As an FFA member, you are entitled to earn certain degrees of achievement.  in our chapter, you can obtain the Greenhand (first year), Chapter Farmer (second year), Lone Star, and American FFA Degrees.  It is an honor to earn any of these degrees, but Lone Star and American Degree recipients are part of an elite group of FFA members.  However, these awards do not come without hard work and determination.  Also, you can apply to be a "star" degree recipient; if you win, it means you are the best of the best!

 

All degree applications, local, state, and national will be handled through our chapter's online recordbook system, AET.  Ask Mr. Callis for details.  Other supplemental forms will be posted on this page when they are available and needed.

 

As found in the National FFA Organization Constitution, the requirements for each degree are listed below:

1.  Be enrolled in agricultural education and have satisfactory plans for a supervised
agricultural experience program.
2.  Learn and explain the FFA Creed, Motto, Salute and FFA Mission Statement.
3.  Describe and explain the meaning of the FFA emblem and colors.
4.  Demonstrate a knowledge of the FFA Code of Ethics and the proper use of the FFA
jacket.
5.  Demonstrate a knowledge of the history of the organization, the chapter constitution and
bylaws, and the chapter Program of Activities.
6.  Personally own or have access to the Official FFA Manual and the FFA Student
Handbook.
7.  Submit written application for the Greenhand FFA Degree. 

Chapter FFA Degree

 

To be eligible to receive the Chapter FFA Degree from the chapter, the
member must meet the following minimum qualifications: ­ 

1.  Must have received the Greenhand FFA Degree.
2.  Must have satisfactorily completed the equivalent of at least 180 hours of systematic
school instruction in agricultural education at or above the ninth grade level, have in
operation an approved supervised agricultural experience program, and be enrolled in an
agricultural education course.
3.  Have participated in the planning and conducting of at least three official functions in the
chapter Program of Activities.
4.  Have earned and productively invested at least $150 by the member's own efforts or
worked at least forty­five hours in excess of scheduled class time, or a combination
thereof, and have developed plans for continued growth and improvement in a supervised
agricultural experience program.
5.  Have effectively led a group discussion for 15 minutes.
6.  Have demonstrated five procedures of parliamentary law.
7.  Show progress toward individual achievement in the FFA award programs.
8.  Have a satisfactory scholastic record.

9.  Submit a written application for the Chapter FFA Degree.
Other requirements may be established by the chapter and/or the state FFA association. 

State FFA Degree ­

 

To be eligible to receive the State FFA Degree from the state association, the
member must meet the following minimum qualifications: ­

 

1.  Have received the Chapter FFA Degree.
2.  Have been an active FFA member for at least two years (24 months) at the time of
receiving the State FFA Degree.
3.  While in school, have completed the equivalent of at least two years (360 hours) of
systematic school instruction in agricultural education at or above the ninth grade level,
which includes a supervised agricultural experience program.
4.  Have earned and productively invested at least $1,000, or worked at least 300 hours in
excess of scheduled class time, or a combination thereof, in a supervised agricultural
experience program.
5.  Demonstrate leadership ability by:
1.  Performing 10 procedures of parliamentary law.
2.  Giving a six­minute speech on a topic relating to agriculture or the FFA.
3.  Serving as an officer, committee chairperson, or participating member of a
chapter committee.
6.  Have a satisfactory scholastic record as certified by the local agricultural education
instructor and the principal or superintendent.
7.  Have participated in the planning and completion of the chapter Program of Activities.
8.  Have participated in at least five different FFA activities above the chapter level.

 

American FFA Degree ­

 

To be eligible to receive the American FFA Degree from the National
FFA Organization, the member must meet the following minimum qualifications:

1.  Have received the State FFA Degree, have been an active member for the past three years
(36 months) and have a record of satisfactory participation in the activities on the chapter
and state levels.
2.  Have satisfactorily completed the equivalent of at least three years (540 hours) of
systematic secondary school instruction in an agricultural education program or have
completed the program of agricultural education offered in the school last attended.
3.  Have graduated from high school at least 12 months prior to the national convention at
which the degree is to be granted.
4.  Have in operation and have maintained records to substantiate an outstanding supervised
agricultural experience program through which a member has exhibited comprehensive
planning, managerial and financial expertise.
5.  Have earned and productively invested at least $7,500 or have earned and productively
invested at least $1,500 and worked 2,250 hours in excess of scheduled class time. Any
combination of hours times a factor of 3.33 plus dollars must be equal to, or greater than
the number 9,000. Hours used for the purpose of producing earnings reported as
productively invested income shall not be duplicated as hours of credit to meet the
minimum requirements for the degree.
6.  Have a record of outstanding leadership abilities and community involvement and have
achieved a high school scholastic record of C or better as certified by the principal or
superintendent.