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	Future Farmers of America
		The National FFA Organization was organized as the "Future Farmers of America" in 1928 in Kansas City, Mo. In 1988, the official organization name was changed to The National FFA Organization to reflect the broadening field of agriculture, which today encompasses more than 300 careers in everything from agriscience to biotechnology to turf grass management.
		Founded in 1928, the Future Farmers of America brought together students, teachers and agribusiness to solidify support for agricultural education.
		FFA has opened its doors and its arms to minorities and women, ensuring that all students could reap the benefits of agricultural education.
	scnc.sandcreek.k12.mi.us /main/hs/clubs/ffa/ffa.htm (263 words)

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		FFA had a membership of 363,000 young men, all interested in continuing the agricultural traditions set forth by the founding members in 1928.
		As FFA celebrated its silver anniversary, Eisenhower addressed members at its convention in Kansas City, Mo., and the Post Office Department (as it was called then) issued a commemorative stamp honoring the Future Farmers of America.
		FFA is also diverse, with chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands and in 11 of the 15 major cities, including New York, Chicago and Detroit.
	www.rfdtv.com /shows/ffa.asp (689 words)

	Furture Farmers of America (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The FFA is a national organization of students enrolled in agricultural education in 50 states, Puerto Rico, Virginia Islands, and the District of Columbia.
		It was organized in November 1928, and is considered an integral part of the curriculum in agricultural education in the public schools.
		Through active participation in the FFA, members learn by taking part in and conducting meetings, speaking in public, participating in contest based on occupational skills, earning awards and recognition and becoming involved in cooperative efforts and community improvement.
	www.bland.k12.va.us /rghs/1999/academics/ffa.html (182 words)

	CRHS Future Farmers of America
		Henry C. Groseclose, known as the father of FFA, established the FFV, or the Future Farmers of Virginia in the early 1920s for boys.
		FFA delegates were first entertained by the FFA Band in 1947, followed by the FFA Chorus and the National Talent program in 1948.
		The 25th anniversary of the FFA was recognized in 1953 by a special postage stamp and a visit from the President of the United States, Dwight Eisenhower.
	www.crhsd.org /ffa/history.html (831 words)

	What Is FFA?
		Virginia's Future Farmers clubs for boys in agriculture led to the establishment of a national organization, The Future Farmers of America, at the Hotel Baltimore in Kansas City, Missouri in 1928.
		The California Future Farmers of America Association is led by the state officer team, consisting of a president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, reporter, and sentinel.
		The five symbols of the emblem are: the cross section of the ear of corn, the rising sun, the plow, the eagle and the owl.
	www.angelfire.com /ca6/cpffa/about.html (631 words)

	AR.net >> PETA's Nonsensical Attack on Future Farmers of America (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Finally, FFA notes, correctly in this writer's opinion, that exposure to FFA programs is likely to make students less prone to commit acts of violence or mistreat animals in their care.
		PETA's assertion that FFA members who work with animals in schools are "desensitized" and more prone to commit acts of violence against animals are unsupported and contradicted by experience.
		FFA members and agriculture students are taught to care properly for animals by understanding their biology, health and nutritional needs.
	www.animalrights.net /articles/2004/000254.html (684 words)

	Future Farmers of America (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		In the early 1920's, the state of Virginia, under the guidance of Henry Groseclose,a pioneer in vocational agriculture, formed a Future Farmers Club for boys enrolled in agricultural classes.
		FFA has since changed its name from the Future Farmers of America, as it is commonly known, to the The National FFA Organization.
		FFA helps students develop their leadership skills by participating in public speaking, skill contests, chapter meetings, award and recognition programs, committees and community projects.
	www2.kenyon.edu /Projects/Famfarm/fo&cl/tomor/ffa.htm (258 words)

	About FFA (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Future Farmers of America (FFA) Organization is part of the vocational agriculture/agribusiness instruction program preparing students for careers in the industry of agriculture and agribusiness.
		While the Florida FFA Association is sanctioned by the State Department of Education, the Florida FFA Foundation has its own Board of Directors and financially supported with contributions from the private sector.
		The corporation is organized for the overall purposes of furthering education and development of Florida FFA members with emphasis in all segments of the industry of agriculture in America at the state and local levels.
	www.flaltc.org /aboutffa.htm (3449 words)

	Future Farmers of America - InfoSearchPoint.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		FFA originally stood for Future Farmers of America, but the association, in an effort to free itself of the stigma of modern-day American agriculture, has chosen to just be called FFA.
		FFA is a youth organization based in high school classes that promotes and supports agricultural education.
		FFA is based in chapters at the high school level.
	www.infosearchpoint.com /display/Future_Farmers_of_America (219 words)

