What is the FFA?

The Chicago Ag Sciences FFA Chapter, chartered by the National FFA Organization in 1985, is a youth organization that prepares students for premier leadership and promotes personal growth and career success through agricultural education. FFA is not an extracurricular activity. The CHSAS agricultural program consists of a three-part model of agricultural education. The three parts are: classroom instruction, Supervised Agriculture Experience (SAE) and FFA. All students are members of the Chicago Ag Sciences FFA Chapter. We are the largest chapter in the state of Illinois and the fifth in the nation. Member participation in the FFA results in tangible rewards.

Throughout the year, students have the opportunity to compete in various Career Development Events (CDE’s) that relate directly to their classroom instruction. Students receive work-based learning hours for their participation. Both agricultural and academic teachers serve as advisors for our chapter and coach all Career Development Events.

Chicago Ag Science FFA Chapter Constitution

Article 1- Name and Purpose

Section A

The name of this organization will be the Chicago Ag. Science FFA Chapter. CHSAS student government is comprised of the FFA and the Student Senate. The complete Constitution is available in the FFA Handbook provided to all members. Members are herein referred to as the FFA members and the letters FFA may be used to designate the chapter, its activities, or members.

Section B

The purpose for which this chapter was formed is as follows:

To promote premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.

1. To develop competent and aggressive leadership in agricultural science and agribusiness.

2. To create and nurture a love for agricultural life.

3. To strengthen the confidence of FFA members in themselves and their work.

4. To create more interest in the intelligent choice of agriculturally related occupations.

5. To encourage members to improve their home and its surroundings.

6. To participate in worthy undertakings for the improvement of agricultural science and agricultural business.

7. To encourage members to participate in individual agriculturally related programs and the establishment of agriculturally related occupations.

8. To develop character, train for useful citizenship and foster patriotism.

9. To participate in cooperative effort.

10. To encourage and practice thrift.

11. To encourage improvement in scholarship.

12. To provide and encourage the development of organized-recreational activities.

ACTIVE PARTICIPATION CAN LEAD TO SCHOLARSHIPS