Benjamin Logan FFA awarded Greenhand Degrees to 53 members during a ceremony earlier this month.
In addition, 10 members received their FFA Jackets through a Blue Jackets program sponsored by Jay and Kyle Ackley.
Throughout their FFA careers, members have the chance to earn four degrees, including the Greenhand FFA Degree, Chapter FFA Degree, State FFA Degree and American FFA Degree.
The Greenhand FFA Degree given to first-year high school students who have demonstrated that they have a thorough understanding of the history and purpose of FFA and have an SAE plan.
The requirements to applying for this degree are: have satisfactory plans for a Supervised Agricultural Experience; learn and explain the FFA Creed, FFA Mission and Motto, and FFA salute; describe and explain the meaning of the FFA emblem and FFA colors; demonstrate an understanding of the FFA Code of Ethics and the proper use of the FFA jacket; and demonstrate an understanding of the history of the organization, the chapter constitution and bylaws and the chapter Program of Activities.