Earning the FFA graduation cord or diploma seal for a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) is more than just a symbol—it’s a recognition of a student’s dedication, leadership, and career readiness. These honors celebrate the countless hours students invest in developing real-world skills, contributing to their communities, and demonstrating excellence in their chosen pathways. Whether through FFA, DECA, HOSA, FBLA, or other CTSOs, these achievements highlight a student’s commitment to personal growth, teamwork, and future career success. Walking across the stage with a CTSO cord or diploma seal reflects a journey of purpose and sets students apart as leaders of tomorrow.

Please note that students MUST fundraise for FFA, compete in a competition (and place within Top 10), and accumulate community service with Brookwood FFA.

The State FFA Degree is the highest honor a Georgia FFA member can earn at the state level, recognizing exceptional dedication to agricultural education, leadership, and community service. For high school students in Georgia, achieving this degree is a significant milestone that reflects years of hard work and commitment to the FFA mission.

Requirements for Georgia High School Students

To be eligible for the State FFA Degree in Georgia, a student must:

• Have received the Chapter FFA Degree and been an active FFA member for at least 24 months.

• Completed at least two years (360 hours) of agricultural education, including an SAE program.

• Earned and productively invested at least $1,000 or worked a minimum of 300 hours outside of class time in their SAE.

• Participated in at least 25 hours of community service across a minimum of two different activities.

• Demonstrated leadership by performing 10 parliamentary law procedures, delivering a six-minute speech on an agriculture-related topic, and serving as an officer, committee chairperson, or active committee member.

• Maintained a satisfactory scholastic record with a "C" average or better.

• Contributed to the planning and completion of the chapter's Program of Activities.

• Participated in at least five different FFA activities above the chapter level.

  • These events include the following:

    • Career Development Events (CDE)

    • Leadership Development Events (LDE)

    • Fall Region Rally 

    • Area Awards Banquet (if applicable)

    • Chapter Officer Leadership Training (COLT)

      • Must be State Team led

    • FFA Day at the Capitol (Invite Only)

    • FFA Day at the Fair

    • National FFA Convention

    • State FFA Convention

    • Summer Leadership Camp