FFA information
Kelsey Haiber
VO-AG Instructor
806-658-4521 ext. 249 kelsey.haiber@bookerisd.org
The letters “FFA” stand for Future Farmers of America. These letters are a part of our history and our heritage that will never change. But FFA is not just for students who want to be production farmers.
FFA is a dynamic youth organization that changes lives and prepares members for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.
FFA develops members’ potential and helps them discover their talent through hands-on experiences, which give members the tools to achieve real-world success.
FFA is committed to the individual student, providing a path to achievement in premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.
FFA Members are future chemists, veterinarians, government officials, entrepreneurs, bankers, international business leaders, teachers and premier professionals in many career fields.
FFA continues to help the next generation rise up to meet those challenges by helping its members to develop their own unique talents and explore their interests in a broad range of agricultural career pathways.
So today, we are still the Future Farmers of America. But, we are the Future Biologists, Future Chemists, Future Veterinarians, Future Engineers and Future Entrepreneurs of America, too.
FFA Competition Events
Leadership Development Events (LDE)
LDE focus is on creating situations for members to demonstrate their abilities in public speaking, decision making, communication and their knowledge of agriculture and the FFA organization. Team and individual events are used to reinforce what is taught in ag science classrooms. Click “HERE” for more info.
Career Development Events (CDE)
CDE’s are based on what is learned in class and encourages members to put their knowledge to practice. These events help a member 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. More information may be found “HERE”.
Speaking Development Events (SDE)
SDE develops 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. Find out more info “HERE”