GREENHAND DEGREE

This degree is for first-year FFA members enrolled in an agriculture course.

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Qualifications:

• Be regularly enrolled in a agricultural education course and plans for an SAE

• Learn and explain the FFA Creed, Motto, Salute, and the FFA Mission Statement

• Describe the FFA emblem, colors, and symbols

• Explain the proper use of the FFA jacket

• Have satisfactory knowledge of the history of the organization

• Know the duties and responsibilities of FFA members

• Personally own or have access to the Official FFA Manual.

CHAPTER DEGREE

This is the highest degree a chapter can bestow on its members. It is usually awarded during the second or third year of membership.

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Qualifications:

• Have the Greenhand FFA Degree

• Two semesters of agricultural course work

• SAE earnings and investments of at least $150 or at least 45 hours outside of class time

• Leadership of a 15-minute group discussion

• Demonstration of five procedures of parliamentary law

• Progress toward individual achievement in the FFA award program

• Satisfactory scholastic record