FFA Forms & Resources

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 (DOC, 85K). $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 or complete the Scholarship Form.
    • 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: Due April 1, 2024.  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 (DOC) 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

    • State FFA Officers: State Officers serve key leadership roles within the FFA in their year of service

    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 

    Discussion Meet Format

    		 Resource Guide (DOC) Review 2024 Questions, Practice Opening Statement 

    Employability Skills

      Employability Format

      		 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.