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Central High School

FFA

Central FFA

Welcome to Central FFA website. We are an agricultural science program located in Independence, OR. Our chapter has 287 active AET student accounts and 2 teachers.

Our students are developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.

Please take a look around our site to see what's going on at Central FFA. 

The FFA emblem features an eagle, an owl, a rising sun, and the words 'Agricultural Education'.

Our Mission

FFA provides the next generation of leaders who will change the world.

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.

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.

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.

Get Involved!

The first step to leadership is simple: SHOW UP!

We have contests, activities, events, and more happening all year-round!

  1. The first step to getting involved is enrolling in a CHS Agriculture class. These are any courses taught by Lynn Thomas or Abby Chase. Work with your counselor (or Chase and Lynn!) to get an agriculture class on your schedule.
  2. Look for announcements about FFA activities from your teachers, on Instagram, or even on our Facebook page!
  3. If you are not sure where to start - fill out this form that lets us know you'd like more information. We will reach out to you!

Central FFA Information Request