02/11/05 FFA part two

FFA II What would be the best curriculum in high school to prepare a student for the real world? I'm Jeff Keane and I'll be right back to tell you the answer. A high school freshman enrolled in the vocational agriculture and the FFA program receives four years of the most complete learning experience in high school today. Vocational agriculture classes teach the how and why of biology, chemistry, math, welding, fabrication, engine repair, and other basic skills that are used in the real world. Now add to this classroom work, membership in FFA and you round out a program second to none in high school education. The National FFA Organization is a youth organization within agricultural education that changes lives and prepares students for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success. Those are lofty goals, but active FFA participation will put them within reach. FFA activities in career development include speech and parliamentary procedure; livestock, fruit, and vegetable judging; interview, sales, marketing, and record keeping. Supervised agricultural experiences are student projects ranging from traditional livestock and crop programs to areas as new as aquaculture. All the great learning opportunities offered by this curriculum would accomplish nothing without one unique individual--the vo-ag teacher, who is also the FFA advisor. This person coordinates the classroom and FFA activities, guides the students, and shows them just a glimpse of their real potential. I'm Jeff Keane and lets remember National FFA week February 19th though the 26th.