Recent ActivityToday, the National FFA Organization remains committed to the individual student, providing a path to achievement in premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. Now, the organization is expanding the nation's view of "traditional" agriculture and finding new ways to infuse agriculture into the classroom.
Founded: 1928
Current Membership: 507,763
Number of Chapters: 7, 439
- 41% of FFA members are female and they hold nearly 60% of leadership positions
- Collectively FFA members earn more than $4 billion annually through their SAE programs
- FFA provides recognition and awards in 45 proficiency award areas along with 23 national career development events.
- 1900 supporters contribute over $8.7 million annually to support FFA Awards and Activities.
-1500 National scholarships are awarded annually.
Pickens County Career & Technology Center FFA Chapter Facts
* One of the 5 largest chapters in South Carolina with 218 members in 2010-11 school year.
* A National Gold Emblem Chapter 3 of the last 4 years. Recognized as a 3-star chapter twice
* 3 state winning CDE teams in the last 5 years
* Regular Chapter meetings are engaging and interactive with professional and life messages
* Active in community service through many projects.
FFA Mission Statement
The National FFA Organization is dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.
FFA Chapter Announcements FFA Text GroupWe have set up a text alert system for FFA members. If any member or parent wishes to enroll we encourage you to do so. If I have your cell phone number on file you may receive an invitation to join this group soon. Follow the instructions you receive. Please use your name for a username as described below (#4) You may also follow the instructions to enroll below.
1. Text @pcctcffa to 23559 2. You will be asked for a bio. for verification. Just say "This is your name from your class" Ex. This is John Deere from Ag Mechanics 1 class. 3. I will be sent a message to approve you. When I do so you will receive another message asking you to set up a username. 4. Please use your first name and last name with no spaces and no caps as your username. This makes tracking this much easier. 5. You should then receive a welcome message. If you have any problems please let Mr. McCannon know at (864) 505-4069. My cell service in the new school is not great so please be patient. I set my phone outside occasionally to let messages come in. 2011-12 Chapter FFA OfficersOur FFA officers have enjoyed a productive and very enjoyable officer retreat. We were fortunate to stay with Camp Maranatha in Danielsville, GA for most of this activity. We thank the staff for making this a very pleasant stay for us. We also need to extend a big thank you to the Madison County HS FFA officers and advisors for hosting us for supper, fellowship and an idea exchange. This was a great time for all of us.
At the end of our retreat the officers have slated themselves in the following leadership positions: President - Erin Holder Vice President - Marra Marchbanks Secretary - Diedra Roper Treasurer - Corissa Perry Reporter - Connor Henderson Sentinel - Isaac Moore Chaplain - Zoe Kloth Parliamentarian - Jessica Brabazon Historian - Morgan Freeman Student Advisor - Stacey Morris Congratulations and good luck on a very successful year. Slideshows Discussion Topics FFA Files & Forms
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Links for FFA Members & Supporters  SC Department of AgricultureContains much information about agriculture in SC. Classes should use Market News Report frequently. |
