Troy High School and Troy FFA Chapter
Parent/Student Handbook and Information Guide
Welcome to the Troy FFA Handbook
Welcome to the Troy FFA Parent-Student Handbook. You’ll notice that it is not just a handbook for the FFA, but for the
entire Agriculture Education Program, including Ag Ed Classes, FFA, and Supervised Agricultural Experience. These
are integral components of the program that really cannot be separated.
This handbook should answer any questions you have about our program and all of the opportunities that we have
planned for the coming school year. If you have any questions that are not addressed in the handbook, always feel free
to contact us:
FFA Advisor, Ag Teacher
Nathan Schanbacher
570-297-2176
nschanbacher@troyareasd.org
The more energy and enthusiasm you put into Agricultural Education and FFA
the more you will get out of it!
Get involved, participate, and have a great year!
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Program Description
The Agricultural Education Program is much more than a class. Classroom instruction gives students the knowledge
and skills they need for success in today’s world, and students get a chance to practice and apply these knowledge
and skills in their Supervised Agricultural Experience Projects (SAE) and through the National FFA Organization. When
the three parts are properly integrated, student education is maximized. Students learn important academic, career,
technical, and life skills when all types of instruction are used.
To make the most of the Agricultural Education Program, all students should participate in FFA and must have an SAE
project.
SAE
(Supervised Agricultural
Experience)
Ag Ed Classes
An SAE project is any experience
outside of regularly scheduled class
time in which the student gains new
skills or practices skills in agriculture.
Students could hold an ag related
job, job shadow an Ag professional,
or own any agribusiness enterprise
such as an animal or plant project or
agriculture service business.
The student should select their
project based on their career and
interests, as well as the amount of
time they are willing to spend. The
type of project and duration of the
project is up to the student.
Students must have at least one SAE
project each year that they are
enrolled in the Ag Ed/FFA program.
This can be the same or different
projects.
Introduction to Agricultural
Education
Animal Science
Forestry
Welding
Power and Machinery
Biotechnology
Wildlife and Natural Resource
Management
Plant and Soil Science
Supervised Agricultural
Experience (SAE)
**For complete program and
course descriptions please see
page 10.
Public Law 740 defines SAE and FFA
as integral parts of Agricultural
Education classes. Students enrolled
in SAE will pay a $25 fee for FFA
Dues and will be required to have an
SAE Project.
FFA
(formerly Future Farmers of
America,
now known as the
“National FFA Organization”).
The Troy FFA Chapter offers a
multitude of opportunities to get
involved in leadership projects,
community
service,
recreation,
competitive events, scholarships, and
skills development. This handbook
explains many of the opportunities
available this school year.
Students do not have to participate in
all FFA activities – they can pick the
activities that they want to get
involved in. All FFA members should
plan at minimum to attend at least
one meeting a month and the Annual
FFA Banquet.
A student’s level of involvement and
participation in FFA can boost, but
will never reduce, a student’s grade
in Ag Ed Class.
Students are required to keep
records on their SAE projects. The
student should enroll in the
Supervised Agricultural Experience
Class to receive credit for their work.
What is SAE? Supervised Agricultural Experience
An SAE program is the actual, hands-on application of agricultural skills outside the classroom. Students are
supervised by agricultural education teachers, parents, employers and other adults who assist them in the
development and achievement of their educational and career goals.
SAE is a time honored and tested form of work-based learning. An SAE program can be whatever the student wants it
to be—an agricultural business of his/her own, a job shadowing experience, or placement in a paid or unpaid job using
agriculturally-related skills and competencies. It is a program designed cooperatively by the student, advisor and
parents.
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Some examples of SAE projects conducted by FFA Members:
Unpaid Veterinary Internship
Raising & Selling Pumpkins
Working in a Greenhouse
Creating & Selling “Beta Vases”
Custom Hay Baling Business
Breeding & Selling Purebred
Dogs
Training Horses
Lawn Mowing Business
Volunteering at an Animal
Shelter
Landscaping Projects at Home
Job-Shadowing an Ag
Broadcaster
Working at a Flower Shop
Raising a Garden
Grocery Store Produce Dept.
Trapping (wildlife mgt.)
Working on a Dairy Farm
Turf Care at a Golf Course
Restoring a Tractor
Raising Sheep, Cattle, or Hogs,
etc.
Agricultural/Environmental
Based Research Project
Students keep records (including pictures) for each SAE project, and these records are submitted annually to the Ag
Ed instructor as part of the Ag Education class grade.
Livestock-based projects may be entered and exhibited at the county and state fairs, but this is not required. (see
“individual opportunities for FFA members” section)
Students are rewarded for successful SAE projects through the FFA’s Proficiency Award Program. (See “Proficiency
