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Agricultural Communications CDE Display and enhance your skills in communications by competing in this exciting CDE where you have the opportunity to develop and present your own media communications plan. Agricultural Sales CDE Learn by gaining experience and skills essential to the production and marketing of agricultural products. Gain a firsthand look at developing product knowledge and driving sales. Marketing Plan CDE Learn about marketing by engaging in the development of an agricultural marketing plan. After development, present your plan to a panel.
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What does this part of the food value chain look like?
https://www.ffa.org/timeline/what-does-this-part-of-the-food-value-chain-look-like-2-2/
Have you ever seen a commercial for a new product being sold at the grocery store? Or maybe you have your own business, or know someone who does, and are in need of new products to make that business thrive. Chances are there was a specific plan put into place to market that product to meet the needs of the possible viewer of that commercial or marketing campaign. Within this step of the food value chain, it is important for the industry to share their products with consumers to let them know about the benefits of the product and how the product can meet their needs.
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https://www.ffa.org/timeline/sustainability-2-2/
Cargill is working to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way. By looking at challenges through a global lens, progress to a more sustainable industry can be reached. In this article, Cargill highlights accomplishments that have helped meet these challenges in the industry.
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Food Science & Technology CDE An opportunity to learn and apply knowledge of food product development, food presentation and food safety issues through sensory skills to solve problems and make sound decisions. Milk Quality & Products CDE An opportunity to learn about and demonstrate knowledge about the quality production, processing, distribution, promotion and marketing of milk and dairy foods. Placement SAE Proficiency Do you work for someone in the agriculture industry? This paid or unpaid experience could be a great opportunity to complete a proficiency application and be recognized for all of you hard work!
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Cotton Gin/Warehouse Manager
https://www.ffa.org/timeline/cotton-gin-warehouse-manager-2/
A cotton gin and warehouse manager oversees all operations involved in cotton ginning processes, logistics with USDA Cotton Classing offices, logistics with procedures, storage and marketing of cotton bales. They are responsible for data management and reporting bale ID numbers and sample classing data. Additionally, they oversee gin safety protocols and procedures according to OSHA guidelines. LEARN MORE
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What are examples?
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Cargill works hard to take the raw products that are produced on the farm and process those raw materials into products that meet the needs of today’s consumer. One example would be the production of high-quality beef products and by-products. In the following video, you will see how innovation in the handling of beef animals has led to a higher quality product.
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What are examples?
https://www.ffa.org/timeline/what-are-examples-5-2/
Cargill produces many important products that meet various needs for consumers. See how these products are selected and stocked for consumer use at Runnings, a store supported by Cargill products.
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2020
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Student membership hits an all-time high with 760,113 members in 8,739 chapters. The National FFA Convention & Expo is held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Forever Blue Network is launched. For the first time in 50 years, the Washington Leadership Conference is canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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2021
https://www.ffa.org/timeline/2021/
FFA celebrates 50 years of alumni membership. National FFA Board of Directors grants the U.S. Virgin Islands a new charter. National delegates pass and the National FFA Board of Directors ratify the FFA Value Statements. Vice President Kamala Harris gives videotaped greetings at the 94th National FFA Convention & Expo.
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2022
https://www.ffa.org/timeline/2022/
Student membership hits an all-time high with 850,823 members in 8,995 chapters. Dr. Travis Park is named director of agricultural education, FFA board chair and national advisor. The board of directors ratified the approved constitutional amendment by the delegates to include fifth and sixth grade students as FFA members. The 15,000th jacket is gifted through the Give the Gift of Blue program. FFA members earn a record 4,305 American FFA Degrees. Alumni and supporters membership hits an all-time high with 704,297 members in 2,550 chapters.
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2023
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Convention delegate recommendation to revise the terminology of official FFA ceremonies, adding the option of officer position (Last Name) in addition to Mr./Madame, gets approval from the board of directors.
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1969
https://www.ffa.org/timeline/1969/
The delegate body of the National FFA Convention establishes the alumni class of membership as part of the National FFA Constitution.
