I graduated HS in 2023! I went through all four years of FFA and did some competitive judging. I never got around to getting my own jacket since it was expensive (covid era) and my father was in FFA in HS too (‘97). I use his jacket, it’s not even dark blue anymore but a super light blue!

Recently I’ve been wearing my father’s “vintage” FFA jacket out to different events, just random places where you wouldn’t expect a jacket to be. I’ve come to notice that lots of people online are wearing these jackets as a trend, most of them finding them in thrift or vintage stores. Some online have even admitted to never being apart or the org, or have no prior knowledge of it before purchasing the jacket. I’ve even seen the jacket in Asian dramas, on European influencers and American comedians. It’s global!

What are y’all’s thoughts? is it appropriate for people who have never been a part of FFA to wear the jacket (even if they respectful of the org)? or should people who have graduated be allowed to still rep their jackets? 🤠

This year will be my first year that I'm able to run for an office. I am a freshman right now and will be heading into softmore year. Any suggestions on which office to choose? We are using all of them this year and there are a bunch of options. Any advice helps.

this upcoming school year i’m going to start showing rabbits. me and my grandma went shopping to buy clothes but i ended up buying a belt on amazon. we couldn’t find any good belts in our area but wearing an amazon belt makes me feel like people will judge me and think i’m a “poser” or something. i also don’t have any belt buckles so i bought one that i thought was pretty and was affordable until i can win one but that also makes me nervous that people will judge me for buying one instead of having one that i won. should i find a new belt and not wear my buckle or are my fears unfounded?

I have Creed competitions the next few days. I did it during the fall and placed pretty well. I've been told I need to fix my face work on some hand motions. Anybody got any ideas to help with those.

Update: I placed third today in Creed. All they said is that I need to elaborate on my answers to questions.

Should official dress be worn at regional events?

I am a new FFA member and am going to a state convention soon. I am trying to find out if my skirt can be maxi length/longer than the typical length. I tried looking it up, nothing says against it, I just am wondering if it is allowed or looked down upon.

When do guys have state convention?

So can I put my scarf in the washer and dryer? What settings are recommended? Also, how do I keep my jacket clean that doesn't require dry cleaning, will steaming do it justice?

How does your chapter elect new officers? Ours always ends up political and everyone is frustrated and it’s very complicated- multiple rounds of interviews with chapter alumni and current officers, plus a voting among members, do it just ends up being a popularity contest. Need some new ideas.

Hi,

Our Chapter's Officer Team does not get on very well, so off meetings are very awkward and silent, every idea being shot down by someone or another. I am trying to find something good for a March chapter meeting and I've come up with ideas like stations, minute to win it (the sequel), scavenger hunts, etc, but I'm trying to find something else that is fun. We have done movie night, cookie decorating, water wars, backyard games, card games, pumpkin painting, and a couple of other things, but it's really just boring stuff that you can do at home, so it's nothing special, but I am trying to find ideas to make meetings special parts of the month. Does anyone have any ideas for some meeting activities that would make meetings fun and engaging? Or any ideas to expand on stations, scavenger hunts, or minute to win it (the sequel)?

Title says it all, I was told by the national organization that individual chapters organize the day with local government and police so I was interested how these days are run with different chapters as this is something I am trying to replicate with my school

Thank you in advance

So, My son is in middled school and is expected to wear official dress this coming week. I only have a few days notice. I have the button down white shirt, Jacket and Tie. As far as shoes. Are black Vans acceptable? Also Black Jeans? Thank you so much. Trying my best!!

https://www.ffa.org/ag-101/ag-101-the-good-and-bad-of-climate-change/

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I understand that climate change can benefit certain crops and areas but presenting climate change as a pro con issue doesn't speak to the matter of the subject or anything you would read in the IPCC. Climate change is a net con.

I transferred high schools and used to participate in FFA at my old school. I am not a member anymore due to my old school not competing in what I want to compete in! Is it wrong to wear my jacket casually? It was expensive and I still want to support FFA. Is this a big no no since it is the OD jacket?

Wearing them on your person, such as on a suit or whatnot. Specially for non-FFA events and whatnot.

Pins like awards, Greenhand, etc..

This is my 2nd year in ffa and I'm a Green hand but my advisor is encouraging me to run for office and I've narrowed it down to treasurer, is there anything I should know about the interview or about the position.

My advisors asked a friend and I to show his heifers this summer and I'm wondering if there's any tips I should know (I'm completely new to showing)

For context I live in Connecticut and literally nothing ever happens here. It’s also cold for more than half the year so I can’t grow anything during winter.

HI I'm a newer ffa member I am going to state for floral culture but I can say that I did not carry the team I got 10th but I need help studying for it. If your comfortable sharing were you get you studied material or how you make studing like a game (i do better in a competitive state) let me know thanks!!

Does anyone have experience with the individual sales or radio broadcast contests? We did very well in team ag sales last year, and are doing it again this year to try and win our state contest, but I need another contest for subdistricts and districts. Currently stuck between the two above. On the one hand, individual sales would help me prepare for team sales, but if I advance to state it may be an overwhelming amount of sales. Any help is appreciated.

This was my pig,

my school has one of the top vet science teams in our state (maybe even in the country? i can’t remember 😭) and my ag bio teacher is putting a TON of pressure on us so we can uphold our title. but this year is my first year in this cde!!!!! how can i memorize horses?? they all look the same 😭😭😭😭😭😭 as well as dogs!!! theres too many i forget the names!!! please help!!!