Awards” section.)
Eligibility for FFA Membership
FFA membership is limited to students who are enrolled in Agricultural Education courses and certain graduates.
Because FFA is an intra-curricular activity (not extra-curricular) it is considered part of a class. If a student wants to join
FFA, they must enroll in at least one Ag Ed class during the school year. There is no “way around” this policy – it is
federal law.
The “FFA Year” begins on the first day of school and ends on the last day of summer vacation. Therefore, a student
enrolled in any Ag Ed class for the 2015-16 school year (regardless of which semester) is eligible for FFA membership
beginning on the first day of school and lasting throughout the entire school year and the following summer.
Periods of Ineligibility
The Troy Area Jr/Sr High School Student Handbook section on ineligibility applies to FFA. This is true even though
FFA is not an extra-curricular activity. If a student has been declared ineligible for extra-curricular activities due to a
good conduct violation, for academic reasons, or any other reason, this period of ineligibility applies to FFA as well.
They may not participate in any local, state or national activities during this time. A student will also be declared
ineligible for FFA if they are failing an Agriculture course or have an outstanding balance due to the FFA. This decision
is up to the advisor and the advisor’s decision is final.
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FFA Activities that Everyone Should Attend
FFA is different from other intra-curricular activities that are part of a class such as Band or Choir because members of
FFA get to select what activities, performances, competitions, and projects they become involved in. FFA members are
not expected to do everything – you decide what to do based on your interests.
However, there are a couple of things that every FFA member should plan to do. They are:
1) Attend the annual County FFA Awards Banquet, with their family; and
2) Attend at least one FFA Meeting each month (every meeting is best).
3) FUNDRAISE
4) Attend a Leadership Conference (ACES and/or SLLC)
5) Join a CDE Team and compete at County, Regionals, and Penn State FFA Activities Week
6) Compete in a Public Speaking CDE
1) Annual FFA Banquet
The annual FFA banquet is the highlight of the year for the FFA – all members, families, Alumni, and supporters should
plan to attend.
Following the meal, we will move to the evening’s program, which generally includes a speaker and the following
presentations:
County/State CDE Recognition
Proficiency Awards
Leadership Awards
Scholarship Awards
Supporter Recognition
2) Monthly County FFA Meetings
Every FFA member is encouraged to attend the monthly meetings. They will be held in the evenings and will rotate
between Troy, Athens, Canton, and NEB High Schools. Check the FFA Activity Calendar for the dates and times of
this year's meetings.
3) Chapter Meetings
Our chapter meetings will be held each Tuesday during Directed Study. DS is a busy time for students and is a time to
catch up on work and further your education. If a student is expected to be in remediation or needs to make up missed
work they will not be able to attend FFA meetings. If you can make the meetings your time will be rewarded if you
arrive on time, participate, and adhere to proper meeting decorum.
4) Leadership Conferences
ACES conference is held in February. It is designed to develop leadership skills in all members, and to help them
connect with students from other FFA chapters in a non-competitive environment. Any member may attend. The
registration fee for this event is $80.00.
The State Legislative Leadership Conference (SLLC) is held in March, and only five to six members of the chapter may
attend. This conference places students in the roles of legislators, and they debate six bills and attempt to pass them
into law. They complete a community service activity in the Harrisburg area, and end the conference at the Capitol,
where they join their congressmen for a legislative breakfast. The registration fee for this conference is $125.00.
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5) Penn State FFA Activities Week
Members travel to Penn State University for three days in June, usually the week after the end of school. There, they
compete on a CDE teams, where they demonstrate their knowledge of an agricultural subject. They are competing for
the state title, and the chance to represent Pennsylvania at the National FFA Convention in October or the Big E in
September. Team practices are required prior to this competition, and the registration fee is $150.00.
Leadership and Speaking Events
Leadership Development Events focus on creating situations for members to demonstrate their abilities in public
speaking, decision making, communication and their knowledge of agriculture and the FFA organization. Speaking
Development Events are designed to develop the ability of all FFA members to express themselves on a given subject.
Students are encouraged to develop their communication skills and learn to formulate their remarks for presentation in
a variety of situations. The state finals of the speaking development events are held in conjunction with FFA Activities
Week in June.
Job Interview
Parliamentary Procedure
Extemporaneous Public Speaking
Conservation Public Speaking
Junior Prepared Public Speaking
Senior Prepared Public Speaking