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1917
https://www.ffa.org/timeline/1917-smith-hughes-act/
The advancement in agricultural education since the Smith – Hughes Act has bettered the quality of life not just for America’s rural and farm families but for everyone across the globe who is fed and clothed by the American Farmer. As with every great journey, it started with that first step. 2017 was the centennial celebration of the Smith – Hughes Act, America’s first step in transforming education.
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1925
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Virginia Tech agricultural education teacher educators Henry Groseclose, Harry Sanders, Walter S. Newman and Edmund C. Magill organized the Future Farmers of Virginia for boys in agriculture classes. The FFV served as the model for the Future Farmers of America.
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1926
https://www.ffa.org/timeline/1926/
The First National Congress of Vocational Agriculture Students assembles for a National Livestock Judging Contest at the American Royal Livestock and Horse Show in Kansas City, Mo.
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1927
https://www.ffa.org/timeline/1927/
H.O. Sargent, a federal agent for agricultural education for African Americans at the U.S. Office of Education, and G.W. Owens, a teacher-trainer at Virginia State College, write the first constitution and bylaws for the New Farmers of Virginia, an organization for African-American agriculture students. The organization holds its first state rally that same year.
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1930
https://www.ffa.org/timeline/1930/
Official FFA Creed, written by E.M. Tiffany, is adopted. Edward Drace from Missouri wins the first National Public Speaking event. First Official Dress uniform is adopted: dark blue shirt, blue or white pants, blue cap and yellow tie. Delegates restrict FFA membership to boys only.
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1933
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Blue corduroy jacket is adopted as Official Dress. A group of FFA officers and members make a pilgrimage to Washington, D.C., where they are greeted on the White House lawn by President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
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1935
https://www.ffa.org/timeline/1935/
NFA is founded as a national organization at the Tuskegee Institute in Alabama. David Simmons of Alabama is elected as the first national NFA president. Active FFA membership exceeds 100,000 members.
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1937
https://www.ffa.org/timeline/1937/
During the National FFA Convention, action is taken to establish a national FFA camp and leadership training school in Washington, D.C.
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1939
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28.5 acres of land is purchased near Alexandria, Va., for the first FFA-owned national headquarters; the land was once part of George Washington’s estate. Identical twins Albert and Arthur Lacy from Hondo, Texas, become the only members ever to share the title of Star Farmer of America. The H.O. Sargent Trophy Award is created to honor H.O. Sargent’s commitment to helping NFA members achieve success and leadership in agriculture.
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1942
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FFA members join in the war effort. Three former FFA members—Robert Gray from Texas, Travis Hoover from California and Melvin Jordan from Oklahoma—serve with then Lt. Col. Jimmy Doolittle and participate in the famous air raid on Tokyo. During World War II, delegates revise FFA membership rules so time served in the armed forces will not count in determining a member’s period of eligibility. During the war years, national conventions are streamlined events, attended only by delegates and award winners. In 1942, just 217 people attend the convention.
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1944
https://www.ffa.org/timeline/1944/
The Future Farmers of America Foundation is formed in Washington, D.C., to raise money for FFA programs and activities. 138,548 FFA members serve in the Armed Services in World War II. The first National FFA Agriculture Proficiency Award is presented for agricultural mechanics.
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1929
https://www.ffa.org/timeline/1929-2/
National blue and corn gold are adopted as official FFA colors. Carlton Patton from Arkansas is named the first Star Farmer of America. This is one of the first awards created by FFA, and it was sponsored until 1949 by the Kansas City Star. First National Chapter Contest is launched and sponsored by Farm Journal magazine. At the Second National FFA Convention in November, 33 states are represented by 64 delegates. Thirty-five state associations with approximately 1,500 chapters and 30,000 members are affiliated with the national organization.
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1947
https://www.ffa.org/timeline/1947/
The first National FFA Band performs at the National FFA Convention. National FFA Officers go on the first Goodwill Tour, visiting business and industrial firms and organizations.
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