FFA

FFA is not extra curricular! The program is part of a three-part model of education that consists of classroom instruction, supervised agricultural experiences and the FFA. Classroom agricultural education is applied to hands-on learning opportunities called supervised agricultural experiences (SAEs). SAEs include activities such as starting a business, working for an established company or working in production agriculture. The FFA provides members the opportunity for leadership experience and career development while reinforcing agricultural education through competitions, scholarships and personal opportunities for involvement.

Agriculture teachers become advisors to local FFA chapters, which students join. These FFA chapters are managed on a local, state and national level. Each chapter's Program of Activities is designed with the needs of the students in mind. FFA activities vary greatly from chapter to chapter, but are based in a well-integrated curriculum. Chapter activities and programs concentrate on three areas of FFA mission: premier leadership, personal growth and career success.

• AHS FFA is a Nationally Ranked chapter, being in the top ten of the state, year after year.
• Students show cattle, goats, rabbits, and have many other options.
• AHS students have the opportunity to work hands on in the production of many nursery plants.
• AHS Ag Program offers class in Animal Science, Equine Science, Horiculture, Wildlife, Ag Mechanics and Welding, and classes designed for freshmen to learn the basics of FFA and American Agriculture.
• The Texas FFA Association was chartered in 1929.
• The Texas FFA is proud to have over 61,190 active members.
• There are approximately 980 active FFA chapters in Texas.
• The Texas FFA membership accounts for approximately 14% of the national membership total.
• More than 90,000 high schools students are enrolled in agricultural science and technology classes.
• More than one-third of Texas FFA members are female.
• The official FFA colors are National Blue and Corn Gold.
• There are approximately 1,500 agricultural science teachers in Texas.
• For administrative purposes, the state is divided into 10 geographic areas. The 10 areas are divided into 6 districts that total 54 in number, with most areas having 6 districs.
• Ten state officers, high school seniors, are popularly elected annually by the delegates at the State FFA Convention.
• The state FFA president and first vice-president take a yearlong leave of absence from college to travel the state representing the Texas FFA by visiting 400+ schools; traveling more than 60,000 miles.
• More than 9,000 members attend State Convention each summer.
• More than $1.2 million in scholarships are awarded at state convention; more than 800 students are recognized across the convention stage.
• At convention, an estimated 1,300 students receive their Lone Star FFA Degree, the highest degree of active membership that can be bestowed by the Texas FFA.

FFA Mission:

FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their portential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.

FFA Motto:

Learning to Do, Doing to Earn, Earning to Live and Living to Serve.