Creed Speaking
Career Development Events
Career Development Events (CDEs) build on what is learned in agricultural classes and encourage members to put
their knowledge into practice. These competitions help members prepare for a career in agriculture by testing and
challenging the student's technical, leadership, interpersonal and teamwork skills as well as their knowledge of the
subject matter. The list below identifies those competitions held at the state level here in Pennsylvania. CDEs answer
the question, "When will I use this knowledge in the real world?" *Indicates we have a County Level CDE
Ag Salesmanship
Ag Issues Forum
Ag Technology and Mechanical Systems
Agronomy*
Aquatics*
Dairy Cattle Judging*
Dairy Showmanship*
Environmental & Natural Resources*
Farm Business Management *
FFA Knowledge
Floriculture
Food Science & Technology
Forestry*
Horse Evaluation*
Job Interview
Land Evaluation*
Livestock Evaluation*
Marketing Plan
Milk and Quality Products
Meats Evaluation
Nursery/Landscape
Poultry Evaluation
Parliamentary Procedure
Public Speaking*
Safe Tractor Driving* (Requires Safe Tractor
Driving Course)
Small Gas Engines
Talent Competition
Vet Skills
Wildlife*
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Proficiency Awards
The Agricultural Proficiency Awards program like the FFA motto helps you set goals and learn practical skills. The
program rewards FFA members at the local, state and national levels for exceptional accomplishments and excellence
in a Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) program.
What are the proficiency award areas?
Awards are available to all FFA members enrolled in high school agriculture, including special needs students. There
are 47 Award areas.
For more information, log on www.ffa.org
Proficiency awards are given in the following areas:
Ag. Communications
Ag Education
Ag Mechanics Design & Fabrication
Ag. Mechanics Repair & Maintenance
Ag. Mechanics Energy Systems
Ag. Processing
Ag. Sales
Ag. Services
Aquaculture
Beef Production
Dairy Production
Diversified Ag. Prod.
Diversified Crop Prod.
Diversified Horticulture
Diversified Livestock Prod.
Emerging Ag. Technology
Environ. Sci & Nat. Resource
Equine Science
Fiber and/or Oil Crop Prod
Floriculture
Food Science & Tech
Forage Production
Forest Mgt. & Products
Fruit Production
Grain Production
Home or Community Development
Landscape Management
Nursery Operations
Outdoor Recreation
Poultry Production
Sheep Production
Small Animal Prod. & Care
Specialty Animal Prod.
Specialty Crop Prod.
Swine Production
Turf Grass Management
Vegetable Production
Wildlife Management
Agricultural Proficiency Awards are available to all FFA members enrolled in high school agriculture. Students must meet the
following eligibility requirements:
At minimum, must have kept 1 full calendar year's worth of records as an FFA member to apply for a county, state, or national
level proficiency award.
Individual Opportunities for FFA Members
A variety of opportunities are presented to our members throughout the year, and active FFA members find out about them by
attending chapter meetings. Information will also be broadcast as needed on the morning announcements, and be emailed to
the address the member provided on their membership application. Sign-up sheets are often posted on the Ag Bulletin Board,
and members should check the board regularly for updates. Members may speak to Mr. Schanbacher at any time to discuss any
opportunities they have questions about.
FFA Fundraising
Members participate in two fundraisers each year. The first is our annual Fruit and Cheesecake Sale. The sale will begin in
early October and orders will be due November 12, 2015. Delivery will be made the first week in December. The second is a
strawberry sale in the spring. Most of the proceeds of the fundraisers will be held in individual FFA Accounts.
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FFA Account
Students may earn FFA credit through their fundraising efforts. Currently, 50% of the PROFIT for each fundraiser will be held
directly into an “account” for that student to use throughout the year. Any credit not used by the end of the school year is rolled
over into the general fund for the rest of the chapter. FFA Credit may be used for the following items/activities:
FFA Official Jacket
ACES Leadership Conference
FFA Awards Banquet
National Conference
FFA Chapter Shirt or Sweatshirt
SLLC Leadership Conference
Penn State FFA Activities Week
Any other FFA Trip, Conference, etc.
The FFA Jacket
The blue corduroy jacket of the FFA has been the official dress since 1933. Members are required to
wear it at all leadership conferences and conventions, and for some CDE’s. A limited number of Alumni
jackets are available for any member to use, but if they wish to purchase their own they need to see Mr.
Schanbacher to be fitted. He will order the jacket from the National FFA Organization, and payment of
$50.00-65.00 (depending on choice) is required to take it home. Custom tailored jackets cost $75, and
may be necessary for students with special fitting requirements. Members will also need to purchase
black pants/skirts, white dress shirts, and an FFA Scarf or Tie to complete the outfit. These may also be
ordered from the National FFA Organization for an additional fee (www.ShopFFA.org), or purchased
locally from another retailer.
Greenhand Degree Requirements
To receive a Greenhand FFA Degree, members must meet the following requirements:

