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Greenhand Degree PacketName:______________________________________________________ Period:________Greenhand Degree (noun.)= A degree awarded to first year members of the FFA who have fulfilled the following criteria in order to be better informed about our association.Greenhand degrees receive a bronze Greenhand Degree pin. Table of Contents:p. 1 Title/ Table of Contentsp. 2 FFA Emblem/Colorsp. 3 Create your own FFA Emblemp. 4 FFA Historyp. 5 Proper use of the FFA Jacketp. 6 FFA motto/salutep. 7 FFA Code of Ethicsp. 8 FFA Creedp. 9 FFA Best Informed Greenhand p. 10 Supervised Agriculture Experience Projectp. 11 Greenhand Degree Application365760014732000-685800-228600National FFA EmblemOur emblem is a unifying symbol of our organization (it brings us together). Just like a “coat of arms” represents the character of a family line or a National Flag represents what a nation stands for, our emblem represents who we are as Agriculturalists and what we believe in. 00National FFA EmblemOur emblem is a unifying symbol of our organization (it brings us together). Just like a “coat of arms” represents the character of a family line or a National Flag represents what a nation stands for, our emblem represents who we are as Agriculturalists and what we believe in. 4229100-22860000Directions: Examine the National FFA Emblem on the right. Six symbols make up the emblem and represent six individual aspects of the National FFA organization. Below, list the symbols you believe make up the emblem and use your own words to describe what those symbols represent. Symbol 1: Meaning:Symbol 2:Meaning:Symbol 3: Meaning:Symbol 4:Meaning:Symbol 5:Meaning:Symbol 6: Meaning:4114800-11430000Directions: Now, use the FFA manual to write down the actual symbols and meanings associated with the emblem. How do they compare? Symbol 1: Meaning:Symbol 2:Meaning:Symbol 3: Meaning:Symbol 4:Meaning:Symbol 5:Meaning:Symbol 6: Meaning:-457200610235Remember this!!! Symbols can be pictures, words OR colors.What are the two FFA Colors associated with our organization?1. 2. 00Remember this!!! Symbols can be pictures, words OR colors.What are the two FFA Colors associated with our organization?1. 2. Think about this: Why might it be important to be familiar with the emblem (or symbol) of an organization?-685800-114300Information: Just like a “coat of arms” represents the character of a family line or a National Flag represents what a nation stands for, our emblem represents who we are as Agriculturalists and what we believe in. Directions: Using the symbols on the backside of this handout. Draw/Color your own coat of arms that represents who you are and what you believe in.00Information: Just like a “coat of arms” represents the character of a family line or a National Flag represents what a nation stands for, our emblem represents who we are as Agriculturalists and what we believe in. Directions: Using the symbols on the backside of this handout. Draw/Color your own coat of arms that represents who you are and what you believe in.1028700-685800Coat of Arms0Coat of Arms-685800-40005000-685800240030000-914400-571500004229100-34290000-685800-342900National FFA HistoryDirections: Use the FFA Manual in order to answer the following questions in complete sentences. Read: The FFA is an organization very rich with ritual and tradition. Since our founding in 1928, we have developed cultural and career ties with one another and the rest of the agriculture community.00National FFA HistoryDirections: Use the FFA Manual in order to answer the following questions in complete sentences. Read: The FFA is an organization very rich with ritual and tradition. Since our founding in 1928, we have developed cultural and career ties with one another and the rest of the agriculture community.(Fill-in the blank) What is the FFA? FFA is a dynamic youth organization within ___________________________ __________________________________ that prepares students for premier leadership, _______________________________________________, and career success. (Fill-in the blank) Over the past 85 years, FFA and agricultural education has grown to encompass all aspects of agriculture, from __________________________ __________________________, agribusiness and forestry to ___________________________________________, marketing and food processing.FFA is structured on how many levels? ___________What are the levels? ______________________________________________________________________The original idea for vocational agriculture came about after the passing of which (1) act and (2) in which year? Act: ________________________________________________________________________________________Year Passed: ____________________What did this act do? (Need to check on internet for this one) _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ In which year was the FFA founded? Who founded it and where? _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________What was the official title of the African-American Agriculture Student Association? ______________________________________________________________________________________________________Four years later, who was admitted to also participate inside of the FFA as active members? _________________________________________________The National Convention is a convention in which FFA members from across the 50 states and US territories meet up to receive inspiration, informational workshops, and networking opportunities. During which year did the National Convention of the Future Farmers of America formally charter the “National FFA”? ___________________________________.Who were the three individuals who were instrumental in founding the NFA?