	Farmers
		The primary aim of the FFA is to make a positive difference in the lives of its members by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education.
		Virginia's Future Farmers clubs for boys in agriculture led to the establishment of a national organization, and the FFA was granted a federal charter in 1950 when Congress passed Public Law 740.
		FFA is a diverse organization, operating in rural, urban and suburban schools.
	www.scoutpath.homestead.com /Farmers.html (3734 words)

	George Bush Presidential Library and Museum (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		We call it America at her best, America at her most generous, an America embodied by your motto: learning to do, doing to learn; earning to live, and then living to serve.
		And I think it is appropriate, whether you're in FFA or whether you're President of the United States of America.
		Nothing happens unless first a dream.'' And your dreams are big dreams: future farmers who will feed the whole world of tomorrow, future leaders whose character and commitment will enrich America's destiny not merely for your generation but for all the generations to come.
	bushlibrary.tamu.edu /research/papers/1989/89072700.html (1393 words)

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		The primary aim of the Future Farmers of America is the development of agricultural leadership, cooperation, and citizenship.
		All activities of the collegiate chapter of FFA shall be in harmony with the purposes, principles and ideals of the FFA organization.
		Section D. Honorary Chapter Farmers are entitled to wear either the regulation silver emblem degree pin or a similar pin in gold; Honorary State Farmers are entitled to wear the regulation gold emblem charm; Honorary American Farmers are entitled to wear the regulation gold emblem key.
	www.clt.astate.edu /dagnew/youth_course/AR_State_constitution.htm (4154 words)

	Cowboys & Cowgirls - Future Farmers of America (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Kids ages 8 to 18 have chosen to participate in Future Farmers of America (FFA) by selecting, feeding, and grooming an animal in an effort to develop an auction ring worthy project.
		The FFA is a national organization of students enrolled in agricultural education in 50 states, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands and the District of Columbia.
		FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premiere leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.
	cyberrodeo.com /guysgals/farmers.htm (316 words)

	Future Farmers of America (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		FFA is the local affiliate of the national organization.
		FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.
		Membership is open to students in all grade levels with an interest in agricultural education.
	schools.cfisd.net /cysprings/FFA.htm (60 words)

	Courier-Journal.com: Salute to Young Achievers (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The Kentucky Future Farmers of America competition has encouraged excellence in agriculture and good citizenship for 54 years.
		A committee representing the Kentucky Association of Future Farmers of America and the state Department of Education judged the entries.
		Jump into Future Farmers of America and be as active as you can, Preston Lacy, 18, advises new members of the group.
	www.courierjournal.com /youngachievers/2001/ffa.htm (390 words)

	Carnegie Future Farmers of America (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		I believe in the future of agriculture, with a faith born not of words but of deeds - achievements won by the present and past generations of agriculturists; in the promise of better days through better ways, even as the better things we now enjoy have come to us from the struggles of former years.
		I believe that to live and work on a good farm, or to be engaged in other agricultural pursuits, is pleasant as well as challenging; for I know the joys and discomforts of agricultural life and hold an inborn fondness for those associations which, even in hours of discouragement, I cannot deny.
		Together the FFA colors of national blue and corn gold give unity to the organization.
	www.carnegieschools.com /FFA.htm (263 words)

	2005-2006 Bill 3562: National Future Farmers of America Week - www.scstatehouse.net - LPITS (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Whereas, the Future Farmers of America is a national organization of nearly five hundred thousand students of Agricultural Education in secondary schools, technical colleges, and universities with chapters in all fifty states, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands; and
		Whereas, the Future Farmers of America organization is dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education at the local, state, and national levels; and
		Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the appropriate South Carolina Future Farmers of America officials and agricultural educators.
	www.scstatehouse.net /sess116_2005-2006/bills/3562.htm (361 words)

	Handbook of Texas Online: AGRICULTURE
		In Washington County a farmer with 120 acres might be expected to use 100 acres for unfenced cattle and hog raising, firewood gathering, and hunting.
		Generally, in tenant farming the landlord or planter contracted with the tenant for the cultivation of a small plot of land (usually in the range of 16-20 acres) on which the tenant was expected to raise as much cotton as possible.
		Though the application of scientific and technological practices could ameliorate some of these difficulties, plains farmers felt a sense of hopelessness when their crops were destroyed by hail, for instance; citrus growers in the lower Rio Grande valley saw their orange and grapefruit orchards frozen on four occasions between 1950 and 1990.
	www.tsha.utexas.edu /handbook/online/articles/view/AA/ama1.html (5770 words)

	George Bush Presidential Library and Museum (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Look at it this way, your FFA experience is giving you powerful skills and drive to help this country compete in the decades ahead.
		I really believe that if the Soviet Union had been blessed with an organization like the FFA that their problems in agriculture wouldn't be nearly as big, nearly as horrible as they are today.
		This is an important aspect of the FFA convention theme, ``Leadership for a Growing Planet.'' In the GATT talks, these Uruguay round GATT talks on trade that we're now engaged in, we're engaged in what I hope will be the final battle against agricultural protectionism around the world.
	bushlibrary.tamu.edu /research/papers/1991/91111305.html (2214 words)

