Proficiency Awards: Proficiency Awards honor FFA members who, through their supervised agricultural experiences (SAEs), have developed specialized skills that they can apply toward their future careers. This year, we will be honoring 2 students from each species (Novice, first year with that species and Experienced) and one student from each non-animal category who have excelled in their SAE. Applications are attached and must be typed, printed, and turned into an Ag Teacher by March 7^th.

Applications: 

Clear Springs FFA Animal SAE Proficiency Award Application.docx

Clear Springs FFA Non-Animal Proficiency Award Application.docx

Chapter Degree: FFA members that have received their Greenhand degree may apply for the Chapter Degree. Members must be enrolled in an agricultural science class, have completed at least two semesters in agricultural science at or above the ninth-grade level, have in operation an approved SAE program, demonstrate leadership skills, and be actively involved in the activities of the local FFA chapter. The Chapter FFA Degree is given to an FFA chapter’s top members. Applications are attached and must be typed, printed, and turned into an Ag Teacher by March 7^th.

Application: 

Clear Springs FFA Chapter Degree Application.docx

Greenhand Degree:   Awarded to FFA members enrolled in their first year of high school credit agricultural science, that have satisfactory plans for a supervised agricultural experience (SAE) program and that have demonstrated their understanding of the history and purpose of the FFA may apply for their Greenhand Degree. Applications are attached and must be typed, printed, and turned into an Ag Teacher by March 7^th.

Application:

Clear Springs FFA Greenhand Degree Application.docx

Star Greenhand: The chapter's most active first-year member who has a strong supervised agricultural experience (SAE) program and has demonstrated leadership is selected to win the Star Greenhand award. Applications are attached and must be typed, printed, and turned into an Ag Teacher by March 7^th.

Application:

Clear Springs FFA Star Greenhand Application.docx

Star Chapter Farmer: The chapter member who has an outstanding SAE in production agriculture and demonstrates the most involvement in all phases of the chapter's activities is awarded the Chapter Star Farmer award. Applications are attached and must be typed, printed, and turned into an Ag Teacher by March 7^th.

Application: 

Clear Springs FFA Chapter Star Farmer Award Application.docx