Why is FFA important to you?

Answer 1

The National FFA Organization, or simply "FFA", is a career and technical student organization for youth interested in the science, business, and technology aspects of food, feed, fiber, and fuel production as well as natural resource utilization. FFA has not stood for "Future Farmers of America" since 1988, although that is precisely what it spent its first 60 years as.

FFA is critically important, along with its counterpart "4-H", as helping to promote the advancement of US agriculture and related fields through the education of its members in order to teach them leadership and technical skills. In an industry which will need to produce more total food in the next 40 years than in the previous 10,000 years combined, these skills may well mean the difference between a world with a bright future and one in which more people starve than thrive.

Answer 2

There are so many benefits of the FFA. I was an active member from 3rd grade (jr FFA) through my senior year. It was by far, the best experience of my life. I not only gained career like experiences through competitions, but I learned responsibility by taking care of my animals. At one point I was not doing well in school but with the no pass, no play law, FFA helped me get my stuff together and pass so that I was able to show and compete. I learned leadership through being an officer and conducting meetings. I also earned a great amount of money through scholarships and selling my animals. I made so many memories and friends that will last a life time. FFA is one thing that I will always cherish and keep close to my heart!

Answer 3

FFA has given me many leadership opportunities that I otherwise wouldn't have. FFA has allowed me to gain important skills as well, both career and life. It also has given me connections to people with similar interests and goals.