The following forms, publications and resources are related to opportunities with the Maine FFA Association. To see recent Maine recipients of some of these honors, visit the Award Winners web page.
Awards
- National FFA Chapter Award. Recognizes outstanding chapters at the state and national levels.
- Proficiency Awards. Recognize out-of-class-related accomplishments of Maine FFA members.
- Star Awards. Recognition of superior accomplishment by FFA members involved in out-of-class activities. Applicants must also have completed State FFA Degree application. Please see “Star Battery” form provided at National FFA website.
- SAE Agreement Form (Excel, 85K)
- Chapter FFA Advisor of the Year Nominate today to recognize the outstanding performance of a chapter advisor
- Outstanding Chapter Officer (DOC) Recognition based on nomination by chapter FFA advisor of chapter officer with exceptional qualities and accomplishments.
Scholarships
- Ronald P. Guerrette Scholarship Application: $1,000 scholarship offered to Maine FFA member preparing to pursue a year of post-secondary education and a career related to agriculture/natural resources. Due March 15th and provided on a one-time basis to students pursuing an upcoming year of post-secondary education.
- Maine Association of Agricultural Fairs Scholarships - two $1,000 scholarships to graduating seniors pursuing a post-secondary education in an agriculture-related field. See listing at Financial Authority of Maine (FAME)
- Maine Potato Board Scholarship - $500 scholarship to students pursuing a career in Agriculture, Agri-Business or Natural Resources. For more information, contact: mainepotatoes@mainepotatoes.com
- Maine State Grange Scholarship - $500 scholarship for Maine high school senior applicants pursuing a career in agriculture or in an agriculturally related field. Due in mid-April. See About the Grange / Grange Scholarships at: http://mainestategrange.org/
- Beef Producers Scholarship: See application for details.
- For Further Scholarships related to Agriculture, see: Finance Authority of Maine (FAME): Agricultural Scholarships
Degrees, Conferences, and Opportunities
- State FFA Degree (DOC, 138K)
- American FFA Degree application. Highest level of degree bestowed at the national level through the National FFA Organization.
- Base Camp Conference (DOC). Annual initial training event for new State FFA Officers, as well as selected Chapter FFA Officers.
- Washington Leadership Conference: One-week summer trainings provided by the National FFA Organization in Washington, D.C. for which a limited number of scholarships (not including travel) are available. CTE - FFA Washington Leadership - 12.2.24.pdf
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State FFA Officers: State Officers serve key leadership roles within the FFA in their year of service
- Class Presentations Overview & Expectations Link
- Class Presentations Request Link
- State FFA Officer Application
- Officer Exam- Practice Questions with Answers (XLS,)
FFA Conventions
- National FFA Convention. Annual event attended by over 70,000 FFA members. Please see National FFA website for questions from past years’ competitions.
- State Convention: Held May 9th and 10th at the University of Maine in Orono
| Event | Handbook and Format | Resources | Preparation and Advanced Materials |
| Agricultural Sales | Ag Sales Format | National FFA: Finals Hall Videos | Past Tests and Practicums | Product description required at registration |
| Ag Science Fair | Ag Science Fair Format | Agriscience Fair - National FFA Organization Agriscience Fair |
Report required at registration: Grades 7-8 (DOC, 194K; PDF, 282K) Grades 9-12 (DOC, 193K; PDF, 230K) |
| Ag Tech and Mechanical Systems |
Agricultural Technology & Mechanical Systems, Format: DOC (2024 Electrical updated) |
Tool ID Powerpoint and KEY Powerpoint General Knowledge- DOC Briggs & Stratton Manual PDF-1.89MB Engine Parts ID reference - DOC |
Welding Log (due at registration) PDF Welding Safety Test (100% required prior to event) - DOC, 17 KB - PDF, 97 Welding Safety Answer Key - DOC Welding Safety Quick Guide - PDF Basics of Welding Safety - PDF |
| Creed Speaking | Creed Speaking Format | Creed Speaking - National FFA Organization |
Nothing required at registration. Recommended that students review Creed questions and resources. |
| Dairy Cattle Evaluation | Dairy Cattle Format | National FFA: Past Tests and Practicums | Class Videos Instructional video by Dr. David Marcinkowski, University of Maine Cooperative Extension: Link to mp4 | Nothing required at registration. Recommended that students review resources. |
| Discussion Meet | Resource Guide (DOC) | Review 2024 Questions, Practice Opening Statement | |
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Employability Skills |
National FFA: Resources | Top 4 Resumes and Cover Letters | Job application, Resume, Cover Letter Required at Registration - Job Application Form | |
| Environment and Natural Resources | Environment and Natural Resources Format |
National FFA: Environmental & Natural Resources Practice Test I - PDF; KEY - PDF; Practice Test II - PDF; KEY- PDF Practice Test III - PDF; KEY - PDF |
Nothing required at registration. Recommended that students review practice tests and resources. |
| Extemporaneous Public Speaking Format | Extemp. Public Speaking Format | National FFA: Extemporaneous Public Speaking | Review format and bring allowable resources to assist in speech development. |
| Farm Business Management | Farm Business Format | National FFA: Past Tests and Practicums | Nothing required at registration. Recommended that students review practice tests and resources. |
| Horse Evaluation | Horse Evaluation Format | National FFA: Past Tests and Practicums | Class Videos Horse Evaluation | Nothing required at registration. Recommended that students review practice tests and resources. |
| Floriculture | Floriculture Format | National FFA: Past Tests and Practicums | Elements of Design Videos | Nothing required at registration. Recommended that students review practice tests and resources including identification. |
| Forestry | Forestry Format | National FFA: Past Tests and Practicums | Nothing required at registration. Recommended that students review practice tests and resources including identification. |
| Livestock Evaluation | Livestock Evaluation Format | National FFA: Past Tests and Practicums | Class Videos and Pennsylvania 4-H Livestock Judging Manual | Nothing required at registration. Recommended that students review practice tests and resources. |
| Middle School Quiz Bowl | Quiz Bowl Format | Middle School Quiz Bowl Question Bank (EXE, 23), FFA Manual | Nothing required at registration. Recommended that students review practice tests and resources. |
| Nursery and Landscape Management | Nursery Landscape Format | National FFA: Past Tests and Practicums | Nothing required at registration. Recommended that students review practice tests and resources including identification. |
| Safe Tractor Driving- | Safe Tractor Driving Format | N/A | Equipment Driving Log (Due completed with registration) ( DOC, 133K; PDF, 111K ) |
| Prepared Public Speaking | Prepared Public Speaking Format | National FFA: Finals Hall Videos | Resources | Top 4 Manuscripts | Manuscript required at registration. |
| Veterinary Science Event | Vet Science Format |
Practice general knowledge and mathematics: General Knowledge & Math Question Bank 1 (PDF, Excel) - ANSWER Version (PDF, Excel) Identifications will utilize the list provided by the National FFA: Identification.pdf |
Nothing Required. Recommended that students review resources and practice tests. |