Enroll in an agricultural education program and have satisfactory plans for a Supervised Agricultural Experience(SAE).

Learn and explain the FFA Creed, FFA Mission and Motto, and FFA salute.

Describe and explain the meaning of the FFA emblem and FFA colors.

Demonstrate an understanding of the FFA Code of Ethics and the proper use of the FFA jacket.

Demonstrate an understanding of the history of the organization, the chapter constitution and bylaws and the chapter
Program of Activities.

Own or have access to the Official FFA Manual and the Official FFA Student Handbook.

Submit a written application for the Greenhand FFA Degree.
Chapter Degree Requirements
To receive a Chapter FFA Degree, members must meet the following requirements:

Received the Greenhand FFA Degree
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Satisfactorily completed 180 hours (or the equivalent) of systematic school instruction in agricultural education at or
above the ninth grade level.

Have an approved SAE in operation.

Enrolled in an agriculture course

Participated in the planning and implementation of at least three official FFA chapter activities.

Earned and productively invested at least $150, or have worked at least 45 hours outside of scheduled class time, or a
combination of the two, through their SAE.

Have developed plans for continued growth and improvement of their SAE.

Effectively lead a group discussion for 15 minutes.

Demonstrated five parliamentary law procedures.

Show progress toward achievement in FFA award programs.

Have a satisfactory academic record.

Submitted a written application for the Chapter FFA Degree

Complete a minimum of 10 hours of community service activities
County Degree Requirements
To receive the County Degree, members must meet the following requirements:




Received their Greenhand and Chapter Degree.
Be in their Junior or Senior year.
Attend at least 50% of scheduled county meetings.
Compete in at least 2 County level CDE’s
Keystone Degree Requirements
Candidates must be at least a senior in high school to be eligible to apply for the Keystone
degree.
To receive a State FFA Degree, members must meet the following requirements:

Received a Chapter FFA Degree.

Have been an active FFA member for at least two years (24 months) at the time of receiving the State FFA Degree

Have completed at least 2 years (360 hours) of systematic school instruction in agricultural education at our above the
ninth grade level, which includes an SAE.

