FFA Symbolism and Jacket Guidelines

FFA Symbolism

• The ear of corn represents unity and agriculture's national importance
• The eagle symbolizes freedom and the national scope of agriculture
• The rising sun represents progress and new opportunities
• The plow symbolizes hard work, tillage, and the foundation of agriculture
• The owl symbolizes knowledge and wisdom required for success in agriculture
• The blue corduroy jacket is a recognizable symbol of the FFA organization

FFA Jacket

• Only FFA members can wear the jacket
• The jacket must be kept clean and neat
• Only allowed embellishments on the jacket are name, chapter, year and emblem on the front and state, chapter and emblem on the back.
• The jacket should be worn for official FFA events
• The jacket should not be worn in inappropriate places
• School letters and insignia are not allowed on the jacket
• Jackets should not be given or sold to non-members with lettering and emblems
• Act professionally while wearing the jacket, abstaining from tobacco use, alcohol consumption, or drug use.
• Inappropriate behavior is unacceptable
• Three pins can be worn on the front of the jacket: highest degree earned, highest office held, and highest award earned

FFA Officers

• Minimum of 6 students serve in leadership roles
• Officer roles are good for resumes
• Memorizing official ceremonies is important

Officer Positions

• President: Represented by the rising sun
  • Runs meetings
  • Appoints committees
  • Represents the FFA chapter
  • Works with the vice president and teachers to prepare events
  • Coordinates officer meetings
• Vice President: Represented by the plow
  • Takes over for the president
  • Coordinates committee work
  • Works with the president and teachers to prepare events
• Secretary: Represented by the ear of corn
  • Makes the meeting agendas
  • Maintains attendance records
• Treasurer: Represented by the emblem of Washington
  • Collects money and delivers it to teachers for deposit
  • Records all cash flow
  • Gives a record of account balances at meetings
• Reporter: Represented by the flag
  • Plans public programs (radio, newspaper, etc.)
  • Creates a chapter scrapbook
• Sentinel: Represented by the door
  • Maintains order
  • Sets up the meeting room
• Advisor: Represented by the owl
  • Supervises all activities
  • Often the agriculture teacher or the oldest member of the officers

This quiz explores the significant symbols of the FFA, including the meanings behind the ear of corn, eagle, rising sun, plow, owl, and the blue corduroy jacket. It also outlines the proper guidelines for wearing the FFA jacket, emphasizing professionalism and the exclusive rights of FFA members. Test your knowledge of these vital aspects of the FFA organization!