“All Ag departments are expected to have an FFA Chapter and teachers are expected to act as advisors” (Vocational Agriculture Teachers Association of Texas). Being an FFA advisor is almost more work than teaching itself. There are great responsibilities held by an advisor even though The National FFA Association is a student led organization. “Ag teachers should also keep up with their students record books” (Vocational Agriculture Teacher Association of Texas). Keeping up with record books is very important when it comes to students graduating. Most colleges ask for some type of record on student activities participated in within the organization. Without the advisors to get their students, members, or officers to conventions, contests, or livestock shows, there is no way that the FFA would be where it is today. However, the job can be quite stressful and sleep depriving, the experience and impact that is to made is the ultimate
“All Ag departments are expected to have an FFA Chapter and teachers are expected to act as advisors” (Vocational Agriculture Teachers Association of Texas). Being an FFA advisor is almost more work than teaching itself. There are great responsibilities held by an advisor even though The National FFA Association is a student led organization. “Ag teachers should also keep up with their students record books” (Vocational Agriculture Teacher Association of Texas). Keeping up with record books is very important when it comes to students graduating. Most colleges ask for some type of record on student activities participated in within the organization. Without the advisors to get their students, members, or officers to conventions, contests, or livestock shows, there is no way that the FFA would be where it is today. However, the job can be quite stressful and sleep depriving, the experience and impact that is to made is the ultimate