Have earned and productively invested at least $1,000, or have worked at least 300 hours outside of schedule class
time through an SAE.
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Demonstrated leadership ability by performing 10 parliamentary law procedures, giving a six-minute speech on a topic
relating to agriculture or FFA, and serving as an FFA officer, committee chairperson, or committee member.

Have a satisfactory academic record, certified by the agriculture teacher and the school principal or superintendent.

Participated in the planning and implementation of the chapter’s Program of Activities.

Participated in at least five different FFA activities above the chapter level.

Complete at least 25 hours of community service in a minimum of two different activities. All community service hours
are cumulative, i.e. the 10 community service hours used to obtain the chapter degree can be used toward the state
degree.
American Degree Requirements
FFA members who qualify for the American FFA Degree:

Have received a Greenhand FFA Degree, Chapter FFA Degree and State FFA Degree.

Have been FFA members for at least three years.

Have completed at least three years (540 hours) of high school agriculture classes, or 2 years of high school
agriculture classes and one year of college agriculture classes (360 hours.)

Have graduated from high school one year prior to the National FFA Convention at which their degree will be awarded.

Have maintained detailed SAE records, which demonstrate outstanding planning, managerial and financial skills.

Have earned and productively invested at least $7,500, or have earned and productively invested at least $1,500 and
worked 2,250 hours beyond scheduled school hours through their SAEs.

Have a record of outstanding leadership skills.

Have a record of participating in community service activities. Updated Community Service Requirements

