Chapter Degree Requirements

To be eligible to receive the Chapter FFA Degree from the chapter, a member must meet the following minimum qualifications:

• 1. Must have received the Greenhand FFA Degree.
• 2. Must have satisfactorily completed the equivalent of at least 180 hours of systematic school instruction in agricultural education at or above the ninth grade level, have in operation an approved supervised agricultural experience program and be enrolled in an agriculture course.
• 3. Have participated in the planning and conducting of at least three official functions in the chapter’s Program of Activities. (3 Chapter Activities)
• 4. A student after entering agricultural education must have: a. earned and productively invested at least $150 by the member’s own efforts; or worked at least 45 hours in excess of scheduled class time; or a combination thereof; and b. developed plans for continued growth and improvement in a supervised agricultural experience program.
• 5. Have effectively led a group discussion for 15 minutes.) (Farm Day, Class activities, etc.
• 6. Have demonstrated five procedures of parliamentary law. (parli pro quiz)
• 7. Show progress toward individual achievement in the FFA award programs.
• 8. Have a satisfactory scholastic record.
• 9. Have participated in at least 10 hours of community service activities. These hours are in addition to and cannot be duplicated as paid or unpaid supervised agricultural experience hours.
• 10. Submit a written application for the Chapter FFA Degree.