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FFA degrees are important benchmarks in a member’s education and FFA journey. Whether you’ve been in FFA for a while or you’re a new member, now is the perfect time to start working toward earning the FFA degrees on your way toward the coveted American FFA Degree – the gold standard of FFA achievements.
“Meeting the requirements to earn FFA degrees leads members to be more involved in their school, chapter, and community, thus gaining new experiences and recognition,” says Brett Evans, SAE education specialist for the National FFA Organization. “The desire to earn FFA degrees motivates higher academic achievement.”
Five degrees are available to FFA members. Learn more about each degree, what it takes to earn a degree, and how FFA degrees can help you achieve your academic and career goals.
The Discovery FFA Degree is the first degree a member can be eligible for, and it is intended for seventh and eighth-grade members who participate in FFA activities. Not required to earn a Greenhand FFA Degree.
The Greenhand FFA Degree is awarded to ninth-grade or older members who learn about the FFA history, mission, creed, and emblem and make plans for an SAE. Required to earn Chapter FFA Degree.
The Chapter FFA Degree is awarded to members in 10th grade or higher who are involved in chapter activities and community service and complete the minimum hours of instruction and SAE project growth—required to earn the State FFA Degree.
The State FFA Degree is awarded by State Associations and is open to members in 11th grade or higher who are involved in chapter leadership, state–level activities and community service, and who complete a set number of hours of instruction and SAE growth and productivity. The State Degree application process is through theaet.com.
Perla Rodriguez Coria - 2023 State Degree Recipient
Cynthia Gonzalez - 2023 State Degree Recipient
Makaila Lantis - 2022 State Degree Recipient
Brenda Trujillo - 2022 State Degree Recipient
Hailee Pratt - 2020 State Degree Recipient
Alexis Villegas - 2020 State Degree Recipient
Anthony Rodelo - 2019 State Degree Recipient
Ashley Price- 2019 State Degree Recipient