___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ What were the two official colors of the NFA? _________________________________________________ Who was the first National FFA president? Which state did he represent? ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Who is the current National FFA president? Which state does he/she represent? ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Who is the current California State FFA president? ___________________________________________ The Star Farmer award recognizes the FFA member with the top production agriculture SAE program each year is recognized as the American Star Farmer. Four national finalists vie for the star award. Considered the highest recognition in the nation for an aspiring young farmer, the award recognizes achievement in both career and leadership development. Who was the student given this prestigious award and which state was he from? _____________________________________________________________________________Match the following the important events with the correct dates:29718004826019291928193319281930 2002194819440019291928193319281930 200219481944-5715004826015. Adoption of the National FFA colors, National Blue and Corn Gold. 16. FFA was established in Kansas City Missouri. 17. First National Convention held18. Blue Corduroy jacket adopted as official dress. 19. 138,548 National FFA members were serving in the Armed Services in WWII20. First FFA week celebrated the week of George Washington’s Birthday. 21. First Female Star Farmer awarded named: Karlene Lindow, Wisconsin.22. National FFA Creed written by E.M Tiffany was adopted by the third National Convention. 0015. Adoption of the National FFA colors, National Blue and Corn Gold. 16. FFA was established in Kansas City Missouri. 17. First National Convention held18. Blue Corduroy jacket adopted as official dress. 19. 138,548 National FFA members were serving in the Armed Services in WWII20. First FFA week celebrated the week of George Washington’s Birthday. 21. First Female Star Farmer awarded named: Karlene Lindow, Wisconsin.22. National FFA Creed written by E.M Tiffany was adopted by the third National Convention. 3543300182816500-685800800100Fill-in: The official FFA Jacket was established by the ___________________________ at the ___________ National FFA convention. Official Dress standards were created by the delegates at the __________ national convention and the 2002 National Convention. 0Fill-in: The official FFA Jacket was established by the ___________________________ at the ___________ National FFA convention. Official Dress standards were created by the delegates at the __________ national convention and the 2002 National Convention. 4686300-45720000-685800-457200Proper Use of the JacketDirections: Use the FFA Manual in order to answer the following questions.00Proper Use of the JacketDirections: Use the FFA Manual in order to answer the following questions.Directions: Draw arrows, which diagram where the parts of the official dress are located. Official Dress for Female Members:3314700107950100135433008763000_____Example: Black Knee- length Skirt___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 354330018034000Official Dress for Male Members: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________342900034290000-685800-342900Remember This!! The blue corduroy jacket is the most recognizable symbol of the organization. As a member, it is one of your responsibilities to ensure its proper use. The 00Remember This!! The blue corduroy jacket is the most recognizable symbol of the organization. As a member, it is one of your responsibilities to ensure its proper use. The How much is a FFA jacket (with the scarf or tie)?With Scarf: ________________With Tie: ________________Every reputable team, organization, and institution has some type of uniform that they are known for (think about boy scouts, the army, the Angel’s baseball team etc). They respect their uniform because it represents who and what they are as a group. Why would we have rules for the proper use of the FFA jacket? Summarize each of the 12 rules for the proper use of the FFA jacket: 3657600800100004800600-45720000-571500-457200FFA Colors/Motto/SaluteDirections: Use the FFA Manual in order to answer the following questions.00FFA Colors/Motto/SaluteDirections: Use the FFA Manual in order to answer the following questions.Read: Everything inside of the FFA, all of our practices, rituals, and traditions are tied to our love for our country. It is on this land that we farm and work hard to make our living. It doesn’t matter where we came from, somehow, some way, we ended up here in America. As members of this society, we honor our country by adopting ways to demonstrate our devotion. Answer: What is the deeper meaning behind why we chose these two particular FFA colors to represent us?National Blue= b. Corn Gold= Look up the definition: What is a Motto? What is a Creed? How are these definitions different?What is the catchy three- line motto, which describes our overall individual and FFA goals? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________CREATE!! How do we get other students to see the value in developing one of these essential traits in our organization? On the back of this handout, draw/decorate/color a one- page advertisement that illustrates one of the lines of this three- line FFA motto. FFA Salute: Surprise!! Our FFA salute is actually our American Salute! We say it at the opening of every meeting and at the closing. “I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America and to the Republic forwhich it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.” ................
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