it gets here. Helpers to check the fruit over
and get it into the families piles. Help create and promote the sale through advertisements. Start planning in September.
Strawberry Sale– Get the forms out to every member so that they can sell.
Find people to help unload the truck when it gets here. Helpers to check the
fruit over and get it into the families piles. Help create and promote the sale
through advertisements. Start planning in January.
Poinsettia and Wreath Sale- Willing to plan and organize advance orders,
work schedule, and the making of the wreaths. Should start planning in October.
Meeting Recreation Program- Think of and coordinate activities that we
would be able to do at out monthly FFA meetings. Try to think of something
that relates to the month.
Bulletin Boards- Keep the boards up to date with the list of activities that we
have done. Add pictures to the board and also if there is a contest, put up how
our teams did so they can be recognized. Should be done all year round.
Agriscience Day- Communicate with the 3rd grade teachers on when to do
when they visit. Think of different stations and get members to do those stations. Should start planning in September.
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a
difference.
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Fundraising
Just like any other organization we need to raise money to help provide the
many opportunities to our members and community. A large portion of the
money raised is used to reduce member costs of travel expenses associated
with leadership and career development.
Our common fundraisers include:
1. Fall fruit, cheese and sausage sale: This is typically our largest fundraiser. FFA members collect advance orders beginning in October with
product delivery approximately the 2nd week of December. Our products
make great holiday gifts.
2. Strawberry Sale: This fundraiser is held in February with March delivery.
Enjoy fresh delicious Florida Strawberries while helping the FFA program.
3. Milk Vending Machine: A committee of FFA members services and maintains our chapter’s two vending machines.
4. FFA Plant Sale: The FFA chapter supports classroom instruction by investing in the materials for students to learn about commercial greenhouse
production and sales. All students are provided a neat opportunity to learn
about plants. Proceeds are invested in the next year’s crops and FFA programs.
5. Poinsettia and Wreath Sale: In late November and early December, FFA
members construct holiday wreaths for sale to the public. The agriculture
classes grow and maintain poinsettias to be sold locally.
6. Concessions: Our chapter will help operate a concession stand at various
Badger Athletic Games
7. Floral: Sell flowers on Sweetest Day and at Graduation.
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Chapter Awards Banquet
As the school year will wind down, our chapter will host an awards
banquet and program in late April or early May. All FFA members
and family members are invited and encouraged to attend. Our
chapter will take time to celebrate and recognize the following award
categories.
Greenhand Degree
Chapter FFA Degree
State & American Degree Recipients
State Proficiency Applicants
Career Development Event Participants
Speaking Contest Participants
Honorary Chapter FFA Degree Recipients
Star FFA members
Retiring Officers
Installation of new officer team.
“You don’t manage people:
You manage things…
You lead people.”
-Admiral Grace Hooper
“True leaders are not born,
they are those who have
experienced both success and
failure, and maintained their
character through both.”
-Unknown
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FFA Week
Making a
difference
in our
Community.
National FFA Week
February 21st-27th, 2009
Help us celebrate!
The Badger FFA makes a commitment each and every FFA week to help out in
our local community. This past year we held a rescue shelter drive for items in
need at Fellow Mortals Wildlife Hospital. We donated over 200 items to help
them care for the animals. We also had some milk machine promotions and
the profits from the two machines were then donated to The Time Is Now
which is a nonprofit organization that assists the elderly and families in need.
The Badger FFA also cooks and serves a Teacher Appreciation Breakfast during this week to say thank you to the building staff for their help and assis40
Agriscience Day
Agriscience Day is an FFA member favorite! Join us in helping teach elementary students about the agriculture industry. If you have always gone to school
in Lake Geneva, you may remember this event in third or fourth grade.
We have various stations from learning about food science, soils, aquaculture,
vet science, Wisconsin commodities, and plant science.
Provide a
first time
experience
for students.
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Earth Day
“Living to Serve”
Get involved right in our backyard by helping out that the Bigfoot
State Beach Park. Help with various clean-up projects, or with
planting trees with the elementary students.
The Badger FFA has plans this year to get even more involved at the
park by assisting with cleaning up and reestablishing the campfire
area this next spring. We will need lots of help from members, and
parents so please come assist!
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FFA Terminology Glossary
FFA Terminology Glossary
Acronyms: On first reference, the full phrase is always used and the
initials are included in parentheses. On second reference, only the
letters are needed. The exception to this is "FFA" since we do not use
"Future Farmers of America."
Advanced Leadership Development Conference ALD
American Agricultural Editors' Association AAEA
American Association for Agricultural Education AAAE
Agricultural Relations Council ARC
Building Leaders and Strong Teams of Officers BLAST Off
Career Development Event CDE
Experiencing Discovery, Growth and Excellence EDGE
International Leadership Seminar for State Officers ILSSO
Local Program Success LPS
Made For Excellence MFE
National Agri-Marketing Association NAMA
National Association of Agricultural Educators NAAE
National Association of Agricultural Journalists NAAJ
National Association of Farm Broadcasters NAFB
National Association, Supervisors of Agricultural Education NASAE
National Young Farmer Educational Association, Inc. NYFEA
National Leadership Conference for State Officers NLCSO
National Council for Agricultural Education The Council
National Postsecondary Agricultural Student Organization PAS
New Century Farmers NCF
New Farmers of America NFA
Partners in Active Learning Support PALS
State Presidents' Conference SPC
Supervised Agricultural Experience Program SAE
Washington Leadership Conference WLC
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