FFA
What is FFA?
The acronym "FFA" represents the Future Farmers of America. Established in 1928, FFA embodies an intracurricular, student-led organization dedicated to enhancing the world through agricultural education and awareness. It transcends the scope of traditional farming, embracing individuals aspiring to careers as educators, medical professionals, scientists, entrepreneurs, and more. FFA paves the way for excellence in premier leadership, personal growth, and career achievement.
Within FFA, opportunities abound through Career Development Events, including livestock evaluations and agricultural mechanics, alongside Leadership Development Events such as parliamentary procedure and public speaking. Salmon River FFA, initially chartered in 2007, was re-chartered in 2023. Our esteemed advisor, James Boggan, a native of Riggins, returned in 2022 to serve as the Agricultural Education instructor and FFA Advisor.
James holds a Bachelor of Science in Rangeland Ecology and Management from the University of Idaho and is a graduate of Leadership Idaho Agriculture. With extensive industry experience in livestock, agriculture, agricultural mechanics, natural resources, leadership, and rangeland management, James channels his expertise to benefit Salmon River FFA and Salmon River Jr/Sr High School.
FFA members cultivate the leadership skills necessary to navigate tomorrow's challenges. They grasp the significance of governmental procedures, diverse job sectors, entrepreneurship, and the importance of fostering a network of industry colleagues and future leaders. For more information, visit our Facebook page, Salmon River FFA. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all who support and contribute to Salmon River FFA and the Agricultural program.
FFA Advisor, Salmon River Jr/Sr High School Shop/Ag Teacher:
James Boggan
(208) 630-6025
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Growing the next generation of leaders who will change the world.
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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.
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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.
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FFA members conduct themselves at all times to be a credit to their organization, chapter, school, community and family. FFA members pledge to:
Develop my potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success.
Make a positive difference in the lives of others.
Dress neatly and appropriately for the occasion.
Respect the rights of others and their property.
Be courteous, honest and fair with others.
Communicate in an appropriate, purposeful and positive manner.
Demonstrate good sportsmanship by being modest in winning and generous in defeat.
Make myself aware of FFA programs and activities and be an active participant.
Conduct and value a supervised agricultural experience program.
Strive to establish and enhance my skills through agricultural education in order to enter a successful career.
Appreciate and promote diversity in our organization.
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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.
