FFA
The National FFA Organization (formerly known as the Future Farmers
of America) envisions a future in which all agricultural education
students will discover their passions and build on that insight to chart
a course for their education, careers and personal futures. 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. In 1988 the official name of the
organization was changed from “Future Farmers of America” to “The
National FFA Organization” to reflect the growing diversity of
agriculture.
Today, agricultural education prepares students for successful
careers and a lifetime of informed choices in global agriculture, food,
fiber and natural resources systems. FFA is one part of the
three-component model for school-based agricultural education. The other
two parts of the model include the agricultural education
classroom/laboratory and supervised agricultural experience.
Our sponsor for FFA is Mr. Ethan Hunziker. Mr. Hunziker has been in FFA since he was in high school, so he is very knowledgeable about the organization and its components.
For more information about FFA, how you can join, or how you can serve as a community partner or supervised agriculture experience partner, please contract Mr. Hunziker at the number below or email him at: ehunziker@newmadridco.k12.mo.us
