The Future Farmers of America (FFA) is an integral component of the agricultural education program. It is the student development and leadership application piece for agricultural education. The FFA offers a variety of experiential learning opportunities through competitive proficiency awards and career development events. Competitions focus on leadership and public speaking; communications, agriscience and biotechnology, as well as production agriculture. Agricultural education teachers and FFA advisors stress problem solving and decision making; and uses a learning by doing method. By applying a science based curriculum learned in a classroom to real life projects, teamwork, and competition; FFA members develop into successful, productive citizens. The strength of the FFA and agricultural education lies in the dedication of the teachers; whose philosophy is, "We don't just teach agriculture, we teach students!"
Applicable Pathways Agriscience Plant Science / Horticulture Forestry / Natural Resources Agribusiness Management Agriculture Mechanics Veterinary Science Animal Science
For more information, select the following links:
Georgia FFA
National FFA Organization