How do I join the Cypress Lakes FFA?
You must be in 9th-12th grade attending Cypress Lakes High School. You must also be enrolled in an agricultural science course.
What will I get out of joining FFA?
Career advice, hands-on training
Do you know what you want to do after you finish high school? FFA can help you develop your skills and prepare you for that next step.
If you’re uncertain, FFA can help you determine which of agriculture's 300 exciting career options match your personal interests and skills. If you're like the 73 percent of today’s FFA members who already plan to pursue a career in agriculture, you know that there are options for almost any interest, whether you want to work indoors or outside, at a desk on in the lab, in the city or on a farm and with other people or on your own.
Even if you don't choose a career in agriculture, the skills and training you gain through FFA will lead to success in any industry.
Leadership
FFA can help you become a leader. Through FFA, members strengthen their personal sills, learn to manage their time and discover how to respect themselves and gain respect from others. Leadership skills are developed throughout the FFA program from a local FFA chapter's programs of activities; special local, state and national opportunities and experiences; state and national leadership conferences and workshops and career development events.
Competitions
FFA offers many opportunities for recognition at the local, state and national levels. You can even earn money for school through scholarships. Check out our programs and awards.
Scholarships
The National FFA Organization awards more than $1 million in scholarships to more than 800 FFA members each year. That's just the beginning. Many local and state businesses also offer FFA scholarships and FFA experience and skills give our members an edge over their competition for scholarships from other groups and schools. Learn more about our scholarship opportunities
Earning Power
How would you like to get paid for learning? Many FFA members start their own businesses or work for an agricultural company in high school. Some FFA members have earned hundreds of thousands of dollars by the time they graduate from college by reinvesting their profits in their business.
So what are you waiting for? Contact your counselor and join today!