Have maintained a “C” grade average or better.
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AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
The Agricultural Production Program is designed to prepare students for a career or post-secondary study in the field
of production agricultural. Agricultural education consists of three key components; classroom instruction, FFA and
a supervised agricultural experience. Students following the Agricultural Production Program will be required to
complete 1320 hours of coursework which will include each component of agriculture education. Completers of
the Agricultural Production Program will be given a certificate of completion and will be given special consideration
and/or advanced placement to a post-secondary school as set by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The
program also allows students not completing the Agricultural Production Program, a chance to enroll in the elective
quarter courses for personal enrichment.
For a student to be considered a completer of the Agricultural Production Program they must complete the following
sequence of courses and pass the NOCTI Exam during their senior year. Students must also earn at least an 80% in
the following courses.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
Supervised Agricultural Experience in grades 9-12 (540 Hours)
Introduction to Agricultural Education (60 Hours)
Welding (60 Hours)
Power and Machinery (60 Hours)
Wildlife and Natural Resource Management (60 Hours)
Forestry (60 Hours)
Animal Science (60 Hours)
Plant and Soil Science (60 Hours)
Biotechnology (60 Hours)
Bio-Ag Science (120 Hours)
Business Law (120 Hours)
Choose three of the following:
a. Trigonometry
b. Physics
c. Personal Finance
d. Accounting
e. CAD
f. Biology
g. Chemistry
h. Geometry
INTRODUCTION AGRICULTURE EDUCATION
PREREQUISITE-NONE
GRADE 9,10
CREDIT 0.5
Introduction to Agricultural Education will cover the purpose, structure, and function of the FFA and agricultural
education. Each student will be required to begin a supervised agricultural experience (SAE) project, which will be
maintained and improved throughout high school. Students will also be required to complete the National Safe
Tractor and Machinery Operation Program (NSTMOP). Upon successful completion of the NSTMOP, 14 and 15
year old students will legally be able to operate agricultural equipment and machinery.
FORESTRY
PREREQUISITE-NONE
CREDIT 0.5
GRADE 9,10,11,12
#705
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This course will cover identification of trees, diseases, measurements, lumber uses, growth and insect control. Students will
spend some time in wood lot doing measurement work, identification and disease research.
WELDING
PREREQUISITE-NONE
GRADE 9,10,11,12
#706
CREDIT 0.5
Welding will include both beginning and advanced students in the same class. The course will include classroom instruction in
welding theory and practice as well as practical experience. Much of the time will be spent on assigned jobs designed to increase
the students’ skill level as he or she moves from one job to another. After students have completed the assigned jobs, they will
have the option to complete a welding project. Students will be required to provide their own quality leather boots or shoes with
insulated soles and jeans without holes or frayed cuffs. Students must earn an 80% or above in their first level of welding to be
able to enroll in Welding a second time. $15 fee for this course
WILDLIFE AND NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
PREREQUISITE-NONE
GRADE 9,10,11,12
CREDIT 0.5
#707
Part of this class will be spent on the ecology of game and non-game wildlife in Pennsylvania. Other topics covered will include
water pollution, water use planning, air pollution, soil management and freshwater fishery management. Students will spend
some time doing outdoor work.
POWER AND MACHINERY
PREREQUISITE-NONE
CREDIT 0.5
GRADE 10,11,12
#712
Outdoor power equipment technology is a study of internal combustion engines up to 25 horsepower. It includes
theory and the disassembly and repair of both two and four stroke engines. Students work on school-owned engines.
A period of time will be allowed for repair of student-owned engines. The course will cover both classroom theory
and hands-on experience on small gas and/or small diesel internal combustion engines. The course will include
trouble-shooting and repair of two and four stroke engines, from lawn mowers to chain saws.
ANIMAL SCIENCE
PREREQUISITE-NONE
GRADE 10,11,12
CREDIT 0.5
Animal Science includes a study of genetics, feeding, housing and marketing of common domestic animals, as well
as meat processing. Breed identification and animal judging will be studied during this course. Current advances in
animal technology are also studied.
PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCE or AGRONOMY
PREREQUISITE-NONE
GRADE 10,11,12
CREDIT 0.5
Plant and Soil Science will cover the relationship between agricultural crop production and soil management.
Students will learn about land use, soil testing, erosion control, nutrient management, pest management and crop
production. Students will learn how to effectively use the Agronomy Guide and Soil Survey to manage both
agricultural and non-agricultural lands.
BIOTECHNOLOGY
PREREQUISITE-NONE
GRADE 10,11,12
CREDIT 0.5
Biotechnology is using modern technology to change or modify, with the goal of improving, the biological structure
of living organisms or to create new organisms, for specific positive uses and/or to provide beneficial processes,
