Cuba Ag Ed and FFA Values
FFA MISSION - The Cuba Agricultural Education Department and FFA Organization is dedicated to making 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:
- Premier Leadership is created by attending events: National FFA Convention, State FFA Convention, 212 Leadership Conference, WIU Greenhand Conference, Section 12 Leadership Training and Chapter events. We develop strong leadership skills through Officer Experiences, Parliamentary Procedure, Public Speaking events.
- Personal Growth is created by challenging our members by: to academic achievement, community events, Scenic Drive stand, Alumni FFA Livestock Show, Recreational Activities, and membership recruitment.
- Career Success is created by the following activities: Career Development Events, Business tours, National and State FFA career shows, Women in Agriculture Conference.
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.