shop online at www.missourivalleyshopper.com February 20, 2018 • Page 11 FFA Mission FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. To accomplish its mission, FFA: • Develops competent and assertive agricultural leadership. • Increases awareness of the global and technological importance of agriculture and its contribution to our well-being. • Strengthens the confidence of agriculture students in themselves and their work. • Promotes the intelligent choice and establishment of an agricultural career. • Encourages achievement in supervised agricultural experience programs. • Encourages wise management of economic, environmental and human resources of the community. • Develops interpersonal skills in teamwork, communications, human relations and social interaction. • Builds character and promotes citizenship, volunteerism and patriotism. • Promotes cooperation and cooperative attitudes among all people. • Promotes healthy lifestyles. • Encourages excellence in scholarship. FFA Code of Ethics FFA members conduct themselves at all times to be a credit to their organization, chapter, school, community and family. FFA members pledge to: 1. Develop my potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success. 2. Make a positive difference in the lives of others. 3. Dress neatly and appropriately for the occasion. 4. Respect the rights of others and their property. 5. Be courteous, honest and fair with others. 6. Communicate in an appropriate, purposeful and positive manner. 7. Demonstrate good sportsmanship by being modest in winning and generous in defeat. 8. Make myself aware of FFA programs and activities and be an active participant. 9. Conduct and value a supervised agricultural experience program. 10. Strive to establish and enhance my skills through agricultural education in order to enter a successful career. 11. Appreciate and promote diversity in our organization. Adopted by the Delegates at the 1952 National FFA Convention. Revised by the Delegates at the 1995 National FFA Convention. Have Fun! 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. Members are future chemists, veterinarians, government officials, entrepreneurs, bankers, international business leaders, teachers and premier professionals in many career fields. Hubbs Educate and Advocate! National FFA Week is an opportunity for FFA members, alumni and sponsors to advocate for agricultural education and FFA. It's a time to share with local, state and national audiences what FFA is and the impact it has on members every day. FFA Motto The FFA motto gives members 12 short words to live by as they experience the opportunities in the organization. Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve. Agency The Crop Insurance Specialists Yankton, SD Proud to Support FFA Ph. (877) 260-5126 or (605) 260-5126 “Full Service Farm Equipment” Agriculture…Planting the seeds of success 1-800-827-9700 • 605-665-3872 This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer East Hwy. 50, Yankton, SD sales@koletzkyimplement.com • www.koletzkyimplement.com FejFar Plumbing & Heating, inc. MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR • Service & Repair • New Construction • Backhoe • Hydronics • Lawn Irrigation 86360 Highway 121 Osmond, NE • 866-748-3551 1209 W. 9th, Yankton • 605-665-9269 We Support the FFA! 208 Where every day is a hay day! We Support the Future Farmers of America! Gayville, SD • 605-267-4426