products, or services to consumers/businesses/society. This class will focus on how biotechnology is used to
improve production of plant and animal agricultural products. We will also explore how biotechnology is utilized in
the food science industry.
SUPERVISED AGRICULTURAL EXPERIENCE (SAE)
PREREQUISITE-NONE
GRADE 9,10,11,12
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CREDIT 1.0
Students will be required to spend at least 45 minutes each day, independently, working on their SAE. One period
each week will be scheduled to meet with the agricultural instructor to review student progress. A supervised
agricultural experience project is required of all students as a part of his or her agricultural production program.
Supervised Agricultural Experience programs (SAE), which increase in scope and in depth as students progress
through school, will aid in achieving successful employment and higher degrees in the FFA. The student will be
required to maintain a record book of their SAE. Types of SAE are as follows:
I. AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION/ENTREPRENEURSHIP
These projects are owned wholly or in part by the students and involve the production of livestock and/or
crops for profit. This may include projects on school farms or in greenhouses, as well as home projects,
when an ownership agreement is in effect, and student owns the business.
II. AGRICULTURAL EMPLOYMENT
This applies to a student being placed with a producer or an agricultural business such as a feed mill and
fertilizer business, cooperative equipment dealership, garden center, nursery, food processor, commercial
greenhouses, or floral shop. Supervision of work experience programs is a cooperative effort between the
teacher of agricultural education and the employer.
III. AGRICULTURAL PRACTICUM SKILLS
This is an experience project provided for a student where wages are not paid. Examples are school shop or
greenhouses, traveling with a veterinarian, working with a taxidermist, etc… Students would enter on a
daily basis occupational skills and tasks performed. They should be working closely with instructors to
master competencies.
IV. IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
These are carried out by the student to improve the efficiency of the agricultural business, such as dairy
herds records, business records, and establishment of a conservation program. Home improvements and
grounds and building projects are possible in this category. Ownership usually is not involved in these
projects.
V. AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH
This system provides a structure for students to conduct experimental learning permitting them to apply
principles of research from review of literature to collection of data.
VI. WILDLIFE PROJECTS
These projects will be completed under the direction and guidance of Wildlife Conservation Officers of the
Pennsylvania Game Commission.
*FFA MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: Membership is free for the first year and $25.00 per year after that.
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Date
Activity
Location
Dress
9/16/15
Ag Breakfast
Ulster, PA 8:00AM
OD
10/6/15
NEB 6:00PM
C, OD
MT. Pisgah 9:30-2:30
WA
10/17/15
Bradford County FFA
Meeting/County Officer Selection
Soils, Forestry, Aquatics, Wildlife
CDE
Troy Sale Barn Open House
Troy Sale Barn 10:00AM-2:00PM
OD
10/?/14
Troy Ag Advisory Meeting
Troy Ag Shop
C
10/13/15
Canton 5:00PM
C
10/31/15
County Meeting/Keystone Degree
Evaluation (Only Candidates)
Halloween Parade
Troy
Costume
11/?/14
State Officer Visit
Ag Shop…All Day
C
11/05/15
Bradford County FFA Meeting
Athens 6:00PM
C
11/12/15
Citrus and Cheesecake Orders Due
Ag Shop
11/13/15
Livestock and Horse Judging CDE
Harpers Farm 9:30- 2:00
WA
12/2 or
12/3/15
12/8/15
Citrus and Cheesecake Delivery
Ag Shop
C
Ag Shop
12/15/15
ACES Registration and Payment
Due
Bradford County FFA Meeting
Alba 6:00PM
C
12/16/13
County Leadership Conference
Alba 9:30- 2:00
OD
1/11/16
Mid-Winter Convention
OD/C
1/19/16
2/?/16
Bradford County FFA Meeting and
County Record Book CDE (No
Students)
SLLC Registration and Payment
Due
PA FFA Scholarships Due
Harrisburg Farm Show Complex
2:00PM
Troy 5:00PM
2/14-21/16
FFA Week
Everywhere!!!
2/16 or
17/16
2/18/16
Meet the State Officers Night
Hoss’s Williamsport
OD
Faculty and Staff Breakfast
Ag Shop
C
10/16/15
2/2/16
13
Ag Shop
2/6-7 or
13-14/16
2/22/16
ACES
Harrisburg
OD
Agronomy CDE/County Meeting
Wysox 5:00PM
C
3/6-8/16
SLLC
Harrisburg
OD
3/10/16
American Degree Application Due
3/15/16
Canton 6:00PM
C
Canton High School 9:30AM
OD or
WA
3/29/16
Bradford County FFA Meeting
(Banquet Planning)
Public Speaking, Farm Mgmt, and
Tractor Driving CDE
PA FFA Scholarships Due
4/7/16
State Officer Candidates School
Williamsport 5:30 PM
OD
4/15/16
Dairy Judging
Canton 9:30-2:00
WA
4/19/16
Bradford County FFA Meeting
Troy 6:00 PM
C
4/?/16
Williamsport/Penn Tech
5/4/16
Regional Public Speaking and
Tractor Driving CDE
Bradford County FFA Meeting
Athens 6:00 PM
OD or
WA
C
5/5/16
Bradford County FFA Banquet
Athens 6:30 PM
OD
5/6/16
Envirothon
Mt. Pisgah County Park 9:30 AM
WA
5/?/16
Troy Ag Advisory Meeting
Troy Ag Shop 7:00 PM
C
5/?/16
NOCTI Exam
Troy Ag Shop
C
6/146/16/16
7/24-30/16
Activities Week
University Park
OD/C/WA
Troy Fair
Troy
WA
3/22/16
Dress Code C: Casual WA: Weather Appropriate OD: Official Dress
All prices, dates and times are subject to change. Please attend FFA meetings and look at
the calendar in the Ag room!!!
FFA meetings are EVERY TUESDAY during Directed Study.
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