About the westmont agriculture program
The Purposes for which this Chapter was formed are as follows:
1. To improve agriculture conditions and practices in and about Santa Clara County
2. To develop agricultural skills or prepare for leadership, cooperative attitudes and rural responsibility, in individuals preparing to enter an agricultural occupation.
3. To advance the cause of agriculture education and to encourage the FFA.
4. FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for: premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agriculture education.
Many important things come in small containers. Although a diamond ring takes up a little space, it is extremely valuable. So it is with the FFA motto. The motto has just 12 words, but those words are powerful.
Learning to Do,
Doing to Learn,
Earning to Live,
Living to Serve
1. To improve agriculture conditions and practices in and about Santa Clara County
2. To develop agricultural skills or prepare for leadership, cooperative attitudes and rural responsibility, in individuals preparing to enter an agricultural occupation.
3. To advance the cause of agriculture education and to encourage the FFA.
4. FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for: premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agriculture education.
Many important things come in small containers. Although a diamond ring takes up a little space, it is extremely valuable. So it is with the FFA motto. The motto has just 12 words, but those words are powerful.
Learning to Do,
Doing to Learn,
Earning to Live,
Living to Serve
When you put on an FFA jacket, you become part of a total agriculture education program that will connect you to exciting careers in the science, business and technology of agriculture. FFA is only one of three essential components of this system, all of which work together to provide you with the personal, academic and career experiences essential for your success. Get to know the “three circles” that make this possible.
Classroom/Laboratory Instruction-
Agriculture is rooted in science, math, business and technology. The time youspend in the classroom and school lad with you teacher will help you explore and master the informationnecessary to move forward with you career development. Get ready for exciting hands-on opportunities thatmake textbooks come alive!
Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE)-
Nothing takes your skills to highest level faster than putting them intopractice. Through an SAE, you can create your own landscaping business, conduct a scientific research project thatcould change the world, grow crops or raise livestock, secure a meaningful job that provides insider experiencerelated to your career choice, or learn how to make a difference in your community though civic engagement.Best of all, you can earn while you learn.
FFA-
As an FFA member, you’ll work on developing your potential for premier leadership, personal growth andcareer success. By participating in competitions, degree programs, state and national conventions, communityservice projects, summer camps and chapter committees, you’ll grow in ways that take advantage of your talentsand help you become the leader you were meant to be. The key to success in FFA is to get involved!
Make sure you’re getting a complete Agricultural Education experience, and remember that it all works together.Talk with you agricultural teacher today and make plans to perform in all three arenas. Don’t just settle for a highschool diploma when you can get set for life.