Villa Grove FFA Chapter

Discovery Degree

• Requirements

  • Enroll in an agriculture class for at least a portion of the school year

  • Become a dues-paying member at the Chapter, State, and National level

  • Participate in at least one FFA chapter activity outside of scheduled class time

  • Have knowledge of  agriculture related careers and entrepreneurship opportunities

  • Become familiar with the local FFA chapters Program of Activities (POA). 

  • Submit a written application for the degree. 

Greenhand Degree​

• Who can apply?​

  • First year members​

• What do you earn?​

  • a bronze pin​

• What are the requirements?​

  • Open a recordbook​

  • Memorize the FFA motto

  • Participate in our chapter

Chapter Degree​

• Who can apply?

  • Second year members

• ​What do you earn?

  • ​a silver pin

• ​What are the requirements?

  • ​Earn $150 or ​45 hours in your SAE.

  • Learn Parliamentary Procedure

  • Lead a group discussion

State Degree​

• Who can apply?

  • 3rd or 4th year members​

• What do you earn?​

  • a gold pin​

• What are the requirements?​

  • Earn $1500 or 750 hours in SAE​

  • Have 25 hours of Community Service

  • Actively serve your chapter

American Degree​

• Who can apply?​

  • 4th or 5th year members​

• What do you earn?​

  • a gold key​

• What are the requirements?​

  • Earn $10,000 or 2,250 hours in SAE​

  • Have 50 hours of Community Service

  • Have Outstanding Leadership