New York Association of FFA is one of
the seven student leadership organizations in the state. Student leadership
development is an integral part of career and technical education instruction,
which is enhanced by student leadership organizations. Students participating in
these student leadership organizations benefit from their major emphasis on
development, through such activities as contests, travel, and self-improvement
opportunities, of the skills and abilities necessary to leadership in their
occupational field. Competitive events and projects on an individual, team, and
local chapter basis aid in the accomplishment of the performance objectives of
the respective instruction. The New York
Association of FFA is known to be a very effective vehicle in infusing a
student-centered community-based approach to agricultural education. The charter
establishing the New York Association of FFA by the Board of Regents is recorded
as Number 9938 and adopted on May 23, 1969.
The charter established the following purposes for FFA:
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To
develop character, train for useful citizenship and foster
patriotism, and develop competent agriculture
leadership;
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To create
interest on the part of members in the intelligent choice of agricultural
occupations;
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To
encourage members to acquire skills and work experience in preparation for
careers in agriculture;
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To
participate in cooperative activities and worthy undertakings for the
improvement of agriculture;
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To
encourage and practice thrift;
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To
provide and encourage the development of organized recreational activities.
Students who complete an acceptable program of
Student Leadership