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Lonestar Degrees

This is the highest degree of membership the State FFA Association can award. FFA members may apply to receive the Lone Star Degree only after they have received the Chapter degree. Those wishing to receive their Lone Star Degree must have been an active FFA member for at least two years, complete at least four semesters of agricultural science at or above the ninth grade level, maintain a supervised agricultural experience (SAE) program, invest significant time and money in their SAE, demonstrate their leadership skills and show a commitment to the FFA through involvement at the chapter level and above. This degree of active membership is awarded at the state level during the Texas FFA convention.

To receive a State FFA Degree, members must meet the following requirements:

Received a Chapter FFA Degree.

Have been an active FFA member for at least two years (24 months) at the time of receiving the State FFA Degree

Have completed at least 2 years (360 hours) of systematic school instruction in agricultural education at our above the ninth grade level, which includes an SAE.

Have earned and productively invested at least $1000 and worked at least 300 hours in excess of scheduled class time, in a supervised agricultural experienceprogram. The combination of hours and earnings multiplied by a factor of 3.33 must be equal to or greater than the number 1,000.

Demonstrated leadership ability by performing 10 parliamentary law procedures, giving a six-minute speech on a topic relating to agriculture or FFA, and servingas an FFA officer, committee chairperson, or committee member.

Have a satisfactory academic record, certified by the agriculture teacher and the school principal or superintendent.

Participated in the planning and implementation of the chapter’s Program of Activities.

As of April 1, have completed ten activities above the chapter level in at least three of six different categories: leadership development events, career developmentevents, conventions and meetings, project shows, student awards and leadership and service as described in policies adopted by the Board of Directors.

Complete at least 25 hours of community service in a minimum of two different activities. All community service hours are cumulative, i.e. the 10 communityservice hours used to obtain the chapter degree can be used toward the state degree.