Growth

Through FFA, I grew as a person. I learned that FFA wasn't just a bunch of "farmers" in silly blue jackets like the stereotype (in my high school) would suggest. In FFA we are sometimes pushed out of our comfort zones. Being pushed from our comfort zones causes us to grow as FFA members, students, and people. Thanks to my advisor, I was pushed from my comfort zone and into FFA where I made friends and grew as a person. Thanks to FFA I am an Agricultural Education major. Without this personal growth, I would not be where I am today!

Teamwork

FFA members are taught the value of teamwork. Though some CDE's are individual competitions, others require teamwork. FFA CDE's teach students how to effectively work with one another. Working as a team for FFA prepares students for the future when they will all have to work as a team at some point or another.

Respect

Respect: A feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements.

Through FFA, we are taught respect. Respect for our advisors, fellow FFA members, fellow classmates, ourselves, and anyone we may meet in or outside of the blue jacket.

Agricultural Education

For me, Agricultural Education has been the most important part of my high school (and now college) experience. If it was not for Agriculture, FFA, and my high school FFA advisor, Jenny Bergmann, I would not be where I am today. Without the push from Mrs. Bergmann, I would not have joined FFA, I would not be at Murray State University, and I would most definitely not be studying Agricultural Education. This very determined woman convinced me that FFA wasn't just a bunch of "farmers" in silly blue jackets, which at first glance is what FFA at my high school seemed to be. Through the decision to join FFA, I was asked to compete in CDE's and also coach some of the CDE teams myself. Through this I learned what it is like to be responsible for more than just myself, and a little piece of what it is like to be an Agriculture teacher. During my senior year I finally had to nail down plans for the future while applying to college. Agricultural Education just seemed to be the right fit for me.

From this one little push, I have already learned so much, and I am well on my way to learning much more!

FFA Week Blog Challenge

• Saturday, Feb 18 – Agricultural Education
• Sunday, Feb. 19 – Service
• Monday, Feb. 20 - Innovation
• Tuesday, Feb. 21 – Integrity
• Wednesday, Feb. 22 – Growth
• Thursday, Feb. 23 – Respect
• Friday, Feb. 24 – Teamwork
• Saturday, Feb. 25 – Transparency