	Future Farmers of America (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The Chilhowie FFA supported the community by entering a float into the 51st annual Chilhowie Apple Festival Parade.
		For the past several years the Chilhowie FFA has donated time to help with area special students learn fishing and lending a helping hand for the Riverside Ruritan Club after the fun day of fishing.
		FFA meets on monthly club day and sometimes before or after school.
	www.scsb.org /chs/Clubs/FFA.htm (130 words)

	ALFA Farmers Federation - Alabama Catfish Producers
		The consumption from aquaculture is being projected to be 20 percent in the future.
		Catfish Farmers of America, phone (662) 887-2699, is the trade association that represents catfish farmers across the U.S. Its trade publication is The Catfish Journal.
		As a part of Alabama Farmers Federation, Alabama Catfish Producers is represented at the state and national levels through departments of Governmental Affairs and National Affairs.
	www.alabamacatfishproducers.org (1128 words)

	National FFA Organization - Premier Leadership, Personal Growth and Career Success Through Agricultural Education.
		National FFA staff members will be readily available to demonstrate the On-Line Convention Registration system for advisors.
		Through Seeds of Hope, your FFA chapter can help rebuild these programs and provide encouragement to help these FFA members get their chapters and school program back on their feet.
		The FFA is an organization that deserves your support, and is dependent upon it.
	www.ffa.org (595 words)

	Work & Business - Choosing the best career for the future requires planning that we can help with.
		FFA helps students by developing their potential for leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.
		For those students interested in the agricultural industry, FFA offers assistance in discovering the wide variety of career options available in the field.
		The National Leadership Institute is committed to cultivating strong, independent leadership in state and local Workforce Investment Boards (WIBS) throughout America, who work to meet employer needs by continually improving the knowledge and skills of American workers.
	www.careerpronews.com /archives/workbusi.htm (1056 words)

	Plano Senior High School: Future Farmers of America
		FFA is a national youth organization of 476,732 student members preparing for leadership careers in the science, business and technology of agriculture with 7,223 local chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
		FFA strives to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education.
		To join FFA, you must be enrolled in an agricultural science class one semester out of the school year and pay your dues of $20.
	k-12.pisd.edu /Schools/PSHS/clubs/FFA.htm (380 words)

	Student Activities - Orange Ulster BOCES
		Future Business Leaders of America is an education association for students preparing for careers in business or business-related fields.
		The primary purpose of Future Farmers of America is to develop agriculture leadership, cooperation and citizenship.
		The mission of Future Homemakers of America/Home Economics Related to Occupations is to promote personal growth and leadership development.
	www.ouboces.org /votech/voservices/vostudact.htm (444 words)

	FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA
		Each FFA livestock exhibitor is required to exhibit their animal in the showmanship contest in each division in which they have an animal entered.
		All FFA livestock exhibitors are automatically in the herdsmanship contest in each division in which they have an animal entered.
		All FFA exhibitors, in order to exhibit in their division, must be under the direct supervision of their Vo-Ag classroom instructor/FFA advisor.
	www.co.douglas.or.us /fair/Fair/FFA/FFA_Gen_Info.htm (692 words)

	Future Farmers of America - BTEC (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Members are hereinafter referred to as the Future Farmers of America and the letters FFA, may be used to designate the chapter, at its activities, or members thereof.
		Section A: The Boonville Chapter of the FFA is a chartered local unit of the Missouri Association of the FFA which is chartered by the National FFA Organization.
		Section A: The emblem of the FFA shall be the emblem for the Chapter.
	www.bavts.boonville.k12.mo.us /ffa.htm (899 words)

	The college welcomes the Nevada Future Farmers of America (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The Nevada FFA (Future Farmers of America) Association celebrates its 75th Annual Leadership Convention, March 17-20, 2004, at the University of Nevada, Reno.
		The convention is hosted by the university’s College of Agriculture, Biotechnology and Natural Resources, the Nevada FFA Foundation, and the Nevada Agriculture Education Department.
		FFA, the leadership component of agriculture education, makes a positive difference in the lives of high school students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success.
	www.ag.unr.edu /cabnr/newsletter/FullStory.asp?StoryID=189 (469 words)

	Clubs: FFA- Future Farmers of America
		FFA (Future Farmers of America) is a national organization.
		They have a PALS (Partners in Active Learning Support) program, where members go to an elementary school to teach Agricultural Awareness, Farm Safety, and Animals.
		The Catoctin FFA Chapter participates in various fund-rasiers such as pig butcherings, and citrus sales.
	chs.fcps.org /ffa.htm (86 words)

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